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Police Investigation Shuts Down Main Street In Chatham UPDATE: The police investigation was the result of a fire that destroyed Chatham Sandwich Shop on Main Street. Read more here. ------------------------------ An active police investigation in Chatham caused a closure on Main Street early Wednesday, authorities said. Main Street was closed between Fairmount and N. Passaic Avenue around 7:50 a.m., Chatham Borough Police Det. Sgt. Michael E. Bochniak told DailyVoice.com. “Please plan accordingly,” Bochniak said.

by Valerie Musson

02/02/2022

News

Support Surges For North Jersey Lieutenant, Beloved Dad Battling Stage 4 Lymphoma Support is skyrocketing for a North Jersey lieutenant and beloved father of three battling Stage 4 Lymphoma. Dominic Tafuri of the Essex County Department of Corrections was diagnosed with “aggressive” Stage 4 Lymphoma in December and will soon undergo several rounds of chemotherapy treatments, according to a GoFundMe launched for his medical bills. Tafuri — a former MMA fighter and loving father to Dominic, Cristina, and Matt — also faces the risk of the cancer spreading to his brain and nervous system. As a result, he will require advanced preventative treatment, which will involve seve…

by Valerie Musson

02/02/2022

Police & Fire

Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Newark Boy Police have issued an alert for a missing 14-year-old boy from Newark. Al-Samir Williams, pictured above, was last seen in the area of Nairin Place near Vernon Avenue around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. Williams has a medium brown complexion, stands 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds, O’Hara said. He may be wearing black Adidas sweatpants and a black bubble jacket. Anyone with information about Williams’ location is urged to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper…

by Valerie Musson

02/02/2022

Business

QuickChek Opens Another NJ Location QuickChek store has opened another New Jersey store. The Readington Township store opened Tuesday at 3483 Route 22 E., not far from its headquarters at 3 Old Hwy. 28 in Whitehouse Station. In addition to 24-hour operation, the new store occupies nearly 5,500 square feet, offering both indoor and outdoor seating and a total of 10 fuel pumps, according to NJ.com. The Readington Township location is the second QuickChek in the county, with the first found at 410 Route 31 in West Amwell. QuickChek, 3483 Route 22 E., Readington, NJ 08889

by Valerie Musson

02/01/2022

News

Dog Back In Shelter After Being Returned By North Jersey Family A dog that was adopted from a North Jersey animal shelter months ago was returned by her new family and is once again looking for a furever home. Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, based in Teterboro, said in a social media post that Luna — a loving 7.5-year-old Pit mix adopted about a month ago — was returned after having been in the shelter since June 2021. A post from her initial adoption stated that four different families had met her and passed her up because she wasn’t “overly social.” A very happy adoption update from Luna! 💜 This sweet senior pittie was finally…

by Valerie Musson

02/01/2022

Police & Fire

3-Car Crash Causes Fluid Leak On Route 46 A three-car crash caused a fluid leak on Route 46 Tuesday morning, authorities said. The vehicles collided and began leaking fluid near Route 46 and Boulevard in Mountain Lakes just after 7:35 a.m., the local volunteer fire department said. Crew members worked to absorb the leaking fluids and requested a towing company to the scene, which was cleared in about 25 minutes. “Thankfully no injuries or entrapment were reported,” the department said. The investigation was being handled by the Mountain Lakes Police Department. Additional details were not released. On February 1st at 7:36 A…

by Valerie Musson

02/01/2022

Lifestyle

Popular Organic Grocery Store Sets Paramus Opening Date (Look Inside) A popular organic grocery store franchise has set an opening date for its second New Jersey location in Paramus. MOM’s Organic Market is slated to open at 469 Route 17 on Feb. 4 at 9 a.m. Boasting a wide range of sustainably-sourced organic eats, MOM’s is known for being the nation’s only grocery store that offers 100 percent sustainable seafood. MOM’s Paramus, NJ is opening at 9 am Friday, February 4th at 469 Route 17! Featuring a wide variety of bulk offerings,... Posted by MOM's Organic Market on Friday, January 21, 2022 First opened in 1987, MOM’s also allows customers to bring the…

by Valerie Musson

02/01/2022

News

Winner: $300K Cash 5 PA Lottery Ticket Sold In Northampton County A Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $300,000 was sold in Northampton County. A jackpot-winning Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold for the Monday, Jan. 31 drawing was sold at Turkey Hill on Morgan Hill Road in Easton, lottery officials said. The winning numbers were 3-7-11-23-29. The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Anyone holding a jackpot-winning Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket should contact the nearest Lottery office for further instructions or call 1-800-692-7481.

by Valerie Musson

02/01/2022

Police & Fire

Hudson County HS Student, 17, Charged With Sex Crimes Against Female Classmate: Prosecutor A 17-year-old male student was charged with criminal sexual contact following two incidents involving a female classmate at a Hudson County high school, authorities announced Tuesday. The unnamed teen was charged Monday after an investigation opened Jan. 18 by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit revealed two separate incidents that occurred inside the building during the school year, Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The teen was charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact and released to a legal guardian pending an initial court appearance. Sex crimes can be rep…

by Valerie Musson

02/01/2022

Police & Fire

3-Alarm Fire Rips Through Lehigh Valley Apartments Under Construction (Photos) A third-alarm fire ravaged a Lehigh Valley apartment building that was under construction, authorities said. The fire broke out at a three-story building on the 3100 block of Charlotte Avenue in Palmer Township on Monday afternoon. The Palmer Municipal Fire Department worked with several local crews to locate and douse the blaze, which was upgraded to a third alarm from a first alarm, authorities said. ALSO SEE: 3-Alarm Fire Ravages Lehigh Valley Home (PHOTOS) Assisting agencies include Suburban EMS, the Nancy Run Fire Company, and fire departments in Wilson Borough, Williams Township, B…

by Valerie Musson

02/01/2022

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