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NJ Resident Wins $9.4M Playing Online Lottery 'Jackpocket' One lucky Garden State resident is now a millionaire — more than nine times over — after winning a Pick 6 lottery drawing using the Jackpocket mobile app. Carol, a healthcare worker from Union County, won $9.4 million, the largest sum won across all U.S. mobile gaming platforms to date, officials said. More than 630,000 Jackpocket players have at least one 2021 win under their belts, with more than 7,000 users winning more than $100 multiple times, according to a Jackpocket news release. Carol, who had been using the app to play Pick 6 and Jersey Cash 5 for more than a year, says she feels…

by Valerie Musson

11/01/2021

Police & Fire

18-Year-Old Driver Ejected, Killed In Warren County Crash: State Police An 18-year-old driver was ejected and killed in a Warren County crash Sunday morning, state police confirmed. Angelina Serratore was driving west on Route 632 in an Isuzu SUV when the vehicle veered off the road to the right and overturned near milepost 3.7 in Franklin Township around 7:45 a.m., NJSP Tpr. Brandi Slota told Daily Voice. Serratore, of Bethlehem, PA, was thrown from the vehicle and killed, Slota said. No other vehicles or passengers were involved in the crash, which remained under investigation, police said.

by Valerie Musson

11/01/2021

Police & Fire

ID Released For Woman Killed In Sussex County House Fire: Report Authorities have released the identity of the 71-year-old woman killed in a house fire in Sussex County Sunday morning, state police confirmed. The blaze broke out at a home on Lone Pine Trail in Hampton Township just after 6:10 a.m., NJ.com reports. Eileen O’Rourke was found dead in the home as officers from Hampton Township, Stillwater, Frankford, Green, Fredon and Andover responded, the report says. The cause of the fire remained under investigation, NJSP Tpr. Brandi Slota told Daily Voice.

by Valerie Musson

11/01/2021

Business

Popular Hunterdon County Health Food Restaurant Abruptly Shutters A popular health food restaurant has abruptly closed its doors after eight years in Hunterdon County. The Clean Plate Kitchen on Main Street in Clinton made the announcement Oct. 29 on its Facebook page, citing changes in the industry. The eatery had developed a reputation for its locally sourced and allergen friendly “feel good foods.” “We have made the difficult decision to close the restaurant,” reads the post. “The environment, trends, industry, and our family have grown and changed much during this time.” Meanwhile, the restaurant’s owners are shifting their focus to prioritize Feel…

by Valerie Musson

11/01/2021

Police & Fire

Passenger Hurt In Northampton County Drive-By Shooting, State Police Say A 24-year-old passenger was hospitalized following a drive-by shooting in Northampton County, say state police seeking clues on the gunman. The driver was behind the wheel of a 2020 Mercedes Benz GLA250 traveling southbound on the 6000 block of Weaversville Road in East Allen Township when the passenger side front door was shot just before 12:15 a.m. Saturday, state police said in a Monday release. The passenger — a woman from Allentown — was struck by the gunfire and taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital — Muhlenberg for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Anyone with …

by Valerie Musson

11/01/2021

Police & Fire

FedEx Truck Driver Killed In Sussex County Crash A FedEx truck driver was killed in a Sussex County crash over the weekend, authorities confirmed. The vehicle overturned and trapped the driver on the S-turn just north of Lake Panorama on Route 565 in Vernon around 1:20 p.m. Saturday, township police said. Officers responding to the crash found that the driver had succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The victim’s name was not yet released. The roadway was closed for several hours due to the motor vehicle crash investigation, police said. Assisting agencies include the Pochuck Fire Department, McAf…

by Valerie Musson

11/01/2021

Police & Fire

Know Anything? Police Probe Morris County Home Break-In Police in Morris County are investigating a home break-in that occurred earlier this month. A residence on South Belair Avenue in Cedar Knolls was burglarized the night of Oct. 9, Hanover Police said in a release Thursday. The homeowner — who was away at the time — was alerted by his home security system and contacted police, who responded to the home and saw that a window had been broken, the department said. The burglar rummaged through the home, though it is not clear what exactly was taken, police said. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Hanover …

by Valerie Musson

10/29/2021

Schools

North Jersey HS Principal Addresses Recent Slew Of Hateful Comments Made By Students A North Jersey high school principal has issued a letter to parents addressing a recent slew of “homophobic, transphobic, anti-Semitic, and racist” comments that were made by its student community. While administrators did not disclose specific details or comments, Jonathan L. Tallamy, Principal of High Point Regional High School in Sussex, cited a number of “very serious student reports” in a letter sent to the High Point community this week. “Similar to our larger world, nation and state, High Point is currently facing profoundly difficult challenges that are having an impact on our schoo…

by Valerie Musson

10/29/2021

News

Support Surges For Lehigh Valley Man Battling Leukemia At 26 Support is on the rise for a 26-year-old Lehigh Valley resident battling a rare form of Leukemia. Danny Oncheck, of Allentown, is currently undergoing aggressive chemotherapy treatments after being diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, according to a GoFundMe launched for his ongoing medical expenses. “Although I have been fighting and financing this battle for months now — disability hasn't been approved and insurance recently cut coverage for my aggressive chemotherapy treatments,” Oncheck writes. “I do not have the physical ability to work since this disease attacks the bones.” O…

by Valerie Musson

10/29/2021

Obituaries

Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Mom Tia Christie Dies Suddenly At Age 32 Hunterdon County native and beloved mother Tia Marie Christie died suddenly in South Carolina on Oct. 24 at the age of 32. Born at Hunterdon Medical Center in Raritan Township, Christie grew up in Hunterdon County and most recently worked at Copper Hill Country Club in Ringoes, her obituary says. Christie was remembered as a creative soul who “constantly had a pen to paper, writing her heart out,” her memorial says. “Whether through journal entries, candid poetic works, or original music, Tia’s writing provided her with the opportunity to speak from the depths of her soul in a way that spo…

by Valerie Musson

10/29/2021

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