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Obituaries

Unexpected Death Of Hackettstown Native, 26, Prompts Wave Of Community Support The unexpected death of a 26-year-old Hackettstown native has prompted a wave of community support. Ian Christopher Rossi died on Tuesday, Dec. 13, his obituary says. Born in Morristown, Ian had been apprenticing with a tree service at the time of his death. Ian was known for his skateboarding skills and earned a scholarship to Woodward Professional Skate Boarding School. He loved to work with children and teach them how to ride. Ian was passionate about all things outdoors, especially fishing, snowboarding, and swimming. His one-of-a-kind sense of humor and love for family made watchin…

by Valerie Musson

12/27/2022

Lifestyle

‘Dire Situation:’ Warren County Community Supports Elderly Couple Desperate To Dig New Well The Warren County community is coming together during the holiday season to support a beloved couple in desperate need of a new well after years of ongoing medical and financial issues from a head-on crash. Longtime Warren County residents Walter and Brenda Kuntz were in a head-on car accident about 15 years ago that caused them to suffer from life-changing injuries and left them unable to work full-time, according to a GoFundMe launched by their children. Walter Kuntz was “forced to retire early” due to the extent of his injuries and has been in and out of the hospital ever since, the camp…

by Valerie Musson

12/21/2022

Lifestyle

Popular Warren County Empanada Joint Abruptly Closes A popular Warren County restaurant known for its Latin comfort food — particularly empanadas — has abruptly and permanently closed its doors after about four years. Empanada Mamasita on E. Washington Avenue in Washington is now listed on its Facebook and Google profiles as permanently closed as of about two weeks ago. It wasn’t exactly clear why the eatery, which had maintained a 4.5-star Google rating, shut its doors so suddenly yet quietly. Daily Voice has reached out to Empanada Mamasita for additional details. Empanada Mamasita, 65, East Washington Ave., Washington, NJ, United States,…

by Valerie Musson

12/21/2022

Schools

NJ Elementary Teacher Arrested After 2.5 Years Of Giving Boy Vodka, THC Drops: Prosecutor A Central Jersey elementary school teacher is facing charges for spending two and a half years supplying a now 13-year-old boy with THC and vodka, authorities announced Wednesday. Jennifer Debiec, a Bordentown resident and fifth-grade teacher at Mercerville Elementary School in Hamilton, was arrested Tuesday and charged with second-degree child endangerment, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said. Investigators say Debiec, 39, supplied the boy with vodka, vape pens, and THC drops for about two and a half years. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details were released. Any…

by Valerie Musson

12/21/2022

Obituaries

Longtime Passaic Resident Veronica Bravo Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle, 45 Support is pouring in for the family of Passaic mom Veronica Bravo, who died after a valiant battle with cancer on Monday. Dec. 12 at the age of 45. Born in Holyoke, MA, to Juan and Miriam (Torres) Medina, Veronica was a longtime Passaic resident, her obituary says. She had an enlightening personality and was known for the care and compassion she held for her three children, Logan, Jade, and Caleb. In addition to her children, Veronica is survived by husband and Paterson firefighter Sergio Bravo; a sibling, John Medina, as well as numerous extended family members and close friends. …

by Valerie Musson

12/21/2022

News

Couples Livid Over NJ Wedding Venue's Change Of Color Scheme A well-known wedding venue in New Jersey is receiving backlash from livid couples potentially out thousands of dollars after the venue drastically changed the look of its ballroom without notice. “Exciting news!” reads the caption above the reimagined photo of the ballroom posted by the Madison Hotel in Morristown on Dec. 8. “The New Glynallyn Ballroom Coming Early 2023.” But for many commenters — some who have paid tens of thousands and signed binding contracts based on the ballroom’s current color scheme — they’re anything but excited. “Is this how it’s going to look like in February 2…

by Valerie Musson

12/21/2022

Police & Fire

Fight Broke Out Before Double Stabbing That Left Union City Boy Dead: Prosecutor Authorities have release preliminary details in a double stabbing that left a teen boy dead and another seriously hurt in Union City this week. Five teens were involved in a fight at 40th Street and Bergenline Avenue around 6:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Allen Flores, 15, of Union City, and a 16-year-old boy were each stabbed and hospitalized. Flores was pronounced dead at Christ Hospital in Jersey City. The other victim remains hospitalized with serious injuries. Three juveniles have since been arrested: A 16-year-old Union City male is charge…

by Cecilia Levine and Valerie Musson

12/21/2022

Lifestyle

Iconic Frenchtown Brunch Spot Announces Permanent Closure After 18 Years An iconic restaurant renowned for its farm-to-table brunch options is closing up shop at the end of the year after nearly two decades in Frenchtown. Julie Klein, owner of the Lovin’ Oven on Trenton Avenue, made the announcement on the eatery’s Facebook page Tuesday morning, stating that the restaurant industry has changed and it’s “time to move on.” “It’s with a heavy heart and SO MUCH GRATITUDE that we will be serving our last meal in the dining room of The Lovin’ Oven on January 1st,” reads the post, which was instantly flooded with reactions from longtime customers. “What a magnificent…

by Valerie Musson

12/20/2022

Police & Fire

Collapse Of Ewing Restaurant Staircase Traps Sysco Worker During Delivery (Video) The Monday afternoon rescue of a Ewing delivery driver who was carrying too heavy a load and fell through a local restaurant staircase that collapsed was captured in an action-packed video clip. Ewing Township firefighters were called to Metro Bar & Grill on Scotch Road around 1 p.m. and found the man, a delivery driver from Sysco Restaurant Supply, trapped within the stairs at the establishment, a video from Transmit the 1075 shows. The staircase had apparently collapsed under the weight of the man and the supplies he was delivering, causing him to fall down toward the basement of the…

by Valerie Musson

12/20/2022

Police & Fire

Assault BY Auto: Busted Morris County Shoplifter Slams Officer With Car During Getaway Attempt A 19-year-old woman busted for shoplifting in Morris County was charged with assault by auto for hitting an officer with her car during her getaway attempt, authorities said Monday. Kalani Hill, of Vauxhall, fled the scene after she was seen shoplifting from ShopRite in Hanover on Friday, Dec. 9, police said. Hill was then found by Florham Park Police, who stopped her to investigate further. The follow-up investigation found that Hill had been seen shoplifting — but as she was confronted by loss prevention, she fled, “striking the loss prevention officer in the leg with her vehicle,” accor…

by Valerie Musson

12/20/2022

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