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Winner: Northampton County Resident Takes Home Online Lottery Prize Worth Over $132K Winner! One lucky Northampton County resident took home more than $132,000 by winning an online lottery game, officials said Thursday. The PA Lottery awarded the prize on the online game PA Big Winner Spectacular, described as a “connect-style internet instant game with one progressive jackpot.” The game also includes an opportunity to reveal a multiplier of up to 50, a chance to unlock 10 free games, and a chance to activate the big keystone jackpot bonus game. The prize is worth a total of $132,321.56. Click here for more information about online PA Lottery games.

by Valerie Musson

12/16/2022

Obituaries

Sudden Death Of Devoted Sussex County Mom At 46 Prompts Wave Of Community Support Support is on the rise for the family of beloved Sussex County mother Catherine VanderMark, who died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, Dec. 10 aged 46. Born in Newton, Catherine was a lifelong resident of Sussex County, her obituary says. Catherine will forever be remembered for her incredibly caring and compassionate soul, as well as her unending love for her children, Kimberley VanderMark and Hailey Babcock. In addition to her children, Catherine is survived by her loving husband, Raymond Babcock; her father, Frank VanderMark; her brothers, Chris Crane, Frank Crane, and Jer…

by Valerie Musson

12/16/2022

Police & Fire

Cyclist Seriously Hurt In Hudson County Hit-And-Run, Prosecutor Says A Hudson County cyclist was seriously hurt after being struck by a car that left the scene Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. A 33-year-old North Bergen woman was riding an electric bicycle near 50th Street and Bergenline Avenue in West New York and was struck by a vehicle that sped off shortly before 12:25 p.m., Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said in a Friday release. The woman was taken to Jersey City Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Suarez said. A vehicle of interest has since been recovered. The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation U…

by Valerie Musson

12/16/2022

Schools

‘She Will Live In Our Hearts Forever:’ Allentown School Worker Jimmeka Hernandez Dies, 36 The Allentown community is mourning the loss of beloved elementary school worker Jimmeka Deloris Hernandez, aka "Meka Mouse,” who died on Thanksgiving Day at the age of 36. Born in Brooklyn, Meka graduated from Allen High School before studying early childhood development at LCC, her obituary says. Meka formerly worked at the Luis A. Ramos Elementary School in Allentown, where she received the Superintendent's Parent Award of Excellence, her memorial says. She also worked as a staff supervisor at the PPL Arena Event Center and according to her social media profile was a current paraprofessi…

by Valerie Musson

12/16/2022

Police & Fire

$30K Worth Of Cocaine, Handgun Seized In Major Trenton Bust: Prosecutor Three Trenton residents were charged after a three-month investigation led to the discovery of about $30,000 worth of cocaine and a handgun, authorities said Thursday. Jason Wilkins, 51, was detained at 90 Bellevue Ave. as the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force carried out a search warrant at around 5 p.m. Wednesday, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said in a joint release. The search turned up about 300 grams of cocaine and a scale, leading to various first-degree narcotics and weapons offenses, investigators said. A follow-up investigation led detectives to 739 Roebling Ave., wh…

by Valerie Musson

12/15/2022

Police & Fire

Morris County Man Learns His Fate For Killing Mom, Burning Down Home A 43-year-old Morris County man who killed his mother and burned down their shared home has been sentenced to 17 years in New Jersey State Prison, authorities announced Thursday. Anthony Citro was found with blood on his clothes as police responded to a fire at his home at 37 Chestnut Hill Dr. E. in Denville just before 7:25 a.m. on Monday, May 17, 2021, DailyVoice previously reported. The remains of Citro’s 68-year-old mother, Eileen, were found by crews dousing the blaze. Her manner of death was determined to be sharp force injuries. Citro was initially charged on a warrant-complai…

by Valerie Musson

12/15/2022

Police & Fire

Driver Hospitalized After U-Haul Overturns, Scatters Debris Across Route 80 (Photos) A driver was rescued and taken to a nearby hospital after a U-Haul overturned and scattered debris across Route 80 Thursday morning, authorities said. The Knowlton Township Fire and Rescue Company responded to the crash in the westbound lanes near milepost 6.7 shortly before 7:30 a.m. The driver was quickly extricated and had suffered minor injuries, the rescue company said. The driver was taken to Pocono Medical Center by St. Luke's/Knowlton EMS while crew members searched through piles of spilled debris to find the victim’s lost medications and other important documents. Two of three r…

by Valerie Musson

12/15/2022

Police & Fire

Vehicle 'Impaled' By Guardrail In Northampton County Crash: Authorities (Photos) A vehicle was “impaled” by a guardrail Thursday morning after it slid off Route 22 in Northampton County due to the icy road conditions, authorities said. (Scroll for photos). The Palmer Municipal Fire Department responded to the crash with the Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company on Route 22 eastbound in Palmer. Crew members said they extricated the drive in about 20 minutes, though the extent of injuries was unclear. “Please keep yourselves and first responders safe, by staying off the roads during inclement weather,” PMFD said. Police issued a similar warning earlier Thursday aft…

by Valerie Musson

12/15/2022

Obituaries

‘Heart Of A Lion:’ Sussex County Veteran, Devoted Dad Michael Langan Dies Suddenly At 35 Sussex County native, veteran, and dedicated father Michael Christopher Langan died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the age of 35. Born in Paterson, Michael grew up in Wantage before eventually moving to Jacksonville, Florida, where he lived at the time of his passing, his obituary says. Michael was formerly assigned to the US Army 555th Engineer Brigade at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, his memorial says. His most recent work was as a craftsman at the Hudson Trailer Co. of Jacksonville, which left a heartfelt Facebook tribute following his passing: With great sadness w…

by Valerie Musson

12/15/2022

Lifestyle

‘Praying For a Miracle:’ Homeless Flemington Man With Disability Prompts Wave Of Local Support The Flemington community is coming together to support Joe, a beloved disabled man who is homeless for the holidays. Joe, who has a disability and uses a wheelchair, is homeless and until recently has been staying in the Marshall’s/ShopRite center in Flemington, according to a GoFundMe launched for his housing support. Joe will be staying at a room at the local Ramada hotel until after Christmas due to the more than $4,400 in donations the campaign has received, a recent update says. However, he still has not secured more permanent housing. “We have been in touch with social services, cal…

by Valerie Musson

12/15/2022

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