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These Sussex County Towns Got The Most Snow
New Jersey residents are digging out of this week's snow storm — the worst of the season so far. According to the National Weather Service, the storm left 15 inches in the northern-most part of the state, canceling schools across the region. Here are the towns who got the most snow in the Tuesday, Feb. 13 storm, according to the National Weather Service. BERGEN River Vale: 9.8 inches Franklin Lakes: 9.1 Waldwick: 9.0 Bergenfield: 8.1 Mahwah: 8.0 Fair Lawn: 7.0 Lyndhurst: 6.5 HUDSON Harrison: 5.5 East Newark: 5.0 SW Hoboken: 4.8 MORRIS Green Pond/Randolph: 11.5 Denville: 10.2 Kinnelon…
Lifestyle
Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays To See This Year In North Jersey
It may be getting dark early but Christmas light displays are keeping New Jersey bright. Daily Voice has partnered with Sandy Nussbaum-Giercyk, the creator of "The Great Holiday Light List: Sights of the Season," to come up with your guide to the best home Christmas light displays across North Jersey. Nussbaum-Giercyk, who owns a Disney-focused travel company, has compiled multiple lists for every county in NJ, FL, NY, PA and MA. "Since we all can't live in Disney every day, holiday lights are the next best way to create magic," she said. "You can see them where ever in the country yo…
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Water Main Break Shuts Portion Of Rt. 23 In Sussex County:
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A water main break shut down a portion of Rt. 23 in Sussex County Thursday, June 1, authorities said. The break occurred near Rt. 23 northbound near Rt. 94 in Hamburg around 2:05 p.m., according to NJDOT. Rt 23 northbound all lanes closed near Rt 94 in Hamburg due to watermain break. Traffic is alternating on southbound side. Follow detour or use alternate route. — NJDOT (@NewJerseyDOT) June 1, 2023 Traffic was alternated to the southbound side as emergency crews made repairs. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Police & Fire
One Airlifted After Machinery Falls Off Hunterdon County Dump Truck, Impales SUV Roof:
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A 47-year-old driver was flown to a nearby hospital after a piece of machinery fell from a dump truck towing a well-drilling machine, impaling the roof of an SUV in Hunterdon County Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The accident occurred on Bridge Street near the High Bridge Train Station in High Bridge around 1:45 p.m., the HBPD said. A Honda CRV was found in the southbound lane impaled by the machinery, which had fallen from a northbound White Chevy dump truck trailering a well-drilling machine as the 59-year-old driver, of Hamburg, was turning right onto Route 513N, according to pol…
Obituaries
Support Surges For North Jersey Family After Death Of Beloved 2-Year-Old Son From Brief Illness
Support is on the rise for a North Jersey family after the unexpected death of their two-year-old son from a brief illness. Miles Martin Breitenbach died at Montefiore Children’s Hospital in the Bronx on Monday, Oct. 3, his obituary says. Described as being always happy and an “incredible snuggler,” Miles brought his family endless joy during his life. His organs and tissue will be donated to pass the priceless gift of life onto others, his memorial says. Miles is the cherished son of Christopher and Amy Breitenbach; brother of Logan Breitenbach; great-grandson of Sonja Gluck and Domi…
Police & Fire
Massive Multi-Car Fire Under Investigation In Sussex County (
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Officials in Sussex County are investigating the cause of a massive fire that ripped through several vehicles in a local parking lot over the weekend. The Hardyston Township Volunteer Fire Dept. responded to the blaze in the employee parking lot at 3 Wild Turkey Way just after 4:40 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, the squad said. Upon arrival, crews found several vehicles fully engulfed in flames and immediately began extinguishing efforts. Hamburg and McAfee fire departments provided mutual aid, and the blaze was quickly placed under control. Scroll down to view additional photos from the Har…
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Route 80 Driver Injured By Rock That Crashed Through Windshield Collects $750,000
A driver who was knocked cold when a rock crashed through his windshield on Route 80 reportedly collected $750,000 in insurance money. No one ever identified the owner of the dump truck responsible for the rock that severely injured Brian Lapinski, 48, of Hamburg, as he drove his boss's Ford F-150 on the westbound highway near the Rockaway Mall. Lapinski was hospitalized with severe facial injuries. He ended up filing an uninsured motorist's claim in Superior Court in Morristown against his boss' automobile carrier, New Jersey Manufacturers, and his personal insurer, GEICO, according to th…
Police & Fire
Loaded Handgun Found During Traffic Stop Of Stolen Car In Sussex County, Police Say
A Sussex County man driving a stolen vehicle was found with a loaded handgun during a traffic stop, authorities charged. Jose M. Colon, of Hamburg, was charged with second-degree eluding, second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, and several other related indictable offenses following the traffic stop on Monday, May 30, Franklin Borough Police said in a release on Wednesday, July 6. Colon, 19, was being sought by police in Hamburg and Hardyston after allegedly stealing a second vehicle within the span of eight hours, the release said. Police in Ogdensburg also assisted with the inves…
Police & Fire
Crews Douse 2-Alarm Blaze In Sussex County (
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Fire crews made quick work of a blaze that broke out in the basement of a Sussex County home Thursday evening. The fire was reported at 160 Mountain Rd. in Hardyston around 4:40 p.m., the local volunteer fire department said. Upon arrival, crews were met with heavy smoke and determined that an electrical fire was coming from the basement. Fire departments in Franklin, Hamburg, McAfee, Vernon, and Sussex worked together to fully extinguish the blaze with no injuries reported. “A great team effort between our department and our mutual aid departments made this a huge success,” said the Har…
Police & Fire
Sussex County Man Charged With Manufacturing Child Pornography, Police Say
A Sussex County man was arrested after several pictures depicting child pornography were found on his cell phone, authorities said. Clark Cornwell, 33, was charged with second-degree manufacturing child pornography and possession of child pornography, Sparta Police Lt. John Lamon said in a release on Thursday, March 31. Cornwell, of Hamburg, admitted in an interview with Sparta detectives to possessing child pornography, and a follow-up search warrant carried out on his cell phone turned up multiple images, police said. Cornwell was identified as a suspect from an anonymous tip from the Na…
Police & Fire
1 Airlifted, 3 Others Hurt In Sussex County Bus Crash, Police Say (
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An 18-year-old driver was flown to a nearby hospital and three others were hurt after a school bus collided with a Toyota in Sussex County, authorities said. Teagan Murdock, 18, of Hamburg, was behind the wheel of a Toyota Matrix heading north on Route 94 when she struck a Byram school bus that was making a left turn out of the Sussex County Charter School around 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, Sparta Police Lt. John Lamon said. Murdock — who had the right of way prior to the crash — was initially trapped in her vehicle, Lamon said. She was extricated and flown to Morristown for treatment…
Police & Fire
Windy Weather Challenges Firefighters Dousing Destructive Sussex County Blaze (
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Windy and icy weather conditions created a challenge for firefighters who doused a Sussex County blaze late Sunday night into Monday morning. The fire broke out at a home near Maple Grange Park in Vernon, the McAfee Fire Department said. Also responding to the scene were the town’s three other fire departments — Vernon FD, Pochuck FD, and Highland Lakes FD. The fire took several hours to fully extinguish and seriously damaged the home, the department said. “Icy and windy conditions created a challenge for everyone operating on scene, and ultimately the operation continued into the early …
Lifestyle
Support Surges For Family Of Beloved Sussex County Dad, Air Force Vet Killed Crossing Route 23
Support is skyrocketing for the family of a beloved Sussex County father and Air Force veteran who was hit and killed by a car while crossing Route 23 on Monday. Robert Lee “Bobby” Baker, 57, was fatally struck while crossing the road in front of Granny's Pancake House & Grill in Hamburg around 6:15 a.m., NJHerald reports citing Police Lt. Jason Tangorra. Baker, a lifelong Sussex County resident and beloved father, brother and uncle, graduated from Sussex Tech in 1982 before enlisting in the United States Air Force, according to a GoFundMe started for his memorial expenses. Baker was r…
Obituaries
Sussex County Native, Beloved Father And Uncle Brian Ashley Dies At Age 39
Sussex County native and beloved father and uncle Brian K. Ashley died unexpectedly on Sept. 9 at the age of 39. Born in Newton, Ashley worked as a certified heavy equipment operator at Service Concrete in Hamburg and later spent five years with Fields of Green Landscaping in Sparta before moving to Milford, PA, his obituary says. Ashley was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys and enjoyed watching Nascar, his memorial says. Ashley is survived by his loving son, Otis Ellison; his mother, Laura L. Fountaine; his father, Brian D. Ashley; his brother, Dan Ashley; his sisters, Heather Ashley and he…
Police & Fire
Sussex County Man, 21, Pleads Guilty To Possession Of Child Pornography
A 21-year-old Sussex County man admitted in court Wednesday to possessing child pornography, authorities said. Steven B. Gay, of Hamburg, pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree endangering the welfare of a child — possession of child pornography in Sussex County virtual court, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said. Gay admitted possessing and viewing the content on his personal computer, Koch said. Gay’s sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 2.
Police & Fire
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: Fire Crews Douse Blaze At Sussex County Computer Recycling Center
Several Sussex County fire crews were quick to douse a blaze that broke out at a local computer recycling center before dawn Sunday. Hardyston and Franklin fire departments responded to the scene at 1 Park Drive just before 2:45 a.m. and observed smoke billowing from the back of the building, authorities said. The address is listed on Google Maps as the location of Back Thru The Future Computer Recycling, Inc. The two-alarm blaze was quickly brought under control with additional help from the McAfee Fire Department, Hamburg FireAux and the Ogdensburg Fire Department. At approximately…
Lifestyle
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Sussex County
Mother's Day is coming up — have you booked brunch yet? Whether it's a Bloody Mary, a sizzling side of bacon or a tall stack of pancakes you're after, there are plenty of breakfast and brunch spots in Sussex County to choose from. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites and featured in local publications. Bell’s Mansion (11 Main St., Stanhope) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bell's Mansion (@bellsmansion) Hampton Diner & Family Restaurant (36 Hampton House Rd., Newton) Lake Ho…
Obituaries
13-Year-Old Girl Dies In Sussex County House Fire
A 13-year-old girl died in a Sussex County house fire Friday night, authorities confirmed. Firefighters responded to the Nestor Street home in Franklin around 10 p.m., where the girl's body was recovered after the fire had been put out, Franklin Borough police said. More than $1,100 had been raised on a GoFundMe for the family as of Saturday morning. The 13-year-old victim was identified by the campaign founder as Heaven Davenport. The family also reportedly lost a dog. "Heaven was such a funny beautiful girl who had a whole life to live and was constantly surrounded by all her siblings a…
Police & Fire
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: Missing Sussex County Teen Found Unharmed
UPDATE: A 14-year-old who went missing early Tuesday morning was located unharmed. PREVIOUS STORY: A North Jersey mom is pleading with the public to help locate her teen daughter, who went missing from their Hamburg home in the early morning hours. Alicia Bilney says 14-year-old Savannah left their house between midnight and 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 16. Savannah typically wears very heavy or dark eye makeup but may not have any on. She is believed to be wearing black jeans. Her hair is faded red with brown roots and she has a slit in each eyebrow, and braces. "We suspect she i…
Business
Most Popular Pizzerias In Morris, Sussex Counties
Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings? Here are plenty you can try today in Morris and Sussex counties. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Some are longtime favorites while others have only recently opened their doors. All of these pizzerias, however, are dishing up pies we think you'll love. M&S Pizza, Dover Pomodoro Ristorante & Pizzeria, Morristown Fiamma Wood Fired Pizza, Morristown Tabor Pizzeria, Morris Plains Mangiano Pizza Rest…
Police & Fire
Police: Sussex County Man, 66, Caught Masturbating In Walmart
A 66-year-old Sussex County man was charged with lewdness after he was caught masturbating at Walmart, authorities said. The Hamburg man — whose name was not released — was seen masturbating in an aisle at Walmart around 2:10 p.m. on Jan 10, Mansfield Township police said. A woman who spotted him took photos of him and his vehicle, and he was tracked down, identified and charged with fourth-degree lewdness on Jan. 21, police said. The man was released and is scheduled to appear in court.
Police & Fire
Sussex Driver Survives Horrific Crash
UPDATE: A horrific crash on a rain-drenched Paramus highway prompted a local police official to urge that drivers be extra cautious in bad weather. Paramus Heavy Rescue and EMS members extricated a Sussex County driver who was trapped when her 2015 Subaru Legacy crashed after hydroplaning on westbound Route 4 right before the Route 17 exits late Friday. The 35-year-old Hamburg motorist’s Subaru struck a fire hydrant, then rolled onto the driver’s side door and slid into a tree, Deputy Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. She was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center with a head injur…
Police & Fire
Authorities: Off-Duty North Jersey Officer Shot, Killed By Juvenile In Deer Hunting Accident
A 38-year-old off-duty police officer was shot and killed Tuesday when a juvenile accidentally fired off a weapon while the pair were hunting in Sussex County, Daily Voice has learned. Hamburg police officer Jason Franco, of Montague, was deer hunting near Havens and Lott roads in Wantage around 12:30 p.m. when the incident occurred, according to local and state police. Franco was pronounced dead at the scene, "after an unintentional discharge of a weapon held by a juvenile while deer hunting in a group," said Lawrence Hajna, of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Prot…
Police & Fire
Man Killed In Sussex County Hunting Accident ID'd As Hamburg Police Officer
A 38-year-old man shot and killed in a hunting accident Tuesday was identified as a Hamburg police officer. Jason Franco was deer hunting with his family when he was shot near Havens and Lott roads in Wantage, around 12:30 p.m., and later pronounced dead, state police, sources and local officials told Daily Voice. Hamburg police Lt. Jason Tangorra, who hired Franco in April 2018, remembered him as a dutiful officer. "Jason Franco was loved by his family and his colleagues from all surrounding agencies," Tangorra said. "This was a complete tragedy and he will be missed." Franco worked…
Police & Fire
Love Triangle Dispute: 14-Year-Old Boy Stabbed At NJ 'Gingerbread Castle'
A 21-year-old New Jersey man was charged with stabbing and seriously injuring a 14-year-old boy at Sussex County's Gingerbread Castle in what police are calling a love triangle dispute. The man, later identified as Steven Rogers, attacked the teen in a fight over a former Gingerbread Castle employee on Dec. 3, Hamburg Police Lt. Jason Tangorra said. The woman involved in the triangle was charged last October with sexually assaulting the 14-year-old stabbing victim, Tangorra said. The assault also reportedly occurred at the castle. The teen was taken to the Newton Medical Center with …
Police & Fire
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: Driver Hospitalized, 2 Passengers Airlifted With Serious Injuries In Sussex County Crash
A Sussex County man was hospitalized and his passengers airlifted after he crashed into a utility pole and road sign on County Road 611 late Sunday night, state police said. Aldrich Aguirre, 21, of Franklin was driving a Volkswagen passenger car east on County Road 611 in Fredon Township when he crashed into a utility pole and road sign near milepost 5.3 around 11:30 p.m., NJSP Trooper Alejandro Goez told Daily Voice. Aguirre and his front passenger — a 19-year-old Franklin man — became entrapped in the vehicle while the rear passenger, a 28-year-old Hamburg man — was ejected, Goez said. A…
Police & Fire
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: 2-Alarm Fire Consumes Sussex County Home
Firefighters put out a fire that broke out at a two-story Sussex County home over the weekend. The blaze was reported at 3409 Rt. 94 in Hardyston Township just after 4 p.m. Saturday, the township volunteer fire department said on Facebook. Crew members placed hand lines in operation after ensuring that all occupants had safely exited the home, authorities said. The fire was placed under control about an hour later, and no injuries were reported, authorities said. Fire departments in Hamburg, Franklin, Ogdensburg, McAfee, Vernon, Pochuck Valley, Lafayette, Andover, and Byram also responded…
Obituaries
Sussex County Mom, 37, Who Raised Thousands For Cancer Research Dies After Her Own Battle
The Sussex County community is mourning the death of a 37-year-old mother of two who raised more than $30,000 for cancer research before succumbing to the disease herself this week. Antoinette M. Rogers died Monday, Oct. 19 at the MSK Cancer Center in New York City, her obituary says. Rogers was born in North Carolina, but lived the majority of her life in Hamburg. She moved to Sparta nearly a decade ago, her obit says. Rogers played basketball and ran track at Wallkill Valley Regional High School before attending Keene State University. She then worked as a manager of disability claims fo…
Police & Fire
Police: DWI Sussex County Man, 28, Drives Into Oncoming Route 46 Traffic With Flat Tire
A Sussex County man was drunk when he drove into oncoming traffic on Route 46 with a flat tire, authorities charged. Shawn B. Hirschel, 28, was seen driving west on Route 46 in the eastbound lane, head-on into oncoming traffic with a flat front tire just after 11 p.m. Sunday, Washington Township Police Lt. Mark Niemynski said. Police stopped the vehicle near East Avenue and determined that Hirschel was intoxicated, authorities said. Hirschel, of Hamburg, was arrested and taken to police headquarters, where he was charged with DWI, reckless driving, failure to submit breath samples, failure…
Police & Fire
Police: Paterson Passenger Found With 100 Heroin Wax Folds In Sussex County Traffic Stop
A man from Paterson was found with nearly 100 wax folds of heroin, a bag of marijuana and an unspecified amount of cash during a traffic stop in Sussex County Tuesday morning, authorities charged. Born Allah, 19, was in the back seat of a vehicle that was pulled over on Governor Haines Street off Route 23 in Hamburg around 11 a.m. after an officer conducting random registration inquiries noticed a hit in the system, authorities said. Officers questioning the driver detected the odor of marijuana, prompting a search of the vehicle which turned up 98 wax folds of heroin and a bag of prepackag…
Police & Fire
Fire Guts Popular Sussex County Restaurant... Again
A popular Sussex County restaurant gutted by a fire 12 years ago was destroyed by another blaze Labor Day Weekend. Flames and plumes of smoke could be seen from the windows of Tony's Pizza Restaurant and Pub on the southbound side of Route 23 in Stockholm, as firefighters arrived around 12:30 p.m. Monday. Firefighters put out the fire in the back of the building before overhauling and ventilating the facility. Firefighters from the Hardyston, Franklin, Ogdensburg, West Milford and Jefferson responded. The Milton First Aid Squad, Saint Claire's EMS and the Sussex County Fire Marshall were …
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