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Succasunna Man, 21, Killed In Route 10 Bike Crash Saves 5 Lives Through Organ Donation
A 21-year-old man who was hit by a vehicle while riding his bike on Route 10 has died from his injuries, but his final act is giving others a second chance at life.
Colin Robertson, a 2022 graduate of Roxbury High School, died on Monday, June 23, after being struck by a Subaru Crosstrek while crossing Route 10 East near Hillside Avenue on Monday, June 16, around 9:15 p.m., according to Meghan Knab, a spokesperson for the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.
Robertson, who was crossing the roadway on a bicycle, was transported to Morristown Medical Center in serious condition. He passed away o…
This Was Influencer's First Colon Cancer Symptom: This Week He Announced His Own Death
Tanner Martin, an influencer who shared his terminal cancer journey with raw honesty and courage, has died following a nearly five-year battle with colon cancer. He was 30.
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“Hey, if you're watching this, I'm dead,” Martin, of Utah said in a video posted Wednesday, June 25. "I had a heck of a life."
Martin was diagnosed with cancer at just 25 years old in 2020. Throughout his illness, he used social media to speak openly about cancer, death, and the grief of leaving…
‘Disregard For Rules’ Closes Hawthorne Pool After Bacteria Spike, Officials Say
Hawthorne’s public pool has been shut down after high levels of bacteria were found in both pools, borough officials said.
The closure was announced Wednesday, June 25, and is expected to last through Thursday, June 26, officials said in a notice posted by the Hawthorne Municipal Pool.
“Due to required bacteriological testing requirements and positive test results for high levels of bacteria, the pool will be closed today, Wednesday, June 25 and most likely tomorrow, Thursday, June 26,” the notice says.
Officials blame the spike in bacteria on a pattern of rule-breaking by pool-goers.
“We…
Clifton DWI Stop Uncovers Stolen Gun, Crack, Heroin In BMW, Cops Say
A late-night traffic stop in Clifton uncovered a stolen gun, crack cocaine, heroin, and more, authorities said.
Officer Benjamin Bressel was patrolling near Highland Avenue and Van Winkle Avenue when he spotted a 2016 two-door BMW committing several traffic violations around 3:09 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, according to Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson.
Officer Bressel pulled the vehicle over. Officers Fabricio Martinez, Eddie Maldonado, and Stephen Aggi arrived to assist.
Police said the driver, Joshua Rodriguez, 39, of Newark, showed signs of intoxication. Passengers Jason Ballard, 42, of…
Ramsey HS Grad Youssef Nissan Dies, 25
Youssef “Joseph” Nissan of Ramsey died Saturday, June 21, at age 25, according to his obituary with CC Van Emburgh Funeral Home.
Born in Ridgewood, Youssef graduated from Ramsey High School in 2018 and earned his psychology degree from Rowan University in 2023, his obituary reads.
"Youssef brought immeasurable joy, laughter, and light into the lives of everyone who knew him," the obituary continues. "From an early age, he was known for his adventurous spirit, his kind and compassionate heart, and his remarkable ability to make others feel truly seen, heard, and loved."
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