Beloved Morris County Native, College Track Star Tyler Scerbo Dies At 22
Morris County is mourning Morris Hills High School graduate Tyler Richard Scerbo, a standout track and field athlete who died at his college home in Ithaca, New York on Wednesday, August 16, his obituary says. He was 22.
Born at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Tyler grew up in Wharton, where he played football and excelled on the high school track team, particularly as a thrower in shot put, discus, and javelin, according to his obit.
He also had a wonderfully creative side that he expressed through playing the cello in the string orchestra, performing in the school’s Winter and Spring conce…
‘Pillar Of Strength And Kindness,’ Devoted Budd Lake Mom Of 3 Ida Mae Lozirk Dies Suddenly, 53
Budd Lake is mourning the loss of a lifelong resident and devoted mother of three.
Ida Mae Lozirk died unexpectedly at St. Clare's Hospital in Dover on Monday, July 31, aged 53.
Born in Dover, Ida Mae grew up in Budd Lake and lived there her entire life, her obituary says.
She had worked as a realtor and left a legacy of compassion within her town’s tight-knit community through helping others find their dream homes.
Ida Mae loved to express her creative side through arts and crafts, gardening, photography, music, festivals, and more.
She truly embraced her role as a caring and devoted mo…
Suspect Used Rock To Kill Homeless Man, 47, Found On Morris County Railroad Tracks: Prosecutor
A suspect has been arrested and charged with manslaughter for allegedly using a rock to kill a homeless man who was found on a set of railroad tracks in Morris County earlier this week, authorities announced Thursday, July 27.
Wilfredo Cabrera-Masariegos, 34, of Dover, was charged with second-degree manslaughter and weapons offenses in the death of Rene Rivera Hernandez, 47, a homeless man who frequented Dover, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said.
Investigators say Cabrera-Masariegos struck Rivera Hernandez in the head with a rock and fled sometime late Tuesday evening.
Rivera …
'Your Soul Lives On:' North Jersey Educator, Mom Of 4 Dies From Knee Surgery Complications, 40
Morris County is mourning the unexpected loss of a beloved educator and mother of four after complications from a recent knee surgery.
Rebecca L. Koo died on Thursday, July 6, her obituary says. She was 40.
Born in Denville, Rebecca spent time in Jefferson, Randolph, and Roxbury before settling in Dover 14 years ago.
Rebecca attended Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School in Lake Hopatcong and graduated from Roxbury High School. She was a Brownie, a skilled softball player, and a 4-H club member.
After high school, Rebecca attended the County College of Morris and worked for more than two dec…
Lifelong Morris County Resident Michelle Bernal Dies Suddenly, 48
Tributes are hitting social media for lifelong Morris County resident Michelle Lee (Boise) Bernal, who died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 22 aged 48.
Born in Dover, Michelle lived in Wharton and Dover her whole life and took her First Holy Communion at St. Mary's Catholic Church, her obituary says.
Michelle spent her childhood participating in gymnastics, girl scouts, soccer, skating, cheerleading, band, and bowling. She also played baseball with the Wharton Fire Department little league team.
She graduated with a cosmetology license and degree from Morris Hills High School in 1992 and w…
July 4th Fireworks In North Jersey
Happy 247th birthday America!
If you're looking to celebrate by watching fireworks displays, you've got plenty of options across North Jersey.
Here are fireworks events to catch in the area this weekend (many are day-long events but this list is just for fireworks):
Allendale, Crestwood Lake, Tuesday, July 4 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Clifton, Clifton Stadium, $3 per person, fireworks at dusk
Denville, Gardner Field, Tuesday, July 4, 9:15 p.m.
Dover, Hamilton Field Complex, Monday, July 3, fireworks at dusk, adults $4, students $3, seniors $1.
East Hanover, Lurker Park, Tuesday, Ju…
$256K Cash Seized As Accused Meth, LSD Dealers Charged In Morris County: Prosecutor
More than $256,000 in cash and a slew of drugs were seized as a pair of accused dealers were hit with distribution and money laundering charges, authorities in Morris County announced Wednesday, June 28 said.
Nelly Solano, 59, and Eldridge Cruzado, 21, both of Kenvil, were charged with first-degree distribution of LSD, distribution of methamphetamine, and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and LSD, second-degree money laundering, and other similar offenses, Morris County First Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood said.
The two were charged following the seizure of over $…
