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Hundreds Without Power In NJ, More Storms Possible Late In The Day Hundreds Without Power In NJ, More Storms Possible Late In The Day
Hundreds Without Power In NJ, More Storms Possible Late In The Day Thousands of New Jersey residents woke up Monday morning, Aug. 19 without power due to Sunday's storm. And according to the National Weather Service, more stormy weather could be on the way for later in the day. As of 6:40 a.m., JCP&L was reporting the most outages with the following areas without power: Clinton, 880; Branchville, 150; Hopatcong, 215; Long Branch/Asbury Park, 350; Lakewood, 265. The National Weather Service said Monday would be cloudy, but will become partly sunny by midday. "A cold front will then approach from the west causing isolated severe thunderstorms this…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
WINNERS! Powerball Tickets Sold In Hunterdon, Essex Counties Score $50K WINNERS! Powerball Tickets Sold In Hunterdon, Essex Counties Score $50K
Winners! Powerball Tickets Sold In Hunterdon, Essex Counties Score $50K Powerball players in Essex County and Hunterdon County had a winning Wednesday. Tickets sold in Newark and Clinton matched four numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Wednesday, March 20, winning $50,000. The tickets were sold at Amazonia Multiservice in Newark and Krauszer Food Mart in Clinton. The winning numbers were 13, 22, 27, 54, 66 and the red Powerball was 9.

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Small Earthquake Felt In Hunterdon County: USGS Small Earthquake Felt In Hunterdon County: USGS
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…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
One Firefighter Injured As Multi-Alarm Fire Ravages Walgreens In Hunterdon County One Firefighter Injured As Multi-Alarm Fire Ravages Walgreens In Hunterdon County
One Firefighter Injured As Multi-Alarm Fire Ravages Walgreens In Hunterdon County One firefighter was injured as a heavy blaze at a Walgreens in Hunterdon County lit up the sky with fire and smoke on the evening of Sunday, Feb. 25, authorities said. Clinton NJ 2nd alarm Fire in a commercial building in a strip mall involving a Walgreens store. A tanker Task Force was requested. Posted by Great Lakes Fire & Rescue Solutions on Monday, February 26, 2024 Multiple departments descended at 37 Old Route 22 in Clinton at 8:39 p.m. for the fiery fire, which initially began on the roof of the Open Cupboard Food Pantry, Clinton Police Chief Cory Kubinak said. The fire …

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze In Clinton: FD (PHOTOS) Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze In Clinton: FD (PHOTOS)
Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze In Clinton: FD (Photos) Firefighters faced a plume of flames as they worked to extinguish a two-alarm fire in Clinton on Monday, Jan. 15. At 9:07 p.m., firefighters responded to a structure fire on Route 31 South, Township of Clinton Division of Fire said on Facebook.  Township of Clinton Division of Fire The first firefighters who arrived on scene were faced with heavy fire conditions from the front door and garage, and called for a second alarm upon arrival, firefighters said. Firefighters were able to knock down the fire as additional units arrived to the scene to extinguish the blaze, firefighters said…

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by Sam Barron
News
Jackpot! Passaic County Lotto Players Win Big Jackpot! Passaic County Lotto Players Win Big
Jackpot! Passaic County Lotto Players Win Big It was a lucky Monday for two lottery players in Passaic County and a lottery player in Hunterdon County. Three lucky tickets matched all five numbers drawn splitting the $533,055 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot drawn on Monday, Oct. 2. Each ticket is worth $177,685. The tickets were sold at Jackpocket in Hewitt and Krauszer Food Store in Clinton. The winning numbers were: 01, 04, 07, 11 and 27 and the XTRA number was: 03.

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
SEEN IT? Heavy-Duty Tow Truck Stolen Out Of Michigan Spotted In New Jersey: Owner SEEN IT? Heavy-Duty Tow Truck Stolen Out Of Michigan Spotted In New Jersey: Owner
Seen IT? Heavy-Duty Tow Truck Stolen Out Of Michigan Spotted In New Jersey: Owner A tow truck stolen from a shop in Michigan in the middle of the night was spotted in New Jersey, its owner said. The 2020 Kenworth T880 Century 1150 has a side puller and Super Mario theme wrap, said P.J. Daly, who has owned and operated P.J.'s Towing in Lansing for nearly 15 years. "If the wrap is removed, it’s a forest green and light green underneath," Daly said. Surveillance video shows two thieves swiping the rig just past midnight on Sunday, Sept. 10, he said. One person was dressed in a black hoodie and sweatpants with brown shoes with green camouflage on top. The other was in a w…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lifestyle
Hunterdon County HS Student-Athlete Battling Aggressive Bone Cancer Sees Immediate Support Hunterdon County HS Student-Athlete Battling Aggressive Bone Cancer Sees Immediate Support
Hunterdon County HS Student-Athlete Battling Aggressive Bone Cancer Sees Immediate Support Support is quickly rising for a Hunterdon County High School student-athlete battling an aggressive form of bone cancer. Joey Edwards, a junior at North Hunterdon High School in Clinton, was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in February, according to a GoFundMe launched by his aunt, Amy DiPaolo, and several other loved ones on his behalf. Joey has been undergoing months of chemotherapy following the discovery of the tumor in his knee and is also scheduled to have surgery — but his battle with cancer doesn’t end there, organizers say. “Unfortunately, the cancer is elsewhere in his body, so the t…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Trans Pedo Who Made Sadistic Sex Videos Of Daughter, 7, Moved To Infamous NJ Women's Prison Trans Pedo Who Made Sadistic Sex Videos Of Daughter, 7, Moved To Infamous NJ Women's Prison
Trans Pedo Who Made Sadistic Sex Videos Of Daughter, 7, Moved To Infamous NJ Women's Prison A transgender pedophile who produced sadistic sex abuse videos of her 7-year-old daughter has been housed since last summer in New Jersey's notorious women's prison along with her lover, state records confirm. Marina Volz, 34, originally was processed as a man and sent to serve a 25-year sentence at South Woods State Prison in Bridgeton. But a check of state records -- prompted by recent published reports -- found Volz listed at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility along with Ashley Romero, a 30-year-old transgender inmate herself who was convicted of participating in the abuse. New Jerse…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Large Hunterdon County Brush Fire: What We Know Large Hunterdon County Brush Fire: What We Know
Large Hunterdon County Brush Fire: What We Know A large brush fire consumed about three acres of property in Hunterdon County. About two dozen fire companies bought or provided mutual aid due to the fire, which was reported at 1:38 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20 on Surrey Way in Alexandria Township, according to Quakertown Fire Co.  Brush 91 arrived with heavy smoke and a rapidly moving fire. New Jersey Forest Fire Units arrived shortly thereafter requesting additional engines for structural protection as there are numerous homes and commercial farm properties in the area. The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes through …

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by Jon Craig
Obituaries
9/11 First Responder, Marine Corps Veteran Scott Donnenberg Of Hunterdon County Dies, 49 9/11 First Responder, Marine Corps Veteran Scott Donnenberg Of Hunterdon County Dies, 49
9/11 First Responder, Marine Corps Veteran Scott Donnenberg Of Hunterdon County Dies, 49 9/11 first responder, proud Marine Corps veteran, and devoted father Scott Matthew Donnenberg died at his Hunterdon County home on Thursday, Jan. 19. He was 49. Born in Livingston, Scott grew up in Parsippany before moving to Glen Gardner and eventually settling in Clinton, his obituary says. Scott was a US Marine Corps Veteran and “loved being a Marine,” reads his memorial. While he spent most of his career as the owner of an Environmental Health & Safety business, he also volunteered as a firefighter and EMT in several towns across the state and was a 9/11 first responder. Above all…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
4 Charged In Major Meth, Cocaine Bust At Warren County Home: Prosecutor 4 Charged In Major Meth, Cocaine Bust At Warren County Home: Prosecutor
4 Charged In Major Meth, Cocaine Bust At Warren County Home: Prosecutor Four suspects were charged after a month-long investigation led to the discovery of meth, cocaine, and other drugs in Warren County, authorities said. Shawn Hopper, 50, and Aysha Aguilu, 32, were charged with second-degree possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, distributing methamphetamine, and other drug offenses, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said in a Monday release with local officials. Jeffrey Denny, 36, of Clinton, and Erica Butters, 46, of Morristown were also charged with unlawful drug possession, while Denny was charged with hindering. An investigat…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
‘This Could Have Been A Kid,’ Police Warn After $17K Sign Wrecked In Hunterdon Sidewalk Crash ‘This Could Have Been A Kid,’ Police Warn After $17K Sign Wrecked In Hunterdon Sidewalk Crash
‘This Could Have Been A Kid,’ Police Warn After $17K Sign Wrecked In Hunterdon Sidewalk Crash Police have issued a serious warning after a careless driver plowed through a Hunterdon County sidewalk and destroyed a $17,000 sign. “Please pay attention to what’s going on in front of you!” reads a Twitter post from the Town of Clinton Police Department on Thursday, June 23. “This could have been a kid, instead of a $17K sign on the sidewalk!” A photo shared alongside the post shows the wrecked sign and several traffic cones at the scene of the crash, which appears to have occurred near the Fox Lumber store in Clinton. Scroll down to view the full post. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION to wha…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Driver Hospitalized Following 2-Car Crash On Route 78 In Hunterdon County: State Police Driver Hospitalized Following 2-Car Crash On Route 78 In Hunterdon County: State Police
Driver Hospitalized Following 2-Car Crash On Route 78 In Hunterdon County: State Police A driver was taken to a nearby hospital following a two-car crash on Route 78 in Hunterdon County, state police confirmed. The vehicles collided and one of them overturned in the westbound lanes near exit 17 in Clinton around 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, NJSP Sgt. Alejandro Goez told DailyVoice.com. The driver of the vehicle that overturned was taken to Morristown Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Goez said. The crash scene was cleared shortly after 2 p.m. Additional details were not released.

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by Valerie Musson
News
New Jersey's 'Suitcase Killer' Case Debuts As Lifetime Movie This Summer New Jersey's 'Suitcase Killer' Case Debuts As Lifetime Movie This Summer
New Jersey's 'Suitcase Killer' Case Debuts As Lifetime Movie This Summer A New Jersey homicide with Virginia ties will be detailed in a new Lifetime movie, set for release later this year.  "Suitcase Killer: The Melanie McGuire Story," premiers June 18. The movie is a retelling of how the mom of two and ex-fertility nurse, of Woodbridge, killed her husband to continue an alleged affair. McGuire was found guilty of using a power saw to cut up her husband, Navy veteran William "Bill" McGuire, and putting his body parts into suitcases. Prosecutors say she chucked the luggage into the Chesapeake Bay, but the suitcases later washed up on Virginia Beach. The former …

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by David Cifarelli
Lifestyle
Gourmet Specialty Food Shop And Dine-In Restaurant Opens In Hunterdon County [Look Inside] Gourmet Specialty Food Shop And Dine-In Restaurant Opens In Hunterdon County [Look Inside]
Gourmet Specialty Food Shop And Dine-In Restaurant Opens In Hunterdon County [Look Inside] A new gourmet food shop and dine-in restaurant has hit the Hunterdon County culinary scene. Thomson’s Specialty Foods opened its doors Tuesday at 1 Old Hwy. 22 in Clinton. The eatery overlooks the Raritan River and serves sustainably-sourced snacks and gourmet meals like crab cakes, lobster rolls, fish tacos and fried chicken sliders. Menu items and packaging are crafted with eco-friendliness and sustainability in mind. Many products are sourced from local farms and fisheries, the shop’s website says. “Thomson’s is so excited to serve Clinton and the surrounding communities with a variet…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
Gourmet Market Opens In Hunterdon County Gourmet Market Opens In Hunterdon County
Gourmet Market Opens In Hunterdon County A newly opened local food market is bringing gourmet cheese, chocolate and all sorts of “entertaining essentials” to Hunterdon County. Millie’s Market opened at 8 Leigh St. on Saturday, Clinton Councilman Ross Traphagen said on Facebook. I had a great time checking out a new business in town that just opened today, Millie’s Market! Stop in at 8 Leigh Street and check it out! Posted by Councilman Ross Traphagen on Saturday, September 4, 2021 In addition to gourmet cheeses and imported chocolates, Millie’s sells Nordic Ware and Verve Culture cookware, its website says. The shop also offe…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Trenton Man Hospitalized After Getting Trapped Under Lawn Mower In Hunterdon County Trenton Man Hospitalized After Getting Trapped Under Lawn Mower In Hunterdon County
Trenton Man Hospitalized After Getting Trapped Under Lawn Mower In Hunterdon County A Trenton man was hospitalized after getting trapped under an overturned lawn mower in Hunterdon County Wednesday morning. The victim was mowing the lawn at a home on Smoke Rise Lane in Clinton when he slid down a hill, causing the mower to slide off the property and overturn around 11 a.m., Clinton Township Police said. The victim was ejected from the mower, which then landed on top of him and partially submerged him into the mud, police said. The man was freed with help from South Branch Emergency Services and taken to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital.

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by Valerie Musson
Traffic
Clinton Bridge Reopens Ahead Of Schedule After Piece Falls Into Raritan River, Causes Shutdown Clinton Bridge Reopens Ahead Of Schedule After Piece Falls Into Raritan River, Causes Shutdown
Clinton Bridge Reopens Ahead Of Schedule After Piece Falls Into Raritan River, Causes Shutdown The Main Street bridge in Clinton has reopened ahead of schedule after a piece fell into the Raritan River and caused a shutdown for repairs. Bridge N-1, the bridge at the Clinton Red Mill intersection of Center Street and Route 173, was closed as of July 12, according to an announcement made on the county’s official Facebook page. “A piece of the bridge fell into the water, requiring further inspection of the bridge by County forces to determine the repairs necessary,” the post says. While the bridge's sidewalks remained open to pedestrians, the full structure opened to all traffic as of…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Clinton Main Street Bridge Closed Until Further Notice After Piece Falls Into Raritan River Clinton Main Street Bridge Closed Until Further Notice After Piece Falls Into Raritan River
Clinton Main Street Bridge Closed Until Further Notice After Piece Falls Into Raritan River The bridge on Main Street in Clinton has been closed to traffic until further notice after a piece of the infrastructure fell into the Raritan River, authorities said. Bridge N-1, the bridge at the Clinton Red Mill intersection of Center Street and Route 173, was closed as of Monday, according to an announcement made on the county’s official Facebook page. “A piece of the bridge fell into the water, requiring further inspection of the bridge by County forces to determine the repairs necessary,” the post says. EMERGENCY BRIDGE CLOSURE - MAIN STREET CLINTON, AT THE CLINTON RED MILL - IN…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Hunterdon County Most Popular Brunch Spots In Hunterdon County
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Hunterdon 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 Warren 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. Market Roost Restaurant, Catering & Bakery (65 Main St., Flemington) Caramelized Onion, Maple Cured Bacon, Gruyere, Heavy Cream, Eggs & Lots of Attention - Our Quiche #quiche #cheese #savory #french #flemingtonnj #hunterdoncountyn…

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by Valerie Musson
News
NJ Woman's Brutally Honest Adoption Ad For 'Neurotic Mess' Chihuahua Goes Viral NJ Woman's Brutally Honest Adoption Ad For 'Neurotic Mess' Chihuahua Goes Viral
NJ Woman's Brutally Honest Adoption Ad For 'Neurotic Mess' Chihuahua Goes Viral A New Jersey woman is gaining national attention for a Facebook post she penned in hopes of getting her "neurotic mess" but "kind of cute to look at" foster dog adopted. Tyfanee Fortuna has been fostering Prancer, a Chihuaua, through Oak Ridge-based Second Chance Pet Adoption League since November. The 25-year-old Clinton resident began working at animal shelters when she was 12 years old, and currently has eight other foster pets at home. She's had dozens over the years, each one eventually going to a new, loving home. Rehoming Prancer, however, has proven difficult, Fortuna said. P…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Trio Of Stranded Boaters Rescued From Rough Waters Of Hunterdon County Reservoir Trio Of Stranded Boaters Rescued From Rough Waters Of Hunterdon County Reservoir
Trio Of Stranded Boaters Rescued From Rough Waters Of Hunterdon County Reservoir Emergency crews were quick to rescue a man whose kayak overturned in a Hunterdon County reservoir — as well as the two good Samaritans who attempted to save him but overturned in their boat as well, authorities said. The man fell from his kayak due to “rough chop” at the Round Valley Recreational Area of the reservoir in Clinton just after 4 p.m. Monday, according to South Branch Emergency Services. The fallen boater called 911 from the water with a life jacket, advising responders that he was unable to get back to his kayak, authorities said. Emergency crews pinpointed the man’s location …

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by Valerie Musson
Business
Popular Gourmet Pickle Business Launches Second Brick-And-Mortar Store In Hunterdon County Popular Gourmet Pickle Business Launches Second Brick-And-Mortar Store In Hunterdon County
Popular Gourmet Pickle Business Launches Second Brick-And-Mortar Store In Hunterdon County A popular online pickle shop has expanded its brick-and-mortar retail presence with the launch of its new store in Hunterdon County. Kilhaney’s Pickles is open starting this week on Main Street in Clinton, marking the brand’s second physical retail location following the original Hackettstown store. “Kilhaney's Pickles is now open on Main Street!” Clinton Councilman Ross Traphagen said on Facebook. “Check out their awesome new shop and #shoplocal!” On top of offering countless one-of-a-kind varieties of artisan pickles, Kilhaney’s is known for its never-ending collection of specialty sauce…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Four More NJ Prison Officers Charged In Vicious Beatings Of Female Inmates Four More NJ Prison Officers Charged In Vicious Beatings Of Female Inmates
Four More NJ Prison Officers Charged In Vicious Beatings Of Female Inmates UPDATE: Four more correctional officers have been charged in the brutal beating and pepper-spraying of inmates at a New Jersey women’s prison, bringing the total to eight, authorities announced Thursday. Of the four officers newly charged for the January incident at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility, one is from Maywood, another from Paterson, a third from Somerset and the other from East Piscataway. All four senior officers “purposely or knowingly attempted to cause serious bodily injury to inmates as an accomplice or as a principal by using force beyond what was objectively reasonable …

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
Authorities: Ring Got 30,000 Painkiller Pills With Prescription Blanks Swiped From NJ Hospitals Authorities: Ring Got 30,000 Painkiller Pills With Prescription Blanks Swiped From NJ Hospitals
Authorities: Ring Got 30,000 Painkiller Pills With Prescription Blanks Swiped From NJ Hospitals Using prescription blanks stolen from hospitals in Bergen and Passaic counties, a crew used a single pharmacy to get its hands on 30,000 high-dose oxycodone pills, including a year’s worth of painkillers prescribed to a dead man, authorities charged. The volume eventually gave them away, state and federal law enforcement officials said. Milagros Santiago, 43, of Haledon, was working as a pharmacy technician at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson when she swiped prescription blanks, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. The forged blanks were then filled at Panther Vall…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Obituaries
Hunterdon County Father, Lehigh Valley Hospital Radiology Tech John Hopkins Dies, 36 Hunterdon County Father, Lehigh Valley Hospital Radiology Tech John Hopkins Dies, 36
Hunterdon County Father, Lehigh Valley Hospital Radiology Tech John Hopkins Dies, 36 Hunterdon County father and Lehigh Valley Hospital worker John Paul Hopkins died Feb. 7 at the age of 36. Hopkins graduated from Phillipsburg High School and completed an Associates in Applied Science degree in Radiography at Northampton Community College, his obituary says. Hopkins worked as a radiology technician at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury, PA and lived in Clinton at the time of his death, his memorial says. More than $3,100 had been raised as of Thursday morning on a GoFundMe for Hopkins’ funeral expenses. “John was loved by many in the community including his family,” the …

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by Valerie Musson
News
Three Prison Officers Charged Criminally In Vicious Beating Of Inmates At NJ Women’s Prison Three Prison Officers Charged Criminally In Vicious Beating Of Inmates At NJ Women’s Prison
Three Prison Officers Charged Criminally In Vicious Beating Of Inmates At NJ Women’s Prison One of three correctional police officers charged with severely beating and pepper-spraying inmates at New Jersey’s notorious women’s prison last month punched one of them in the face 28 times, state authorities said Thursday.  And it was all caught on video, they said. Sgt. Amir Bethea, Sgt. Anthony Valvano and Officer Lisando “Luis” Garcia were all charged with official misconduct for what Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal described as a vicious and unrelenting attack on several inmates at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women in Hunterdon County beginning shortly before mid…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Obituaries
Hunterdon County High School Graduate, Dad Austin Gary Williams Dies, 36 Hunterdon County High School Graduate, Dad Austin Gary Williams Dies, 36
Hunterdon County High School Graduate, Dad Austin Gary Williams Dies, 36 Hunterdon County high school graduate and father of two Austin Gary Williams died Nov. 9 at the age of 36. Williams was born Dec. 12, 1983 in Somerville and graduated from North Hunterdon Regional High School in Annandale, his obituary says. He previously worked in the Greenhouse at the Hunterdon Developmental Center of Clinton with more recent experience at the ISE America of Broadway, according to his obit. Williams was also a member of River of Life Church in Phillipsburg. He lived in Bethlehem, PA at the time of his death, his memorial says. Williams was known for his friendly demeano…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Former NJ Corrections Officer Who Had Sex With 3 Inmates Gets 5 Years Behind Bars Former NJ Corrections Officer Who Had Sex With 3 Inmates Gets 5 Years Behind Bars
Former NJ Corrections Officer Who Had Sex With 3 Inmates Gets 5 Years Behind Bars A former New Jersey corrections officer who pleaded guilty to having sex with three inmates at a women's prison was sentenced to five years behind bars and was forced to forfeit his job and pension, authorities said. Ahnwar Dixon, 42, of East Orange, was sentenced Oct. 21 by the Superior Court Judge Angela Borkowski, Acting Hunterdon County Prosecutor Michael J. Williams said. He must serve two years before parole eligibility, authorities said. The U.S Justice Department recently found decades-long sexual abuse at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women in Hunterdon County,…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Roxbury HS Grad Wins Scholarship Named For Officer Who Helped Her Mother Deliver Her Roxbury HS Grad Wins Scholarship Named For Officer Who Helped Her Mother Deliver Her
Roxbury HS Grad Wins Scholarship Named For Officer Who Helped Her Mother Deliver Her It wasn’t luck and it wasn’t playing favorites. It was a surprising and sentimental coincidence for Carly Longtine, one of two Mount Arlington residents who received this year’s Joseph S. Wargo Memorial Scholarship. The recent Roxbury High School graduate received the scholarship named in honor of the same Mount Arlington officer who helped her mother give birth to her nearly two decades ago. “This is a great accomplishment in and of itself, and Carly should be commended for her hard work and dedication to her studies,” the department said in a social media post. Officer Wargo died in 201…

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by Valerie Musson