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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
1 Dead, Another Injured In Lowell House Fire: 'Sad Day For Our Community' 1 Dead, Another Injured In Lowell House Fire: 'Sad Day For Our Community'
1 Dead, Another Injured In Lowell House Fire: 'Sad Day For Our Community' A man was killed and another person was hurt when a fire tore through a Lowell late Saturday night, March 16.  Multiple neighbors called 911 to report heavy smoke pouring from the back of the house at 114 Farmland Road just after 10:45 p.m., the State Fire Marshal's Office said.  Firefighters kicked in the front door and fought their way upstairs, where they found the man's body. Authorities pronounced him dead at the scene.  The second injured person was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  Firefighters were able to contain the fire in under …

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Business
Closing Worcester Deli Blames Labor Shortage, Rising Prices: 'Can No Longer Properly Serve You' Closing Worcester Deli Blames Labor Shortage, Rising Prices: 'Can No Longer Properly Serve You'
Closing Worcester Deli Blames Labor Shortage, Rising Prices: 'Can No Longer Properly Serve You' Owners of a Worcester deli say they are being forced to close because the cost of doing business has become untenable, and it's preventing them from providing the level of service their customers deserve.  Helfand's Deli, at 143 Highland St., will shutter on Saturday, March 16, according to a note the owners posted on the restaurant's Facebook page Friday. The owners thanked their customers for their support for the past 18 months. They blamed the labor shortage and rising cost of supplies for the closure.  Posted by Helfand's Deli on Friday, March 15, 2024 Cust…

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Killing Worcester Mom, Daughter Will Not Fight Return To Mass: DA Man Accused Of Killing Worcester Mom, Daughter Will Not Fight Return To Mass: DA
Man Accused Of Killing Worcester Mom, Daughter Will Not Fight Return To Mass: DA One of the two men accused of killing Chasity Nunez and her 11-year-old daughter Zella will not fight extradition from San Diego, California, and will be returned to Worcester to stand trial for the fatal shooting, officials said on Friday, March 15.  Dejan Belnavis, 27, and Karel Mangual, 28, are accused of ambushing the Nunezes as they sat in their SUV near the intersection of Lisbon Street and Englewood Avenue on March 5, Worcester police said.  Related: Army National Guardswoman, Daughter ID'd As Victims In Worcester Killing US Marshalls arrested Belnavis near the…

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Business
Popular Brookline Bakery Returns 3 Years After Fire Popular Brookline Bakery Returns 3 Years After Fire
Popular Brookline Bakery Returns 3 Years After Fire The owners of a South Brookline bakery had something to celebrate this week after they were approved to reopen on Friday, March 15.  Cheryl-Anns' Bakery, at 1010 West Roxbury Pkwy, posted a celebratory Facebook post on Thursday announcing its new hours after the kosher and pareve eatery received its final permit approval. That post was greeted with dozens of comments and likes from happy and hungry customers.  What just happened , you asked ? Cheryl -Ann’s’ got approved to open this Friday morning March 15th !!!…lots of happy... Posted by Cheryl-Anns' Bakery on Wednesday,…

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Police & Fire
Ex-Transit Officer Guilty Of Raping 2 Women As Payment For 'Joy Ride': DA Ex-Transit Officer Guilty Of Raping 2 Women As Payment For 'Joy Ride': DA
Ex-Transit Officer Guilty Of Raping 2 Women As Payment For 'Joy Ride': DA A jury convicted a former MBTA transit police officer on Friday, March 15, of raping two women more than a decade ago, authorities said.  Shawn McCarthy, 50, who lived in Wilmington at the time of the rapes, will be sentenced on three counts of rape stemming from an incident in 2012, the Suffolk County District Attorney said.  The attack happened on July 6, 2012, near the area of the Museum of Science in Boston.  Two intoxicated women in their early 20s approached McCarthy outside the Aquarium subway station and asked him for a ride in his patrol cruiser, the prosecutor…

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Police & Fire
Child Foils Kidnapping Attempt While Playing In Their Backyard In Lexington Child Foils Kidnapping Attempt While Playing In Their Backyard In Lexington
Child Foils Kidnapping Attempt While Playing In Their Backyard In Lexington A man wearing a ski mask tried to kidnap a child as they played in their backyard in Middlesex County on Thursday afternoon, March 14, and police are asking residents for help.  The alleged incident happened at a home on Wood Street in Lexington around 2 p.m.  The elementary school-aged child said they were playing when a man in all black with his face hidden by a mask grabbed her from behind and put a hand over their mouth, police said.  The kid was able to break free and run away. The suspect bolted from the area after that, police said.  Lexington police ask anyone …

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Police & Fire
Woman Found Dead At Ashby Home Woman Found Dead At Ashby Home
Woman Found Dead At Ashby Home The Middlesex District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, March 14, that police in Ashby found the body of a woman earlier that day.  Police were called to the home on Richardson Road just before 1 p.m. to reports of an unresponsive woman. Officers arrived and found the 58-year-old woman dead outside the home, the DA's office said.  Investigators do not suspect foul play, and her death does not appear to be suspicious. The prosecutor's office said police do not believe there is a threat to the community.  Ashby police are investigating the incident. 

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Police & Fire
Warrant Issued For Man Wanted In Shooting, Attack At Springfield High School Warrant Issued For Man Wanted In Shooting, Attack At Springfield High School
Warrant Issued For Man Wanted In Shooting, Attack At Springfield High School Police have issued a warrant for the man they said forced his way into the High School of Science and Technology in Springfield, pistol-whipped a student, and fired a gun through a window, authorities said.  Chantz Dudley, 20, of Chicopee, faces multiple felonies from the Monday, March 11, shooting at the 1250 State Street school, Springfield police said.  Related: Man Busted In Connection With Attack, Shooting At Springfield School Police said a teacher saw four people outside the school just after 2 p.m. and opened a security door to tell them to leave. Instead, they pushe…

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Police & Fire
6 Western Mass Teens Held Mock 'Slave Auction,' Made Racist Comments On Social Media: DA 6 Western Mass Teens Held Mock 'Slave Auction,' Made Racist Comments On Social Media: DA
6 Western Mass Teens Held Mock 'Slave Auction,' Made Racist Comments On Social Media: DA Six Hampden County eighth-grade students have been charged in juvenile court after chat logs were discovered where they made threats against minority students, used racist slurs, shared racist memes and comments, and held a mock "slave auction" for two black classmates, authorities said.  Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni held a press conference on Thursday, March 14, explaining his decision to charge the Southwick Regional School students. He called their online chat "vile, cruel, and contemptible" in a news release.  Hatred and racism have no place in this community. …

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Business
Dedham Restaurant Closes After 16 Years: 'We Have To Take Care Of Our Health' Dedham Restaurant Closes After 16 Years: 'We Have To Take Care Of Our Health'
Dedham Restaurant Closes After 16 Years: 'We Have To Take Care Of Our Health' A popular Greek restaurant in Dedham shuttered its doors after more than 16 years in business this week.  The owners of Kouzina Estiatorio announced on Facebook on Wednesday, March 13, that they had made the difficult decision to close, but it was to take care of their health and family's well-being.  It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing that Kouzina Estiatorio will be closing our doors for good. We have been blessed to serve our community for the past 16+ years. We have made a lot of great connections, memories and friends along the way through good times and bad.…

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