Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
DETAILS EMERGE: Equestrienne Sensed Danger Days Before Grisly Morris County Shooting DETAILS EMERGE: Equestrienne Sensed Danger Days Before Grisly Morris County Shooting
Details Emerge: Equestrienne Sensed Danger Days Before Grisly Morris County Shooting "Michael Barisone shot me." That is what equestrienne Lauren Kanarek told 911 operators after being shot in the chest twice at point-blank range by the former U.S. Olympian on his 54-acre Long Valley property, the New York Post reports. Earlier that week, Kanarek -- a bronze medalist with the United States Dressage Federation -- wrote on Facebook that she was being bullied by a 6"3' man and feared for her safety. Kanarek had also tried reporting the former Olympian to the U.S. Center for SafeSport, a nonprofit organization that works to end all forms of athletic abuse, and the United Stat…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Victim In Equestrian Center Shooting ID'd As Livingston Rider; Olympian Charged, Reports Say Victim In Equestrian Center Shooting ID'd As Livingston Rider; Olympian Charged, Reports Say
Victim In Equestrian Center Shooting ID'd As Livingston Rider; Olympian Charged, Reports Say U.S. Olympian-turned-equestrian coach Michael Barisone was charged with attempted murder and weapons offenses  on Thursday, the day after a shooting on his Morris County farm that seriously injured a woman, authorities said. A handgun was recovered from Barisone, 54, who owns and operates Barisone Dressage in Long Valley. The gunshot victim was identified as award-winning equestrienne Lauren Kanarek, the New York Post reports. Kanarek, 38, of Livingston, was shot in the chest twice around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday. She remained in the hospital Thursday in critical condition, The Post says. The …

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman Shot Near Olympian's Morris County Equestrian Center, 1 In Custody: Report Woman Shot Near Olympian's Morris County Equestrian Center, 1 In Custody: Report
Woman Shot Near Olympian's Morris County Equestrian Center, 1 In Custody: Report A woman was shot in the chest on or near a 53-acre Long Valley property containing a former Olympian's house and equestrian center. One person in connection with the 2:15 p.m. West Mill Road shooting was taken into custody, authorities said. ** UPDATE: The victim of an equestrian center shooting was identified as an award-winning rider from Livingston. The gunman, former U.S. Olympian Michael Barisone, was charged with attempted murder, reports say. ** The gunshot victim was taken to Morristown Medical Center in unknown condition, NJ.com says. The suspect and one additional person also su…

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by Cecilia Levine
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
News
Organs Of Long Valley Motorcyclist Killed In Sussex County Crash Will Help 50 Other People Live Organs Of Long Valley Motorcyclist Killed In Sussex County Crash Will Help 50 Other People Live
Organs Of Long Valley Motorcyclist Killed In Sussex County Crash Will Help 50 Other People Live John Michael Wallace of Long Valley died due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash on May 24, his obituary says. He was 25 years old. Byram police did not identify Wallace as the victim after responding to a Waterloo Road accident around 8:50 p.m., where a 1999 Harley Davidson had struck the back of a 2012 Subaru.  Police said the 25-year-old Long Valley motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. "Even in death John will be helping at least fifty people due to his giving nature and through his wish to be an organ and tissue donor," his obituary says. A high school varsity w…

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by Cecilia Levine
West Milford, NJ
News
Organs Of West Milford Club Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Will Help 50 Other People Live Organs Of West Milford Club Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Will Help 50 Other People Live
Organs Of West Milford Club Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Will Help 50 Other People Live John Michael Wallace of the North Crew Motorcycle Club in West Milford died due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash on May 24, his obituary says. He was 25 years old. Byram police did not identify Wallace as the victim after responding to a Waterloo Road accident around 8:50 p.m., where a 1999 Harley Davidson had struck the back of a 2012 Subaru.  Police said the 25-year-old Long Valley motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. "Even in death John will be helping at least fifty people due to his giving nature and through his wish to be an organ and tissue donor," his…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Long Valley PD: Officers Make Narcan Save For OD Victim, 42 Long Valley PD: Officers Make Narcan Save For OD Victim, 42
Long Valley PD: Officers Make Narcan Save For OD Victim, 42 A pair of Long Valley police officers revived a man lying in the woods after overdosing on heroin, authorities said. Cpl. Kirk Griffin and Officer Frank Giaguinto responded to a house for a reported overdose on Tuesday around 12:15 p.m., when they found the 42-year-old Hackettstown man unresponsive in the back yard, Lt. Douglas Compton said. "After evaluating the patient and confirming clear signs of an opiate overdose, two doses of Narcan were administered," Compton said.  The man regained consciousness and was transported to the hospital for further care.  Information was…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
News
Pick-Up Truck Burns In Long Valley Pick-Up Truck Burns In Long Valley
Pick-Up Truck Burns In Long Valley No injuries were reported in a Long Valley pick-up truck fire. Washington Township fire companies were dispatched to the incident at the corner of Ramsey Way and Pleasant Grove Road around 2:05 p.m. Monday, Long Valley fire officials said. Long Valley and Schooleys Mountain engines doused the blaze. The scene was clear in less than an hour.

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
News
State Rankings: Best Elementary, Middle Schools In North Jersey State Rankings: Best Elementary, Middle Schools In North Jersey
State Rankings: Best Elementary, Middle Schools In North Jersey New Jersey last month released results from its rating system that ranks schools on a scale from 1 to 100. The system -- in its second year -- is based primarily on standardized testing results, which is why many school admins are calling it "oversimplified," NJ.com reports. The ratings were calculated by chronic absenteeism (10 percent), math proficiency (15 percent), English language arts proficiency (15 percent), progress toward English language proficiency (20 percent), English language arts growth (20 percent), math growth (20 percent). The Edward H. Bryan Sch…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Events
Morris County Farmer To Auction Off 35 Tractors Morris County Farmer To Auction Off 35 Tractors
Morris County Farmer To Auction Off 35 Tractors Hundreds of antique farm collectibles including 35 antique tractors are going up for auction at Ort Farms this Saturday. Farm patriarch Harvey Ort Sr., 92,  has been collecting the tractors since 1992. He's fixed them all up and has earned several awards for them. "There is a lot to be seen," the farm said on social media. "You’ll find historic pieces of Long Valley and a lifetime of collectibles on display for purchase." The auction will begin Saturday, April 13 at 9 a.m. Ort Farms is located at 25 Bartley Road in the Long Valley section of Washington Township.

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
Wesley Staples Of Morristown Dies, 32 Wesley Staples Of Morristown Dies, 32
Wesley Staples Of Morristown Dies, 32 Wesley William Staples of Morristown died at home on March 11. He was 32 years old. Born in Hackettstown, he lived in Long Valley for most of his life before moving to Morristown, his obituary says. Wesley had been working as a plumber with Kelly Plumbing & Heating. Cremation was private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Market Street Mission.

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Authorities Investigating Overnight Blaze That Torched Long Valley Home Authorities Investigating Overnight Blaze That Torched Long Valley Home
Authorities Investigating Overnight Blaze That Torched Long Valley Home Authorities are investigating a fire that burned a Long Valley house to the ground early Friday morning. No injuries were reported in the blaze that broke out around 3 a.m. on East Mill Road, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Firefighters worked until around 8:10 a.m. to knock down the fire in the unoccupied home, fire officials said. Anyone with information about this investigation is encouraged to contact the Washington Township Police Department at (908) 876-3232 or the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Fire/Environmental Unit at (973) 285-6200.

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Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Lifestyle
'George To The Rescue' Gives Morris County Family Big Reveal 'George To The Rescue' Gives Morris County Family Big Reveal
'George To The Rescue' Gives Morris County Family Big Reveal A Long Valley family surprised by an NBC home renovation show had their big reveal on Thursday. The Marini family -- whose two children suffer from Cockayne Syndrome -- now have a new bathroom and renovated basement with a bear cave, swing, and open fish tank, thanks to "George to the Rescue." "I want to thank all of the designers, contractors, sponsors and George Oliphant for this amazing project completed for the Marini family," Mayor Matt Murello said.  The episode will air on April 13, on NBC. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT: Marini basementWashington…

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