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Longtime New Jersey Rep. Bill Pascrell Dies At 87
Rep. Bill Pascrell, a Democrat who served in Congress for almost 30 years and was a former Mayor of Paterson, died on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the age of 87, his family announced.
"It is with deep sadness that we announce that Bill Pascrell Jr., our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away this morning," his family wrote on social media.
"As our United States Representative, Bill fought to his last breath to return to the job he cherished and to the people he loved. Bill lived his entire life in Paterson and had an unwavering love for the city he grew up in and served. He i…
PA Man Charged After Pursuit Leads To Death Of Vietnam Vet, NJ Motorcyclist: Prosecutor
A 32-year-old Pennsylvania man has been charged after a police pursuit led to the death of a motorcyclist, a Vietnam War veteran, in Warren County on Tuesday, Aug. 13, authorities said.
At 10:19 a.m., a New Jersey State Trooper began following an SUV on Route 80 eastbound and initiated a traffic stop, the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said.
The driver of the SUV, Sean Mamakas, a Kempton, PA resident, continued traveling eastbound, exiting the interstate at Exit 12 and headed toward County Road 521 southbound in Hope Township, authorities said.
The SUV then collided with the…
‘Heart Of A Lion:’ Sussex County Veteran, Devoted Dad Michael Langan Dies Suddenly At 35
Sussex County native, veteran, and dedicated father Michael Christopher Langan died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the age of 35.
Born in Paterson, Michael grew up in Wantage before eventually moving to Jacksonville, Florida, where he lived at the time of his passing, his obituary says.
Michael was formerly assigned to the US Army 555th Engineer Brigade at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, his memorial says.
His most recent work was as a craftsman at the Hudson Trailer Co. of Jacksonville, which left a heartfelt Facebook tribute following his passing:
With great sadness w…
