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Sussex County Police Officer Punched In Face By Fleeing Suspect A Sussex County man previously jailed and evaluated for assaulting his father was arrested after punching a police officer in the face and attempting to flee, authorities said. Newton Police Department Special Officer Raul Couce was working as a crossing guard at the corner of Spring Street, Halsted Street, and Sparta Avenue when he was punched in the face by Louis B. Selimi, 23, shortly before 2:55 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, NPD said in a Monday release. Selimi then took a “fighting stance as if he wanted to continue fighting” before running from the area, police said. The Andover re…

by Valerie Musson

03/07/2022

Lifestyle

Support Surges For Sussex County Single Mom After Death Of Beloved ‘Miracle Baby’ Support is on the rise for a Sussex County single mom left heartbroken after the death of her beloved “miracle baby.” Hope M. Mattina, 7, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 26. Mattina was diagnosed with Trisomy 18/Edwards syndrome before she was born, according to a GoFundMe launched for her final expenses. “Doctors predicted she would never even live to her birth,” reads the fundraiser, launched by Rosemary Martinez. “But by the grace of God and the strength and determination of her mother and her family we were blessed to have Hope brighten our lives for nearly eight years.” Meanwhi…

by Valerie Musson

03/07/2022

Police & Fire

Video: Man Flees After Hitting Van In Parking Lot Of Lehigh Valley Chick-fil-A, Police Say Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man they say fled after hitting a car in the parking lot of a Lehigh Valley Chick-fil-A restaurant. A surveillance video shows the man attempting to back a newer model gray-colored Volkswagen Jetta out of a parking space at the Dryland Way location in Lower Nazareth around 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17, the Colonial Regional Police Department said in a Saturday release. The man then strikes the van in the spot next to him before fleeing. “It appears that the male knew or should have known that he struck the van,” CRPD said. Scroll down t…

by Valerie Musson

03/07/2022

Obituaries

Sussex County Girl Dies Unexpectedly, 7 Beloved Sussex County 7-year-old Hope M. Mattina died unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 26. Born in Hackensack, Mattina lived with her family in Jersey City and Newton before moving to Hardyston, where she lived at the time of her death, her obituary says. Mattina was absolutely adored by her loving family, who describe her as a “strong and courageous fighter” and a “true princess.” Mattina loved watching Disney movies and was always laughing, her memorial says. “Hope had a contagious laugh that would easily spread joy to those around her,” reads her obituary. “She enjoyed being with her fam…

by Valerie Musson

03/04/2022

Obituaries

Lifelong Jersey Shore Resident, Beloved Brother Dies Suddenly At 23 Lifelong Jersey Shore resident and beloved brother Brandon Gary Murphy died suddenly on Saturday, Feb. 26. He was 23. Born in Red Bank, Murphy grew up in Jackson before moving to Brick, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says. Murphy loved making music, playing video games, and spending time with his family, especially his kind and caring older brother, Richard C. Murphy, his memorial says. Murphy was predeceased by his mother, Donna Murphy. In addition to his brother, Murphy leaves behind his heartbroken father, Richard P. Murphy, as well as several extended family me…

by Valerie Musson

03/04/2022

News

Jersey Shore Snowmobiler Among 2 Killed In Wrong-Way NY Crash: Police A 64-year-old Ocean County resident was among two killed in a head-on snowmobile crash in Upstate NY, authorities said. Nicholas J. Klym, 64, of Barnegat, was operating the snowmobile and failed to keep right at the crest of a hill while heading west on Rector Road in Montague around 12:45 a.m. Friday, March 4, New York State Police said. That's when Klym struck 44-year-old Charles C. Eldred Jr.'s snowmobile, which was heading west, authorities said. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. State Police were assisted at the scene by the Martinsburg Fire Department. An investigation is ong…

by Jon Craig

03/04/2022

News

Hurt, Stranded Swan Rescued From Lake Musconetcong Dam (Photos) 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.…

by Valerie Musson

03/04/2022

News

Winner: Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Worth $248K Sold In Morris County Winner! A Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth more than $248,000 was sold in Morris County. A ticket matching all five numbers for the Thursday, March 3 drawing was sold at Stop & Shop on Littleton Road in Morris Plains, lottery officials said. The winning numbers were: 04, 05, 16, 18, and 24. The XTRA number was 03. The lucky winner will take home the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot of $248,101.

by Valerie Musson

03/04/2022

News

‘They Lost Everything:’ Support Surges For Family As Massive Blaze Destroys Warren County Home Support is on the rise for a Warren County family who lost everything — including a pet — as a fire ripped through their home Wednesday night. One person was hospitalized and a cat was treated for smoke inhalation following the two-alarm fire on Chaucer Drive in Independence Township, DailyVoice.com reported. Fire crews worked at the scene for about four hours to get the blaze under control. Over $19,000 had been raised on GoFundMe as of Friday morning for the victims of the destructive fire, putting the campaign more than halfway toward its end goal of $35,000. “…My mom and dad and …

by Valerie Musson

03/04/2022

Police & Fire

2-Alarm Fire That Ravaged Morris County Home Spotted From 2 Streets Away A second-alarm fire that ripped through and destroyed a Morris County home Friday morning was spotted from two streets away, authorities said. Boonton Township firefighters responded to 73 Elcock Ave. as a Sheridan Lane resident reported seeing flames billowing from the home’s second floor around 8:30 a.m., the department said. Crews saw flames coming from an upstairs window and confirmed the second-alarm status before making “quick work” and keeping the fire contained to the upstairs, BTFD said. Meanwhile, a resident and dog escaped the home safely. It was not immediately clear what cau…

by Valerie Musson

03/04/2022

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