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Josh Lanier

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jlanier@dailyvoice.com

Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.


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$1M Lottery Payday: Central Mass Lands Win While On 'Honey Do' Errand $1M Lottery Payday: Central Mass Lands Win While On 'Honey Do' Errand
$1M Lottery Payday: Central Mass Lands Win While On 'Honey Do' Errand It pays to help your wives, fellas. At least that's what one Worcester County man found out when he picked up a lottery ticket while running an errand for his wife and won $1 million.  Joshua Chunis, of Milford, landed the seven-figure win playing the “$10,000,000 Lucky Bucks” $20 scratch-off game. He bought the ticket when he stopped to get gas in his wife's car.  Chunis chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He plans to use the money to make home improvements. Chunis bought the ticket at Sunoco A Plus at 527 SW Cutoff in Wo…

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Police & Fire
Space Heater Sparked Electrical Fire That Killed Disabled Sudbury Woman: Investigators Space Heater Sparked Electrical Fire That Killed Disabled Sudbury Woman: Investigators
Space Heater Sparked Electrical Fire That Killed Disabled Sudbury Woman: Investigators Fire investigators believe the blaze that killed a 74-year-old disabled woman at her Sudbury home last week likely began when a space heater sparked an electric fire inside a wall.  Hema Shahani died on Wednesday, Feb. 21, in a house fire on Goodman's Hill Road that began around 5 a.m., authorities said.  Related: Woman Killed In Sudbury Fire Remembered As Loving Mother, Teacher Arson investigators released their findings on what they think caused the fire at the 9,000-square-foot home. State Fire Marshal Spokesperson Jake Wark explained in an email:  The investig…

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Newly Minted Millionaire: Mansfield Woman Has Big Plans For $1M Lottery Check Newly Minted Millionaire: Mansfield Woman Has Big Plans For $1M Lottery Check
Newly Minted Millionaire: Mansfield Woman Has Big Plans For $1M Lottery Check A Mansfield woman says she knows what her first big purchase will be after winning $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Christine Wilson won the seven-figure prize playing the “Lifetime Millions," a $50 scratch-off game. She is the first person to find one of the million-dollar winning tickets.  Wilson chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 rather than the annuity.  She said she plans to buy a new SUV with the cash.  Wilson bought the ticket at Dubs’s Discount Liquors at 30 Chauncy St. in Mansfield. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for th…

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Police & Fire
Teen Busted In Springfield, Charged With Killing Vermont Mom Of 2: Police Teen Busted In Springfield, Charged With Killing Vermont Mom Of 2: Police
Teen Busted In Springfield, Charged With Killing Vermont Mom Of 2: Police Springfield police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with the shooting death of a 38-year-old woman in her car in Vermont last month.  The teen is charged with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Christina Chatlos in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, on Jan. 23, Springfield police said. The accused shooter's identity was not released because of his age.  Chatlos was sitting in her car when she was shot in the torso, which proved fatal.  The 15-year-old arrested in Springfield was arrested on Monday, Feb. 26, just before noon in the  700 block of Worthin…

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Police & Fire
Man With Dementia Found Lying In Snow In Russell; K9 Leads Police To His Location Man With Dementia Found Lying In Snow In Russell; K9 Leads Police To His Location
Man With Dementia Found Lying In Snow In Russell; K9 Leads Police To His Location An 87-year-old Hampden County man is likely alive today thanks to the efforts of a Massachusetts State Police dog named Orry.  The man, who suffers from dementia, had wandered off from his home in Russell in the area of Blanford Road on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 21. He was missing for more than eight hours on a frighteningly cold day. Records show the temperature didn't get above 40 degrees that day.  Russell police and state troopers quickly began canvassing the area in the hopes of finding him. it wasn't until a K9 unit found footprints in the snow that searchers got their first…

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Police & Fire
Man Busted After Robbing Pittsfield Movie Theater: Police Man Busted After Robbing Pittsfield Movie Theater: Police
Man Busted After Robbing Pittsfield Movie Theater: Police A 32-year-old Berkshire County man has been charged with the armed robbery of a Pittsfield movie theatre Friday night, Feb. 23, authorities said.  Kyle Richard Wilbur was arraigned on Monday in the robbery of the Beacon Cinema at 57 North St. just after 10 p.m., Pittsfield police said.  Investigators said Wilbur approached an employee at the Beacon, said he had a weapon, and demanded cash. The employee handed over the money, and the robber fled.  Witnesses described the robber to police, and they found Wilbur, who matched that description a short time later at the&…

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$1M Lottery Win: Central Mass Mom Planning Surprise Trip With Her Kids $1M Lottery Win: Central Mass Mom Planning Surprise Trip With Her Kids
$1M Lottery Win: Central Mass Mom Planning Surprise Trip With Her Kids A Worcester County mom had one thing to say after winning $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery: "I'm going to Disney World!" Lisa Smith, of Northbridge, won the seven-figure sum playing the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” $10 scratch-off game.  She chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. She plans to buy herself a new car and take her two children to Disney World with the cash.  Smith bought the ticket at Cumberland Farms, 2222 Providence Road in Northbridge. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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Lifestyle
Mass Teen Gets Big Break On 'American Idol,' But Not The One She Wanted Mass Teen Gets Big Break On 'American Idol,' But Not The One She Wanted
Mass Teen Gets Big Break On 'American Idol,' But Not The One She Wanted A 16-year-old singer from Lexington, Massachusetts, made a smashing debut on "American Idol" on Sunday, Feb. 25, but for a talent outside of singing.  Shriya Jha appeared on the episode with several other Hollywood hopefuls, but her audition was much more violent than other previous tryouts. Shriya, a talented singer and second-degree-black belt in karate, showed judge Katy Perry how to break a board with her head.  A video of the unaired segment was a highlight of the pre-season hype for the show. Click here to see the moment when the pop star surprised her fellow judges.&nb…

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Police & Fire
Couple Fire Pistol Into Central Mass Neighbor's Bedroom: Police Couple Fire Pistol Into Central Mass Neighbor's Bedroom: Police
Couple Fire Pistol Into Central Mass Neighbor's Bedroom: Police Police say a couple fired a gun from a third-floor apartment in Worcester County into the unit below them, and threw the pistol out of the window to hide the evidence.  Azani Kelley, 19, and Johnathan L. Rogers, both of Soutbridge, were both charged with possession of a large-capacity firearm, possession of a large-capacity magazine, unlawful possession of ammunition, and obstruction of justice, Southbridge police said.  Police were called to an apartment block on Union Street on Monday, Feb. 19, after a bullet shot through the ceiling of a bedroom of a second-story apartment.&nbs…

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Disabled Woman ID'd As Person Killed In Sudbury Fire; 2 Others Taken To Hospital Disabled Woman ID'd As Person Killed In Sudbury Fire; 2 Others Taken To Hospital
Disabled Woman ID'd As Person Killed In Sudbury Fire; 2 Others Taken To Hospital Middlesex County authorities have identified the 74-year-old woman who was killed in a Wednesday, Feb. 21, fire in Sudbury. The blaze sent two others, including two men who tried to save her, to the hospital.  Hema Shahani was killed in the early morning blaze on Goodman's Hill Road that began around 5 a.m., the Middlesex District Attorney said.  Firefighters found heavy smoke pouring from the rear of the home when they arrived. Three people were able to escape the blaze.  Shahani was unable to get outside because of her disability, her son, Jeet Shanani told NBC Boston. One of her sons an…

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