Sam Barron

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An (almost) lifelong Westchester resident, Sam has reported on all facets of Westchester since he graduated from Ryerson University with a degree in print journalism, including stints at North County News and The Examiner. A film columnist for WAG Magazine, Sam's moviegoing expertise has been profiled in the New York Times and he was a featured guest on VH1's Big Morning Buzz Live.

Sam was formerly a community editor at Daily Voice.

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Deptford, NJ
Breaking News
Deptford Twp PTO Treasurer Admits To Stealing Nearly $100K: Prosecutor Deptford Twp PTO Treasurer Admits To Stealing Nearly $100K: Prosecutor Deptford Twp PTO Treasurer Admits To Stealing Nearly $100K: Prosecutor
Deptford Twp PTO Treasurer Admits To Stealing Nearly $100K: Prosecutor A 37-year-old Deptford Township woman was sentenced to five years probation after she admitted to stealing nearly $100 from the PTO where she served as treasurer, authorities said. While serving as treasurer for the Shady Lane and Pine Acres Early Childhood Center Parent Teacher Organizations, Webb stole $99,378.06 from the bank accounts of both organizations over the course of more than a year, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. Per the terms of a  plea agreement, Webb will have to repay that full amount, authorities said. Webb may not have any contact with the victims an…

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Mendham-Chester, NJ
Breaking News
Mother Sues Chester School District After Teacher Busted For Sexting Students Mother Sues Chester School District After Teacher Busted For Sexting Students Mother Sues Chester School District After Teacher Busted For Sexting Students
Mother Sues Chester School District After Teacher Busted For Sexting Students A New Jersey school district is being sued after a 6th grade teacher was arrested for sexting a 13-year-old student. A mother is suing the Chester School District and Board of Education after Lorri Ann Willis, a 6th grade science teacher at Black River Middle School in Chester was charged with endangering the welfare of a child for sending sexual and suggestive text messages to a 13-year-old former student from June 2024 through October 2025. Willis sexually abused a child, using her position of power as a teacher to groom him, all with the tacit approval of the school district an…

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Riverside-Delanco, NJ
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Two 13-Year-Olds Busted Breaking Into Vehicles: Riverside PD Two 13-Year-Olds Busted Breaking Into Vehicles: Riverside PD Two 13-Year-Olds Busted Breaking Into Vehicles: Riverside PD
Two 13-Year-Olds Busted Breaking Into Vehicles: Riverside PD Two 13-year-olds were arrested and charged with breaking into vehicles in Riverside, authorities announced Wednesday, Aug. 26. At 2:28 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, officers responded to Whittaker Street for a report of suspicious activity involving parked vehicles and found two 13-year-olds walking along the sidewalk, Riverside police said. An investigation determined both suspects had illegally entered several vehicles and were in possession of numerous stolen items, police said. One of the juveniles had a knife in his possession, police said. The juveniles were charged with burglary, theft…

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Montgomery, NJ
Obituaries
Montgomery College Student Killed By Teen Drunk Driver In SC Mourned: Remembering Kat Trent Montgomery College Student Killed By Teen Drunk Driver In SC Mourned: Remembering Kat Trent Montgomery College Student Killed By Teen Drunk Driver In SC Mourned: Remembering Kat Trent
Montgomery College Student Killed By Teen Drunk Driver In SC Mourned: Remembering Kat Trent Kalina "Kat" Trent, a Montgomery native, was set to begin her senior year of college until she was struck and killed by a drunk driver in South Carolina, according to a GoFundMe established to support her family. Trent was attending Coastal Carolina University and was crossing the street at 12:15 a.m. when she was hit by a car on Sunday, Aug. 16. She sustained severe head trauma and spent more than week in intensive care unit on life support until she was pronounced dead on Saturday, Aug. 22, according to the fundraiser. An organ donor, Trent's organs were donated to those in need. "She …

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Mays Landing-Hamilton, NJ
Breaking News
Motorcyclist Killed In Route 50 Crash In Weymouth Township: NJSP Motorcyclist Killed In Route 50 Crash In Weymouth Township: NJSP Motorcyclist Killed In Route 50 Crash In Weymouth Township: NJSP
Motorcyclist Killed In Route 50 Crash In Weymouth Township: Njsp A 49-year-old Galloway man was killed in a crash on Route 50 on Monday, Aug. 24, authorities said. At 7:26 p.m., a Suzuki motorcycle collided with the front of the Chevrolet while it was making a left turn into the parking lot of Belco Liquors in Weymouth Township, Caitlin Brennan, a spokeswoman for New Jersey State Police said. The motorcyclist, Roland Marsh, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene, Brennan said. The crash remains under investigation, Brennan said. Tributes poured in for Marsh following his passing.

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Trenton, NJ
Breaking News
Two Children Killed In Trenton Fire: Police Two Children Killed In Trenton Fire: Police Two Children Killed In Trenton Fire: Police
Two Children Killed In Trenton Fire: Police A 7-year-old girl and 4-year-old boy were killed in a fire in Trenton early Wednesday, Aug. 26, according to 6 ABC. Firefighters responded to the 300 block of Hewitt Street and saw heavy fire coming from a three-story house, 6 ABC reported. One firefighter sustained a mild injury, Trenton police said. Fire officials told 6 ABC the fire began on the first floor and spread quickly throughout the home,  Three houses were damaged by the fire, police said. The Red Cross is assisting the 11 displaced residents, police said. The Trenton Police and Fire Department Arson Task Force and Mercer…

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Ventnor-Margate, NJ
Breaking News
Juvenile Carjacker Apprehended: Longport PD Juvenile Carjacker Apprehended: Longport PD Juvenile Carjacker Apprehended: Longport PD
Juvenile Carjacker Apprehended: Longport PD A juvenile was arrested and charged with carjacking in Longport on Monday, Aug. 24, authorities said. At 4:30 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of South 28 Avenue after a vehicle owner encountered the suspects inside her vehicle, causing them to flee recklessly from the area in the car, Longport police said. An investigation identified the juvenile as the suspect and he was eventually apprehended, police said. He is charged with carjacking, robbery, theft of a motor vehicle, conspiracy to commit theft, and joyriding, police said.

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Denville, NJ
Your Community
Denville Pizzeria Changing Ownership After 50 Years Denville Pizzeria Changing Ownership After 50 Years Denville Pizzeria Changing Ownership After 50 Years
Denville Pizzeria Changing Ownership After 50 Years A pizzeria in Morris County is getting some fresh blood. After 50 years, Denville Pizzeria is changing ownership, going from the Di Maggio and Gambino families to the Pietrowicz family. the restaurant announced on social media. "Over the years, our customers have become so much more than customers - you have become friends and family," the Di Maggios and Gambinos wrote. "We have watched generations grow up, celebrated milestones together, and shared countless conversations, laughs, and, of course, a lot of pizza. As we prepare to begin a new chapter, we want to thank you from the botto…

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Ewing Township, NJ
Breaking News
Ewing Cops Won't Face Charges After Deadly Pursuit Involving Juveniles: NJ AG Ewing Cops Won't Face Charges After Deadly Pursuit Involving Juveniles: NJ AG Ewing Cops Won't Face Charges After Deadly Pursuit Involving Juveniles: NJ AG
Ewing Cops Won't Face Charges After Deadly Pursuit Involving Juveniles: NJ AG Ewing police officers will not face charges following a deadly police pursuit that ended in the death of a juvenile last year, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 25. A grand jury declined to indict Ewing police officers Charles Wyckoff, Jason Ulrich and Edward Lester, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. At 6:24 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, Ewing police responded to a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle theft of a white Kia near Clover Avenue, authorities said. While operating a marked police vehicle, Officer Edward Lester observed a car matching the description of the Kia that was reporte…

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Manalapan-Englishtown, NJ
Breaking News
Man Learns Fate After Attempting To Sexually Assault Teen During Manalapan Robbery: Prosecutor Man Learns Fate After Attempting To Sexually Assault Teen During Manalapan Robbery: Prosecutor Man Learns Fate After Attempting To Sexually Assault Teen During Manalapan Robbery: Prosecutor
Man Learns Fate After Attempting To Sexually Assault Teen During Manalapan Robbery: Prosecutor A 48-year-old Freehold man was sentenced to 40 years in prison after being convicted of attempting to sexually assault a 19-year-old woman during a robbery, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 25. Anthony Burke was previously convicted of attempted aggravated sexual assault, armed robbery and multiple weapons offenses, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. At 9:48 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, Manalapan police responded to Thompson Grove Park after Burke forced his way into the woman's car, robbing and attempting and attempting to sexually assault her at gunpoint, Santiago…

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