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Josh Lanier

Assistant Managing Editor

jlanier@dailyvoice.com

Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.

Josh is a native of Charlotte, NC, where he is a member of a sketch comedy group in his spare time. 

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Obituaries
(UPDATE) 'Megan Will Be Greatly Missed': CT Teen Killed In Western Mass Crash ID'd; Funeral Set (UPDATE) 'Megan Will Be Greatly Missed': CT Teen Killed In Western Mass Crash ID'd; Funeral Set
(Update) 'Megan Will Be Greatly Missed': CT Teen Killed In Western Mass Crash ID'd; Funeral Set Update: A GoFundMe to help pay for Megan Davis' funeral has raised more than $20,000 as of Sunday, Aug. 4, surpassing its original goal.  More than 350 people have donated to the cause. Click here for more information on the campaign.  Original: A 17-year-old Connecticut girl who was killed in a Hampden County car crash earlier this week is being remembered for her bright smile that was only matched by her bright future.  Megan Davis, of Enfield, Connecticut, died on Sunday, July 28, after dying in a crash on North Blandford Road in Blandford, about 45 minutes west of S…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Matt Damon Lobbies For 'Beautiful' Statue Of Robin Williams In Mass. Park Matt Damon Lobbies For 'Beautiful' Statue Of Robin Williams In Mass. Park
Matt Damon Lobbies For 'Beautiful' Statue Of Robin Williams In Mass. Park Robin Williams died 10 years ago, but he lives on in the movies, shows, and comedy specials he created during his long and impressive career. Now one artist wants to bring him back into the real world to comfort anyone who needs it.  Cambridge native Matt Damon hopes it will happen.  During an interview for his new movie "The Instigators," Damon said he'd heard of a proposal to honor the late actor that he called "beautiful." The idea is to cast a bronze statue of Robin Williams and place it on the bench in the Boston Public Garden, where the two had an iconic scene in the fi…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Newly Minted Millionaire: $1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Lexington Newly Minted Millionaire: $1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Lexington
Newly Minted Millionaire: $1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Lexington One lucky Bay Stater turned a $50 lottery ticket into a $1 million payday this week.  The DNC Flame Lily Trust of Quincy collected the seven-figure check on Thursday, Aug. 1. The winner won by playing the "Lifetime Millions" game, which has two $1 million grand prizes remaining in circulation. Related: Salem Woman Has Altruistic Plans For Her $1 Million Lottery Winnings The winner's name was not released since they used a trust to collect the winnings.  The winner chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  The winning tic…

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News
Jackpot!: $4M Grand Prize Lottery Ticket Sold In Brockton Jackpot!: $4M Grand Prize Lottery Ticket Sold In Brockton
Jackpot!: $4M Grand Prize Lottery Ticket Sold In Brockton A $10 scratch-off Massachusetts State Lottery ticket turned into a $4 million payday for one lucky Bay Stater this week.  The Betsy Ross Trust of Quincy claimed the massive check on Thursday, Aug. 1. It was the grand prize in the "Bonus 100X" scratch-off game.  Related: Phew — $1 Million Lottery Win Collected Days Before Ticket Was To Expire The lottery did not release the winner's name since they used a trust to collect their prize.  The winner chose to take the lump-sum payment of $2.6 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  The winning ticket was sold…

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News
'Love Is Blind' Netflix Series Searching For New Contestants From Across New England 'Love Is Blind' Netflix Series Searching For New Contestants From Across New England
'Love Is Blind' Netflix Series Searching For New Contestants From Across New England Casting producers for the through-the-wall Netflix dating series "Love Is Blind" are scouring the New England area for potential contestants for the show's upcoming season. The show, which has aired for six seasons, asks potential couples to bond and "date" for 10 days in sound-proof pods, followed by weeks of face-to-face courtship, the creator told Us Weekly. In the end, the couples must decide to get engaged or married.  It's had mixed results with 10 couples getting hitched and several others still dating. Many have broken up following the series.  Anyone interested in joinin…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Man Who Shot Himself In Hand, Rival In Groin Gets 2.5 Years Behind Bars: DA Man Who Shot Himself In Hand, Rival In Groin Gets 2.5 Years Behind Bars: DA
Man Who Shot Himself In Hand, Rival In Groin Gets 2.5 Years Behind Bars: DA A 20-year-old Berkshire County man admitted to firing a gun inside of a car sending the bullet through his hand and into another man's groin during a fight, authorities said.  Ryan Starbird, of Pittsfield, pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm, illegal possession of a loaded firearm, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building, and assault and battery by firing a gun, the Berkshire County District Attorney said.  Starbird was sentenced to two and a half years in prison and three years of probation.  The shootin…

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News
Harmful Bacterial Bloom Forces Worcester Lake To Close Harmful Bacterial Bloom Forces Worcester Lake To Close
Harmful Bacterial Bloom Forces Worcester Lake To Close Officials in Worcester closed Indian Lake after a bacterial bloom that is harmful to humans and animals was detected in the water.  The Department of Inspectional Services said it had found cyanobacteria in the lake, which can produce toxins harmful to people and pets, the city announced on Thursday, Aug. 1. Indian Lake would remain closed until tests come back clean.  City officials said anyone who comes in contact with scum at Indian Lake should wash it off immediately with fresh water. Pet owners should contact their veterinarians immediately if their animals ingest a…

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News
‘Lavish Spending’: NY Times Reveals LGBT Nonprofit's Cape Cod Summer Home, More ‘Lavish Spending’: NY Times Reveals LGBT Nonprofit's Cape Cod Summer Home, More
‘Lavish Spending’: NY Times Reveals LGBT Nonprofit's Cape Cod Summer Home, More One of the nation's most iconic gay and trans-rights organizations is under fire after The New York Times accused its leader of living a lavish, high-flying life on the dime of the group's donors.  The Times published the story on Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis on Thursday, Aug. 1, after an investigation into her and the group's finances.  One of the more notable items the nonprofit is accused of having paid for was a $25,000 annual allowance to rent a Cape Cod summer home in Provincetown. Ellis has made no secret of her love …

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by Josh Lanier
Politics
ABC News Reporter Rachel Scott Goes Viral For Grilling Trump Over VP Harris' Race ABC News Reporter Rachel Scott Goes Viral For Grilling Trump Over VP Harris' Race
ABC News Reporter Rachel Scott Goes Viral For Grilling Trump Over VP Harris' Race A clip of former President Donald Trump saying Vice President Kamala Harris "turned black" to court the African American vote has gone viral, and it happened because of someone familiar to many in the region. ABC News' Rachel Scott, a 32-year-old former reporter for WTNH News 8 in New Haven, moderated a discussion with Trump at the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago on Wednesday, July 31.  She opened the panel by pressing the former Republican president on his party's attacks on Harris as a "DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) hire." Harris is of mix…

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by Josh Lanier
Sports
Fans Beg NBC To Sign NJ Olympian Who Called Gold For Simone Biles Fans Beg NBC To Sign NJ Olympian Who Called Gold For Simone Biles
Fans Beg NBC To Sign NJ Olympian Who Called Gold For Simone Biles Has New Jersey's Laurie Hernandez found her calling? The New Brunswick native was a member of the US women's gymnastic team's "Final Five" at just 16 years old, winning gold at Rio 2016 alongside Simone Biles. This week, the 24-year-old shined as one of the most colorful commentators, calling Biles' and Team USA's wins alongside commentator Rich Lerner, both for NBC, at Paris 2024. Following her major commentating debut, fans — and even some sports journalists — are calling on NBC to give Hernandez the contract they say she deserves. Hope NBC signs Laurie Hernandez to a long-term contr…

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