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Lifelong Flemington Resident, Painter Jason Coleman Remembered As 'Loving Friend,' 28 Lifelong Flemington resident Jason F. Coleman died while visiting friends in Bloomington, Minnesota, on Sunday, March, 26. He was 28. Jason was born and raised in the Flemington area, his obituary says. He worked as a painter for RW Coleman Painting with his father. Jason was known for his many passions, many involving the outdoors, such as boating, fishing, crabbing, and golfing. He was also a “dedicated Ravens fan,” his memorial says. But above all, Jason loved spending time with his incredible friends and family. Jason is predeceased by his loving brother, Ryan, and his grandparents, E…

by Valerie Musson

03/30/2023

Police & Fire

Family Of 4 Charged With Teen's Assault In Sussex County A Sussex County family of four is facing various assault and weapons charges after beating a teen victim at his home using tire irons, state police and news reports say. Anthony Disessa Sr., Nicholas Disessa, and a teen were charged with aggravated assault, while Anthony Disessa Jr. was charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated assault and simple assault, NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told Daily Voice. According to News12NewJersey, the family attacked a 17-year-old after the victim did a burnout on the street near their Wantage home. The alleged assault occurred on Saturday, March 25 and repor…

by Valerie Musson

03/30/2023

News

Support Surges For Lambertville Father, Furniture Store Owner After Series Of Strokes At 59 Support is on the rise for a 59-year-old Lambertville father and furniture store founder who suffered a series of strokes. Anthony Lukas, who founded N. Union Street’s of Iron & Oak with Mary Beth Barenborg, may be considered a “tall dude in a cowboy hat” — but he’s also a “force of nature.” At least, that’s how his many compassionate friends and supporters describe him in a GoFundMe created in early March after his heartbreaking medical episode. “Whether it’s strapping a sofa to his back and climbing a ladder to deliver it to a second story room, literally saving a man’s life, helpin…

by Valerie Musson

03/29/2023

Police & Fire

Hunterdon County’s ‘Felony Lane Gang’ Burglars Partially Identified, Still At Large: Police One of two suspects was charged for a series of what police are calling “Felony Lane Gang” burglaries that occurred in Hunterdon County parking lots. Marisel Feliciano Valencia was charged with three counts each of conspiracy to commit burglary and receiving stolen property, Clinton Township Police said on Wednesday, March 29. Valencia was allegedly involved in a burglary with an unidentified man on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022 in the Planet Fitness parking lot. She and her unidentified partner-in-crime were also involved in a Max Challenge parking lot burglary on Tuesday, Jan. 24, authorities …

by Valerie Musson

03/29/2023

Police & Fire

Police ID Dump Truck Driver Killed In Fiery Route 78 Crash State Police have released the identity of the dump truck driver killed in a fiery crash with a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck on Tuesday afternoon, March 28. Kevin A. Cougle, 54, of Rockaway, was killed in the crash, NJSP Trooper Charles Marchan confirmed Wednesday, March 29. The three vehicles collided in the eastbound lanes near Exit 49B in Springfield Township just before 12:30 p.m., Daily Voice previously reported. The crash shut down both sides of the highway for several hours, according to 511NJ: Crash investigation and Truck fire on I-78 Express Lanes both directions West …

by Valerie Musson

03/29/2023

Police & Fire

Overturned Tractor-Trailer On Route 78 Causes Delays, Detours: Developing An overturned tractor-trailer caused major delays on Route 78 westbound early Wednesday morning, developing reports say. The vehicle overturned near exit 15 to Route 173 east between Clinton and Franklin Townships around 3:40 a.m., according to 511NJ: Overturned tractor trailer on I-78 westbound at Exit 15 - NJ 173 East (Franklin Twp) All lanes closed https://t.co/oS8b69lykj — 511NJ I78 (@511nji78) March 29, 2023 Delays on I-78 westbound between Exit 16 - NJ 31 North (Clinton Twp) and Exit 15 - NJ 173 East (Franklin Twp) current travel time is 10-15 minutes https://t.co/Wf1ChlPPco —…

by Valerie Musson

03/29/2023

Police & Fire

Dump Truck Driver Killed In Fiery Crash With Tractor-Trailer And Pickup Truck On Route 78: Njsp UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Kevin A. Cougle, 54, of Rockaway, state police confirmed Wednesday. -------------- A dump truck driver was killed in a fiery crash with a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck on Tuesday afternoon. The three vehicles collided in the eastbound lanes near Exit 49B in Springfield Township just before 12:30 p.m., NJSP Lt. Lawrence Peele told Daily Voice. The dump truck driver was killed in the crash. The incident was initially reported as a truck fire and upgraded to a crash about 45 minutes later on 511NJ: Truck fire on I-78 Express Lanes eastboun…

by Valerie Musson

03/28/2023

News

'No Brighter Light:’ Mt. Olive Nurse Confirms Cancer-Free Status After Wave Of Local Support For most of those of us on the outside looking in, overcoming cancer may seem like a dream — but for one caring Mount Olive nurse and devoted mother, it’s a reality. Nicole Papa was diagnosed with Stage 2 Triple Negative breast cancer (TNBC), described as an invasive and aggressive form of the disease, in July 2022, Daily Voice previously reported. “TNBC differs from other types of invasive breast cancer in that it tends to grow and spread faster, has fewer treatment options, and tends to have a worse prognosis,” reads a GoFundMe launched for Nicole's support following her diagnosis. But N…

by Valerie Musson

03/28/2023

Obituaries

Driver Killed In Route 280 Crash Was Talented North Jersey Musician The driver who died in a weekend crash on Route 280 was being remembered as a talented North Jersey musician and a beloved friend to many. Nathaniel Gardiner, 58, of Bloomfield, was behind the wheel of a Hyundai passenger car when he ran off the right side of the westbound lanes, down a grass embankment, and struck a tree near milepost 2.2 in East Hanover around 11:25 a.m. Sunday, March 26, Daily Voice previously reported. Video and photo tributes instantly poured in on social media for Gardiner, who friends and former bandmates call a skilled guitarist and compassionate friend. This…

by Valerie Musson

03/28/2023

Police & Fire

9 Teens Charged With Aggravated Assault In Phillipsburg, Police Say Nine teens were charged with aggravated assault and conspiracy after an alleged attack involving Phillipsburg middle and high schoolers, authorities announced Monday. The teens were walking from the schools before the alleged assault on Hudson Street around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 17, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said in a joint release. A total of nine juvenile were charged with third-degree counts of aggravated assault and conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, Pfeiffer added. The Warren County Prosecutor’s Office and the Phillipsburg School District also assisted with…

by Valerie Musson

03/27/2023

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