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Police & Fire
New Details: Man Accused Of Killing NJ Woman Also Murdered Her New Puppy, Prosecutor Says
The man accused of murdering a 21-year-old Hackettstown woman is now facing additional charges for fatally shooting her dog, authorities said. Anthony Garvin, a 34-year-old Netcong resident was arrested and charged with killing Amanda Pulver at a home on Alphano Road in Independence Township on Thursday, June 27. Garvin was later apprehended in Berks County, PA. Amanda Pulver and Dunkin. GoFundMe On Wednesday, July 10, Garvin was charged with animal cruelty for shooting Dunkin, Pulver's 8-month old puppy, authorities said. He also faces new charges of aggravated assault for pointing…
Obituaries
NJ Murder Victim, 21, Killed As Puppy Tried Protecting Her, Campaign Says
The victim of a recent murder that rattled a small New Jersey town has been identified in various social media posts and by a campaign launched for her family as a 21-year-old animal lover. Amanda Pulver, of Hackettstown, was shot and killed on Thursday, June 27, the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said. Amanda's 8-month-old puppy, Dunkin, was also apparently killed. As reported by Daily Voice, the shooting happened that morning on Alphano Road in Independence Township. Later that day, Anthony Garvin, 34, of Netcong, was arrested in connection with the shooting in Berks County, …
News
Mugshot Released Of Murder Suspect In Shooting That Rattled NJ Town
The mugshot of a 34-year-old murder suspect arrested in a New Jersey shooting that rattled a small town has been released. Anthony Garvin, of Netcong, was charged with murder and possession of a firearm and lodged in the Berks County Jail in Leesport, PA, a spokesperson for the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said following the Thursday, June 28 incident. Garvin is believed responsible for the shooting at an Alphano Road home around 9:40 a.m. in Independence Township, Acting Prosecutor Anthony Picione said. A shelter in place was ordered for the neighborhood amidst a manhunt for Ga…
Police & Fire
Resident, 64, Dies In House Fire Above Lake Hopatcong
A 64-year-old man died in an overnight fire in a home overlooking Lake Hopatcong, authorities said. Firefighters discovered the body of Robert Powers after a pair of borough police officers braved the flames at 303 Lakeside Avenue, which were engulfing the house when they arrived shortly before 12:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 26, borough police said in a statement. Both officers had to be treated for smoke inhalation, police said. The fire apparently ignited in the rear of the more than100-year-old, two-story wood-frame house, responders said. Borough firefighters expressed their gratitude to the…
Schools
These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Due To Snow Tuesday, Feb. 28
The first winter storm of the season is causing a change in plans for New Jersey schools on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Some districts have delayed openings while others are closed completely. Here's a list of which school are closed or delayed for Tuesday, Feb. 28. Check your school/district's website for details. Bedminster: 10: 50 a.m. start Bellville: Delayed Bergen County Tech: Closed Bergenfield: 2-hour delay Bernards: 2-hour delay Bloomfield: Delay Bloomingdale: Closed Bogota: Delayed Butler: Closed Cliffside Park: 10 a.m. start Clifton: Delayed Closter: Delayed Cresskill: Delayed Demarest: …
Police & Fire
Fire Captain Uploaded Child Porn At Morris County Fire Station: Prosecutor
A fire department captain in Netcong was arrested for distributing child pornography, authorities announced Tuesday, Jan 10. James T. Hess, 49, of Landing, was charged with second- and third-degree child endangerment for distribution and possession of child sexual abuse materials, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a joint release. Investigators — tipped off by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children — say Hess viewed and uploaded the videos on the Internet-based chat app Kik while at the Netcong Volunteer Fire Department, where he is a captain. He also w…
Obituaries
Morris County Dad Mike Kaschak Dies Suddenly, 30
Michael Anthony Kaschak, a beloved Netcong husband and father of two, died suddenly on Monday, Dec. 5, according to his obituary. He was 30. Loved ones said Mike worked as a heavy machinery operator, and cherished his time in the outdoors, especially riding quadrunners and camping with his family. Mike leaves behind a wife, Mary, sons Marco and Michael, parents John and Anita, and many siblings, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends, his obit says. The family intends to set up a non-profit foundation in Mike's honor, "Kickin' It With Kaschak," which they say wi…
Police & Fire
Several Pets Killed As 2-Alarm Blaze Rips Through Morris County Home (
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Several pets were killed in a two-alarm fire that ripped through a Morris County home, authorities said. The Long Valley Fire Company responded to the blaze at 148 Stephensburg Rd. in Washington Township just before 12:55 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, the squad said. Upon arrival, the company confirmed heavy flames coming from the basement of the two-story stone-framed home, prompting a second alarm. The blaze was extinguished with help from numerous fire companies, including Washington Township, Schooley’s Mountain, Fairmount, Netcong, and Budd Lake, as well as the Tri-County Volunteer Fire …
Obituaries
Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Devoted Hopatcong Mom, 47
Support is skyrocketing for a heartbroken family after the sudden death of a beloved Hopatcong mother. April Marie Nall-Johnson died on Friday, June 3 at the age of 47, her obituary says. She attended Hopatcong High School and worked at Rent-A-Wreck, her social media page says. The beloved mother, wife, daughter, and sister was remembered as a “friend to many,” according to a GoFundMe launched to help cover her funeral expenses. April was known for her bubbly personality and embraced her role as a devoted mother to her two daughters, ages 10 and 13, the fundraiser says. More than $8,100 …
Business
Car Slams Into Morris County Restaurant (
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A popular Morris County restaurant had to close early Monday afternoon after a car slammed into the building, authorities said. The Netcong Fire Department responded to Sabor Latino Guatemala restaurant at 136 Main St. in Netcong around 4:25 p.m., the department said. Photos from the scene show the sedan with heavy front-end damage after slamming into the building off of the side lot. The restaurant was closed for the rest of the day, and it was not immediately clear when it would reopen or if anyone was injured. Scroll down to view additional photos from the crash scene. At approx…
Obituaries
North Jersey Legal Assistant Killed In Route 46 Crash Had Touching Final Message
A 25-year-old Morris County legal assistant killed in a tractor-trailer crash this week had a touching final message. “Farther along we’ll know all about it , farther along we’ll understand why. Cheer up my brother, live in the sunshine , we’ll understand it all by and by." Jen Gorgas sweetly sings "Farther Along" in her final TikTok video, posted two days before she died. @jenlgorgas7 ♬ original sound - Jen G The Netcong resident was pronounced dead after colliding with the tractor-trailer as it was exiting the Citgo gas station on Route 46 near Phillips Way in Roxbury around…
Police & Fire
Morris County Woman, 25, Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash, Prosecutor Says
A 25-year-old Morris County woman was killed following a Tuesday morning tractor-trailer crash on Route 46, authorities confirmed. Jen Gorgas, of Netcong, collided with the tractor-trailer as it was exiting the Citgo gas station near Phillips Way in Roxbury around 8:30 a.m., Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a release alongside Chief of Detectives Christoph K. Kimker and Roxbury Police Chief Dean Adone. The tractor portion of the truck was “completely in the roadway” at the time of the crash, the release said. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and no othe…
Police & Fire
Deadly Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down Route 46
UPDATE: The victim was identified as Jen Gorgas, 25, of Netcong, DailyVoice.com reported. --------------------------------- A deadly tractor-trailer crash shut down Route 46 in Morris County early Tuesday, March 15, developing reports say. A car collided with the trailer and became trapped under it near 1470 Route 46 in Roxbury Township around 8:40 a.m., according to initial reports. A medical helicopter was requested and later canceled as emergency crews pronounced the victim dead at the scene, the initial report said. All lanes were closed in both directions East of Rt. 183/Netcong C…
News
Hurt, Stranded Swan Rescued From Lake Musconetcong Dam (
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Emergency crews spent hours braving treacherous conditions to rescue a stranded swan that was found hurt and unable to fly on Lake Musconetcong Thursday, authorities said. The bird was found stranded at a dam along the lake "at least 15 or 20 feet out of reach," according to the Netcong Police Department and St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in Madison. Animal control officers worked for several hours to rescue the swan, which was "in a very difficult location under a bridge on the dam," St. Hubert's said. "The rushing water and slippery surface made the rescue all the more challenging.…
Police & Fire
3 People Including Motorcyclist Rescued From North Jersey Lake (
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Three people including a motorcyclist were rescued after falling through a Morris County lake Sunday. Police were called to Lake Musconetcong just before 5 p.m., where James Best had fallen through the ice. After several failed attempts at pulling him out, an officer got a rope from a Stanhope officer to retrieve him, Netcong firefighters said in a release. Posted by Morris County Fire Wire on Monday, January 17, 2022 A few seconds later, a female identified as Emma Ike fell through the ice. An officer threw a rescue rope for Ike to hold onto and, a few moments later, Netcong firefighte…
News
Three New Officers Sworn In River Vale, Veteran Promoted To Sergeant
A robust recruiting process by a dedicated police lieutenant produced the hiring of three new highly qualified officers in River Vale. Lt. Josh Wisse spent six months finding a large number of highly qualified applicants, Police Chief Sean Schiedle said. Following what the chief called an “exhaustive” interview and selection process, the department hired three probationary police officers – all of whom have names who were sworn in by Municipal Judge Michael Garrett: Born and raised in Ramsey, Officer Kyle Fanning played football and baseball at Ramsey High School before going on to play f…
Obituaries
Sussex County Business Owner, 'Dedicated Family Man’ Robert Misner Dies Suddenly At 34
Sussex County business owner and dedicated family man Robert James Misner died suddenly at his home on Oct. 10. He was 34. Born in Dover, Misner spent time in Netcong, Hopatcong and Sparta before moving to Newton, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says. Misner was the owner and operator of Misner Sealcoating of Sparta and an active member of Every Nation New Jersey Church of Morris Plains. Misner was remembered as a “quiet and dedicated family man” who loved spending time with those closest to him. Misner is survived by his mother Sheri Misner-Borg and his step father …
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Paterson PD: West Milford Driver Who Picked Up Drug Dealer Had 11-Month-Old Child With Her
A suburban driver had her 11-month old infant with her when she picked up a Paterson dealer who was being followed by detectives, authorities said. Investigators who stopped the car driven by Jamie Mahon, 27, of West Milford found a crack vial near the baby, Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale said. The passenger, Glenn Urena, 38, of Paterson was carrying 50 heroin folds and 10 vials of crack, he said. Detectives raided the Urena’s Washington Street apartment -- just around the corner from City Hall -- where Speziale said they seized 970 more heroin folds, 87 crack vials and drug paraphe…
Business
Most Popular Pizzerias In Morris, Sussex Counties
Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings? Here are plenty you can try today in Morris and Sussex counties. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Some are longtime favorites while others have only recently opened their doors. All of these pizzerias, however, are dishing up pies we think you'll love. M&S Pizza, Dover Pomodoro Ristorante & Pizzeria, Morristown Fiamma Wood Fired Pizza, Morristown Tabor Pizzeria, Morris Plains Mangiano Pizza Rest…
Police & Fire
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: 2-Alarm Oil Fire Ravages Morris County Apartment Building
The Budd Lake Fire Department and several other emergency crews jumped to action to douse a two-alarm blaze that ravaged a Morris County apartment building Thursday morning. The fire broke out at building 2 of the Village Green Apartment Complex in Budd Lake around 8:30 a.m., police said. A resident was cooking and tried to use water to put out a pan of oil that caught fire, Mount Olive Police said. Crews arrived and observed heavy smoke and large, billowing flames coming from the roof of the building, authorities said. While working to extinguish the blaze, Budd Lake firefighters had to …
Police & Fire
Police: DWI Morris County Man Crashes On Route 206, Gives Officers Fake Name, License
A Morris County man was drunk when he crashed into another vehicle on Route 206 and gave police a fake name to avoid being identified, authorities charged. Eusebio I. Cordova, 43, crashed near Route 206 and Main Street in Flanders around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Mount Olive police said. During questioning, Cordova, of Netcong, showed signs of intoxication and subsequently failed field sobriety tests, police said. Cordova’s passengers left in a taxi while a search of his vehicle turned up open alcohol containers, police said. Cordova — who had given police a false name — was then arrested, taken…
Police & Fire
Wayne Police Bust Trio Following Alleged Knifepoint Robbery At Route 23 Motel
Wayne police arrested three transients following an alleged knifepoint robbery at a local motel. Officer Joseph Cobianchi was on patrol when he saw a woman and two men who “appeared to be shouting” and were “visibly upset” in the parking lot of the Days Inn on Route 23, Detective Capt. Dan Daly said. As Cobianchi approached, one of the men quickly ducked into the motel, the captain said. The woman “was crying and had dried blood on her lip,” Daly said. She told the officer that she was in a room with another woman who “robbed her at knifepoint and struck her in the face with a glass bottl…
Police & Fire
NJ Couple Who Starved Children, Inflicted Years Of 'Extreme Punishments' Sentenced To Probation
A Morris County couple was sentenced to probation after they admitted to years of locking their home refrigerator and forcing their children to stand in a corner for up to eight hours at a time as a form of punishment. John Flanagan, 35 and his wife, Joanna, both of Netcong, were sentenced Wednesday to three years of probation for child cruelty and neglect by Judge Stephen Taylor, Daily Record reports. The two pleaded guilty in June to keeping food from John’s children, ages 11 and 13, as well as forcing them to stand in a corner for up to eight hours as punishment for “childlike behavior,”…
Lifestyle
Bistro 46 Sets Opening Date For New Morristown Location
Bistro 46 II will soon open the doors of its new Morristown location. Opening at the former Fiore's restaurant on Elm Street, the new location marks the chain’s second, with opening day scheduled for Wednesday, June 24. The eatery BYOB joint will serve similar fare to its original location in Netcong, where the menu includes gourmet eats like pan-seared Scottish salmon, chicken scarpariello, seared filet mignon and braised beef short ribs. Traditional pasta options like fettuccine primavera, bistro rigatoni and penne vodka are also big hits. For more on Bistro 46 II, coming to 12 Elm St.,…
Business
Netcong's Bistro 46 Replacing Fiore's In Morristown
Bistro 46 in Netcong will be opening a second location in Morristown. The restaurant will be replacing Fiore's formerly located at 12 Elm St., Morristown Rising reports. Bistro 46 hopes on opening in the next three months, assuming the permit comes on time, MR reports. The menu boasts mostly comfort food with plenty of healthy options. Updates will be posted to the Bistro 46 Facebook page.
Lifestyle
Here Are Some Of The Highest Rated Morris County Pizzerias, According To Yelp
Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings in Morris County? Check out these five local pizzerias, which are top-rated on Yelp. 1. Pizza Cucina (440 Main Road in Towaco) Pizza Cucina in Towaco earned a 4.5/5-star Yelp rating, presumably for its variety of one-of-a-kind gourmet pies. Among favorites are the Goodfella (sausage and sautéed broccoli rabe) and the Chicken Pesto (pesto spread, grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella and wood-fired roasted peppers). For more information, visit the website. 2. M&S Pizza (333 Route 46 in Dover) With a 4.5/5-star Yelp rating, M&…
Police & Fire
Videos Show Fire Ripping Through 3-Story Morris County Building Before Collapse
A three-story building in Netcong was destroyed by a multi-alarm weekend fire. Firefighters from Byram, Hopatcong and Stanhope reported to the 7 a.m. fire at 48 Main St. Michelle Koller-Vega posted a series of videos showing smoke billowing from the building before it collapsed. One person was reportedly hospitalized for smoke inhalation, the NJHerald reports. A couple living on an upper floor of the three-story building is receiving assistance from the Red Cross to provide housing. The Netcong Laundromat and Drycleaners was located on the bottom level and one of the two commercial units…
Real Estate
126-Unit Housing Project Under Way In Netcong
A new housing complex is going up in Netcong. The Bank Street Complex is part of a major development plan in the borough and is a joint project between Circle Squared Alternative Investments, CrownPoint Group and The Hampshire Companies. The 180,000-square-foot complex is being built on a 4.8-acre site formerly home to Quirk Moving and Storage Company, recently demolished for the groundbreaking of this project. The multi-family complex will feature mostly one- and two- bedroom units, along with state-of-the-art amenities including: Paved terrace with outdoor furniture overlooking the Mu…
News
Storm Wreaks Havoc On North Jersey: HS Closed, Thousands Without Power
Lenape Valley High School in Stanhope will be closed Wednesday due to damage possibly sustained in a tornado Tuesday. Officials did not confirm that a tornado had touched down but the announcement that the school would be closed came shortly after a tornado warning was issued for the region. There were also reports of downed trees and wires in Roxbury and Stanhope. The system, which was packing powerful winds and heavy rains, swept westward through an area stretching from Sussex and Warren counties to Hudson, Union and Essex counties. The National Weather Service eventually issued a to…
News
Multi-Million Lottery Ticket Winner Sold In Morris County
A winning New Jersey Lottery ticket from Monday's Pick-6 drawing was sold in Netcong. The cash value of the ticket is more than $2.892 million. The winning ticket was sold at Netcong Valero, 10 Route 46 East. The winning numbers were: 10, 18, 23, 24, 32 and 40. The XTRA Multiplier was: 04. The jackpot for the Pick-6 game has reset to $2 million. The next drawing will be held Thursday, May 2.
Lifestyle
Former Schools Admin, Fiancé Roll Gourmet Shaved Ice Truck Into Morris County
Kona Ice is rolling into Morris County. Local resident Steve Good, a former school district administrator, is teaming up with his fiancé and her two kids, shifting good times into overdrive. The mobile truck was born in 2007 in Kentucky. Kona Ice now has hundreds of trucks on U.S. roads, and has given back more than $60 million to neighborhood schools, organizations and sports teams. Beyond fundraisers, popular spots for the Good's truck include stops throughout Dover, Mount Olive, Chester, Mendham, Wharton, Picatinny Arsenal, Roxbury, Mine Hill, Netcong and Lake Hopatcong State Park of W…
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