Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman Killed, Man Severely Hurt As Fire Collapses Morris County Home: Prosecutor Woman Killed, Man Severely Hurt As Fire Collapses Morris County Home: Prosecutor
Woman Killed, Man Severely Hurt As Fire Collapses Morris County Home: Prosecutor A 98-year-old woman was killed and a 71-year-old man hospitalized with serious injuries as a fire raced through and collapsed a Morris County home on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 19. The Roxbury Police and Fire Departments responded to the blaze at a home on Mooney Road in Ledgewood around 1 p.m. and found the man had escaped with severe injuries. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The woman was found dead inside the home following “extensive fire suppression efforts,” Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said. The area was closed to traffic late into the evening as crews d…

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Vehicle Fire, Fuel Spill Shuts Route 46 In Mount Olive Vehicle Fire, Fuel Spill Shuts Route 46 In Mount Olive
Vehicle Fire, Fuel Spill Shuts Route 46 In Mount Olive A portion of Route 46 was closed in Morris County following a vehicle fire. According to the NJDOT, the eastbound side of the roadway remained closed in Mount Olive as of 1:40 p.m., west of Naughright Road. This is a developing story. Check back for details.

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Traffic
Passenger Airlifted In Route 80 Crash (UPDATE) Passenger Airlifted In Route 80 Crash (UPDATE)
Passenger Airlifted In Route 80 Crash (Update) One person suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash that closed Route 80 Monday afternoon, Oct. 2. A Hyundai SUV was heading west on the highway when a Ford traveling on the on ramp from Route 206 south around 4:30 p.m. in Mount Olive, NJSP Sgt. Charles Marchan said. The Hyundai struck the curb on the right shoulder, traveled over a concrete median and struck the Ford. The Ford was redirected off the right side of the road and struck a guardrail on impact, and the Hyundai overturned and impacted a guardrail off the right shoulder. A passenger in the Hyundai suffered serious injuri…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
‘Extraordinary Young Soul:' Jordan Retzios Of Mount Olive Dies At 21 ‘Extraordinary Young Soul:' Jordan Retzios Of Mount Olive Dies At 21
‘Extraordinary Young Soul:' Jordan Retzios Of Mount Olive Dies At 21 Loved ones are in mourning for Mount Olive native Jordan Robert Retzios, who died Tuesday, Sept. 5 at the age of 21. Born in Denville, Jordan grew up in the heart of Mount Olive, his obituary says. He was known for his incredibly compassionate spirit, which seemed to connect effortlessly with others through his charismatic persona. Jordan's curious soul also led him on many adventures, often with those he loved. He was enthusiastic about hiking and spending time in nature. Meanwhile, Jordan loved to learn about computer software and listen to music. He was always “honing his skills and pu…

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Traffic
Crash Closes Portion Of Route 80, Jams Traffic In Morris County Crash Closes Portion Of Route 80, Jams Traffic In Morris County
Crash Closes Portion Of Route 80, Jams Traffic In Morris County A crash shut down a portion of Route 80 and backed up traffic in Morris County on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 5, developing reports say. The crash occurred on the eastbound side west of exit 28 to CR 631/US 46 in Roxbury just before 12:30 p.m., according to 511NJ: Crash on I-80 eastbound West of Exit 28 - CR 631/US 46 (Roxbury Twp) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed https://t.co/BxcsO1o1nr — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) September 5, 2023 Two of three right lanes were closed, causing delays of up to 15 minutes. Delays on I-80 eastbound East of Exit 26 - US 46 (Mount Olive Twp) to West of Exit 28…

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Serious Crash Closes Rt. 46 In Mount Olive (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Closes Rt. 46 In Mount Olive (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Closes Rt. 46 In Mount Olive (Developing) A serious crash shut down Route 46 in Mount Olive on Friday, August 11, developing reports say. The crash was reported near the intersection with CR 649/Netcong Road just before 3:10 p.m., according to 511NJ. Route 46 was shut down in both directions as emergency crews responded. 
Daily Voice has reached out to authorities for additional details. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Business
Restaurateurs Join Forces To Open Tex-Mex Sports Bar In North Jersey Restaurateurs Join Forces To Open Tex-Mex Sports Bar In North Jersey
Restaurateurs Join Forces To Open Tex-Mex Sports Bar In North Jersey A sports bar featuring Tex-Mex specialties has opened its doors in Mount Olive. Lakeview Sports Bar & Grill, located at 311 Rt. 46 in Budd Lake, held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, August 5: Ribbon Cutting for the Grand Opening of the Lakeview Sports Bar & Grill TODAY!! Located at 331 ROUTE 46 Budd Lake. If you're hungry and thirsty, head there! DJ starts at 9:30 p.m. and they close at 2:00 a.m. Posted by Mount Olive Township on Saturday, August 5, 2023 Launched by the owners of Taste of Italy in Hackettstown, Frank’s Trattoria in Byram, and Pezzo Pizza…

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Traffic
Crash With Injuries Snarls Rush-Hour Traffic On Rt. 206 In Mount Olive (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Snarls Rush-Hour Traffic On Rt. 206 In Mount Olive (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Snarls Rush-Hour Traffic On Rt. 206 In Mount Olive (Developing) A crash with injuries was causing rush-hour traffic delays on Route 206 in Mount Olive on Thursday, June 29, developing reports say. The crash was reported south of CR 613/Flanders Netcong Road around 3:45 p.m., according to 511NJ. One of two left lanes were closed, causing delays of up to 15 minutes. Daily Voice has reached out to authorities for additional details. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Schools
These NJ Schools Have Early Dismissals, Indoor Recess Due To Wildfire Smoke These NJ Schools Have Early Dismissals, Indoor Recess Due To Wildfire Smoke
These NJ Schools Have Early Dismissals, Indoor Recess Due To Wildfire Smoke Some New Jersey schools were dismissing students early or keeping students inside due to smoke conditions Wednesday, June 7. Wayne, Mount Olive, High Point and Prospect Park schools had an early dismissal. Students at the Samuel R. Donald School in Bloomingdale were evacuated and transferred via bus to another school. Clifton canceled outdoor recess and after-school activities. Dover canceled all outdoor activities. In Florham Park, field day was postponed to Thursday, June 15 for one school, while all schools held gym and recess indoors. This is a developing story. Check back …

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Morris County Man Gets 12-Year Sentence For Role In Deadly Fentanyl OD At Local Hotel Morris County Man Gets 12-Year Sentence For Role In Deadly Fentanyl OD At Local Hotel
Morris County Man Gets 12-Year Sentence For Role In Deadly Fentanyl OD At Local Hotel A Morris County man has been sentenced to 12 years behind bars for his role in a Fentanyl overdose that claimed the life of a 19-year-old at a local hotel. John P. Rowe, formerly of Budd Lake, was sentenced to an aggregate term of 12 years New Jersey State Prison subject to the No Early Release Act on Saturday, April 29, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said. Rowe, 30, pleaded guilty to first-degree strict liability for drug-induced death and other offenses on Wednesday, March 22. The charges stem from the death of a man identified only as “G.B.” who was found unconscious at the Mou…

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
North Hunterdon, NJ
Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed In Months-Long Burglary Spree Targeting North Jersey Businesses: Prosecutor Suspect Nabbed In Months-Long Burglary Spree Targeting North Jersey Businesses: Prosecutor
Suspect Nabbed In Months-Long Burglary Spree Targeting North Jersey Businesses: Prosecutor A suspect has been arrested in connection to a spree of burglaries targeting businesses across North Jersey lasting several months, authorities said. John Berardi, of School Street in Washington, was charged with six counts of burglary, seven counts of criminal mischief, and two counts of theft of moveable property, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said on Thursday, April 27. Berardi, 59, is accused of breaking into businesses in Washington Township and Borough (Warren County), Mount Olive, and Glen Gardner by throwing a rock through either a glass door or a plate glass window. T…

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Stolen Car Headed For Mount Olive School ‘To Harm Students' Found On GSP: UPDATE Stolen Car Headed For Mount Olive School ‘To Harm Students' Found On GSP: UPDATE
Stolen Car Headed For Mount Olive School ‘To Harm Students' Found On GSP: Update A stolen vehicle whose occupants allegedly intended to hurt students at a Mount Olive school on Wednesday morning was found hours later on the Garden State Parkway as all schools in the district were sheltered-in-place, authorities said. Mount Olive Police received a report around 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 19 that a vehicle had been stolen out of Roxbury, the department said. The occupants of the stolen vehicle “expressed an intent to go to Mount Olive High School to harm students,” according to a statement released by the department later that morning: This morning at approximately 10…

SHARE

by Valerie Musson