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Support Surges For Family Of Kidnapped Elementary School Girls Shot Dead By Dad Support Surges For Family Of Kidnapped Elementary School Girls Shot Dead By Dad
Support Surges For Family Of Kidnapped Elementary School Girls Shot Dead By Dad Hundreds of families have been rushing to support the family of Giana and Aaminah Vicosa after they were kidnapped, taken across state lines to Maryland and shot dead. Giana, 7, and Aaminah, 6, were tragically kidnapped from their mother's home in York County, Pennsylvania by two former Baltimore County police officers-- including their own father-- following a birthday party earlier this month. They were taken to Maryland in a stolen vehicle where they were shuffled into another stolen car, which was found crashed with them and their kidnappers shot dead inside of the vehicle. This horri…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lifestyle
Support Rises For Victims Displaced In Hunterdon County Apartment Fire Days Before Thanksgiving Support Rises For Victims Displaced In Hunterdon County Apartment Fire Days Before Thanksgiving
Support Rises For Victims Displaced In Hunterdon County Apartment Fire Days Before Thanksgiving Community members throughout Hunterdon County are coming together to support the numerous victims of a fire that ravaged a local apartment complex just three days before Thanksgiving. The 3-alarm blaze broke out in the Hunter Hills complex on North Main Street and damaged a dozen apartments, displacing several families, authorities said. Meanwhile, one resident was airlifted to a local hospital for treatment of serious burns. Community members interested in assisting displaced and injured residents have several ways to contribute, borough officials said. “Donations of cash and gift cards…

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by Valerie Musson
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'Unique Sweetness, Tenderness': Dumont Boy, 14, Who Died Suddenly 'Wore Heart On His Sleeve' 'Unique Sweetness, Tenderness': Dumont Boy, 14, Who Died Suddenly 'Wore Heart On His Sleeve'
'Unique Sweetness, Tenderness': Dumont Boy, 14, Who Died Suddenly 'Wore Heart On His Sleeve' Members of a stunned and heartbroken community wrapped their collective hearts around a grieving Dumont family Sunday while trying to wrap their minds around the sudden death of a 14-year-old boy who collapsed while playing basketball. Aaron Vasquez, who hoped to someday become a major league baseball player or coach, had finished practicing with his recreational league team on Saturday when he decided to stick around Grant Elementary School to play ball with his younger brother, other parents said. A short time later he collapsed, they said. A coach who's a hospital medic immediately beg…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Dumont Boy, 14, Collapses, Dies Playing Basketball Dumont Boy, 14, Collapses, Dies Playing Basketball
Dumont Boy, 14, Collapses, Dies Playing Basketball Members of a stunned and heartbroken community wrapped their collective hearts around a grieving Dumont family Sunday while trying to wrap their minds around the sudden death of a 14-year-old boy who collapsed while playing basketball. Aaron Vasquez, who hoped to someday become a major league baseball player or coach, had finished practicing with his recreational league team on Saturday when he decided to stick around Grant Elementary School to play ball with his younger brother, other parents said. A short time later he collapsed, they said. A coach who's a hospital medic immediately beg…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Support Surges For Beloved Hunterdon County School Worker Who 'Barely Survived' Flash Flood Support Surges For Beloved Hunterdon County School Worker Who 'Barely Survived' Flash Flood
Support Surges For Beloved Hunterdon County School Worker Who 'Barely Survived' Flash Flood Support is on the rise for a beloved Hunterdon County school grounds supervisor who friends say "barely survived" a severe flash flood. Jeff Munsey, the Supervisor of Grounds and Buildings for Delaware Township School, is known and loved for his passion and dedication for the school community, according to a GoFundMe created for his family. “He is a shining star at DTS,” writes campaign organizer Jessica Stahl of Stockton. “All the kids love him and we all depend on him to keep our school safe.” After receiving an alert on Sept. 1 that the school had flooded, Munsey rushed to the buildin…

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by Valerie Musson
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Lambertville Artist, Beloved Dad Seriously Hurt After Being Hit By Truck While Cycling Lambertville Artist, Beloved Dad Seriously Hurt After Being Hit By Truck While Cycling
Lambertville Artist, Beloved Dad Seriously Hurt After Being Hit By Truck While Cycling Community support is surging for a Lambertville artist and beloved father of two who was seriously hurt after being struck by a pickup truck while cycling. Myles Cavanaugh, a 47-year-old contemporary artist, cyclist and father of two, was struck by a pickup truck during a bike ride on Oct. 19, according to a GoFundMe launched for his ongoing expenses. Cavanaugh suffered serious injuries in the accident, according to the campaign, created by Colette Sexton, who describes the father as a “good friend, fellow artist and cycling buddy.” “I am hoping he will make a full recovery over time, but …

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by Valerie Musson
Schools
Support Rises For Beloved Mt. Olive Coach, Young Daughter Critically Hurt In Head-On Crash Support Rises For Beloved Mt. Olive Coach, Young Daughter Critically Hurt In Head-On Crash
Support Rises For Beloved Mt. Olive Coach, Young Daughter Critically Hurt In Head-On Crash Support is on the rise for a Morris County father and daughter who suffered serious injuries in a head-on car crash. Benjamin “QB” Quattlebaum and his 12-year-old daughter, Destinee, were hospitalized with critical injuries after their car was struck head-on by a driver on Route 46 in Budd Lake on Saturday, Oct. 23, according to a GoFundMe launched for their medical expenses. Quattlebaum is a 2003 graduate of Mount Olive High School and a former member of the state championship football team. He also volunteers as a coach for the eighth-grade Mount Olive Junior Marauders Varsity football te…

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by Valerie Musson
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Support Surges For Northampton County Family After Home Ravaged By Fire Support Surges For Northampton County Family After Home Ravaged By Fire
Support Surges For Northampton County Family After Home Ravaged By Fire Support is on the rise for a Northampton County family whose home was ravaged by fire earlier this week. Fire crews rushed to 628 Hill Ave. in Upper Nazareth Township around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and immediately witnessed massive blames billowing from the home’s backside, engulfing about 40 percent of the structure, according to a GoFundMe launched on behalf of the victim, Jim Bendekovitz, and his family. The Upper Nazareth Fire Department used various means and equipment to douse the blaze within an hour with help from the Bushkill Fire Department, Vigilance Hose Company, Hecktown Fire Company…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
South Jersey Truck Driver Allegedly Caught On Video Images In Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Prosecutor South Jersey Truck Driver Allegedly Caught On Video Images In Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Prosecutor
South Jersey Truck Driver Allegedly Caught On Video Images In Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Prosecutor A 51-year-old man from Camden County has been charged  in a fatal hit-and-run crash that allegedly resulted in the death of a 54-year-old pedestrian from Mercer County, authorities said. The fatal crash occurred shortly before sunrise Monday on Route 1 northbound at Bakers Basin Road in Lawrence Township.  The Route 1 crash victim was found dead at the scene about 45 minutes after surveillance video captures an image of a suspected tractor-trailer striking her before sunrise, authorities said Wednesday A passing motorist called 9-11 reporting a victim int he roadway  about …

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by Jon Craig
Business
Longtime Owner Of Historic Easton Snack Shop Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle Longtime Owner Of Historic Easton Snack Shop Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle
Longtime Owner Of Historic Easton Snack Shop Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle The Easton community is coming together to support a local snack shop owner whose husband died after a courageous battle with cancer. Antoine Bassil, who owned The Carmelcorn Shop in Centre Square with his wife of 34 years, Sia, died Sept. 24 at St. Luke’s Hospital at the age of 62, his obituary says. Opened in 1931, the shop sells homemade caramel corn, popcorn, roasted nuts, fudge, and chocolates, establishing it as an “Easton institution” that was taken over by the Bassils in 1996. “It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart we share with you the news of Tony Bassil’s passing…” rea…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Support Rises For Morris County Family Of Beloved Dad, Coach After Sudden Death Support Rises For Morris County Family Of Beloved Dad, Coach After Sudden Death
Support Rises For Morris County Family Of Beloved Dad, Coach After Sudden Death Support is surging for the Morris County family of beloved father and little league coach Salvator Dolfi, who died suddenly on Sept. 19 at the age of 44. Born in Ridgewood, Dolfi grew up in North Haledon and lived in Clifton before settling in Pequannock, his obituary says. Dolfi worked as a sales representative for Merck Pharmaceutical and served two terms as an elder at The Chapel in Lincoln Park, his memorial says. Meanwhile, Dolfi was known for his role as a loving father of son, Joseph, as well as for coaching Pequannock Little League, which shared its condolences in a touching Faceb…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Community Rallying For Beloved Morris School Teacher After Teen Son Diagnosed With Rare Cancer Community Rallying For Beloved Morris School Teacher After Teen Son Diagnosed With Rare Cancer
Community Rallying For Beloved Morris School Teacher After Teen Son Diagnosed With Rare Cancer The Morris County community is coming together to support a local school teacher whose teen son was recently diagnosed with a rare nervous system cancer. Jake Mocko, the son of Morris School District Preschool Intervention and Referral Team member Jenne Mocko, started experiencing lower back pain a few months ago, according to a GoFundMe launched for his treatment expenses. A neurologist recommended an MRI and discovered a “very large tumor” on Jake’s spine. After undergoing surgery to remove the tumor, Jake, 17, was left with devastating side effects. “They removed most of the mass, but …

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by Valerie Musson