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Josh Lanier

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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
$4M Lottery Jackpot: Peabody Man Brings Dog To Claim His Fortune $4M Lottery Jackpot: Peabody Man Brings Dog To Claim His Fortune
$4M Lottery Jackpot: Peabody Man Brings Dog To Claim His Fortune A Massachusetts man who won $4 million in the state lottery didn't come alone to claim his jackpot earlier this month. His dog Raven tagged along for the photoshoot with the giant check.  Paul Riley, of Peabody, became the second $4 million winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “100X Cash” scratch-off game. Related: Danvers Lottery Winner Shows Up In Style To Collect His Payday He chose to take the lump sum of $2.6 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Riley said he plans to buy his wife a new car with the money and give away some cash to the Animal Rescu…

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Police & Fire
Man, 42, ID'd As Person Hit, Killed Walking Along Route 1 In Wrentham Man, 42, ID'd As Person Hit, Killed Walking Along Route 1 In Wrentham
Man, 42, ID'd As Person Hit, Killed Walking Along Route 1 In Wrentham The Norfolk County District Attorney's Office has identified the 42-year-old man who was hit and killed while walking alongside a highway on Tuesday, Jan. 16, in Wrentham. Police believe he may have been hit by multiple vehicles.  Patrick Royster, of Taunton, was walking near 545 Washington St. (Route 1) around 5:45 p.m. when he was struck, authorities said. Royster died at the scene.  The preliminary investigation shows that he was hit by two vehicles, Norfolk County District Attorney's Office Spokesperson David Traub said in an email to the Daily Voice.  WCVB rep…

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Obituaries
Massachusetts Weight-Loss Influencer Dead At 35; Leaves Behind 4 Children, Husband Massachusetts Weight-Loss Influencer Dead At 35; Leaves Behind 4 Children, Husband
Massachusetts Weight-Loss Influencer Dead At 35; Leaves Behind 4 Children, Husband A Boston mother of four who gained internet fame by sharing her weight-loss journey with her tens of thousands of Instagram followers has died. She was 35.  Mila De Jesus' family announced her death in an Instagram post on Monday, Jan. 15.  “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mila de Jesus this Friday,” the post read in Portuguese. “In this moment of pain, respect family and friends, and we will express our respect to Mila, who will miss her a lot.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🌟Mila…

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Traffic
(UPDATE) Road Closure In Central Mass Could Impact Evening Commute (UPDATE) Road Closure In Central Mass Could Impact Evening Commute
(Update) Road Closure In Central Mass Could Impact Evening Commute Update: Police have reopened Route 56 in Leicester after it was closed for several hours following a car crash Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 16.  Original: A car crash along Huntoon Memorial Highway has forced police to shut down the road Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 16.  The road is closed from Stafford Street in Leicester and Mill Street in north Oxford.  It's unclear when it will reopen, but authorities said drivers should avoid this area and seek alternate routes.  The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. It's unclear when the road will reopen to traffic. Police did not …

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Real Estate
$7M 'Fixer-Upper' In Western Mass With Indoor Pool Is Secluded Sanctuary $7M 'Fixer-Upper' In Western Mass With Indoor Pool Is Secluded Sanctuary
$7M 'Fixer-Upper' In Western Mass With Indoor Pool Is Secluded Sanctuary If you've got $6.9 million to spend, a natural inclination for solitude, and a working knowledge of 1920s architecture, then there is a place for you in Berkshire County.  A five-bedroom, seven-bathroom home in New Marlborough with nearly 6,000 feet of square space comes with 330 acres of land, an indoor pool, and a few problems, the Zillow listing says. The home built in 1920 consists of multiple buildings — the Tudor style residence with an indoor pool, shingled barn, Dutch colonial multi-family dwelling, a guest house, and several smaller sheds, and a workshop.  The residen…

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Police & Fire
Nearly 70 Charges For Central Mass Man Accused Of Strangling Girlfriend: DA Nearly 70 Charges For Central Mass Man Accused Of Strangling Girlfriend: DA
Nearly 70 Charges For Central Mass Man Accused Of Strangling Girlfriend: DA The Rhode Island Attorney General's Office announced that a Worcester County man is facing nearly 70 charges, most linked to his alleged cache of illegal weapons and ammunition.  Yaran Drawbridge, of Holden, is also accused of strangling his girlfriend until she escaped through a bathroom window, the prosecutor's office said in a news release.  Johnston (Rhode Island) police were called to a home on Juniper Lane on May 4, 2023, after Drawbridge's girlfriend called 911 to report he had attacked her and put her in a chokehold at their home on Juniper Lane, authorities said.  S…

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Lifestyle
Mass-Born Actress Loses Emmy To HBO Castmate Mass-Born Actress Loses Emmy To HBO Castmate
Mass-Born Actress Loses Emmy To HBO Castmate A Massachusetts-born actress just missed out on claiming her first Emmy on Monday night, Jan. 15, but many critics believe she'll have many more opportunities to win the winged statuette.   Meghann Fahy, from Longmeadow in Hampden County, was one of five actresses nominated for their roles in season two of "The White Lotus." This was her first nomination.  Fahy lost the award to her co-star Jennifer Coolidge, the only holdover from the first season of the darkly comedic HBO drama.  Related: Meghann Fahy Wins SAG Award For Role In "White Lotus" Aubrey Plaza and&n…

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Police & Fire
New Details Emerge In Triple-Fatal Plane Crash Whose Victims Included CT 29-Year-Old New Details Emerge In Triple-Fatal Plane Crash Whose Victims Included CT 29-Year-Old
New Details Emerge In Triple-Fatal Plane Crash Whose Victims Included CT 29-Year-Old New details have emerged after a triple-fatal plane crash in northwestern Massachusetts in which one of the victims was a student pilot from Connecticut. The three victims are: Chad Davidson, age 29, of Woodstock, in Windham County, Connecticut Fredrika Ballard, age 53, of Southwick, Massachusetts (in Hampden County) William Hampton, age 68, of Indian Orchard, Massachusetts (also in Hampden County) Ballard owned Fly Lugu Flight School and Hampton was an instructor. Davidson was taking flying lessons, Massachusetts State Police said.  According to flight tracker data, the twin-engine …

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Police & Fire
Woman With Bullet Wound 'Dropped Off' At Dedham Furniture Store Woman With Bullet Wound 'Dropped Off' At Dedham Furniture Store
Woman With Bullet Wound 'Dropped Off' At Dedham Furniture Store Police are asking for the public's help to find the person who dropped off a woman at a Dedham furniture store after she had been shot.  Dedham police were called to Bob’s Discount Furniture and Mattress Store on Providence Highway just after 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14. Authorities did not release the woman's name or her condition on Monday.  Officers are unsure how the woman was shot or who drove her to the store, but they are investigating the incident.  "The circumstances related to how and where this party was injured, why she was dropped off at this location, as …

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Police & Fire
Western Mass Plane Crash Victims ID'd; Student Pilot, Flight Instructor Among Dead Western Mass Plane Crash Victims ID'd; Student Pilot, Flight Instructor Among Dead
Western Mass Plane Crash Victims ID'd; Student Pilot, Flight Instructor Among Dead Investigators have identified the three people killed in a Sunday, Jan. 14, plane crash in Franklin County as a student pilot, his instructor, and the owner of a flight school.  They are:  William Hampton, age 68, of Indian Orchard Chad Davidson, age 29, of Woodstock, Connecticut Fredrika Ballard, age 53, of Southwick Ballard owned Fly Lugu Flight School and Hampton was an instructor. Davidson was taking flying lessons, Massachusetts State Police said.  Related: No Survivors: Plane Crash In Western Mass According to flight tracker data, the twin-engine Beechcraft Baron 5…

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