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Lehigh Valley Teacher, Coach Sexually Assaulted Girl At Hotels, Provided Cocaine, Alcohol: DA A Lehigh Valley high school teacher and head volleyball coach has been slapped with sexual assault charges and placed on admin leave by investigators who say he gave his juvenile victim cocaine and alcohol throughout meetups in hotels and parking lots. Freedom High School teacher and girls’ Head Volleyball Coach Christopher Schweikert, 27, was charged with sexual assault by a sports official, corruption of minors, and institutional sexual assault, Northampton County District Attorney Terry Houck announced on Friday, Jan. 13. Schweikert, of Coplay, met his victim during her freshman year, wh…

by Valerie Musson

01/13/2023

Police & Fire

Navy Veteran Succumbs To Injuries After Hunterdon County Apartment Fire: Update The victim of the Thursday morning apartment fire that also hospitalized two police officers in Hunterdon County has died from his injuries, authorities announced Friday. He was identified as David Sloane, a Naval veteran who had lived in the apartment since 2010, Mayor Andrew J. Nowick said. Sloane was found unconscious and flown to the University Hospital in Philadelphia as the Lambertville police and fire departments responded to the blaze at the South Hunterdon Apartments at 181 N. Main Street just before 1:35 a.m., Daily Voice previously reported. Meanwhile, Lambertville Police O…

by Valerie Musson

01/13/2023

Obituaries

‘Truly One Of The Good Guys:’ Lifelong Hunterdon County Resident David Barnes Dies At 34 Lifelong Hunterdon County resident David Barnes died at his home in Flemington on Thursday, Dec. 29. He was 34. Born in Flemington, David was raised in Delaware Township, where he attended Delaware Township School and learned to embrace the outdoors, his obituary says. David was described as a “gentle soul, kind to everyone he met,” though he still loved exhilarating activities like mountain biking and camping. He could also often be found cooking, gardening, or learning about history through novels and movies, his memorial says. David is survived by his loving parents, Susan and Edward B…

by Valerie Musson

01/13/2023

Obituaries

Yamira Freeman Of Hamilton Dies, 28 Tributes are hitting social media for beloved Hamilton native Yamira Freeman, who died on Saturday, Jan. 7 at the age of 28. Yamira had an upbeat, lively personality and compassionate soul that always saw the good in others. Loved ones immediately shared condolences on social media following Yamira’s tragic and untimely passing: Official Funeral Arrangements for Yamira Cherrie Freeman….Keep the Family in your prayers🙏🏾 #FuneralPrograms... Posted by Myesha L. Giscombe on Thursday, January 12, 2023 Posted by Benjamin Billups on Friday, January 13, 2023 Yamira is survived by numerous f…

by Valerie Musson

01/13/2023

Obituaries

Monmouth County Boy Dies Of Rare Cancer At 13 Prompting Wave Of Community Support Support is pouring in for the family a 13-year-old Monmouth County boy who died of a rare form of cancer. Samuel Rojas of Neptune died on Monday, Jan. 9, his obituary says. Samuel was diagnosed with Sarcoma — a type of cancerous tumor in the bone and connective tissue — in September 2022, according to a GoFundMe launched for his memorial expenses. “Sammy was only 13 years old just beginning his life,” reads the fundraiser. “He didn’t get to experience anything yet.” Samuel is remembered as being “full of life and a warrior who never gave up.” He loved video games, candy, and car rides, th…

by Valerie Musson

01/12/2023

Obituaries

14-Year-Old Passaic Student Dies Unexpectedly Beloved Passaic native Markell David Wesley died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the age of 14. Markell was a student born in Passaic, his obituary says. He will be endlessly remembered for his kind, caring soul and compassionate nature. Markell is survived by his loving parents, Amelia Cepeda and Tyrone Wesley; four siblings, as well as several extended family members and close friends who will cherish his memory forever. Markell’s memorial was held at the Madonna Funeral Home in Passaic on Monday, Dec. 19. Click here to view the full obituary of Markell David Wesley.

by Valerie Musson

01/12/2023

News

Another Dunkin' Donuts Customer Burned By Hot Coffee In NJ, Lawsuit Says Another New Jersey Dunkin’ Donuts shop is being sued by a customer claiming to have suffered permanent injuries after being burned by a hot cup of coffee. William E. Williams, of Hanover Township, visited the Morris Plains location on Speedwell Avenue and was served in a “negligent and careless manner” on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, says the case, filed in Morris County Superior Court in December. “[The workers] failed to properly secure the lid of the coffee served” to Williams, the complaint says. They also “served coffee at a temperature that was excessively hot, failed to provide proper wa…

by Valerie Musson

01/12/2023

Police & Fire

3 Hurt, Including Police During Apartment Complex Fire In Hunterdon County: Update UPDATE: The victim succumbed to his injuries later on Thursday, officials said. He has been identified as David Sloane, a navy veteran and maintenance/administrative worker for the apartment complex. ------------------------ An unconscious man was airlifted and two police officers were hurt during a Hunterdon County apartment fire that evacuated half a dozen units overnight, authorities said. The Lambertville police and fire departments were called to the blaze at the South Hunterdon Apartments at 181 N. Main Street just before 1:35 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, the City of Lambertville said. …

by Valerie Musson

01/12/2023

Business

Santander Bank Plans To Shutter 4 Locations In Central, South Jersey: Report Four Central and South Jersey branches of Santander Bank are set to shutter, NJ.com reports. Based in Boston, the agency is closing its locations on Route 33 in Robbinsville, Nassau Street in Princeton, Nottingham Way in Hamilton, and Berlin Road in Clementon, the outlet says citing a company spokesperson. It wasn’t immediately clear when the branches were shutting down operations, the report says. Click here for more from NJ.com.

by Valerie Musson

01/11/2023

Obituaries

Silver Spring Dad Harvey Tabion Leaves Behind Wife, 4 Children Donations are pouring in for the family of Silver Spring dad Harvey S. Tabion, who died on Thursday, Jan. 5 at age 40, devastating his wife and four children. Harvey is survived by his loving wife, Edel, and their four children, Malakai, Maika, Major, and Maksim, according to a GoFundMe launched by Czarlite Ricasa. “His passing was as sudden as it was devastating,” the fundraiser says. “Harvey gave his all to his family and those who know him know the unique kindness and comfort he brought to any situation. He loved and was loved by all he met. More than $39,200 had been raised as of Wedn…

by Valerie Musson

01/11/2023

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