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South Jersey Native, Community College Student Dies Suddenly, 26
South Jersey native and community college student Samuel Reber died unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 24. He was 26.
Born in Bridgeton, Reber previously worked at Van Dyke's in Millville and attended a local community college, his obituary says.
Reber was known for his highly intellectual personality — he was fluent in Spanish, played three different instruments, and was “no stranger to hard work,” according to his memorial.
Meanwhile, Reber was a believer in the gospel of Christ and enjoyed singing traditional Christian hymns, his obituary says.
Reber was also remembered for fostering a 14-ye…
Guilty: Woman Admits Stealing Funds While Treasurer Of Sussex County Youth Program
A Sussex County woman admitted in court Monday to stealing youth group funds while serving as its treasurer, authorities said.
Justine Lynn, 44, pled guilty to theft at the Sussex County Courtroom in Newton, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said.
Lynn, of Franklin, stole between $500 and $75,000 from Wallkill Valley Junior Football and Cheerleading Inc. while serving as its treasurer in Hardyston Township between Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, and Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, Koch said.
Lynn is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday, April 22.
Lynn was represented by Martin Morrison, Esq., while the st…
Arson: Morris County Woman Started Fire That Killed Cat For Insurance Claim, Prosecutor Says
A 46-year-old Morris County woman was accused of starting a fire that destroyed a home and killed a cat for insurance purposes, authorities announced Tuesday.
Pamela Hankin, of Boonton, was charged with aggravated arson, insurance fraud, endangerment, and animal cruelty, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a joint release with Chief of Detectives Christoph K. Kimker, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, and Pequannock Township Police Chief Daniel Comune.
Authorities say Hankin intentionally started the fire in her room at the Prospect Avenue home she lived in on Wednesday, Jul…
