Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak
Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak Flu’s early rise is putting the timing of this season’s peak in focus, but the calendar offers clues rather than guarantees. US influenza activity most often peaks between December and February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  That means December falls at the beginning of the typical peak window, though the agency’s historical summary does not predict when this season will reach its highest point. February was the most common peak month in the CDC’s historical tally, followed by December. Some seasons peaked in March. An early increase alone does not est…
Ex- Middle Twp Teacher Impregnated By 13-Year-Old Expected To Get 5 Years In Plea Deal Ex- Middle Twp Teacher Impregnated By 13-Year-Old Expected To Get 5 Years In Plea Deal Ex- Middle Twp Teacher Impregnated By 13-Year-Old Expected To Get 5 Years In Plea Deal
Ex- Middle Twp Teacher Impregnated By 13-Year-Old Expected To Get 5 Years In Plea Deal Laura Caron, the New Jersey school middle school teacher who was impregnated by her 13-year-old student, has pleaded guilty, authorities announced Friday, Oct. 30. Caron, a 36-year-old Cape May Court House resident, pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child with sexual conduct, the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office said.  Per the terms of a plea agreement, Caron, who taught fifth grade at Middle Township Elementary School is expected to be sentenced to five years in prison, along with forfeiting her teacher's license and all public employment, authorities said. The r…
NJ Offering Up To $200 A Month In Utility Bill Relief: Who Qualifies? NJ Offering Up To $200 A Month In Utility Bill Relief: Who Qualifies? NJ Offering Up To $200 A Month In Utility Bill Relief: Who Qualifies?
NJ Offering Up To $200 A Month In Utility Bill Relief: Who Qualifies? New Jersey residents struggling with rising utility bills could qualify for up to $200 a month in financial assistance through a state program that has expanded its benefits. Applications are now open for the Universal Service Fund (USF), which helps eligible low- and moderate-income households pay their electric and natural gas bills, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities announced Friday, Oct. 30. The program now offers minimum monthly credits of $20 for gas and electric service, up from $5, and a maximum combined benefit of $200 per month, up from $180. The increases were approved la…
Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning
Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning A seafood recall is prompting an urgent warning for shoppers: The fish could pose a life-threatening risk even if it looks and smells normal. Haifa Smoked Fish, based in Queens, New York, is recalling approximately 560 pounds of cold smoked sprats because of potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, according to its announcement posted by the FDA. The bacterium can cause botulism, a potentially fatal illness. The recall includes all lots, and the company initiated it Tuesday, Oct. 27. The fish went to retailers, restaurants, wholesalers, and food service customers in New York, Ne…
Suspect At Large After Failing To Stop For School Bus, Striking Pedestrian In Allamuchy: NJSP Suspect At Large After Failing To Stop For School Bus, Striking Pedestrian In Allamuchy: NJSP Suspect At Large After Failing To Stop For School Bus, Striking Pedestrian In Allamuchy: NJSP
Suspect At Large After Failing To Stop For School Bus, Striking Pedestrian In Allamuchy: Njsp Police are attempting to locate a vehicle that struck a pedestrian and fled the scene in Warren County Thursday morning, Oct. 29, authorities said. At 7:56 a.m., troopers responded to Old Hackettstown Road and Puffer Road in Allamuchy Township after a white passenger vehicle approached the intersection while a school bus was stopped wit hits re flashing lights activated and stop arm extended, New Jersey State Police said. The vehicle failed to stop for the school bus and struck a woman who was crossing the roadway, police said. The pedestrian sustained serious, but non-life-threatening inju…
17 Fires Prompt Urgent Recall Of Space Heaters Sold At Major Retailers 17 Fires Prompt Urgent Recall Of Space Heaters Sold At Major Retailers 17 Fires Prompt Urgent Recall Of Space Heaters Sold At Major Retailers
17 Fires Prompt Urgent Recall Of Space Heaters Sold At Major Retailers About 375,000 space heaters sold across North America are being recalled after more than a dozen caught fire. DREO issued the recall for its DR-HSH015 electric space heaters, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 29. About 338,800 heaters were sold in the US, with another 36,300 sold in Canada. The heaters can overheat and ignite, creating fire and burn hazards. DREO received 17 reports of heaters catching fire, including three incidents involving property damage and one burn injury to a person's hand, according to the CPSC. The black ceramic heaters …
Ex-'RHONJ' Editor Is Killing Off Housewives In Murder Mystery Ex-'RHONJ' Editor Is Killing Off Housewives In Murder Mystery Ex-'RHONJ' Editor Is Killing Off Housewives In Murder Mystery
Ex-'Rhonj' Editor Is Killing Off Housewives In Murder Mystery An award-winning writer who spent nearly a decade working on some of the biggest fights on Bravo's "Real Housewives" franchises has found a new way to deal with the drama: killing off the housewives. Fictionally, of course. Timothy Hedden, a longtime reality television editor who worked on "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," "Atlanta," and "Potomac," has released his debut novel, "Dead Housewives of Philadelphia," a murder mystery inspired by his 25 years behind the scenes. After watching thousands of hours of reality TV footage, Hedden decided writing a novel in which housewives get murd…
PhD Student Who Killed Infant, Abused Twin Baby Brother In PA Sentenced PhD Student Who Killed Infant, Abused Twin Baby Brother In PA Sentenced PhD Student Who Killed Infant, Abused Twin Baby Brother In PA Sentenced
PhD Student Who Killed Infant, Abused Twin Baby Brother In PA Sentenced A former PhD student from New Jersey who killed her friend’s infant son and abused his twin brother was sentenced in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Oct. 28, court records show. Nicole Elizabeth Virzi, 32, of Saddle Brook, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, aggravated assault, and endangering the welfare of children in the death of 6-week-old Leon Katz and injuries to his twin brother. Leon was alert, behaving normally, and had no head injuries when his parents left him with Virzi at their Pittsburgh apartment, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, Oct. 29. His p…
Fairfield Pool Company Manager Pockets $14K From Secret eBay Sales: Cops Fairfield Pool Company Manager Pockets $14K From Secret eBay Sales: Cops Fairfield Pool Company Manager Pockets $14K From Secret eBay Sales: Cops
Fairfield Pool Company Manager Pockets $14K From Secret eBay Sales: Cops A former manager at a North Jersey pool company who oversaw more than 160 facilities is accused of selling company equipment on eBay and pocketing more than $14,000 in proceeds, authorities said. Jessica Szurick, 42, of Clifton, was charged with theft on Tuesday, Oct. 27, following an investigation into unauthorized sales at Preferred Pool Management Inc. on Daniel Road East in Fairfield, police said. Szurick worked at Preferred Pool Management from May 2018 to July 2026, most recently as a senior regional manager, according to her LinkedIn profile. The company filed a lawsuit against her i…
Woman Who Stole Over $130K From Two Past Employers In Westchester Gets Prison Time Woman Who Stole Over $130K From Two Past Employers In Westchester Gets Prison Time Woman Who Stole Over $130K From Two Past Employers In Westchester Gets Prison Time
Woman Who Stole Over $130K From Two Past Employers In Westchester Gets Prison Time A New Jersey woman who admitted to stealing more than $130,000 from two Westchester County, NY businesses where she worked will spend time in state prison and will be ordered to repay the money, prosecutors said.  Michelle Pennant, 48, of Paterson, New Jersey, was sentenced to one and a half to three years in state prison on Wednesday, Oct. 28, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced.  The sentence was handed down by Westchester County Court Judge Erin McGoey after Pennant pleaded guilty in June to stealing from a construction company and a home decorating busi…
Sherrill Lists $3.5M Montclair Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion Sherrill Lists $3.5M Montclair Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion Sherrill Lists $3.5M Montclair Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion
Sherrill Lists $3.5M Montclair Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has listed her family's historic Victorian estate is for nearly $3.5 million after moving into the state's designated governor's mansion, Drumthwacket, over the summer. The home at 176 S. Mountain Ave., in Montclair is listed for $3,499,000, according to Zillow. The property is listed by Kathryn Scandalios of Stanton Company. Built in 1865, the Empire Victorian sits on 1.1 acres and features six bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and one half-bath. Inside, the home boasts soaring ceilings, intricate moldings, refinished hardwood floors, oversized windows, an…
Cyclist Struck In Hit, Run Crash: Florham Park PD Cyclist Struck In Hit, Run Crash: Florham Park PD Cyclist Struck In Hit, Run Crash: Florham Park PD
Cyclist Struck In Hit, Run Crash: Florham Park PD A bicyclist was struck in a hit and run crash in Florham Park Wednesday, Oct. 28, authorities said. The crash occurred at 5:48 p.m. on Ridgedale Avenue at the intersection of Roosevelt Boulevard, Florham Park police said.  The suspect vehicle is reported to be a white or silver Honda Odyssey minivan with rear damage that was described as being "punched," police said. The vehicle was last seen traveling on Roosevelt Boulevard away from Ridgedale Avenue, police said. Anybody with information or footage is asked to contact police at 973-377-2206.