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Supported Surges For Emerson Boys After Mom's Death Supported Surges For Emerson Boys After Mom's Death Supported Surges For Emerson Boys After Mom's Death
Supported Surges For Emerson Boys After Mom's Death Support is surging for a pair of Emerson boys mourning the loss of their mom. Tammy Black, 46, died on Thursday, March 11. More than $27,000 had been raised as of March 15 on a GoFundMe for her sons, Stephen IV, Anthony and Vincent Paino. "All that really needs to be said about Tammy is that she loved her kids, she loved her family and she loved her friends," campaign founder Yasmin Trimble said.  "She would do anything for you without question, she was loved by all those who knew her, you couldn't help it." Tammy was being remembered for her infectious laugh, and loved attendi…
What's Your Vision? Submit Your Vision For Future Of Union County Parks What's Your Vision? Submit Your Vision For Future Of Union County Parks What's Your Vision? Submit Your Vision For Future Of Union County Parks
What's Your Vision? Submit Your Vision For Future Of Union County Parks What's your vision for the future of Union County parks? With work on a new 10-year Master Plan for the public parks and cultural programs under way, the Board of Commissioners is seeking public input.  The Union County parks system is managed by the Department of Parks and Recreation, which includes the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. “Now more than ever, our public parks provide an oasis for thousands of residents and visitors every year while helping to support biodiversity and a healthy environment,” Union County Board of Commissioners Chairman Alexander Mirabella said.&n…
North Jersey Schools Employee Missing For 1 Week North Jersey Schools Employee Missing For 1 Week North Jersey Schools Employee Missing For 1 Week
North Jersey Schools Employee Missing For 1 Week A Rahway man who works for the Linden Public School system has been reported missing. Brian Gooney -- a paraprofessional at Soehl Middle School -- was last seen on March 9, Rahway police said. Anyone with information on Gooney's whereabouts is urged to call Rahway police at 732-837-2200.
Missing Parsippany Man Found Dead On Icy Budd Lake Missing Parsippany Man Found Dead On Icy Budd Lake Missing Parsippany Man Found Dead On Icy Budd Lake
Missing Parsippany Man Found Dead On Icy Budd Lake A missing Parsippany man was found dead on Budd Lake Sunday morning after a multi-agency search, authorities said. Parsippany police contacted the Mount Olive Township police for help finding a missing elderly man, whose vehicle was found in a private parking lot adjacent to Budd Lake around 10:40 p.m. Saturday, Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. An extensive search utilizing the New Jersey State Police Air Unit, NJSP TEAMS Unit, NJSP Marine Unit, members of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, Mount Olive Police Officers and the assistance of volunteers from the Bu…
Woman Killed In Weekend Linden Wreck That Injured 4 Was 'Angel In Human Form' Woman Killed In Weekend Linden Wreck That Injured 4 Was 'Angel In Human Form' Woman Killed In Weekend Linden Wreck That Injured 4 Was 'Angel In Human Form'
Woman Killed In Weekend Linden Wreck That Injured 4 Was 'Angel In Human Form' A 24-year-old Elizabeth woman died and four others were injured in a Linden crash early Sunday morning. Nathalie Badilla-Zavala and a 27-year-old Rahway man were ejected from a 2014 Honda Civic on the northern side of the North Park Avenue bridge between E. Elizabeth Avenue and E. Linden Avenue around 3:35 a.m., Linden Police Lt. Christopher Guenther said. Both were taken to Newark University Hospital, where the woman died and the man was critical hours after the crash, police said. The driver of the second vehicle -- a 21-year-old man from Harrisburg, PA --  and two other passen…
New Jersey Mom 3 Years Sober Shares Inspiring Recovery Story Amid Daughter's Custody Battle New Jersey Mom 3 Years Sober Shares Inspiring Recovery Story Amid Daughter's Custody Battle New Jersey Mom 3 Years Sober Shares Inspiring Recovery Story Amid Daughter's Custody Battle
New Jersey Mom 3 Years Sober Shares Inspiring Recovery Story Amid Daughter's Custody Battle A New Jersey mom who spent nearly half her life addicted to heroin and crack is sharing her inspiring addiction recovery story as she fights for custody of her 9-year-old daughter. Madison McManus was 15 years old when her then-boyfriend introduced her to the hard drugs  "I was always very self conscious and never felt comfortable in my own skin," the now-28-year-old said. "I felt like I wasn't a part of. But alcohol and drugs brought me out of myself.  "They were like a temporary mask and I didn't have to worry about if I was good enough or going to fit in. I didn't care." Avoi…
Central Jersey Therapist Runs Online Life Coaching Biz For Adults On Autism Spectrum Central Jersey Therapist Runs Online Life Coaching Biz For Adults On Autism Spectrum Central Jersey Therapist Runs Online Life Coaching Biz For Adults On Autism Spectrum
Central Jersey Therapist Runs Online Life Coaching Biz For Adults On Autism Spectrum Autism doesn’t magically end when a child graduates high school. Rather, it’s a lifelong social and communicative disability that people have to live with forever. Central Jersey native Jaclyn Hunt realized that several years ago, and has since made it her life’s mission to provide adults on the spectrum with tools to navigate life with their disability. “Most people on the Autism spectrum are thrown out into the world and expected to succeed — but many struggle tremendously. So I’m trying to change that.” Hunt saw a need for her business while studying to become a marriage and family th…
UPDATE: Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Train ID'd As Plainfield Man, 18 UPDATE: Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Train ID'd As Plainfield Man, 18 UPDATE: Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Train ID'd As Plainfield Man, 18
Update: Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Train ID'd As Plainfield Man, 18 NJ Transit officials have identified the pedestrian struck and killed by a train over the weekend as an 18-year-old Plainfield man. Lorenzo Bautista was struck by Raritan Valley Line train 5530 near the Plainfield station around 6:40 p.m. Saturday, NJ Transit spokeswoman Lisa Torbic said. None of the approximately 30 passengers on board the train were injured, Torbic said. The train left the Raritan Station at 6:14 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Cranford at 6:54 p.m. New Jersey Transit police were leading the investigation.
SEEN HER? Ambler Group Home Runaway, 17, Could Be In Philly, Bucks SEEN HER? Ambler Group Home Runaway, 17, Could Be In Philly, Bucks SEEN HER? Ambler Group Home Runaway, 17, Could Be In Philly, Bucks
Seen HER? Ambler Group Home Runaway, 17, Could Be In Philly, Bucks Police in Ambler are seeking the public's help locating a 17-year-old girl who ran away from a group home. Ruth Minus is believed to be in the Lower Bucks of South Philadelphia area, after fleeing the Carson Valley Group home, police said. Minus is described as a black female with glasses, black hair, tattoo on left chest. She is 5 feet and 5 inches tall, about 170 pounds and may be in South Philadelphia or the Lower Bucks County area. If anyone has information on her whereabouts or has any information please contact the Ambler Borough Police Department at #215-643-6444 or the Detecti…
SEEN HIM? Newark Man Wanted In Burglaries Of 2 Vehicles SEEN HIM? Newark Man Wanted In Burglaries Of 2 Vehicles SEEN HIM? Newark Man Wanted In Burglaries Of 2 Vehicles
Seen HIM? Newark Man Wanted In Burglaries Of 2 Vehicles Authorities in Newark are seeking a 23-year-old man wanted in connection with the burglaries of two vehicles. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Jerry Bond, who police say broke into two cars parked on the 300 block of Ridgewood Avenue just before 12:15 p.m. on Feb. 24, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Bond is described as 5’9” tall and 140 pounds. He has a medium complexion, black hair and brown eyes. Director Ambrose urges anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jerry Bond to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NW…
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