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Pascack Valley, NJ

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Photos: Boy Transforms Westwood Yard Into Haunted Halloween Heaven Drive down Clinton Avenue in Westwood and you'll know exactly which house is Brody's. The lawn is a maze of headstones, spooky animatronics and shrieking children. That's just how the 9-year-old wants it. Brody, a fourth-grader at Brookside Elementary School, designs the display himself for the past five years, adding to it along the way, according to his mom, Kim Fowkes. "We started decorating when he was 4, and ever since then..." she looks at her son. "It's been mayhem," Brody said, finishing his mom's sentence. It gets spooky.Cecilia Levine Pirate skeletonCecilia Levine Hallo…

by Cecilia Levine

10/16/2019

Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

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Reward: Who Stole 27 Montville Street Signs? A reward of $1,000 is being offered to anyone who can help lead authorities locate more than a dozen Montville street signs. The thefts began on July 26 and continued through early October, the Morris County Sheriff's Department said. The thief stole 23 black and white aluminum signs and four brackets, authorities said. Anyone with information can contact the Morris County Sheriff’s CrimeStoppers at www.copcall.org or call 973-COP-CALL. You can also use the free P3 Tips app on any mobile device.

by Cecilia Levine

10/16/2019

Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

Obituaries

Tribute: Kaydee Alexander Of Whippany, 21, Made Others Feel Included Of the dozens of tributes for that poured in, many had a common thread: Kaydee Alexander made others feel less alone. The Whippany mom died on Oct. 13. She was 21 years old. A Facebook page remembering Kaydee had amassed dozens of condolences and photos as of Wednesday morning. "When I moved to Whippany, not everyone was as accepting and as willing to share their friends with me as Kaydee was," Brianna Rios wrote. "She always made sure I felt included and made sure that I knew that she would be there for me if I needed someone." Toni Moran remembered Kaydee similarly. "I remember …

by Cecilia Levine

10/16/2019

North Hunterdon, NJ

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NJ Resident, Pit Master Open Vagabond BBQ In Frenchtown A local resident with a passion for travel and a BBQ pit master have combined forces to bring a new restaurant to Frenchtown. New Jersey local Chris Ventura and Martin Hadicke have opened Vagabond BBQ on Bridge Street, and are offering international dishes -- along with American barbecue. "We were lucky to have had the opportunity to live and work in many different countries throughout the world," the owners wrote on their website. "And when we weren’t working, we were out experiencing as much of the local food scene as we could. Chris Ventura and Martin Hadicke have opened Vagabond…

by Cecilia Levine

10/16/2019

Hackensack, NJ

Breaking News

Seen HIM? Police Release Sketch Of Possible Witness In Dulce Alavez Case Authorities released a composite sketch of a man who may have been a witness in the case of a girl who vanished from a South Jersey park last month. The unidentified man was reportedly seen in Bridgeton City Park around the time Dulce Alavez, 5, went missing Sept. 16, local police said. The man was wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans and a white baseball-style cap, and was with one or two children around five years old, local police said. He was reported as a Hispanic male around 5-feet, 7-inches with a slender build, between 30 and 35 years old, Bridgeton police said. "This com…

by Cecilia Levine

10/15/2019

Hackensack, NJ

Breaking News

Englewood Hospital Merges With Hackensack Meridian Hackensack Meridian Health has acquired Englewood Hospital and Medical Center as its 13th acute care hospital under a merger announced on Tuesday. Hackensack Meridian vowed to invest $400 million into new operating rooms, expanded cardiac facilities and out-patient sites for Englewood -- which has operated independently for nearly 130 years, according to the announcement. The merger agreement requires signatures from the state Attorney General’s Office and the Federal Trade Commission. "Englewood Health and Hackensack Meridian Health share a common mission and commitment to …

by Cecilia Levine

10/15/2019

Bergenfield, NJ

On Your Side

Best Delis In North Jersey, According To Daily Voice Readers Over the weekend, Daily Voice published a story announcing that BuzzFeed had dubbed Jersey City's Andrea's Salumeria the best sandwich spot in New Jersey. It wasn't long before our comment section was overflowing with other suggestions. Turns out, many of you felt there were several other sandwich shops equally worthy of the prestigious title. We combed through your suggestions and even polled you on Instagram and, well, you've got good taste. These are the delis that came up the most: Cosmo's Salumeria, Hackensack Crossroads Deli, Bergenfield Buffalo chicken cutlet with crispy b…

by Cecilia Levine

10/15/2019

Paramus, NJ

Breaking News

Powerball Ticket Winner Sold In Paramus One of two winning third-tier Powerball tickets was sold in Paramus. The ticket from the Oct. 12 drawing is good for $50,000 and was sold at Paramus Food Center on Paramus Road. The winning numbers were 12, 29, 34, 53 and 65. The Red Power Ball number was 23. The Multiplier number was 02. The lucky winner will split the $100,000 jackpot with the other person, who purchased theirs in Kenilworth. The Powerball jackpot rolls to $100 million for the Oct. 16 drawing, held at 10:59 p.m.

by Cecilia Levine

10/15/2019

North Hunterdon, NJ

Obituaries

Warren Hills HS Grad Erin Van Note, 31, Leaves Behind Young Son The community is rallying for the son of Washington mom Erin Van Note, who died on Oct. 11 in Pennsylvania (scroll down to donate). Born in Livingston, Erin graduated from Warren hills High School in 2006, her obituary says. "Erin was a talented artist who enjoyed drawing, singing, music, and poetry and being with her family," her obituary says. "She enjoyed the outdoors, nature and cooking. She was a kind, compassionate and free soul who would light up any room with her smile, her laughter, and her vibrant personality." Erin Van Note, 31, formerly of Washington.Erin Lyman (Facebook)…

by Cecilia Levine

10/14/2019

Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ

Obituaries

Nicole 'Nikki' Donals Of Mahwah Was Teacher With 'Generous, Caring Soul' Nicole "Nikki" Marlene Donals of Mahwah died on Oct. 11. She was 31 years old. Nikki attended Mahwah High School and went on to earn a degree in elementary education from Penn State University, her obituary says. She worked at Rising Star Academy in Bergenfield and, according to her Facebook page, worked at an Englewood kickboxing gym. Nikki's obituary remembered her as a "generous, caring soul who loved working with children, animals and being at the beach." She is predeceased by her mother, Kathy Regan Donals and grandfather Bill Donals. Nikki is survived by her father David Donal…

by Cecilia Levine

10/14/2019

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