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'Forever In Our Hearts:' Hunterdon County Musician, Personal Trainer Sean McKenna Dies, 39 'Forever In Our Hearts:' Hunterdon County Musician, Personal Trainer Sean McKenna Dies, 39
'Forever In Our Hearts:' Hunterdon County Musician, Personal Trainer Sean McKenna Dies, 39 Beloved Hunterdon County musician and personal trainer Sean Joseph McKenna died at his home in Bloomsbury on Tuesday, Sept. 12 aged 39. Sean was born and raised in Whitehouse, where he became well-known for his compassionate and loving soul, his obituary says. He was an incredibly spirited musician, especially songwriting and playing the guitar. He was also a certified personal trainer and embraced his ability to uplift others as they navigated their individual health journeys. Above all, Sean loved spending his time with his many friends and family members, who will cherish his legacy of…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Pair Hospitalized After Vehicle Flips On Rt. 78 In Hunterdon County Pair Hospitalized After Vehicle Flips On Rt. 78 In Hunterdon County
Pair Hospitalized After Vehicle Flips On Rt. 78 In Hunterdon County Two people were taken to a local hospital after a vehicle flipped onto its roof on Route 78 in Hunterdon County Sunday morning, Sept. 17, responders said. The Whitehouse Rescue Squad responded to the crash on the westbound side in Readington and found the vehicle upside-down with one occupant still trapped inside. Fire crews from Whitehouse and Oldwick assisted in extricating the remaining occupant and stabilizing the vehicle before EMS professionals from Hunterdon Health transported two patients to nearby hospitals for additional evaluation and treatment.

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by Valerie Musson
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Lifelong Flemington Resident, Painter Jason Coleman Remembered As 'Loving Friend,' 28 Lifelong Flemington Resident, Painter Jason Coleman Remembered As 'Loving Friend,' 28
Lifelong Flemington Resident, Painter Jason Coleman Remembered As 'Loving Friend,' 28 Lifelong Flemington resident Jason F. Coleman died while visiting friends in Bloomington, Minnesota, on Sunday, March, 26. He was 28. Jason was born and raised in the Flemington area, his obituary says. He worked as a painter for RW Coleman Painting with his father. Jason was known for his many passions, many involving the outdoors, such as boating, fishing, crabbing, and golfing. He was also a “dedicated Ravens fan,” his memorial says. But above all, Jason loved spending time with his incredible friends and family. Jason is predeceased by his loving brother, Ryan, and his grandparents, E…

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by Valerie Musson
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North Jersey Dad Doug Perkowski 'Taught Us Importance Of Living Life To The Fullest' North Jersey Dad Doug Perkowski 'Taught Us Importance Of Living Life To The Fullest'
North Jersey Dad Doug Perkowski 'Taught Us Importance Of Living Life To The Fullest' Beloved North Jersey father John Douglas “Doug” Perkowski died at his Montclair home following a valiant cancer battle on Sunday, Jan. 15. He was 44. Born in Whitehouse, Doug was raised in New York City, where he went to the Buckley School, his obituary says. Doug studied Mandarin Chinese and played center on the varsity football team at his high school, Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. He spent the summer of 1995 backpacking across China in an impressive trip that “culminated in a thirty-two-hour ‘hard seat’ train ride from Beijing to Urumqi,” his memorial says. Doug later atte…

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by Valerie Musson
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Hunterdon County Motorcyclist Dies In Crash, 41 Hunterdon County Motorcyclist Dies In Crash, 41
Hunterdon County Motorcyclist Dies In Crash, 41 Beloved Hunterdon County motorcyclist and technical school graduate Jeremiah J. Kratz died in a crash on Friday, June 10. He was 41. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jeremiah graduated from Warren County Technical School in Washington and lived in Whitehouse at the time of his death, his obituary and social media pages say. Jeremiah was known for being a talented craftsman and machinist, as well as his passion for cars, and was often referred to as a “gearhead,” according to his memorial. He also loved to cook and sing karaoke. Jeremiah leaves behind his loving mother, Debra L. Kratz and …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
NJSP Helicopter Search Underway After Bank Robbery In Hunterdon County, Police Say NJSP Helicopter Search Underway After Bank Robbery In Hunterdon County, Police Say
Njsp Helicopter Search Underway After Bank Robbery In Hunterdon County, Police Say State Police initiated a helicopter search after a bank in Hunterdon County was robbed Wednesday afternoon. The robbery occurred at TD Bank on Route 22 west in Whitehouse around 3:50 p.m., Readington Township Police said. State Police were conducting an overhead helicopter search of the area following the robbery, NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told Daily Voice. The bank remained temporarily closed following the robbery, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Readington Township Detective Bureau.  

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Man Rescued From Second Floor In ‘Quick, Aggressive’ Hunterdon County Basement Fire Man Rescued From Second Floor In ‘Quick, Aggressive’ Hunterdon County Basement Fire
Man Rescued From Second Floor In ‘Quick, Aggressive’ Hunterdon County Basement Fire Fire crews battling heavy smoke successfully rescued a man trapped on the second floor during a house fire in Hunterdon County Friday morning, authorities said. The blaze broke out just after 7 a.m. in the basement of 108 Bertron Road in Flemington, Three Bridges Volunteer Fire Company officials said. A man on the second floor was extricated and taken to a local trauma center while additional companies responded and helped knock down the blaze, which was confined to the basement, authorities said. “A quick aggressive fire attack and solid teamwork saved the life of a trapped occupant and c…

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by Valerie Musson
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PHOTOS: 3-Alarm Fire Destroys Hunterdon County Home PHOTOS: 3-Alarm Fire Destroys Hunterdon County Home
Photos: 3-Alarm Fire Destroys Hunterdon County Home Fire crews jumped to action to knock down a three-alarm blaze at a Hunterdon County home. The fire broke out early Sunday morning at a home in East Whitehouse, according to a Facebook post from the Oldwick Fire Company. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered smoke coming from the back of the home and stretched multiple lines to the basement, authorities said. Two dozen fire units worked on the blaze for more than seven hours before clearing the scene, authorities said. Fire crews in Whitehouse, East Whiehouse and Readington also assisted, authorities said.

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by Valerie Musson