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Obituaries

NJ's Blake McGuire Dies At 27: 'Free Spirit' Blake Kyle McGuire, of Bethlehem Township, died at his home on Friday, Nov. 17, his obituary says. He was 27 years old. Born in Edison, Blake graduated from North Hunterdon High School in 2014 before attending Raritan Valley Community College. He is being remembered as a “free spirit” with a passion for art and music, who loved to make others laugh with his one-of-a-kind sense of humor, his obit reads. "I had Blake as a student and always enjoyed him," a former teacher wrote on Facebook. "He always made me smile." Blake is survived by his parents, William and Susan McGuire; sisters, Kelly…

by Valerie Musson

11/28/2023

Obituaries

NJ Town Mourns Death Of High School Senior With 'Heart Full Of Love' Morris County is mourning the loss of a high school senior following a battle with a long illness. Luna Marcela Cabrera Castro died Friday, Nov. 17, her obituary says. She was 18. Born in Juticalpa, Olancho Honduras C.A., Luna moved to Dover at age six. Luna was an artist at heart and loved to express herself through singing, dancing, and other creative forms. She is remembered as having a sweet and sincere smile and a compassionate soul. “Her journey through life was full of light and joy for those who had the fortune of knowing her,” reads her memorial. “She had a heart full of love to…

by Valerie Musson

11/22/2023

Traffic

Vehicle Fire Closes Portion Of Rt. 78 In Hunterdon County A vehicle fire shut down a portion of Route 78 in Hunterdon County on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 22. The vehicle went up in flames on the eastbound side east of exit 11 to CR 614/Pattenburg Road in Union Township around 2:45 p.m., according to 511NJ. Two of three right lanes were closed, causing delays of around 10 minutes. Vehicle fire on I-78 eastbound East of Exit 11 - CR 614/Pattenburg Rd (Union Twp) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed 10 minute delay https://t.co/iVf0MI07dE — 511NJ I78 (@511nji78) November 22, 2023

by Valerie Musson

11/22/2023

Police & Fire

Victim Extricated, Hospitalized In Sparta Crash One person was extricated and taken to a nearby hospital following a late night crash in Sparta on Tuesday, Nov. 21, authorities said. The Sparta Township Fire Department responded to the crash on Woodport Road near Mara Boulevard just after 12 a.m. Crews rescued the trapped victim in under eight minutes, they said. The victim was then taken to a nearby hospital for further treatment.

by Valerie Musson

11/22/2023

News

Winner: Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Worth $10K Sold In Morris County Who’s the lucky winner? A Mega Millions lottery ticket worth $10,000 was sold in Morris County. A ticket matching four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball for the Tuesday, Nov. 21 drawing was sold at Main Marqet on Main Street in Succasunna, lottery officials said. The winning numbers were: 17, 22, 25, 30, and 38. The Gold Mega Ball was 24, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 04. The lucky ticket holder is eligible for the $10,000 third-tier prize. The Mega Milli…

by Valerie Musson

11/22/2023

Police & Fire

Driver Runs Off Road, Hits Tree In Serious Warren County Crash: State Police A driver was seriously hurt after crashing into a tree in Warren County on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 21, state police said. A Honda was heading southbound on Route 519 south near milepost 33 in Harmony Township when the vehicle ran off the right side of the road, into the woods, and struck a tree around 4:05 p.m., NJSP Detective I Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. The driver, a 57-year-old White Township woman, was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, Lebron added. The crash remains under investigation. No further details were released.

by Valerie Musson

11/22/2023

Police & Fire

Victim Jumps In His Own Car Before Teen Thief Crashes Outside NJ Bagel Shop: Police A man jumped inside his own vehicle to confront the 17-year-old suspect, causing a struggle that police say led to a crash outside a New Jersey bagel shop Monday morning, Nov. 20. The victim had parked his car and left it running as he entered the Jersey Bagel convenience store on Sicklerville Road around 10:55 a.m., Winslow Township Police said. The teen, of Winslow, then entered the car and was driving away when the victim exited the store, saw what was happening, and jumped into the car's passenger side while it was moving, according to police. The pair allegedly became involved in a “s…

by Valerie Musson

11/21/2023

Police & Fire

Serious Crash Closes Rt. 31 In Warren County A serious crash shut down Route 31 for Warren County commuters on Tuesday, Nov. 21, police said. The crash occurred on the northbound side north of CR 624/Belvidere Avenue in Oxford around 4 p.m., according to 511NJ. All lanes were closed on both sides as emergency crews responded. **** Traffic Alert*** There is a serious motor vehicle crash on RT 31 in Oxford Twsp in the area of Mechanic St. Rt 31... Posted by Washington Township Police Department on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Local police advised motorists to expect delays and proceed with caution.

by Valerie Musson

11/21/2023

Obituaries

Beloved Somerset County Dad Dies After 10-Year Battle With Kidney Disease Support is on the rise for a Somerset County family mourning the loss of a devoted dad after a 10-year battle with kidney disease. David Betancourt died surrounded by his beloved family at RJW Somerset on Monday, Nov. 6, his obituary says. He was 69. Born and raised in Agua Caliente, Guatemala, David lived in Plainfield, Somerville, and California before settling in North Plainfield in 2007. He was a member of the army in Guatemala before arriving in the United States in the 1980s, his memorial says. Described as a “man of all trades,” David loved soccer, especially watching the World Cu…

by Valerie Musson

11/21/2023

Police & Fire

Passenger Killed, Driver Seriously Injured In Route 80 Crash (Update) A 65-year-old passenger was killed and a driver seriously injured in an early morning crash on Route 80 on Tuesday, Nov. 21, state police confirmed. A Hyundai passenger vehicle and Ford van were heading westbound when the Hyundai attempted a lane change and struck the Ford near milepost 34.4 in Rockaway Township around 6:50 a.m., NJSP Trooper Troy McNair told Daily Voice. The Hyundai passenger, Maxima Arcibal, of Dover, was killed in the crash, while the driver was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The Ford driver suffered minor injuries, McNair added. The …

by Valerie Musson

11/21/2023

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