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Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
'Everything Is Gone': Fire Destroys Union County Couple's Lake Hopatcong Home
Joe and Ivea Madden stood outside the house they were renting in Lake Hopatcong and watched it burn to the ground. The pair lost nearly everything in the North Way Lake blaze Thursday, including one of their cats. More than $10,900 had been raised for the Maddens on a GoFundMe as of Tuesday morning. "We had a hell of a day," Joey said the evening of the fire. "Woke up to popping noise with flames n smoke . We got out in time but 1 of our cats didn't make [it]. In 2 min the house was engulfed in flames. "Everything is gone." The cause was apparently electrical, friends told Daily Vo…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
64-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed Crossing Jefferson Street
A 64-year-old woman was struck and killed while crossing Route 15 in Jefferson on Saturday, police said. Anne Belcastro of Lake Hopatcong got out of the passenger seat of a car at the intersection of Berkshire Valley Road and began walking west across the highway around 5:30 p.m. when she was struck, Sgt. Joseph Kratzel said. The 47-year-old Andover driver had a green light, Kratzel added. Belcastro was taken to St. Clare's Hospital in Dover, where the sergeant said she was pronounced dead. The Morris County Prosecutor's Office and Jefferson police were investigating.
Paterson, NJ
Obituaries
Paterson Native Brian Petronaci Dies, 39
PATERSON, N.J. — Brian Petronaci originally of Paterson died suddenly on Jan. 7. He was 39. Brian grew up in the Oak Ridge section of Jefferson Township, and graduated from Jefferson Township High School, where he played football. He moved to Hopatcong 17 years ago to be closer to Lake Hopatcong, where he loved to spend time boating and enjoying activities year-round. "Petro", as he was affectionately nicknamed by his friends, had an infectious laugh and a kind heart that drew people to him. His "Brian" humor was enjoyed by all and his love of life was evident in all …
Paterson, NJ
Obituaries
Longtime Clifton Resident Michael Schuller Dies, 39
CLIFTON, N.J. — Michael Schuller formerly of Clifton died on Jan. 9. He was 39. Born in Passaic, he lived in Clifton for 33 years before moving to Lake Hopatcong six years ago. He was a warehouse manager for Lamart Corporation in Clifton for 19 years and recently for Novartis in Morris Plains. More than $17,400 had been raised as of Saturday night on a GoFundMe for Schuller's funeral costs. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer (nee Morino) Schuller formerly of Totowa; parents James Sr. and Josephine (nee Cascino) Schuller; siblings James Schuller Jr., Melissa Anne Capobianco and her husb…
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
NJ Attorney General: State Trooper Justified In Shooting Suspect
LAKE HOPATCONG, N.J. -- A State Police trooper was justified in shooting a Lake Hopatcong man who charged at him and his colleagues as they tried to arrest him for assaulting his girlfriend, New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino said Tuesday. "An officer may use deadly force in New Jersey when the officer reasonably believes it is immediately necessary to protect the officer or another person from imminent danger of death or serious bodily harm," Porrino said. In this case, he said, "the facts and circumstances reasonably led the officer to believe his actions were …
West Milford, NJ
Breaking News
Pair OK After Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In North Jersey Field
Two people aboard a small plane survived an emergency landing late Sunday afternoon in northwest New Jersey, State Police confirmed. A distress call was transmitted from the craft over Lake Hopatcong in Sussex County just after 4 p.m., responders said. The Cessna 172 then landed hard in Lafayette Township, eight or so miles from Sussex County Airport and about 25 miles south of the New York State border, NJSP Lawrence Peele confirmed. The craft sustained minor damage, he said.
