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‘She Is A Fighter:’ Beloved Mom Battling ALS Sees Wave Of Support From Phillipsburg Community
The Phillipsburg community is coming together to support a beloved mom who is battling a rare form of ALS.
GoFundMe creator Samantha Anderson of Phillipsburg says her mother, Kathleen, is “also an amazing grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and the best friend you could ever have.”
About two months ago, Kathleen, 62, received a heartbreaking diagnosis of Bulbar Onset ALS, which Anderson says typically begins in the face and neck and is ultimately “one of the rarest and most aggressive types of ALS.”
Since then, Kathleen has lost almost all her ability to speak, swallow, and has a high choking…
Walmart Staff Shot By Imitation Firearm, Gunman Charged In Sussex County: Police
A local man was charged with aggravated assault and other offenses after shooting projectiles from an imitation firearm at staff members and customers at a Sussex County Walmart, authorities said.
Nicholas G. Sacerdote, 18, is accused of running through the Franklin store and shooting customers and staff members with “gel-like projectiles” from an imitation firearm, borough police said in a Monday, April 10 release.
The incident, which hurt one staff member, occurred just after 8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 21, the release said.
Sacerdote was charged with aggravated assault with an imitation …
Support Surges For Phillipsburg Musician, Devoted Dad Of 4 After Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Support is on the rise for a Phillipsburg musician and devoted father of four who is undergoing cancer treatments — and not for the first time.
Musician Dan Crawford says his “most cherished title is father,” according to a GoFundMe created for his medical expenses.
“I have been given many gifts in my life, but none compares to having four wonderful sons, I am blessed and grateful,” he writes.
From battling Hodgkin’s Disease at age 19 to 23 skin cancer diagnoses, two strokes, a triple bypass, a third stroke, and more, Crawford describes his medical history as “very eventful.”
The campaig…
Tributes Pour In For Beloved Morris County Native Carlie Peterson After Sudden Death At 18
Tributes and condolences are pouring in for beloved Morris County native Carlie Annelise Peterson, who died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 4 at the age of 18.
A longtime resident of East Hanover, New Jersey, Carlie moved to Brodheadsville about three years ago and attended Pleasant Valley High School, her obituary says.
Remembered as a “true Jersey girl,” Carlie loved spending summers on the beach and on the boardwalk. She also embraced her artistic side in the form of fashion, makeup, and drawing, her memorial says.
“Carlie’s adventurous nature and free, spontaneous spirit was a hallmark …
