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Josh Lanier

Assistant Managing Editor

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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News

28-Year-Old ID'd As Man Crushed To Death In Westborough Industrial Accident: DA A 28-year-old Worcester man has been identified as the person crushed to death after a truck's trailer fell on him in Westborough, authorities said. Pablo Franciso Otano Aponte died on Wednesday, Dec. 27, when a 53-foot-long box trailer fell on him as he worked on it off of Computer Drive, the Worcester County District Attorney said. Paramedics were called to the site around 9:30 a.m. "Initial investigation suggests it appears to be a tragic accident," a spokesperson for the district attorney's office said. Westborough Fire Chief Patrick Purcell told WHDH that&n…

12/28/2023

Lifestyle

Billerica Pizzeria Doesn't Live Up To Hype For Pizza Portnoy, But Another Restaurant Saves Day A Billerica staple didn't hit the spot for Dave Portnoy. The owner of Barstool Sports said he was annoyed and disappointed after he felt obligated to make the trip to the popular restaurant after receiving "hundreds" of comments, messages, and DMs. That hype buried DiVito Brothers Italian Pizzeria, Portnoy said in his latest One Bite Pizza Review, even though he gave the 446 Boston Road restaurant a good score. Related: Pizza Guru Portnoy Raves About Chelmsford Pizzeria "I already know it wasn't worth a trip coming back here," Portnoy said as he opened the pizza …

12/28/2023

News

Newly Minted Millionaire: Quincy Trust Claims Massive Jackpot A Quincy trust recently claimed a $1 million check from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Firefighter Joe Nominee Trust collected the prize from the “Emeralds 50X” scratch-off game. The winner chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) over the annuity. The ticket was bought at Beacon Hill Market at 55 Anderson St. in Boston. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale.

12/28/2023

Business

Chicopee Retailer To Close After 45 Years In Business Herbarium, a mainstay in Chicopee since it first opened in 1978, will close its doors for good on Sunday, Dec. 31. The store sells herbal remedies and treatments along with supplements and vitamins. In a Facebook post earlier this month, the owners of the Exchange Street shop said they were not able to "bounce back" after COVID and the economic downturn that followed. From the bottom of our hearts, Kathy, Jonathan, and Jessica would like to say " Thank You" for your unwavering support and patronage that you have given us these past 45 years. We have tried to provide …

12/27/2023

News

$1M Lottery Win: Brockton Man Turns Keno Winnings Into Massive Jackpot A Brockton man said he used some of his winnings from Keno to purchase a lottery ticket and walked away with $1 million. Ronald DiRamio had won $1,800 when he chose to buy a $30 scratch-off ticket for the “15,000,000 Money Maker” game. It hit big. DiRamio chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He plans to use the money to help out his children and grandchildren. DiRamio bought the ticket at Brockton Food Mart at 1293 Main St. in Brockton, where he'd played Keno. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale.&n…

12/27/2023

Police & Fire

Man Busted After Pulling Loaded Gun On Officers In Springfield: Police A 30-year-old Springfield man with a lengthy criminal history decided to add to that record when he pulled an illegal pistol on officers on Wednesday, Dec. 27, authorities said. Joseph Morales-Dejesus, of Springfield, was arrested just before 1 a.m. at an apartment on Harriet Street, Springfield Police said. Officers were investigating Morales-Dejesus for an alleged domestic assault involving a firearm and were given permission to go inside the apartment where he was staying. Shortly after police entered the home, Morales-Dejesus walked into the room where they were a…

12/27/2023

Police & Fire

Apparent Homicide Victim Found In Lawrence Basement: DA Police found a body on Tuesday, Dec. 26, in a basement apartment at a Lawrence home during a welfare check, authorities said. The body — whose name was not released, but was reported to be a 21-year-old woman — was found just before 8 a.m. at a home in the 200 block of Salem Street, the Essex County District Attorney said. Police were called to "check the well-being" of the person living in the basement apartment. That's when they found the body. Police do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the community, though they did not elaborate on the condition of the body o…

12/26/2023

Lifestyle

Pizza Aficionado Portnoy Tries 60-Year-Old East Boston Pizzeria To Avoid Restraining Order Dave Portnoy's One Bite Pizza reviews can double a pizzeria's business with a good review or crush it with a bad one. So, it's not surprising that a lot of owners are willing to roll the dice to get their pies in Portnoy's hands. Others aren't. But an East Boston pizzeria owner took it to the extreme, the Barstool Sports owner said in his review of DaCoopas Pizza at 474 Saratoga St. Related: Dave Portnoy Calls Chelmsford Pizzeria His New 'Benchmark' "The guy in there aggressively getting me to come," Portnoy said before taking his first bite. "Not like a little bit. A lot a bit." …

12/26/2023

News

$1M Lottery Win: Billerica Man Decides To Treat Himself For Christmas, Walks Away A Millionaire A Billerica man who said he rarely plays the lottery decided to indulge himself during the holiday season with a $20 scratch-off ticket and won $1 million. Paul Peterson won the seven-figure windfall playing the “$10,000,000 Cash Blast” game. Related: Saugus Woman Wins $25K A Year With Special Set Of Numbers He chose to take the $650,000 lump sum (before taxes) rather than the annuity. Peterson said he wants to buy a home with the money. He bought the ticket at Alltown at 1 Republic Rd. in Billerica. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale.&nbs…

12/26/2023

Police & Fire

Unlicensed Chelsea Driver Slams Into NH State Trooper Cruiser: Police A Chelsea man who didn't have a license will likely be without one for some time if New Hampshire State Police have their way. He crashed into the back of one of their patrol cars on Saturday, Dec. 23. Melvin Ruiz Chaperon, 38, is accused of crashing into the patrol car just after 11:15 p.m. on I-93 in Canterbury, New Hampshire., New Hampshire State Police said. A trooper was on the side of the road helping another driver when Ruiz slammed into the rear end of the cruiser, photos from the wreck show. The trooper was not in the car and was not injured. Paramedics took…

12/26/2023

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