Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Lifestyle
Morris County Motorcyclist Critically Injured In ‘Horrific’ Crash Morris County Motorcyclist Critically Injured In ‘Horrific’ Crash
Morris County Motorcyclist Critically Injured In ‘Horrific’ Crash Support is surging for a Morris County motorcyclist who remains hospitalized following a “horrific” crash. Danny Palma of East Hanover is currently hospitalized at Westchester Medical Center after the Sept. 19 crash and will require several surgeries, according to a GoFundMe launched by Susan Sodano Palma, who says Palma is a nephew. “…Danny Palma was involved in a horrific, major motorcycle accident,” says Sodano. “For those of you that know Danny, he is one of the most hard-working, kindest and funniest person you may know. Danny has always been so selfless and family oriented so it’s har…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
UPDATE: Police Nab NJ Man, 27, Accused Of Beating GF’s 3-Year-Old Son To Death At Hotel UPDATE: Police Nab NJ Man, 27, Accused Of Beating GF’s 3-Year-Old Son To Death At Hotel
Update: Police Nab NJ Man, 27, Accused Of Beating GF’s 3-Year-Old Son To Death At Hotel Police have apprehended a 27-year-old man they say fatally beat his girlfriend’s 3-year-old son at a New Jersey hotel. Edwin A. Urbina, whose last known address was on Clyde Potts Drive in Morristown, was taken into custody Tuesday outside the Morris County Records and Administration Building and will be held at the Morris County Correctional Facility pending a court appearance, Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a joint release. Urbina is accused of physically beating the boy at the Oyo Hotel on Route 10 West in East Hanover in the early morning hours on August 13, Carroll said. The boy…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
SEEN HIM? Police Seek NJ Man, 27, Accused Of Beating GF’s 3-Year-Old Son To Death At Hotel SEEN HIM? Police Seek NJ Man, 27, Accused Of Beating GF’s 3-Year-Old Son To Death At Hotel
Seen HIM? Police Seek NJ Man, 27, Accused Of Beating GF’s 3-Year-Old Son To Death At Hotel Police are seeking the public’s help locating a 27-year-old man they say fatally beat his girlfriend’s 3-year-old son at a New Jersey hotel. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Edwin A. Urbina on charges of first-degree murder, second-degree endangering the welfare of children, third-degree tampering with a witness and fourth-degree tampering with evidence, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said Monday in a joint release with other county officials. Urbina, whose last known address was on Clyde Potts Drive in Morristown, is accused of physically beating the boy at the Oyo H…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Authorities Probe Suspicious Death At East Hanover Hotel Authorities Probe Suspicious Death At East Hanover Hotel
Authorities Probe Suspicious Death At East Hanover Hotel Authorities are investigating what they're calling a suspicious death at an East Hanover hotel. The body was found at the Oyo Hotel on Route 10 West on Friday, Aug. 13, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. The incident is being investigated by the East Hanover Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. There was no danger to the public at this time, and there is no further information related to the investigation that will be released at this time. No further information was released.

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Obituaries
Penn State Grad, 30, Killed In Fiery Crash On Garden State Parkway Penn State Grad, 30, Killed In Fiery Crash On Garden State Parkway
Penn State Grad, 30, Killed In Fiery Crash On Garden State Parkway A 30-year-old West Orange man died in a crash on the Garden State Parkway earlier this week. Craig Waldron was heading north when his GMC SUV ran off the roadway to the left, went down an embankment and struck several trees in Bloomfield Tuesday morning, New Jersey State Police Trooper Charles Marchan said. The vehicle went up in flames near milepost 153.7 around 11:15 a.m., and Waldron was pronounced dead. According to his obituary, Waldron -- who went by CJ -- graduated from West Orange High School in 209 and earned his bachelor's degree from Penn State University. He had been working i…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
Morris County Native, Dedicated Children’s Educator Stephanie Palmieri Dies At Age 20 Morris County Native, Dedicated Children’s Educator Stephanie Palmieri Dies At Age 20
Morris County Native, Dedicated Children’s Educator Stephanie Palmieri Dies At Age 20 Morris County native and children’s educator Stephanie Rachael Palmieri died July 24 at the age of 20. Palmieri spent most of her life in East Hanover before attending college at the University of Rhode Island and later at West Virginia University, her obituary says. But despite traveling to different states throughout her life, Palmieri “felt a deep sense of attachment” to East Hanover’s vibrant people and traditions. Palmieri dedicated her life to children’s education and had worked in various capacities in classrooms and daycare centers. “Stephanie was deeply passionate about her field…

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by Valerie Musson
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Penn State Grad, 30, Killed In Fiery Crash On Garden State Parkway Penn State Grad, 30, Killed In Fiery Crash On Garden State Parkway
Penn State Grad, 30, Killed In Fiery Crash On Garden State Parkway A 30-year-old West Orange man died in a crash on the Garden State Parkway earlier this week. Craig Waldron was heaving north when his GMC SUV ran off the roadway to the left, went down an embankment and struck several trees in Bloomfield Tuesday morning, New Jersey State Police Trooper Charles Marchan said. The vehicle went up in flames near milepost 153.7 around 11:15 a.m., and Waldron was pronounced dead. According to his obituary, Waldron -- who went by CJ -- graduated from West Orange High School in 209 and earned his bachelor's degree from Penn State University. He had been working i…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
PD: Morris County Woman Hospitalized After Leaping From 3rd Story Hotel Window To Avoid Cops PD: Morris County Woman Hospitalized After Leaping From 3rd Story Hotel Window To Avoid Cops
PD: Morris County Woman Hospitalized After Leaping From 3rd Story Hotel Window To Avoid Cops A Morris County woman leapt from the third story of a hotel in an attempt to avoid apprehension after allegedly stealing cash and medical marijuana from an acquaintance, authorities said. Carrie Katechis, 44, is accused of stealing an acquaintance’s room key at the Extended Stay Hotel in Hanover before entering his room and making off with cash and medical marijuana on June 15, Hanover Police said in a release Wednesday. Katechis, of Randolph, refused to open the door when confronted by the acquaintance a short time later, police said. Katechis then called for a taxi using a cell phone bel…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
News
SEEN HER? Morris County Girl, 17, Missing Since Friday, Police Say SEEN HER? Morris County Girl, 17, Missing Since Friday, Police Say
Seen HER? Morris County Girl, 17, Missing Since Friday, Police Say Police in Morris County are attempting to locate a 17-year-old girl missing since Friday. Laila Burton was last seen entering a small grey hatchback vehicle on West Hanover Avenue around 2:45 p.m., according to the Morris Township Police Department. She was wearing grey sweatpants and a light grey sweatshirt, police said. “There are no suspicious circumstances as Laila appeared to get into the vehicle on her own accord,” police said. Burton may have traveled to Morristown, Newark, East Hanover or Emerson, according to police. Anyone with information about Burton’s location is asked to co…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
PHOTOS: Morris County Man Seeks Clues After Pickup Truck Rips Through Backyard, Destroys Fence PHOTOS: Morris County Man Seeks Clues After Pickup Truck Rips Through Backyard, Destroys Fence
Photos: Morris County Man Seeks Clues After Pickup Truck Rips Through Backyard, Destroys Fence A Morris County man is seeking clues after a pickup truck ripped through his backyard and destroyed a large portion of his fencing, leaving a mirror behind in the process. Gerard Patrizio of East Hanover says the backyard and fence of his River Road home were damaged by a navy blue Ford pickup truck between 7:30 and 7:45 p.m. Wednesday. The truck just missed the home’s back driveway and almost drove into the in-ground pool, Patrizio said. The vehicle’s mirror came off during the incident — a clue that may help track down the truck in question. “Please be on the lookout,” Patrizio said. “…

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by Valerie Musson
Cherry Hill, NJ
Business
Report: GNC Closes Additional 40 New Jersey Stores Report: GNC Closes Additional 40 New Jersey Stores
Report: GNC Closes Additional 40 New Jersey Stores After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June, GNC has announced closures of an additional 40 stores. The nutritional supplement company had originally planned on closing just 10 stores. According to NJ.com, the following 50 stores have either closed, or will soon: Blackwood, Gloucester Premium Outlets Bridgewater, Bridgewater Commons Cinnaminson, The Shoppes At Cinnaminson Closter, Heidenberg Plaza Delran, Hartford Corners Denville, The Shoppes At Union Hill Denville,  Diamond Spring Road Deptford, Deptford Mall East Hanover, Hanover Commons East Rutherford, American Dream Mall E…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Schools
SNOW DAY: These Morris And Sussex County Districts Are Closed Thursday SNOW DAY: These Morris And Sussex County Districts Are Closed Thursday
Snow DAY: These Morris And Sussex County Districts Are Closed Thursday Dozens of schools and districts in Northern Jersey have announced closures and early releases in anticipation of the Nor’easter storm expected to pummel the region with heavy snowfall. Several Morris and Sussex County schools made the list, including Rockaway Valley Elementary School in Boonton and the entire Madison Public School district, marking its first snow day of the year. Scroll down to view the updated list of Morris and Sussex County schools and districts that will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 17. Butler  Boonton Denville  East Hanover  Fredon Township Elementary S…

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by Valerie Musson