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TRIBUTE: Bergen County Dog Trainer Justin Baltin, 37, Changed Lives For Pet Owners TRIBUTE: Bergen County Dog Trainer Justin Baltin, 37, Changed Lives For Pet Owners TRIBUTE: Bergen County Dog Trainer Justin Baltin, 37, Changed Lives For Pet Owners
Tribute: Bergen County Dog Trainer Justin Baltin, 37, Changed Lives For Pet Owners Many pet owners across North Jersey have Justin Baltin to thank for bringing them their beloved animals. The 37-year-old of Hewitt and formerly Fair Lawn died suddenly on June 10, and those he helped over the years are paying respects. Affectionately known as "Chachi," Justin owned Tri-State K-9 services and worked as a dog trainer and animal transporter. He had a passion for dogs, especially pit bulls, and worked closely with several Bergen and Passaic county police departments, his obituary says. "Chachi," as he was affectionately known, changed lives for pet owners in North Jersey.…
NJ Health Dep't: Measles Exposure At Newark Airport NJ Health Dep't: Measles Exposure At Newark Airport NJ Health Dep't: Measles Exposure At Newark Airport
NJ Health Dep't: Measles Exposure At Newark Airport Newark Airport travelers may have been exposed to measles at the end of May, state health officials said. A traveler with the highly-contagious disease arrived at Terminal B from Tokyo, Japan on May 29 at 5 p.m., the state's health department said. The traveler later left for Quebec, Canada from Terminal A. Anyone in the airport between May 29 at 5 p.m., and May 30 at 3:30 p.m. may have been exposed to measles and, if infected, could develop symptoms as late as June 20. New Jersey residents identified as potentially exposed on the ill individual’s flights will be notified by their local he…
Meet The 3 New Jersey Contestants On 'Big Brother' This Season Meet The 3 New Jersey Contestants On 'Big Brother' This Season Meet The 3 New Jersey Contestants On 'Big Brother' This Season
Meet The 3 New Jersey Contestants On 'Big Brother' This Season Three people with New Jersey roots will be featured on "Big Brother" 21, airing later this month. The two-night premier will at 8 p.m. on June 24 and 25. Cast members are recorded 24/7 for the entire season for a chance to win $5,000. One house guest is voted off each week. These are the New Jersey cast members on this season. Isabella Wang, 22 from Mount Olive: A public health analyst who describes herself as spontaneous, reckless and generous. Christie Murphy, 28 of Keyport: A boutique owner who describes herself as an edgy, outgoing overachiever. Nick Maccarone, 27 of Sewell: A ther…
DETOUR: Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Rockaway Roadway DETOUR: Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Rockaway Roadway DETOUR: Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Rockaway Roadway
Detour: Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Rockaway Roadway A tractor trailer that overturned Tuesday morning in Rockaway shut lanes into the afternoon. Green Pond Road was closed in both directions -- just north of Jacobs Road -- as of 4 p.m., authorities said. Motorists were urged to seek alternate routes.
Hackensack HS To Honor Hard-Working Immigrant With His Own Graduation Ceremony Hackensack HS To Honor Hard-Working Immigrant With His Own Graduation Ceremony Hackensack HS To Honor Hard-Working Immigrant With His Own Graduation Ceremony
Hackensack HS To Honor Hard-Working Immigrant With His Own Graduation Ceremony High school came with a unique set of challenges for Hipolito Garcia, Jr. The teen transferred into Hackensack High School as a junior in 2017, after having immigrated to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic for better opportunities. His dad, mom and two sisters moved to Boston, leaving Garcia alone in Hackensack with his grandparents. He barely spoke English. His future was uncertain. Now that Garcia, 18, finished the past two years with all As and Bs, all that's left to do is graduate. The only problem is that he's set to leave for the U.S. Marine Corps on June 24, which means he'll m…
Traffic Changes Promised After Bus Hits Norwood Teen Traffic Changes Promised After Bus Hits Norwood Teen Traffic Changes Promised After Bus Hits Norwood Teen
Traffic Changes Promised After Bus Hits Norwood Teen An additional crossing guard will likely be placed in Norwood after a student was struck by a bus, township officials said. Lucas Soliman, 13, was attempting to cross South Avenue at Clinton Street after school last Friday when he was struck by a school bus for the town's Valley Program, his father, William Soliman, told Daily Voice. The driver of one bus -- belonging to the Rinaldi Bus Company in Closter -- waved him across, but another bus heading in the same direction failed to stop, according to Soliman. Lucas ran into the moving bus headed toward Livingston Street that knocked him dow…
Hawthorne's R.D. Bender's To Close Hawthorne's R.D. Bender's To Close Hawthorne's R.D. Bender's To Close
Hawthorne's R.D. Bender's To Close R.D. Bender's in Hawthorne will close after more than 30 years in business. The Lafayette Avenue restaurant's last day will be June 30. "I'm proud to say that Hawthorne has been the most wonderful place to be a small business owner," owner Ron Bender said on a sign outside. Customers thanked Bender for the great food, drinks and memories.
Montague Motorcyclist Medevac'd After Crash With Deer Montague Motorcyclist Medevac'd After Crash With Deer Montague Motorcyclist Medevac'd After Crash With Deer
Montague Motorcyclist Medevac'd After Crash With Deer A motorcyclist was flown to Morristown Medical Center after hitting a deer Monday night in Montague, authorities said. The 60-year-old man from the township was alert and conscious when police arrived to the scene -- the intersection of River and Weider roads -- around 8:30 p.m., NJSP Trooper Alejandro Goez said. The nature of the injuries were not immediately available but Goez said they were non life-threatening.
Sussex County Beauty Queen Turns Corner Months After Near-Fatal Crash Sussex County Beauty Queen Turns Corner Months After Near-Fatal Crash Sussex County Beauty Queen Turns Corner Months After Near-Fatal Crash
Sussex County Beauty Queen Turns Corner Months After Near-Fatal Crash The Honigsberg family is finally seeing a glimmer of hope. Nearly four months after a near-fatal car accident, Grace Honigsberg is beginning to turn a corner. The 23-year-old and former Miss Frankford is not yet conscious but is beginning to turn a corner, her family said on a GoFundMe page that had raised more than $12,200 as of Monday. "Grace is not yet conscious but is making small gains in rehab," the page says.  "She is scheduled to be discharged to outpatient rehabilitation. At that time, regardless of her status of still needing total care assistance, her family will be taking…
$10G Lottery Ticket Winner Sold At Mahwah Liquor Store $10G Lottery Ticket Winner Sold At Mahwah Liquor Store $10G Lottery Ticket Winner Sold At Mahwah Liquor Store
$10G Lottery Ticket Winner Sold At Mahwah Liquor Store A winning New Jersey Lottery ticket was sold at a Mahwah liquor store. The ticket was one of three sold in the June 14 Mega Millions drawing. The winning numbers were: 19, 40, 47, 57 and 65. The Gold Mega Ball was 06, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02. The three tickets were sold at the following locations: Jackson: Wine-O-Land, 707 Jackson Mills Road; ($20,000) Mahwah: Scherer and Company Inc., 7 Miller Road ($10,000) Union City: New Hilltop Exxon, 3100 Kennedy Blvd. ($10,000) The ticket sold in Jackson was purchased with the Megaplier option, doubling the prize.
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