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Police & Fire
NJ Dad Killed In Dump Truck Crash Was Avid Gardener With Hard Work Ethic
Services have been finalized for the 57-year-old Morris County man killed in a dump truck crash this week. Peter Janke, of Chester, rear-ended a garbage truck on Route 206 in Mount Olive early Wednesday, Dec. 18 in Morris County, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. Known for his strong work ethic, Pete was a manager at PLPS Printing Co. in Little Falls, his obituary on the William J. Leber Funeral Home website says. "Outside of work, he was an avid gardener with a passion for tending to his plants and maintaining his lawn," his obituary reads. "He found great jo…
Police & Fire
Chester Resident ID'd As Victim In Fatal Car-Garbage Truck Crash: Prosecutor
A 57-year-old Chester resident has been identified as the man killed after rear-ending a garbage truck early Wednesday, Dec. 18 in Morris County, authorities said. Peter Janke, Jr. rear-ended the truck on Route 206 in Mount Olive around 5:45 a.m., a spokesperson for the prosecutor's office said. He was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The driver of the garbage truck was not injured, authorities said. There were no passengers in either vehicle, authorities said. The crash remains under investigation, authorities said.
News
Powerball Ticket Sold In Morris County Wins Big
It was a sensational Saturday for a lottery player in Morris County. A lottery ticket sold in Chester matched four of the white balls and the red Powerball in the Powerball drawing held on Saturday, winning $50,000. The ticket was sold at Krauszer's at 95 West Main St. The winning numbers were: 01, 31, 43, 55, and 57. The Power Ball number was 22.
Politics
Former NY Rep Paralyzed After Horse Accident Receiving Treatment In NJ: Report
Former New York Congressman Michael Grimm has been left paralyzed from the chest down after a severe horse-riding accident during a polo tournament, and is being treated in New Jersey, CBS News reports citing a friend of Grimm's. Grimm, age 54, was thrown from his horse in September and is now undergoing treatment at the renowned Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, which has locations in West Orange, Saddle Brook, Chester, and Marlton. Headquartered in West Orange, Kessler is where actor Christopher Reeve was treated following a similar accident in 1995, and was…
Business
Community Rallies For 'Legendary' 75-Year-Old Morris County Restaurant
Bill's Luncheonette has been a Chester institution for 75 years, though the restaurant has seen better days. The restaurant — which has previously served as a post office, vacuum repair outpost, and general store — announced on Friday, Aug. 30 that it would be closing for the foreseeable future. A fundraiser has raised more than $20,575 as of Thursday, Sept. 5, a day after its launch. "The decades have taken their toll on our beloved, fourth generation family-owned luncheonette," Bruce & Meaghan Button, who own the restaurant and organized the fundraiser, said. "Our equipmen…
Obituaries
Lauren Brecher, Longtime Teacher, Morris County Resident, Dies At 50
Lauren Brecher died on Friday, April 12 at Morristown Medical Center at the age of 50 after battling cancer, according to her obituary. Born in Massachusetts, she grew up in Oakland in Bergen County before moving to Lake Hiawatha in 1996, her obituary reads. Brecher was a longtime teacher at Suburban Hills School in Chester and later taught OLPH Early Childhood Center in Oakland, her obituary reads. I met Lauren in 10th grade gym class; she was a junior. We had exercise aerobics and we hid in the back both lazy and I... Posted by Deborah Butturini on Monday, April 15, 2024 "Those w…
News
23 Small Aftershocks Reported By USGS In 23 Hours After New Jersey Earthquake
The USGS is reporting 23 aftershocks in the 23 hours since the New Jersey earthquake that rattled the Northeast. The initial earthquake had a magnitude of 4.8 and was reported in Whitehouse Station at 10:23 a.m. Friday, April 5. Tremors were felt by more than four million people from Maryland to New Hampshire. The first aftershock was reported just under an hour later at 11:20 a.m. 6 km NNE of Whitehouse Station with a magnitude of 2.0. The largest aftershock had a 4.0 magnitude and happened just before 6 p.m. Friday, April 5. Most of the aftershocks were not notable, with magnitudes …
Police & Fire
Small Earthquake Felt In Hunterdon County: USGS
Did you feel the ground shaking in Hunterdon County on Thursday, March 14? You weren't alone. A magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred about three miles from Whitehouse Station, according to the United States Geological Survey. The Tewksbury Township Police Department said on Facebook they received multiple 911 calls reporting hearing a loud explosion and shaking. The earthquake was also felt in Lebanon, Clinton, Washington and Chester, the Tewksbury Police Department said. "It sounded and felt like a sonic boom from an airplane," said one commenter. "My windows rattled and the wh…
Police & Fire
Woman Killed, Man Severely Hurt As Fire Collapses Morris County Home: Prosecutor
A 98-year-old woman was killed and a 71-year-old man hospitalized with serious injuries as a fire raced through and collapsed a Morris County home on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 19. The Roxbury Police and Fire Departments responded to the blaze at a home on Mooney Road in Ledgewood around 1 p.m. and found the man had escaped with severe injuries. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The woman was found dead inside the home following “extensive fire suppression efforts,” Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said. The area was closed to traffic late into the evening as crews d…
Weather
Hundreds Without Power In These Morris, Warren, Burlington County Towns
Hundreds of New Jersey residents were left in the dark following the storm that swept through the region over the weekend. Gusty winds blew across the region Monday, Dec. 11, as hundreds waited for power to be restored. ALSO SEE: These NJ Towns Saw The Most Snow, Rain In Weekend Storm According to JCP&L, the following customers were without power as of 10:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11: Hunterdon County: 433 (East Amwell, 95; Lebanon, 165; High Bridge, 38). Restorations vary between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Morris County: 292 (Chester, 47; Harding, 55; Morris Twp., 115; Randolph, 33). Restoration…
Police & Fire
Stolen BMW Driver Makes Wrong-Way Getaway On Rt. 206, Suspected Accomplice Runs Into Woods: PD
A suspect is still at large after driving behind a stolen BMW making a wrong-way getaway on Rt. 206, veering off the highway, and running into the woods, prompting a several-hour search involving K9 troopers and a state police helicopter. The Peapack and Gladstone Police Department was called to the southbound side of the highway around 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 7 to assist officers in Chester as they chased the stolen vehicle. An Audi was following the BMW, which headed southbound and at times “drove into oncoming traffic on Rt. 206,” police said. The chase was ended for safety reasons — …
Traffic
2 Hospitalized As Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down Route 206:
Update
Route 206 in Morris County was closed due to a serious crash just before during rush hour traffic on Friday, June 2, authorities said. A vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer near Fox Chase Road, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Public Information Officer Megan Knab told Daily Voice. Initial reports came in around 3:30 p.m. Two occupants were taken to Morristown Medical Center for treatment, Knab said. The highway remained closed in both directions north of CR 512/Pottersville Road in Chester as of 4 p.m., according to the NJDOT: Rt 206 all lanes closed in both directions North of …
Obituaries
Hackettstown Mom, Dedicated Social Worker Jennifer Gatzke Dies, 47
Beloved Hackettstown mom and devoted social worker Jennifer T. Pennell Gatzke died at at Hackensack University Medical Center on Sunday, May 7. She was 47. Jennifer was raised in Stanhope before moving to Hackettstown, where she has lived since 2001, her obituary says. Jennifer was a dedicated Clinical Social worker for the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Service (DYFS) in Newton and lived her live to help others, says her memorial. She spent her free time lounging on Jersey Shore beaches, bringing out her inner fashionista through her fabulous outfits, and crusing around in her st…
Police & Fire
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Jeep Veers Off Highway, Into Tree, Ejecting Morris County Driver, 29
UPDATE: A driver who was ejected after his Jeep veered off Route 287 and into a tree early Saturday afternoon was pronounced dead at the hospital, authorities said. Vincent Infinito, 29, of Chester, was in traumatic arrest, unconscious but breathing, following the crash on the northbound highway near Campgaw Road in Mahwah -- north of Exit 59 -- shortly before 1 p.m. May 13, responders at the scene said. Infinito's Jeep Wrangler had gone off the right side of the road and down an embankment, where it struck a tree, rotated counter-clockwise and ejected him, NJ State Police Sgt. Philip Curry…
Police & Fire
Driver Killed In Route 287 Crash
UPDATE: A driver who was ejected after his Jeep veered off Route 287 and into a tree early Saturday afternoon was pronounced dead at the hospital, authorities said. Vincent Infinito, 29, of Chester, was in traumatic arrest, unconscious but breathing, following the crash on the northbound highway near Campgaw Road in Mahwah -- north of Exit 59 -- shortly before 1 p.m. May 13, responders at the scene said. Infinito's Jeep Wrangler had gone off the right side of the road and down an embankment, where it struck a tree, rotated counter-clockwise and ejected him, NJ State Police Sgt. Philip Curr…
Police & Fire
Tractor-Trailer Veers Off Road, Bursts Into Flames In Head-On Crash That Shut Rt. 206:
Update
Route 206 remained closed hours after a tractor-trailer veered off of Route 206 and burst into flames in a head-on crash during the morning on Tuesday, April 11, authorities said. The Chester Volunteer Fire Company responded to the crash near Plant Detectives alongside the local police and first aid squads around 7 a.m., police and fire crews said. *********Road Closure******* Route 206 will be closed to motor vehicle traffic in both directions in the area of Plant... Posted by Chester Police NJ on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 The tractor-trailer was hit head-on before veering off the road…
Schools
These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Tuesday, March 14
Parts of New Jersey could get slammed with up to 18 inches of snow in the first Nor'easter of the season, making for messy commutes, the National Weather Service said. The rest of the state will see only a few inches of snow, rain or a wintry mix, according to the NWS. Here are the schools that have announced closures or delays for Tuesday, March 13 (be sure to check your school's website for specifics): Delayed: Bloomingdale Chester Dover Jefferson Township Kinnelon Lenape Valley Regional High School Manchester Regional Mendham Mount Arlington Mount Olive Morris Hills Morris Knolls Morr…
Business
Five Great Places For Takeout In Morris County
Don't feel like cooking tonight? Look no further. Here are five great spots for takeout in Morris County. Whether you’re looking for Italian, Chinese, Mexican, or something else, these restaurants have you covered. So if you’re looking to get a delicious meal without having to leave the comfort of your own home, give these places a try. 1. ALEV Mediterranean Grill, Rockaway This popular Rockaway restaurant has been a staple in the community for years, serving up delicious and unique dishes from the Mediterranean region. The menu includes a variety of freshly prepared entrees, side dishe…
Sports
Peter Stroud From Family Of North Jersey Soccer Players Signs With Red Bulls
He's coming home. The New York Red Bulls have brought a familiar face on board after signing New Jersey native Peter Stroud to a long-term contract with the club that could keep him with the team through 2027. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New York Red Bulls (@newyorkredbulls) The 20-year-old midfielder has spent time overseas in England playing for West Ham United’s youth team and most recently played three seasons at Duke University, where he was a two-time ACC Midfielder of the Year award winner. He has also made appearanc…
Obituaries
‘Truly One Of The Good Guys:’ Lifelong Hunterdon County Resident David Barnes Dies At 34
Lifelong Hunterdon County resident David Barnes died at his home in Flemington on Thursday, Dec. 29. He was 34. Born in Flemington, David was raised in Delaware Township, where he attended Delaware Township School and learned to embrace the outdoors, his obituary says. David was described as a “gentle soul, kind to everyone he met,” though he still loved exhilarating activities like mountain biking and camping. He could also often be found cooking, gardening, or learning about history through novels and movies, his memorial says. David is survived by his loving parents, Susan and Edward B…
Police & Fire
3 Women Stole $71K From Morris County Atlantic Health Using Bogus Timecard Scheme: Prosecutor
A former Atlantic Health System employee and two other women were arrested after concocting a scheme involving bogus time cards that resulted in the theft of more than $71,000, authorities in Morris County announced. Jessica Addison, 39, and Kaleigh Kalb, 21, of Chester, as well as Isabella Valentine, 21, of Mendham Township, were charged with theft and conspiracy to commit theft, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a joint release. The investigation began in November 2021, when authorities were tipped off to a “suspected employee theft of payroll funds” out of the Morris Pla…
Obituaries
'Truly One-Of
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Morris County High School graduate, enthusiastic outdoorsman, and beloved twin Denis Alexander Lamb died in New York City on Thursday, Sept. 29. He was 29. Born in Troitsk, Russia, Denis was adopted by his family at age four, living in Chester ever since, his obituary says. Denis attended Mendham High School, where he graduated in 2011 before becoming trained as an elevator mechanic. He went on to work at Schindler Elevator Co., where he would modernize elevator equipment in the company’s office in Manhattan. Denis loved spending his free time outdoors, especially fishing, hiking, and ou…
Police & Fire
3 Busted In Car Burglary Spree Throughout Morris County Parks
Two men and a woman were caught after a spree of car burglaries throughout several Morris County parks, authorities said. Officers responded to at least five reports of break-ins of cars that had been parked in parks across Mendham, Chester, and Washington Townships in the afternoon on Monday, Oct. 10, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release. A suspicious vehicle was later stopped by the Peapack and Gladstone Police Department in Somerset County around 6:45 p.m., the sheriff’s office said. A follow-up investigation by the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Detective Squad an…
Police & Fire
Contractor Hospitalized Following Morris County Fall:
Update
A contractor was hospitalized after suffering a fall while working at a Morris County home, authorities said. The fall occurred at a property in Chester around on Tuesday, June 14, Police Lt. Ryan McNamee told DailyVoice.com. A medical helicopter was requested and later canceled, McNamee said. The contractor was taken via ground ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. Additional details were not released.
Police & Fire
Police ID Morris County Man Airlifted After Fall From Ladder
A Lake Hopatcong man was flown to a nearby hospital after falling from a ladder Monday afternoon, authorities said. Emergency crews responding to the fall report at 86 Main St. in Chester found Anthony Litterini, 29, with a head injury shortly after 12:45 p.m., Chief Thomas Williver said in a release. Litterini was flown via Atlantic Health Medevac to Morristown Medical Center for treatment, Williver said. The Chester Volunteer Fire Company also assisted at the scene.
Obituaries
Beloved Morris County Native, Dad Of Newborn Paul O’Connell Dies Of COVID On Christmas At 24
Beloved Morris County native and new father Paul James O’Connell died after battling COVID-19 on Christmas Day. He was 24. O’Connell grew up in Chester before moving to Idaho, where he graduated from Northwest Academy, his obituary says. O’Connell then earned five different Associate’s degrees with high honors from Golden West Community College in Huntington Beach in California, his memorial says. He moved to Orange County about two and a half years ago and had been majoring in accounting with a business management minor at Cal State Fullerton. O’Connell was known for his caring heart and…
Obituaries
Former North Jersey Dispatcher, Beloved Dad Of 3 Robert Yeager Dies After COVID Battle, 38
Former North Jersey communications dispatcher and beloved father of three Robert Yeager died of COVID-19 complications at St. Claire’s Hospital on Dec. 22. He was 38. Born and raised in Chester, Yeager previously worked as a corrections officer for the Morris County Sheriff's Office and later as a communications dispatcher, according to a GoFundMe launched for his family. Yeager had most recently lived in Byram and worked for the township’s school district while pursuing his lifelong passion of photography, according to the campaign, which had raised more than $35,500 in less than 24 hours…
Obituaries
Mount Olive HS Graduate Nicholas Fondaco Dies Suddenly At Age 28
Mount Olive High School graduate Nicholas Anthony Fondaco died suddenly on Oct. 31 at the age of 28. Born in Morristown, Fondaco grew up in Flanders before moving to Basking Ridge, his obituary says. Fondaco graduated from Mount Olive High School in 2011 and was known for his love of all things outdoors, like snowboarding and skateboarding, his memorial says. Fondaco also loved animals, which would “gravitate toward him,” his obituary says. He was remembered for his one-of-a-kind sense of humor and ability to make others smile. “[Fondaco] will always be remembered most as someone who cou…
Lifestyle
Most Popular Apple Orchards Around North Jersey
Whether candied, carameled, crisped or sauced, apples — along with doughnuts — have long been considered one of fall’s staple snacks. Fortunately, October is the perfect time of year to make a trip to a North Jersey farm for a fun-filled afternoon of apple-picking. 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. BERGEN COUNTY: It's looking like it going to be yet another wonderful fall weekend for apple picking! Enjoy our apples pumpkins and... Posted by Dr. Davies Farm on M…
Police & Fire
Somerset County Woman Left Dog In Hot Car At HomeGoods Parking Lot, Chester Police Say
A Somerset County woman has been charged after police say she left her dog in a hot car in the parking lot of a Morris County HomeGoods store. The dog was found distressed in the vehicle in the parking lot of HomeGoods in Chester on the afternoon of July 15, local police said in a release. Officers removed the dog from the car, which was left unlocked with the keys inside, police said. The owner — a Peapack woman whose name was not released — later told officers that she had left the dog in the car while she was shopping in a nearby store. The woman was issued a summons for animal cruelty…
Lifestyle
Community Supports NJ Family After Mom With COVID Fever Falls Down Stairs, Suffers Brain Trauma
Community support is surging for a North Jersey family with a beloved wife and mother still in the hospital suffering brain trauma months after a COVID-19 fever caused her to faint, fall down the stairs and have a stroke. Sal Caradonna Jr. says his wife of more than 20 years, Trudy, fainted from a COVID-19 fever and fell down the stairs in their Mount Olive home March 18 around 4 a.m. “I was sleeping in a separate bed when I heard a crash in our dining room; thinking it was a piece of furniture falling to the ground,” Caradonna writes on a GoFundMe he launched for medical exp…
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