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Former Softball Star, Maryland Clinical Technician Mariah Melendez Dies Suddenly, 23 Condolences are pouring in for standout softball player and Maryland clinical technician Mariah Faith Melendez-Richardson, who died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 29. She was 23 years old. Mariah’s love for softball started at age eight as a member of the Harundale Softball League, her obituary says. She continued to hone her skills while attending Arundel High School, graduating in 2018. Described as a “fierce competitor” on the outfield, Mariah also played in her first year of college and had recently joined a slow-pitch adult league, her obit says, and she frequently visit her high scho…

by Valerie Musson

07/04/2023

Obituaries

Lifelong Morris County Resident Michelle Bernal Dies Suddenly, 48 Tributes are hitting social media for lifelong Morris County resident Michelle Lee (Boise) Bernal, who died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 22 aged 48. Born in Dover, Michelle lived in Wharton and Dover her whole life and took her First Holy Communion at St. Mary's Catholic Church, her obituary says. Michelle spent her childhood participating in gymnastics, girl scouts, soccer, skating, cheerleading, band, and bowling. She also played baseball with the Wharton Fire Department little league team. She graduated with a cosmetology license and degree from Morris Hills High School in 1992 and w…

by Valerie Musson

07/03/2023

Obituaries

Jersey Shore Mom Stephanie Kearney Dies At 39: ‘Encouraged People To Be Their Best Selves’ Jersey Shore native and devoted mother Stephanie Kearney died at her home in Beachwood on Tuesday, June 20. She was 39. Born in Toms River, Stephanie graduated from Toms River High School South in 2002 before earning her Bachelor’s degree from Georgian Court College, her obituary says. She was known for her compassionate spirit and sense of humor, loved ones say. RIP Stephanie Kearney From our Intermediate West days to graduating from Toms River South (Class of 2002)!!! You were... Posted by Sean Thornton on Monday, June 26, 2023 Above all, Stephanie was an incredibly caring and devo…

by Valerie Musson

07/03/2023

Traffic

36-Inch Water Main Break Closes Route 206 A 36-inch water main break flooded Route 206 and shut down the highway Friday, June 30, authorities said. The break occurred near an NJAW facility around South Bridge Street in Somerville around 3:45 p.m., officials said. Avoid US 206 in the Somerville Hillsborough area. Large water main break. — WestNJFireAlerts (@fire_nj) June 30, 2023 Bridgewater residents: be advised, there is a break in a water line near a NJAW facility. Some residents may experience... Posted by Bridgewater Township Government on Friday, June 30, 2023 The northbound side of the highway north of CR 608/Dukes …

by Valerie Musson

06/30/2023

Lifestyle

Somerset County Teen Left With Life-Threatening Injuries After PA Crash Gets Wave Of Support Somerset County is showing its support to a teen who was put into a medically-induced coma after a rollover in Pennsylvania left her with life-threatening injuries. Lily Snyder, 17, was thrown from the back seat of a vehicle that “rolled several times” during a crash in Pennsylvania on Saturday, June 10, according to a GoFundMe launched by Teresa Klein on behalf of her mother, Jody Gregory. She was then airlifted to Lehigh Valley Trauma Center and put on a ventilator in a medically induced coma with a life-threatening head injury, the campaign says. “Everyone is praying that Lily will mak…

by Valerie Musson

06/30/2023

Police & Fire

One Flown To Trauma Center After 2-Car Crash In Hunterdon County One person had to be flown to a nearby trauma center Thursday, June 29 following a two-car crash in Hunterdon County, authorities said. The Quakertown Fire Company responded to the afternoon crash at Perryville and Cooks Cross Road in Union Township. Serious injuries prompted the need for a New Jersey State Police NorthStar helicopter, which landed at St. Catherine’s Church and transported the victim to a trauma center for further treatment. On Thursday afternoon, QFC and Pattenburg Rescue Squad as well as HMC Paramedics were dispatched to a two car MVA with... Posted by Quakertown NJ…

by Valerie Musson

06/30/2023

Traffic

Crash Causes Injuries, Shutting Down Route 9 In Monmouth County (Developing) A crash caused injuries and shut down Route 9 in Monmouth County during rush-hour traffic on Thursday, June 29, developing reports say. The crash occurred on the northbound side north of Route 520/Robertsville Road in Marlboro Township just after 4:30 p.m., according to the 511NJ. Rt 9 northbound all lanes closed North of CR 520/Robertsville Rd in Marlboro due to crash. Slow down, use caution and expect delays. — NJDOT (@NewJerseyDOT) June 29, 2023 All lanes were closed, causing delays of up to 15 minutes. Daily Voice has reached out to authorities for additional details. This is a …

by Valerie Musson

06/29/2023

Traffic

Crash With Injuries Snarls Rush-Hour Traffic On Rt. 206 In Mount Olive (Developing) A crash with injuries was causing rush-hour traffic delays on Route 206 in Mount Olive on Thursday, June 29, developing reports say. The crash was reported south of CR 613/Flanders Netcong Road around 3:45 p.m., according to 511NJ. One of two left lanes were closed, causing delays of up to 15 minutes. Daily Voice has reached out to authorities for additional details. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

by Valerie Musson

06/29/2023

Lifestyle

Mother Of North Jersey Track Star Killed In Multi-Car Crash At 23 Gets Outpour Of Support The mother of a former North Jersey sprinter killed in a Somerset County crash is seeing a massive outpour of community support. “I am beyond broken and my words can't express the emptiness I feel inside,” writes Cynthia Mclean, the mother of Franklin High School graduate and star sprinter Mario Heslop, in a GoFundMe launched for her son’s funeral expenses. Heslop, of New Brunswick, was behind the wheel of a 2013 Infiniti Q50S heading eastbound in the left lane of Hamilton Street in Franklin Township when he crossed the centerline and fatally struck a westbound vehicle in the left lane on…

by Valerie Musson

06/29/2023

News

North Jersey Mom On Life Support Days After Giving Birth North Jersey is rallying for a local mom who was put on life support just days after giving birth. Described as an “extraordinary woman who brings joy and laughter to everyone she meets,” Melissa Hunter went into severe septic shock and was put on Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in hopes of avoiding vital organ failure just days after giving birth to her second daughter, Zoey, loved ones say in a GoFundMe launched for the family. “Despite her current health status – and in true Melissa fashion – she still exudes strength and determination while fighting for her life,” organizer …

by Valerie Musson

06/29/2023

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