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ID Of Drowned Paddleboarder In Morris County Lake Released ID Of Drowned Paddleboarder In Morris County Lake Released
ID Of Drowned Paddleboarder In Morris County Lake Released The identity of a paddleboarder who drowned on a Morris County lake over the weekend has been released. Jonathan Gresseau, 23, of Netcong, disappeared beneath the water at Tilcon Lake while paddleboarding with a group of adults around 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, Morris County Prosecutor's Office spokesperson Meghan Knab confirmed. His initial age was reported as 24. The other adults were unable to rescue him and called for help, Knab said. Gresseau's body was recovered around 11 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 16. Paddleboarding is not permitted on Tilcon Lake, authorities said. …

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by Cecilia Levine
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$600K Lottery Luck Hits Bergen County Town With 3 Winning Tickets In One Day $600K Lottery Luck Hits Bergen County Town With 3 Winning Tickets In One Day
$600K Lottery Luck Hits Bergen County Town With 3 Winning Tickets In One Day Serious lottery luck struck last week in one Bergen County town. Three winning New Jersey Lottery tickets worth a combined $600,000 were sold in Mahwah for Wednesday, Aug. 12. The biggest prize was a $500,000 Ruby 7's ticket sold at 7-Eleven #39162, 17 Franklin Turnpike. Two $50,000 Powerball tickets were also sold in Mahwah that day: One came from Bolla 198 Mahwah C-Store at 198 Route 17 South, while the other was sold at Fardale Deli & Mini Mart, 754 Wyckoff Ave. Together, the three Mahwah tickets were worth $600,000.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Hackensack Man Arrested For Death Threat Weeks After Valley Hospital Scare: Cops Hackensack Man Arrested For Death Threat Weeks After Valley Hospital Scare: Cops
Hackensack Man Arrested For Death Threat Weeks After Valley Hospital Scare: Cops A Hackensack man arrested earlier this month after authorities said he called in threats to The Valley Hospital is back behind bars, this time accused of threatening to kill a family member. Rashaune Andre Herbert, 44, was charged with third-degree terroristic threats following an incident Sunday, Aug. 16, after telling a family member, “I’m going to kill you” during an argument, Hackensack Police Detective Capt. Darrin DeWitt tells Daily Voice. There was no assault involved in the Aug. 16 incident, DeWitt said. Herbert was being held without bond at the Bergen County Jail as of Monday…

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by Cecilia Levine
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DUI Sparta Driver Admitted To 5 Drinks Before Arrest, Police Say DUI Sparta Driver Admitted To 5 Drinks Before Arrest, Police Say
DUI Sparta Driver Admitted To 5 Drinks Before Arrest, Police Say A 24-year-old Sussex County driver admitted to having five alcoholic drinks before getting behind the wheel and speeding through Sparta early Saturday morning, Aug 15,  police said. Maxwell Rivielle, of Sparta, was driving north on Route 181 at 62 mph in a posted 45-mph zone around 1:50 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, when Officer Paul Wenzel spotted him, according to Sparta Police Capt. Tom Snyder. Before the stop, Wenzel saw the vehicle fail to maintain its lane on Woodport Road, crossing the double-yellow center line and then the white fog line, Snyder said. Wenzel followed the vehicle…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Jonas Brothers Bringing 'Burning Up' Tour Back Home To NJ Jonas Brothers Bringing 'Burning Up' Tour Back Home To NJ
Jonas Brothers Bringing 'Burning Up' Tour Back Home To NJ The Jonas Brothers are taking the "Burning Up" era nationwide — all over again. Following an overwhelming response to three sold-out Madison Square Garden shows, Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas announced Monday, Aug. 17, that "The Burning Up Tour All Over Again" is expanding into a 45-city North American tour. The tour grew out of a celebration of the band's original "Burning Up Tour," the blockbuster arena run that became a defining moment for the brothers and a generation of fans. "Our last tour reminded us just how much this music means to us and to the fans who've been with us from the star…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Viva Margarita Closes Bergen County Spot, New Mexican Restaurant Moving In Viva Margarita Closes Bergen County Spot, New Mexican Restaurant Moving In
Viva Margarita Closes Bergen County Spot, New Mexican Restaurant Moving In Viva Margarita is closing one of its Bergen County locations, but another Mexican restaurant is already preparing to take its place. Viva Margarita announced on Instagram on Sunday, Aug. 2, that it was closing its Cliffside Park location, thanking customers for years of support. The closure comes five years after the restaurant relocated from Lawton Avenue to 790 Anderson Ave. Viva Margarita remains open in Hackensack, Hazlet, and Wallington. Now, Rojo Tequileria and Mexican Grill is preparing to take over the Anderson Avenue space. Rojo announced on Instagram that it is "coming soon," des…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Dad Drowns Paddleboarding On Lake Hopatcong During Family Picnic Dad Drowns Paddleboarding On Lake Hopatcong During Family Picnic
Dad Drowns Paddleboarding On Lake Hopatcong During Family Picnic The identity of a second paddleboarder who drowned over the weekend in Morris County has been released. Kaushik Sharma, a 41-year-ol Edison, was the paddleboarder who drowned on Lake Hopatcong in Roxbury, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. At 2:30 p.m., bystanders saw an unattended paddleboard and notified a beach lifeguard, prompting a response from numerous agencies, authorities said said. Sharma's body was found at 7 p.m., authorities said. He was believed to be paddleboarding in an area not supervised by lifeguards, authorities said.  A 23-year-old paddleboarder died…

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by Sam Barron
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Trump Rips Fox News Anchor, Revives Mangled Insult Trump Rips Fox News Anchor, Revives Mangled Insult
Trump Rips Fox News Anchor, Revives Mangled Insult President Donald Trump has opened a new front in his long-running dispute with a network usually considered friendly territory. Trump targeted Fox News anchor Shannon Bream, 55, in two Truth Social posts Sunday, Aug. 16, accusing her of showcasing negative polls, selecting hostile guests, and ignoring his administration’s accomplishments. The attacks followed an episode of “Fox News Sunday” featuring Attorney General Todd Blanche. Bream questioned Blanche about the administration’s Supreme Court bid to continue construction on Trump’s White House ballroom instead of seeking authorization fr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Win Free Oreos For A Year As New Flavors Launch: Here's How Win Free Oreos For A Year As New Flavors Launch: Here's How
Win Free Oreos For A Year As New Flavors Launch: Here's How Oreo is launching three new flavors and giving fans a chance to win a year's supply of cookies. Mondelez International announced the launch of its "Twist, Lick, Vote" campaign in a news release on Thursday, Aug. 13. The contest promotes three new Oreo cookies: Banana Pudding, Deep Fried, and Chicken & Waffles. The three limited-edition flavors will hit stores nationwide beginning Monday, Aug. 24. Presales will begin Monday, Aug. 17, on Oreo's website, with limited quantities also available through the SnackWorks TikTok Shop. The new Oreos include these tastes: Banana Puddin…

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by Chris Spiker
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McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New
McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New Some extra energy is coming to the McDonald's drink menu with a new Red Bull beverage. McDonald's is launching the Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer nationwide, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The beverage will be available at participating restaurants starting on Monday, Aug. 17. The new drink combines Red Bull with blue raspberry syrup and freeze-dried dragonfruit. Customers looking for less sugar can substitute Red Bull Zero as the base. McDonald's will also sell 8.4-ounce cans of Red Bull on their own at some locations. "We've seen growing enth…

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by Chris Spiker
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Food Safety Concern Prompts Recall At Major Grocery Chain Food Safety Concern Prompts Recall At Major Grocery Chain
Food Safety Concern Prompts Recall At Major Grocery Chain A seasoning sold across much of the East Coast is being pulled from shelves after routine testing uncovered a potentially dangerous contaminant. Lidl US is recalling one lot of Vitasia Chinese Style brand Asian Style Wok Spice Mix because it may contain Salmonella, according to a company announcement posted by the FDA. The recall covers 1.58-ounce plastic containers with purple lids. The affected spice mix bears lot number 155846, UPC 4335619355491, and a best-before date of June 2028. Those identifying details appear on the side of the label. The product was distributed between Friday, J…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Get Free Potato Chips At Stop & Shop: Here's How Get Free Potato Chips At Stop & Shop: Here's How
Get Free Potato Chips At Stop & Shop: Here's How Stop & Shop is giving away a free snack in the middle of August. Customers can get a free bag of Stop & Shop-brand potato chips starting on Friday, Aug. 14. The promotion runs through Thursday, Aug. 20. The offer celebrates National Potato Day, which falls on Wednesday, Aug. 19. In 2006, the holiday was first held on August 19 after various potato celebrations across the country were held on different days, according to National Day Calendar. To get the freebie, shoppers must visit a Savings Station kiosk inside any Stop & Shop location during the promotion windo…

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by Chris Spiker