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Former South Jersey Police Officer Stephen Houbary Dies After 'Tragic Accident,' 49 Former South Jersey Police Officer Stephen Houbary Dies After 'Tragic Accident,' 49
Former South Jersey Police Officer Stephen Houbary Dies After 'Tragic Accident,' 49 Former South Jersey police officer and beloved father Stephen Joseph Houbary died after a "tragic accident" at his home in Vineland on Friday, Nov. 18. He was 49. The accident occurred when Stephen was on a skid steer construction vehicle during a backyard project alone on the 4000 block of Ascher Road around 4:30 p.m., according to NJ.com, which cites Vineland Deputy Police Chief Steven Triantos. Stephen had worked as a Vineland police officer for 13 years before joining the Construction & General Laborers’ Local 172, according to his obituary. He is survived by his wife and two chil…

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by Jon Craig
Obituaries
South Jersey Native Douglas 'Dougie' Leek Dies Unexpectedly, 30 South Jersey Native Douglas 'Dougie' Leek Dies Unexpectedly, 30
South Jersey Native Douglas 'Dougie' Leek Dies Unexpectedly, 30 South Jersey native and beloved brother, son, uncle, and friend Douglas Arthur ‘Dougie’ Leek died unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 17 at age 30. Born in Vineland, Dougie grew up in Hopewell Township before attending Cumberland Regional High School and later Cumberland County College, his obituary says. Dougie went on launch his own business called ‘Dougie Fresh Landscape’ and quickly became known as an incredibly hard and impassioned worker and master of his craft. He spent the last five years as a committed Union Laborer in Local 172 and often worked 50-hour weeks, his memorial says. In his…

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by Valerie Musson
News
WINNERS: NJ Powerball Players Take Home $200K, $50K WINNERS: NJ Powerball Players Take Home $200K, $50K
Winners: NJ Powerball Players Take Home $200K, $50K Four New Jersey Lottery tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Power Ball drawn on Monday, Oct; 24, winning the $50,000 second-tier prize.  One of those tickets was purchased with Power Play, multiplying the prize to $200,000.  Those tickets were sold at the following locations: Ocean County ($200,000): 7-Eleven #26514, 1001 N. Bay Ave., Beach Haven; Cumberland County ($50,000): Wawa #924, 2802 South Delsea Dr., Vineland; Essex County($50,000): Ivy Plaza Liquors, 521 Irvington Ave., Newark; and, Morris County ($50,000): Baldwin News & Food Store, 138 Baldwin Rd…

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by Jon Craig
Schools
South Jersey Daycare Workers Force-Fed, Abused Kids: Reports South Jersey Daycare Workers Force-Fed, Abused Kids: Reports
South Jersey Daycare Workers Force-Fed, Abused Kids: Reports Five daycare workers in South Jersey have been arrested on accusations they abused children their care — sometimes by force-feeding or aggressively restraining them, according to authorities and various news reports citing police papers. Marcia Green, Allison Willis, Cecilia Ruiz-Perez, Martha Gil and Emmaliz Torres were charged with endangering the welfare of a child, cruelty and neglect of children, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office announced. Some of the abuse was captured on surveillance footage obtained from the now shuttered Vineland Infant-Toddler Center, the Daily …

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
'Heaven Has A New Angel:' South Jersey Healthcare Worker, Dedicated Mom Of 3 Dies Suddenly, 40 'Heaven Has A New Angel:' South Jersey Healthcare Worker, Dedicated Mom Of 3 Dies Suddenly, 40
'Heaven Has A New Angel:' South Jersey Healthcare Worker, Dedicated Mom Of 3 Dies Suddenly, 40 South Jersey healthcare worker and dedicated mother of three Niced “Liz” Andujar-Heredia died unexpectedly at Inspira Medical Center on Thursday, Sept. 29. She was 40. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Liz graduated as a licensed practical nurse from Cumberland County College, her obituary says. Liz had most recently lived in Vineland and worked for United Healthcare as a Health and Social Services Coordinator. She was known for her bubbly personality and “contagious laugh,” her memorial says. She loved cooking, spending time with her family, and cuddling with her cats. Above all, Liz embrac…

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by Valerie Musson
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‘Tragic Loss:’ South Jersey Boxer, Aspiring Glassblower Dies Suddenly, 16 ‘Tragic Loss:’ South Jersey Boxer, Aspiring Glassblower Dies Suddenly, 16
‘Tragic Loss:’ South Jersey Boxer, Aspiring Glassblower Dies Suddenly, 16 South Jersey boxer and aspiring glassblower Hector L. Nazario, Jr. died unexpectedly in Vineland on Thursday, Sept. 22 at the age of 16. Described as being full of energy and constantly active, Hector was a boxer and played basketball and football, his obituary says. He also had a creative side and enjoyed journaling, writing songs, and rapping in his free time, according to his memorial. Hector had unique goals of pursuing glass blowing and welding in his future and was known for his love for his family and many friends. Hector leaves behind his loving parents, Hector L. Nazario, Sr., an…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
US Marshals Round Up 65 Fugitives Including High-Profile Cases In NJ, Philly 'Rodeo' US Marshals Round Up 65 Fugitives Including High-Profile Cases In NJ, Philly 'Rodeo'
US Marshals Round Up 65 Fugitives Including High-Profile Cases In NJ, Philly 'Rodeo' A major sweep of fugitives including suspected gang members led to 65 arrests including high-profile cases in South Jersey and Philadelphia. These fugitives were wanted out of Cumberland, Salem, Gloucester, and Camden counties, as well as other states but were located in these four counties. During "Operation Rodeo" the District of New Jersey and the New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force used its multi-jurisdictional investigative authority and fugitive task force network to arrest fugitives wanted on charges including homicide, sex assault, aggravated assault, robbery, carjackin…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Body Of NJ Man Missing With Dementia, 54, Found: State Police Body Of NJ Man Missing With Dementia, 54, Found: State Police
Body Of NJ Man Missing With Dementia, 54, Found: State Police THe body of Roy Osmundsen, 54, of Cape May Courthouse, has been found, authorities said. He suffered from dementia and his family had offered a $20,000 reward to find him.  Osmundsen was last seen on Sept. 27, at approximately 9:51 p.m., after he walked away from a vehicle which was located on State Highway 55 south in the area of mile post 35 in Vineland, New Jersey State Police said. Additional details were not immediately available. Anyone with information is asked to call the New Jersey State Police Port Norris Station at 856-785-0036. Anonymous tips are welcome.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
SEEN HIM? NJ State Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing Man With Dementia, 54 SEEN HIM? NJ State Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing Man With Dementia, 54
Seen HIM? NJ State Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing Man With Dementia, 54 The New Jersey State Police Port Norris Station is seeking the public's help locating Roy Osmundsen, 54, of Cape May Courthouse. Osmundsen was last seen on Sept. 27, at approximately 9:51 p.m., after he walked away from his vehicle which was located on State Highway 55 south in the area of mile post 35 in Vineland, police said. He is described as a white male, 5’8” tall, with brown eyes and brown/gray hair. He was last seen wearing tan pants, gray shirt, gray bookbag, gray slip on shoes and possibly wearing glasses. He also suffers from dementia. Anyone with information is asked to call th…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Victim Of NJ Sports Bar Shooting, Chad Stuart, Becomes Organ Donor Victim Of NJ Sports Bar Shooting, Chad Stuart, Becomes Organ Donor
Victim Of NJ Sports Bar Shooting, Chad Stuart, Becomes Organ Donor The man shot in the head outside of a South Jersey bar allegedly by a former US Marine over the weekend has died, and his organs will save the lives of others, family members tell Daily Voice. Chad Stuart, 31, of Vineland, was pronounced brain dead on Sept. 24, his sister Mikaela Guzman said. A flag raising ceremony was held at the hospital where he had been treated on Tuesday,  Sept. 27, to honor his organ donation. Walter J. Gilliano, 25, of Franklinville, was initially charged with attempted murder, after he shot Stuart in the head outside of Villari's Sports Bar around 4:45 a.m. Saturd…

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by Jon Craig & Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
South Jersey High School Graduate, Pianist, Devoted Dad Dies Suddenly, 22 South Jersey High School Graduate, Pianist, Devoted Dad Dies Suddenly, 22
South Jersey High School Graduate, Pianist, Devoted Dad Dies Suddenly, 22 South Jersey high school graduate, talented pianist, and devoted father Steven Dennis Scalzi died suddenly in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, Aug. 13. He was 22. Born at Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Washington Township, Steven attended Chestnut Assembly of God and more recently Victory Assembly of God in Pittsgrove, his obituary says. Steven was known for his endlessly curious mind, his caring heart, and his talent for music, especially playing the piano. Above all, Steven is remembered for embracing his role as a loving and devoted father to his daughter, Luna Alice Rae Scalzi. In addition…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
‘Teacher Of The Year,’ Devoted South Jersey Mom Dies After Brief Illness, 39 ‘Teacher Of The Year,’ Devoted South Jersey Mom Dies After Brief Illness, 39
‘Teacher Of The Year,’ Devoted South Jersey Mom Dies After Brief Illness, 39 ‘Teacher of the Year’ and devoted South Jersey mom Erin Semus died at her home in Williamstown on Tuesday, Aug. 16 following a brief illness. She was 39. A native of Vineland, Erin attended St. Mary Elementary School before graduating as the Valedictorian of her 2001 class at the Sacred Heart School, her obituary says. Erin then went on to earn her B.A. in Elementary Education and a Minor in Music at Rowan University before starting her teaching career at the Vineland School District, where she stayed for a total of 17 years, according to her memorial. Meanwhile, Erin also earned an M.A. …

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by Valerie Musson