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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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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

Police & Fire

Newton Man Dies Days After House Fire; Broken Lamp Likely To Blame For Blaze A Newton man who was trapped in a Newton house fire on Dec. 13 has died of his injuries, authorities announced on Tuesday, Dec. 26. The blaze began about 10 a.m. at 125 Allen Ave. One of the people inside escaped the conflagration, but the older man — who is in his 70s — was left trapped inside. He had limited mobility and needed to be rescued from the flames by a firefighter, the State Fire Marshal said. The man died on Dec. 23. His name was not released. The firefighter who rescued him received less serious injuries. They both were taken to Mass General for treatment. I…

12/26/2023

Obituaries

'Loved By So Many': Friends Remember Oxford Man Killed In CT Dirt Bike Crash Authorities have identified the 22-year-old Oxford, Massachusetts, man who died after crashing his dirt bike at Quaddick State Forest in Connecticut just days before Christmas. Steven Zografos was riding in in Windham County, in the town of Thompson, on Saturday, Dec. 23, when he crashed with another dirt bike rider just before 4 p.m., NBC Connecticut reported. He died at the scene. A 21-year-old was seriously injured in the crash and was airlifted to an area hospital. He is expected to survive, the report said. Police are investigating the cause of the crash. A GoFu…

12/26/2023

Police & Fire

Speed 'Obvious Factor' In Central Mass Crash; Driver May Have Been Escaping Earlier Wreck: Cops A 31-year-old Massachusetts resident was seriously wounded on Christmas morning after he lost control of his car and crashed, authorities said. The Worcester County man, from the town of Spencer, wrecked just before 1 a.m. Monday, Dec. 25 at Paxton and Thompson Pond roads in Spencer, officials said. Authorities do not believe his wounds are life-threatening. They did not release his name. Spencer investigator said speed was an "obvious factor" in the crash, and police believe he may have been running from a hit-and-run crash in Worcester earlier that morning, Spencer …

12/25/2023

News

$4M Lottery Win: Lynn Man Plans To Build His Future With Massive Jackpot A Lynn man who won $4 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said he has big plans for investing the cash. Bienvenido Rosario won the massive payday playing the “$4,000,000 Platinum Jackpot” $10 scratch-off ticket. Related: Saugus Woman Wins $25K A Year With Special Set Of Numbers Rosaria elected to take the annuity of $200,000 (before taxes) rather than the lump sum. He plans to put that money to work. He wants to build rental properties on land he already owns, he told lottery officials. Rosario bought the ticket at D&M Variety at 99 Commercial St…

12/25/2023

News

Lottery Jackpot: Saugus Woman Wins $25K A Year With Special Set Of Numbers A Saugus woman said she already has plans for the money she won in the Massachusetts State Lottery's Lucky For Life game. Amanda Goffermann earned the prize of $25,000 a year for life after she matched the first five numbers of her ticket in the Dec. 15 drawing. She's played those same numbers for two years. $1M Lottery Win: Billerica Man Decides To Treat Himself For Christmas, Walks Away A Millionaire Goffermann decided to take the lump sum payment of $390,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. She said she plans to use the cash to travel and buy property. …

12/25/2023

Lifestyle

Beware 'The Sudbury Devil' In New Film Set In Colonial Massachusetts A pair of Puritan witch hunters travel to a small Massachusetts town and find themselves outmatched as they face ungodly forces waiting for them. That's the premise of the new historical horror film "The Sudbury Devil" by Massachusetts native filmmaker Andrew Rakich that was released this week. The movie is set and was filmed in Massachusetts, and while it's fiction, the movie is steeped in real history. In the late 17th century, a pair of Puritan witch hunters travel to a small Massachusetts town to investigate rumors of devil worship and are irrevocably transfor…

12/22/2023

Police & Fire

Man Turned Massachusetts College Jobs Into An Illegal Fortune, Now He's Going To Prison: Feds A 53-year-old Connecticut man will spend the next eight months in prison after he admitted to taking bribes to sell contracts to build, maintain, and repair three colleges in Massachusetts, federal authorities said. Floyd Young, of the city of Shelton in Fairfield County, pleaded guilty in August 2020 to one count of conspiracy and three counts of bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He was sentenced on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Along with his prison term, Young must also forfeit $919,066, the amount of bribes he receiv…

12/22/2023

News

$1M Lottery Win: Boston's Best Grandmom Brings Home Seven-Figure Jackpot It's going to be a very big Christmas for the grandchildren of a Boston woman who just won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery. Lee Farrow, of Roxbury, won the cash playing the "$10,000,000 Cash King" scratch-off game. She chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. Farrow is firmly planting her flag as the greatest grandmother in the world because she said she plans to spend some of the cash on her grandkids. She'll also use some to get her car repaired. She bought the lucky ticket at Quick Pit Stop Market & …

12/22/2023

Lifestyle

Pizza Guru Portnoy Nearly Misses Out On Stoughton Staple In his quest to "try them all until we've tried them all," Dave Portnoy recently reviewed a Stoughton staple set to close after nearly 70 years in business. Portnoy visited Denneno's Pizza at 545 Pearl Street earlier this month. The beloved pizza restaurant will close its doors on Dec. 31, ending a 68-year run. But he almost left empty-handed if not for the kindness of a Canton woman who gave him one of her pies so he could try it for himself. Dave Portnoy goes to Denneno's Pizza, a 68-year-old Stoughton pizzeria, before its doors forever on December 31st, and meets the nic…

12/21/2023

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