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Joseph Youtz, Lifelong Budd Lake Resident, Dies At 52
Joseph Youtz, who spent his entire life in the Budd Lake area, died on Monday, Dec. 9 in Hackettstown at the age of 52, according to an obituary from Cochran Funeral Home.
Born in Dover, Youtz graduated from Mount Olive High School, where he excelled as an athlete, later attending Jersey City State College, where he played football, his obituary reads. Youtz later went to work his family construction business, according to his obituary.
Youtz was a devoted husband to his wife, Kim, and his daughter Madison, his obituary reads. He enjoyed playing softball, rooting on the Mets and Jets a…
Record 8.7M Thanksgiving Travelers Expected At Port Authority Crossings: What You Need To Know
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is preparing for a record-breaking 8.7 million travelers to use its airports and crossings during the Thanksgiving travel period, from Monday, Nov. 25, to Monday, Dec. 2.
Travelers should expect heavy traffic, longer wait times, and parking challenges, the agency announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Approximately 3.2 million passengers are expected to travel through John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, and New York Stewart International airports—an increase of 2% from last year’s record volume.
To accommodat…
Devoted Lehigh Valley Dad Of 4 Jairo Zorrilla-Cortés Dies Suddenly, 31
Beloved Lehigh Valley construction worker and father of four Jairo Zorrilla-Cortés died unexpectedly at his home in Northampton on Saturday, Sept. 24. He was 31.
Born in Cienaga, Colombia, South America, Jairo graduated from Emmaus High School, his obituary says.
He had worked as a foreman at a number of different construction companies over the years and enjoyed fishing.
He also loved spending time with his family and embraced his role as a devoted dad to his four children, Aubree Lida-Rose, Bentley Karsyn, Aiden Michael, and Jesiah Dwayne.
In addition to his children, Jairo leaves behin…
Contractor Used $75K Downpayment To Gamble In AC, Buy Boat, Bogus Rolex: Prosecutor
A 51-year-old contractor from South Jersey has been arrested for taking nearly $75,000 for a construction project then blowing it in Atlantic City, a new boat and a new car, authorities said.
An investigation into Richard A. Smith Jr., of Williamstown, began in December 2021, after a Riverton resident told police that Smith, who owns Beyond Renovations LLC, took two payments for wok on an addition, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Riverton Police Chief John Shaw said.
Instead of doing the work, Smith used the money to visit Atlantic City casinos to play in a poker tournament, …
Support Surges For Family Of Wayne's Late Anthony Bonanni, 35
Support is surging for the wife and child of 35-year-old Anthony Bonanni of Wayne, who died unexpectedly Dec. 5.
More than $57,800 had been raised on a GoFundMe campaign for Bonanni's wife, Colleen, and son, AJ, as of Thursday morning.
"Anyone who knew Anthony, knew he had a huge heart," says the campaign, launched by Colleen's sister, Laura Byrnes.
"He was kind, generous, and loved his family. He was extremely thoughtful, loyal, and delivered perfectly timed one liners."
Anthony graduated from Wayne Hills High School in 2004, where he was a standout player on the varsity soccer tea…
