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Josh Lanier

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jlanier@dailyvoice.com

Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.


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$1M Lottery Win: Retired Veteran In Western Mass Knows How He'll Spend The Money $1M Lottery Win: Retired Veteran In Western Mass Knows How He'll Spend The Money
$1M Lottery Win: Retired Veteran In Western Mass Knows How He'll Spend The Money A Hampshire County retired veteran said he has a plan for his first big purchase after winning $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Lawrence Marino, of Ware, won the windfall playing the “$4,000,000 Platinum Jackpot” $10 scratch-off game.  He chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Marino has his eyes set on a new car. He didn't say if he'd picked out his new wheels yet.  Marino bought his ticket at Jane Alden Convenience Store at 48 West St. in Ware. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale.  Th…

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Police & Fire
Ex-Olympian Gets 11 Years In Prison For Abusing Boys At Western Mass Camp Ex-Olympian Gets 11 Years In Prison For Abusing Boys At Western Mass Camp
Ex-Olympian Gets 11 Years In Prison For Abusing Boys At Western Mass Camp A former Olympian who was accused of sexually abusing more than 50 boys beginning in the 1970s admitted to the crimes in court on Thursday, Feb. 8, and was sentenced to more than a decade behind bars, authorities said.  Conrad Avondale Mainwaring, a 1976 Summer Olympic hurdler who was a coach and counselor at Camp Greylock for Boys, a summer camp in Beckett, pleaded guilty to 14 counts of indecent assault and battery of boys, some younger than 14 years old, the Berkshire County District Attorney announced.  He was sentenced to serve 10 to 11 years in prison.  Berkshire Count…

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Tewksbury Mom Hit By Drunk Driver Facing 'Long Road' To Recovery; Friends Rally To Help Her Tewksbury Mom Hit By Drunk Driver Facing 'Long Road' To Recovery; Friends Rally To Help Her
Tewksbury Mom Hit By Drunk Driver Facing 'Long Road' To Recovery; Friends Rally To Help Her Hundreds of people have rallied to help a Tewksbury mom of two boys after she was hit by a drunk driver while riding in an Uber with friends.  Kristy Blanchard was on a trip with friends in Miami when she was hit, a GoFundMe for her says. She suffered several broken bones and remains in Florida undergoing treatment until she is healthy enough to return.  She has suffered severe injuries involving a multitude of broken bones, among other things, and has a long road to recovery ahead of her which will require multiple surgeries and extensive rehab. The goal is to support Kristy and …

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Rocks Found In Trader Joe's Chicken Meal: USDA Rocks Found In Trader Joe's Chicken Meal: USDA
Rocks Found In Trader Joe's Chicken Meal: USDA The USDA has issued a warning to consumers after rocks were found inside a prepackaged chicken meal from Trader Joe's.  The ready-to-eat chicken 14-ounce packages are labeled as "Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil and Caramelized Onion Pilaf with Saffron Basmati Rice, Dark Chicken Meat, Dates, and Golden Raisins." At least one person damaged their teeth after biting down on a rock while eating the meal, and others have reported finding foreign objects in the product to the Food Safety and Inspection Service, the USDA said in its alert on Wednesday, Feb. 7.  The affected produ…

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Police & Fire
Man Kidnaps Woman At Knifepoint In Western Mass, Forces Her Into Hotel Room: Police Man Kidnaps Woman At Knifepoint In Western Mass, Forces Her Into Hotel Room: Police
Man Kidnaps Woman At Knifepoint In Western Mass, Forces Her Into Hotel Room: Police A Hampden County man is accused of robbing a couple in West Springfield before forcing the woman at knifepoint to go with him to a hotel, where he planned to rape her, authorities said.  Michael Hunter, of Leeds, is charged with armed robbery, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, kidnapping, assault to commit rape, and assault and battery, West Springfield police said. Officers were called to the area of 1130 Riverdale St. in West Springfield around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, to reports of a man assaulting a man and woman at knifepoint. Witnesses said the man forced the …

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Man Accused Of Leaving Girlfriend's Body At Logan Airport Escapes Custody In Kenya: Reports Man Accused Of Leaving Girlfriend's Body At Logan Airport Escapes Custody In Kenya: Reports
Man Accused Of Leaving Girlfriend's Body At Logan Airport Escapes Custody In Kenya: Reports A Lowell man who is accused of killing his girlfriend and leaving her body in a car at Boston Logan Airport before boarding a plane to Kenya has escaped police custody in the East African nation, reports said.  Kevin Adam Kinyanjui Kangethe is wanted in the murder of 31-year-old Margaret (Maggie) Mbitu last year. Police had arrested him at a nightclub in Nairobi, Kenya, on January 29 and were holding him for extradition to Massachusetts to stand trial for the slaying.  Related: Man Busted In Kenya After Girlfriend's Body Was Found At Logan Airport WCVB reported that Kan…

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$1M Lottery Win: Central Mass Man Wins Massive Payday With Grandson's Help $1M Lottery Win: Central Mass Man Wins Massive Payday With Grandson's Help
$1M Lottery Win: Central Mass Man Wins Massive Payday With Grandson's Help A Worcester County grandfather may have to tip his grandson for his lucky $1 million windfall after he collected the winning ticket on his way back from his hockey game.  Thomas Ruble of Ashburnham won his seven-figure windfall playing the "777" scratch-off game.  Ruble chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He didn't say what he'll spend the money on.  Ruble bought the ticket after watching his grandson play hockey.  He bought the ticket at Town Convenience, 3 Pine St. in Gardner. The store will get a $10,000 bonu…

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Newly Minted Millionaire: Peabody Man Plans To Help Family With $1M Win Newly Minted Millionaire: Peabody Man Plans To Help Family With $1M Win
Newly Minted Millionaire: Peabody Man Plans To Help Family With $1M Win While many lottery winners are looking to buy themselves a new home or something special, a Peabody man said his first big purchase will be to someone important in his life: his mom.  Sean Salvati won $1 million playing the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “100X Cash” scratch-off game.  Salvati chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He plans to use that money to buy his mom a car.  Salvati bought his lottery ticket at  Gulf Express at 160 Andover St. in Danvers. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the …

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Police & Fire
Man Admits To Robbing Malden Market With Fake Pistol: Prosecutor Man Admits To Robbing Malden Market With Fake Pistol: Prosecutor
Man Admits To Robbing Malden Market With Fake Pistol: Prosecutor A 58-year-old Malden Man has admitted to his role in a 2021 robbery, where he used an Airsoft pistol that looked like a real firearm, authorities said.  John Schurko pleaded guilty to one count of interference with commerce by robbery and faces up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced in May, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Related: Ex-FedEx Driver Who Stole Gun, Sold Them From Truck In Mass Gets 6 Days In Jail Schurko was accused of robbing the Harvard Market in Malden on Dec. 12, 2021, when he walked in waving what looked like a black handgun, walked behind the …

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Obituaries
'Absolutely Devastated': Family Asks For Help After Dad Of 6 Killed In Wrentham Hit-Run Crash 'Absolutely Devastated': Family Asks For Help After Dad Of 6 Killed In Wrentham Hit-Run Crash
'Absolutely Devastated': Family Asks For Help After Dad Of 6 Killed In Wrentham Hit-Run Crash A Taunton father of six who died while crossing the street in a hit-and-run crash left behind a grieving family struggling to make ends meet. They've turned to crowdfunding to help them say goodbye to the 42-year-old.  Patrick Royster died on Jan. 16 as he walked along Route 1 in Wrentham.  Related: Father of 6 Killed Crossing The Road In Wrentham His brother wrote in a GoFundMe that Patrick loved his children and his family. But along with the hole in their lives, he's left them with the question of how they will handle the cost of a funeral.  My brother was a good man and…

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