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Obituaries

Jersey Shore Native, NYC Hospital Dietician Kelsey Downey Dies After Brave Cancer Battle, 29 Beloved Jersey Shore native and passionate NYC hospital dietician Kelsey Marie Downey died after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 19. She was 29. Born in Neptune, Kelsey graduated from Wall High School before earning her Culinary Nutrition degree summa cum laude from Johnson & Wales, her obituary says. She went on to pursue a Dietetic Internship at Tulane University and educating healthcare students about her culinary applications during a second internship with Tulane’s Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine. Kelsey most recently worked as a Clinical Nutritionist at…

by Valerie Musson

05/19/2023

Obituaries

Beloved Central Jersey Dad Adrian Burke Dies During Family Vacation, Prompting Wave Of Support Support is pouring for the family of beloved South Jersey dad Adrian Richard Burke, who died of congestive heart failure while vacationing with his wife. Adrian was cleared by his doctor to take a trip to Turks and Caicos in April with his wife, Malvina, following a 30-year history of congestive heart failure, according to a GoFundMe launched by loved ones who’d been hoping, at the time, to help him return home and in good health. About two days into the trip, Adrian “became very short of breath and was admitted to the local hospital in Turks and Caicos with an acute flare up of his heart f…

by Valerie Musson

05/19/2023

Business

Wawa Opens On Route 10 In East Hanover Wawa’s newest store in East Hanover is now open for business. The Route 10 store opened bright and early Thursday, May 18, offering free Wawa’s coffee for its first 100 customers, as well as promotional t-shirts reading, 'Coffee, Hoagies, Kindness.' The grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony also included a meet-and-greet with former soccer player Bradley Wright-Phillips, an appearance by the “freestyle crew,” and, of course, a photo-op with Wawa's mascot, Wally Goose. The location is just one of four stores to open in the Garden State this season. Wawa, 28 Rt. 10, East Hanover, …

by Valerie Musson

05/18/2023

Obituaries

Death Of GWU Student Luke Wienecke, 20, Leaves Peers Reeling Tributes are pouring in after the tragic death of beloved brother and 20-year-old George Washington University senior Robert “Luke” Wienecke on Friday, May 12. Born in Oklahoma City, Luke was raised in Nichols Hills, where he went to Christ the King Catholic and Bishop McGuinness High Schools, his obituary says. Luke was an AP student, serving for two years as Class President and all four years on student council. He also played on the school’s golf team and was known for his charismatic speeches at rallies and events. Luke went on to attend George Washington University in Washington D.C.…

by Valerie Musson

05/18/2023

Traffic

Dump Truck Downs Utility Pole, Causing Closures, Power Outages In Sussex County: Police A dump truck crashed and took down a utility pole, closing a portion of Route 23 and causing power outages in Sussex County Thursday, May 18, police said. The dump truck took down the pole and wires on Route 23 between High and Rapole Streets in Franklin Borough, local police said around 12:45 p.m. Police had detoured northbound traffic to High Street/Rutherford Avenue while southbound traffic was diverted to Rapole Street/Mitchell Avenue. ***ROAD CLOSURE – MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT*** Route 23, between High Street and Rapole Street, will be closed for several... Posted by Franklin Boro…

by Valerie Musson

05/18/2023

Lifestyle

Morris County Mom Left With Severe Head Injury After Fall Gets 'A Little Better Every Day' A Morris County mom and physical therapist left with serious head injuries after an accidental fall is getting “a little better every day” with support from the local community. Kristen Heitmann, described as a “devoted wife and mother,” suffered severe head injuries after a “tragic fall,” according to a GoFundMe launched by loved ones on Saturday, March 18. Heitmann is also a part-time physical therapist for children with disabilities, a career in which she is incredibly passionate about, the fundraiser says. Since the accident, Heitmann has undergone several surgeries and therapies — bu…

by Valerie Musson

05/18/2023

Lifestyle

Dad Of 3 ‘Fighting For His Life’ With Traumatic Brain Injury After Major Hunterdon County Crash A beloved dad of three is getting a wave of support after a devastating crash that left him in the ICU “fighting for his life,” loved ones say. Edward Woodell , aka 'Chip,' was found unresponsive following a serious crash on his way home from work on Thursday, April 27, requiring him to be extricated and flown to Morristown Medical Center’s Trauma Unit by the Tewksbury First Aid and Rescue Squad, according to a GoFundMe launched for his support. “There it was determined that he had sustained a traumatic brain injury and had to begin fighting for his life,” reads the campaign. Woodell has u…

by Valerie Musson

05/18/2023

Schools

Burlington County Man Sold Gun To Student Later Caught By Staff At Morris Knolls HS: Prosecutor A Burlington County man has been accused of selling a handgun to a juvenile after two students were found with the weapon at Morris Knolls High School in March. Dwayne E. Allen, 21, of Palmyra, was charged with second-degree unlawful sale of a firearm to a juvenile, unlawful sale of a firearm, unlawful possession of a high-capacity magazine, and several other weapons offenses, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said Wednesday, May 17. Allen’s charges are the result of an investigation into the discovery of two students with the weapon by staff members at Morris Knolls High School on…

by Valerie Musson

05/17/2023

Business

Newly-Opened Middle Eastern Restaurant Offers Authentic Cuisine, Outdoor Dining In P’burg Looking for a new spot to dig into some authentic Middle Eatern cuisine in a quaint and cozy outdoor space? Amasi restaurant is officially open in Phillipsburg. The eatery, which specializes in Jordinian cuisine, was launched by Saed Alamarat, who has crafted a menu with dishes rich in lean proteins, healthy fats, vegetables, and grains. Amasi Restaurant 596 Elder Ave - Phillipsburg NJ 08865 JOIN US We are happy to announce that we are open now. Amasi... Posted by ‎Amasi Restaurant- مطعم اماسي‎ on Saturday, May 13, 2023 One of Amasi’s classic menu items is Magluba, which is describ…

by Valerie Musson

05/17/2023

Police & Fire

Morris County Man Sexually Assaulted Dementia Patient While Working As Home Health Aide: Police A Morris County man has been accused of sexually assaulting a dementia patient while working as his home health aide. Dilshod Umarkhanov, 60, of Parsippany, was charged with aggravated sexual contact, endangering an injured victim and simple assault, Hanover Police said Monday, May 15. The charges were filed on Thursday, May 11 after the victim’s daughter reported to investigators that her father, a non-verbal dementia patient who has two home health aides, “had recently been pointing to his groin and face area but she did not understand what he was trying to tell her but it appeared as if …

by Valerie Musson

05/17/2023

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