North Jersey Dad, Beloved Teacher Robert Ambrosino Dies Of Sudden Brain Aneurysm North Jersey Dad, Beloved Teacher Robert Ambrosino Dies Of Sudden Brain Aneurysm
North Jersey Dad, Beloved Teacher Robert Ambrosino Dies Of Sudden Brain Aneurysm Support is skyrocketing for a North Jersey family after the death of beloved husband, longtime teacher and father Robert Ambrosino from a sudden brain aneurysm. Ambrosino, a longtime Dover High School teacher, coach and musician, collapsed from a sudden and unexpected brain aneurysm and was taken to Newton Medical Center on Sept. 26, according to a GoFundMe launched by Alexis, who says she is Ambrosino’s niece. After being put on a ventilator, Ambrosino, of Sparta, underwent further testing and was later airlifted to Overlook Medical Center in Summit. As doctors attempted surgery, they lea…
Sudden Suspension Of Beloved Sparta HS Teacher Leaves Furious Parents Looking For Answers Sudden Suspension Of Beloved Sparta HS Teacher Leaves Furious Parents Looking For Answers
Sudden Suspension Of Beloved Sparta HS Teacher Leaves Furious Parents Looking For Answers The sudden suspension of a beloved teacher at Sparta High School has left outraged students and parents looking for answers. Kate Brennan was suspended from her position as an English teacher, women’s studies teacher and lacrosse coach at Sparta High School, according to a Change.org petition that hopes to get the town’s board of education to reinstate her. School Superintendent Matthew L. Beck was unable to confirm the reason for Brennan’s suspension citing legal constraints regarding “confidential personnel matters.” However, at Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting — which can be seen …
Elderly Man Drowns On Labor Day In Sparta's Lake Mohawk Elderly Man Drowns On Labor Day In Sparta's Lake Mohawk
Elderly Man Drowns On Labor Day In Sparta's Lake Mohawk The body of an 80-year-old Sussex County man was pulled from Lake Mohawk after an accidental drowning on Labor Day afternoon, police confirmed. Lawrence Botts, of Sparta, was attempting to use an inner tube to go around the side of his dock to get onto land from Lake Mohawk when the tube started to drift away from the boat into the water shortly after 12 p.m., Sparta Police Lt. John Lamon told Daily Voice. Botts then lost his grip and slipped underwater, Lamon said. Botts’ body was recovered and brought to shore by Lake Mohawk lifeguards a short time later. Rescue and dive teams were call…
FBI Arrests Sussex Mom For Producing, Sharing Child Porn FBI Arrests Sussex Mom For Producing, Sharing Child Porn
FBI Arrests Sussex Mom For Producing, Sharing Child Porn A Sussex County mom recorded and shared photos and video of a child being sexually abused, federal authorities charged A U.S. District Court magistrate judge in Newark ordered that Dominique Saczawa, 31, of Sparta remain in federal custody Tuesday afternoon via video conference in Newark, they said. Saczawa, who records show has a drug-related criminal history dating back 10 years, used an app to share files “depicting the sexual assault of a child,” Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig said. She also solicited others to do the same, Honig said. Saczawa, who has a young son, describ…
‘Brought Out The Best In All:’ Sussex County Native, Horizon HS Grad Collin McDonough Dies, 29 ‘Brought Out The Best In All:’ Sussex County Native, Horizon HS Grad Collin McDonough Dies, 29
‘Brought Out The Best In All:’ Sussex County Native, Horizon HS Grad Collin McDonough Dies, 29 Sussex County native and Horizon High School graduate Collin James McDonough died July 17 at the Homestead Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Frankford. He was 29. Born in Newton, McDonough lived in Sparta throughout his life and attended the Clifton E. Lawrence School in Wantage for 11 years, participating in a program for students with disabilities, his obituary says. McDonough later attended Livingston’s Horizon High School, which also helps students with special needs, and graduated in 2013. “He listened to the voices of all those around him and smiled or laughed when he heard ha…
Traffic Alert: Disabled Train Backs Up Route 15 In Sussex County Traffic Alert: Disabled Train Backs Up Route 15 In Sussex County
Traffic Alert: Disabled Train Backs Up Route 15 In Sussex County UPDATE: The scene has been cleared and the normal flow of traffic has resumed, police said. ---------------------------- A disabled train is causing significant Thursday morning traffic delays on Route 15 in Sussex County, police said. The train became disabled at the intersection at Lafayette Road in Sparta around 9 a.m., police said. Drivers are experiencing delays of at least half an hour and are encouraged to find alternate routes.
21-Year-Old NJ Healthcare Worker Dies Of COVID-19 21-Year-Old NJ Healthcare Worker Dies Of COVID-19
21-Year-Old NJ Healthcare Worker Dies Of Covid-19 Sussex County high school graduate and local healthcare worker Abel Sanchez-Casas died from COVID-19 complications at Newton Medical Center on June 18. He was 21. Born in Veracruz, Mexico, Sanchez-Casas grew up in Newton and graduated from Newton High School in 2017, his obituary says. Sanchez-Casas worked in healthcare at Broad Step Willow Glen in Sparta. He was known as a loving son, brother and friend, his memorial says. Sanchez-Casas loved music, basketball and animals and had an extensive collection of sneakers. Sanchez-Casas is survived by his parents, Abel Sanchez and Francisca Cas…
Traffic Alert: Overturned Trailer Shuts Main Road In Sussex County Traffic Alert: Overturned Trailer Shuts Main Road In Sussex County
Traffic Alert: Overturned Trailer Shuts Main Road In Sussex County A trailer overturned Monday morning and shut down a main road in Sussex County, authorities said. The trailer overturned in the area of Woodport and Blue Heron Road south in Sparta, local police said in a Facebook post published just after 9:15 a.m. The portion of the road remained closed until further notice. The cause of the crash was not immediately clear.
PHOTOS: Pickup Truck Fire Causes Delays In Sussex County PHOTOS: Pickup Truck Fire Causes Delays In Sussex County
Photos: Pickup Truck Fire Causes Delays In Sussex County A Chevrolet pickup truck caught fire in Sussex County Wednesday morning and caused a temporarily road closure and delays in the area, authorities said. The fire was reported in the area of Woodport Road and East Mountain Road in Sparta just before 11 a.m., town police said. The road was reopened shortly after 11:40 a.m., Sparta Police said in an update to the incident. The cause of the fire was not immediately clear.
Support Surges For North Jersey Coach, Teacher Who Suffered Stroke Support Surges For North Jersey Coach, Teacher Who Suffered Stroke
Support Surges For North Jersey Coach, Teacher Who Suffered Stroke Support is surging for a North Jersey high school teacher and coach who suffered a stroke. More than $18,600 had been raised for Billy Connors and his family on a GoFundMe as of Sunday morning. Connors -- who has been teaching high school business classes for more than 30 years in Hoboken, Sparta, Emerson and Weehawken -- was airlifted to Overlook Hospital in Summit after suffering a stroke in April. After a successful surgical procedure, he began suffering seizures, leaving him in critical care and on a ventilator for five days, the campaign says. Connors was transfer…
Support Surges For Daughter, Infant Son After Unexpected Death Of Sussex County Mom, 32 Support Surges For Daughter, Infant Son After Unexpected Death Of Sussex County Mom, 32
Support Surges For Daughter, Infant Son After Unexpected Death Of Sussex County Mom, 32 Support is surging for the young daughter and infant son of a mother from Sussex County after her unexpected death. Jessica A. Mongiovi, 32, died at her home in Henrico, VA on April 20, her obituary says. Born in Hackettstown, Mongiovi grew up in Sparta and graduated from Sparta High School in 2007. Mongiovi went on to study veterinary technology at John Tyler Community College in Midlothian, VA, and worked at Tyson Foods in Glen Allen, her memorial says. She was also known for her love of sports and played travel soccer for many years, according to her obituary. More than $2,800 had bee…
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Sussex County Most Popular Brunch Spots In Sussex County
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Sussex County Mother's Day is coming up — have you booked brunch yet? Whether it's a Bloody Mary, a sizzling side of bacon or a tall stack of pancakes you're after, there are plenty of breakfast and brunch spots in Sussex County to choose from. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites and featured in local publications. Bell’s Mansion (11 Main St., Stanhope) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bell's Mansion (@bellsmansion) Hampton Diner & Family Restaurant (36 Hampton House Rd., Newton) Lake Ho…