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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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Police & Fire
'We Should Kill You All': Mass Man Threatened To Kill Jews, Bomb Synagogues, Feds Say 'We Should Kill You All': Mass Man Threatened To Kill Jews, Bomb Synagogues, Feds Say
'We Should Kill You All': Mass Man Threatened To Kill Jews, Bomb Synagogues, Feds Say Police arrested a 59-year-old Norfolk County man after investigators say he left voicemails threatening to kill Jewish people and blow up their places of worship.  John Reardon, of Millis, is charged with one count of using a facility of interstate commerce to threaten a person or place with harm via an explosive, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said on Monday. Reardon was arrested last week.  Investigators say Reardon called Congregation Agudas Achim, a synagogue in Attleboro, Thursday morning, Jan. 25, and left a voicemail threatening horrific violence over the …

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Police & Fire
Dog Near Death Rescued 'Not A Moment Too Soon' In Brookline; Authorities Searching For Owner Dog Near Death Rescued 'Not A Moment Too Soon' In Brookline; Authorities Searching For Owner
Dog Near Death Rescued 'Not A Moment Too Soon' In Brookline; Authorities Searching For Owner A 3-year-old golden retriever mix — emaciated and in dire need of help — was found wandering the streets in Brookline last week. Now, animal welfare authorities are looking for who allowed the dog to become so ill.  Rescuers found the dog, who they are calling Brooke, near the intersection of Newton and Clyde streets in Brookline on Wednesday, Jan. 24, MSPCA officials said Monday. The rescue came "not a second too soon" as Brooke was near death from starvation.  “This dog was in bad shape when she came to us,” said Mike Keiley, vice president of the MSPCA-Angell’s Animal Prot…

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News
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Everett Woman Hoped To Win $500, Walks Away Millionaire $1M Lottery Jackpot: Everett Woman Hoped To Win $500, Walks Away Millionaire
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Everett Woman Hoped To Win $500, Walks Away Millionaire An Everett woman has won the fourth and final $1 million prize for the Massachusetts State Lottery's "Hit $500" game.  Cecile Caruso hoped she would win the $500 option, but it was a golden ticket worth $1 million.  Caruso chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 rather than the annuity.  She bought the winning ticket at Kipo’s Market & Deli at 42 Bradford St. in Everett. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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Newly Minted Millionaire: Leominster Woman Strikes 'Gold' In New Mass Lottery Game Newly Minted Millionaire: Leominster Woman Strikes 'Gold' In New Mass Lottery Game
Newly Minted Millionaire: Leominster Woman Strikes 'Gold' In New Mass Lottery Game A curious mind helped a Leominster woman land a $1 million lottery jackpot recently.  Cindy Soto said she likes to play new lottery games when they come out. That's why she bought the $5 "Gold Mine 50X" scratch-off ticket that scored her that massive payday.  Related: He's Won The Mass Lottery 80 Times; Here's What He Says To Do Before Claiming Your Prize Soto chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  She plans to buy a home with her winnings.  Soto bought her ticket at Russell’s Package Store, 24 Columbia St. in Leomins…

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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Pittsfield Trust Says 'Snow' Me The Money $1M Lottery Jackpot: Pittsfield Trust Says 'Snow' Me The Money
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Pittsfield Trust Says 'Snow' Me The Money A trust in Pittsfield recently collected a $1 million check from the Massachusetts State Lottery.  They won the money playing the “$1,000,000 Snow Much Money” $5 scratch-off lottery game.  Related: Leominster Woman Strikes 'Gold' In New Mass Lottery Game The Green Acres Nominee Trust of Pittsfield chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 before taxes rather than the annuity.  Benjamin Smith, a representative of the trust, collected the check for the winner. Using a trust allows the winner to remain anonymous.  The winning ticket was sold at Green Acres Package &a…

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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Lowell Winner Knows How He'll Spend His Windfall $1M Lottery Jackpot: Lowell Winner Knows How He'll Spend His Windfall
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Lowell Winner Knows How He'll Spend His Windfall A Lowell man who won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said he already has big plans for the money.  Thomas Prepelka won the seven-figure prize playing the  “$4,000,000 Bonus Loot” $10 scratch-off game.  Related: Leominster Woman Strikes 'Gold' In New Mass Lottery Game Prepelka chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He plans to pay off his mortgage with the cash.  Prepelka bought the winning ticket at Dracut Convenience at 26 Pleasant St. in Dracut. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for …

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Obituaries
Services Set For Sylvia Levine, Longtime Springfield Teacher Services Set For Sylvia Levine, Longtime Springfield Teacher
Services Set For Sylvia Levine, Longtime Springfield Teacher Sylvia Levine, formerly of Springfield and Longmeadow, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, in Las Vegas. She was 93 years old.  Sylvia was born to Samuel Levine and Dinah Lifschitz on November 6, 1930, in Harlem, New York, and was their treasured only child. Yiddish was her first language, and she learned English as she transitioned into Kindergarten. On August 2, 1953, Sylvia married her husband, Theodore “Ted” Levine. Sylvia frequently said that on their first date, they laughed and laughed. That’s how she knew he was the one. The name she often used was Sylvia Levine Levi…

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$1M Lottery Winner: Lynn Man Lands Major Payday $1M Lottery Winner: Lynn Man Lands Major Payday
$1M Lottery Winner: Lynn Man Lands Major Payday A Lynn man recently won $1 million playing the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Camilo Bamaca Pojoy won the seven-figure prize playing the “$5,000,000 100X Cashword” scratch-off game.  Bamaca Pojoy chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He bought the winning ticket at Hines Liquors at 518 Western Ave. in Lynn. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket.

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Police & Fire
'A Life Could Have Been Saved': Ludlow Man Out On Bail Now Accused Of Murder 'A Life Could Have Been Saved': Ludlow Man Out On Bail Now Accused Of Murder
'A Life Could Have Been Saved': Ludlow Man Out On Bail Now Accused Of Murder A 28-year-old Hampden County man with an extensive criminal history and was out on bail for two gun-related charges has been accused of gunning down a Springfield man, police said.  Ethan Fitzgerald, of Ludlow, is charged with murder, carrying a firearm without a license, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, and discharging a gun within 500 Feet of a building, Springfield police said.  Authorities arrested Fitzgerald on Thursday, Jan. 25, around 10 a.m. during a sting involving multiple police agencies when they stopped him near the intersection of Jefferson Avenue an…

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News
He's Won The Mass Lottery 80 Times; Here's What He Says To Do Before Claiming Your Prize He's Won The Mass Lottery 80 Times; Here's What He Says To Do Before Claiming Your Prize
He's Won The Mass Lottery 80 Times; Here's What He Says To Do Before Claiming Your Prize So you've just won the lottery. Now what?  "Call me," David Spillane says with a laugh. The Quincy-based attorney should know. He's collected 80 lottery checks over the past several years. He specializes in creating trusts for lottery winners to protect their identities.  Related: Pittsfield Trust Claims $1M Lottery Jackpot  State law requires large lottery winners to identify themselves. That includes a photo op holding the giant check with the dollar amount printed in bold, black letters. This makes them a ripe target for scammers, money-grubbing "friends," and people be…

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