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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

Teen Gunned Down in Worcester A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in the early morning of Monday, Feb. 12, in Worcester, authorities said. Police were called to the area of Shannon Street just after 3:15 a.m. for a ShotSpotter alert, but officers didn't locate a victim. They did find evidence of gunshots, Worcester police said. Authorities called local hospitals for recent gunshot victims and found the teen had been dropped off and died of his wounds, Worcester police said. Officials did not release his name as they notify his family. Detectives ask anyone who has any information on the killi…

02/12/2024

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Newly Minted Millionaire: Boston Man Preparing For Future After Lottery Win A Boston man said he already knows how he'll spend the $1 million he won playing in the Massachusetts State Lottery. Jose Rodrigues, of Dorchester, won the prize playing the "777" scratch-off game. He elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before) taxes rather than the annuity. Rodrigues said he'll use the money to pay off his mortgage. He bought the ticket at O'Brien's Wines & Liquors at 1911 Dorchester Ave. in Dorchester. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale.

02/12/2024

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$1M Lottery Winner: Winning Ticket Sold In Shrewsbury A trust out of Quincy claimed the first $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Bonus Bucks” $10 scratch-off game. GND Nominee Trust of Quincy claimed the winning seven-figure check. Attorney David Spillane represented the winner. Related: He's Won The Lottery 80 Times, Here's What's He's Learned The winner chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. The winning ticket was sold at Turnpike Liquors at 166 Boston Road in Shrewsbury. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus.

02/12/2024

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'Survivor': 2 Mass Men Will Compete In Popular CBS Reality Competition Series Two men from Massachusetts will attempt to outwit and outlast 16 other contestants on this season of "Survivor," but they are standing in the shadow of one of the greatest players ever. Charlie Davis, a 26-year-old law student in Boston, and 41-year-old Bhanu Gopal of Acton are competing in the 46th season of the popular CBS reality competition set in Fiji. A two-hour series premiere is set for Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. 'Survivor 46' premieres on Feb. 28 on. CBS. Global TV Davis, a Manchester By The Sea native, described himself as fun-loving and competitive in an inter…

02/09/2024

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'Fly High In Heaven': Western Mass Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Chicopee Shooting A 34-year-old man has died of his injuries from a weekend shooting in Hampden County, a report said. Marquis Newson, of Chicopee, was shot on Saturday, Feb. 3, in a parking lot on Springfield Street in Chicopee, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said. Police responded to a report of shots fired just before 10 p.m. and found the man on the ground bleeding from a bullet wound. Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, where he died days later. Memorials on social media said he was a loving friend and a talented rapper. I been knowing this man ever sin…

02/09/2024

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$1M Lottery Winner: Everett Man Has A Lot To Be Thankful For An Everett man had a lot to be thankful for on Thanksgiving after he scratched off a $1 million winning lottery ticket on the holiday last year. He claimed the ticket and accepted his prize money recently. Lucio Tedesco won the money playing the “Fabulous Fortune" $10 scratch-off ticket. He chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. Tedesco plans to pay off his mortgage and make some improvements to his home with the cash. He bought the ticket at McKinnon’s Market at 620 Broadway in Everett. The store will get a $10,…

02/09/2024

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$1M Lottery Win: Retired Veteran In Western Mass Knows How He'll Spend The Money A Hampshire County retired veteran said he has a plan for his first big purchase after winning $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery. Lawrence Marino, of Ware, won the windfall playing the “$4,000,000 Platinum Jackpot” $10 scratch-off game. He chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. Marino has his eyes set on a new car. He didn't say if he'd picked out his new wheels yet. Marino bought his ticket at Jane Alden Convenience Store at 48 West St. in Ware. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. Th…

02/09/2024

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Ex-Olympian Gets 11 Years In Prison For Abusing Boys At Western Mass Camp A former Olympian who was accused of sexually abusing more than 50 boys beginning in the 1970s admitted to the crimes in court on Thursday, Feb. 8, and was sentenced to more than a decade behind bars, authorities said. Conrad Avondale Mainwaring, a 1976 Summer Olympic hurdler who was a coach and counselor at Camp Greylock for Boys, a summer camp in Beckett, pleaded guilty to 14 counts of indecent assault and battery of boys, some younger than 14 years old, the Berkshire County District Attorney announced. He was sentenced to serve 10 to 11 years in prison. Berkshire Count…

02/08/2024

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Tewksbury Mom Hit By Drunk Driver Facing 'Long Road' To Recovery; Friends Rally To Help Her Hundreds of people have rallied to help a Tewksbury mom of two boys after she was hit by a drunk driver while riding in an Uber with friends. Kristy Blanchard was on a trip with friends in Miami when she was hit, a GoFundMe for her says. She suffered several broken bones and remains in Florida undergoing treatment until she is healthy enough to return. She has suffered severe injuries involving a multitude of broken bones, among other things, and has a long road to recovery ahead of her which will require multiple surgeries and extensive rehab. The goal is to support Kristy and …

02/08/2024

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Rocks Found In Trader Joe's Chicken Meal: USDA The USDA has issued a warning to consumers after rocks were found inside a prepackaged chicken meal from Trader Joe's. The ready-to-eat chicken 14-ounce packages are labeled as "Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil and Caramelized Onion Pilaf with Saffron Basmati Rice, Dark Chicken Meat, Dates, and Golden Raisins." At least one person damaged their teeth after biting down on a rock while eating the meal, and others have reported finding foreign objects in the product to the Food Safety and Inspection Service, the USDA said in its alert on Wednesday, Feb. 7. The affected produ…

02/08/2024

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