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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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$1 Million Lottery Win: Friend's Advice Pays Off Big For Boston Woman $1 Million Lottery Win: Friend's Advice Pays Off Big For Boston Woman
$1 Million Lottery Win: Friend's Advice Pays Off Big For Boston Woman Go big or go home. Those were the words of wisdom a Boston woman received earlier this week that pushed her to play the lottery, and now she's $1 million richer.  Tiffany Brown, of Dorchester, won the seven-figure sum after she got the first five numbers right in the Quic Pic ticket for the Powerball drawing on Monday, Sept. 18, the Massachusetts Lottery said.  Brown didn't plan on playing, but her friend said the potential $638 million jackpot was too big to ignore. So, she bought a ticket at Supreme Liquors located at 506 Geneva Ave. in Dorchester and prayed.  Th…

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Police & Fire
2 Men Shot In Car in Western Mass, Drive Themselves To Hospital 2 Men Shot In Car in Western Mass, Drive Themselves To Hospital
2 Men Shot In Car in Western Mass, Drive Themselves To Hospital Two men were shot early Wednesday morning, Sept. 20, in Hampden County, and investigators are asking the public for tips.  Chicopee police were called to the intersection of Hampden and Center Streets around 1:30 a.m. to reports of gunshots. Officers found bullet casings but no victims or damage to property, Chicopee police said.  An initial investigation found that someone had fired at a car, and it sped away toward Springfield.  Soon after that discovery, two men walked into Bay State Medical Center with gunshot wounds, police said. Doctors treated them for non-life-t…

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Police & Fire
Man Who Died At Gillette Stadium Had Medical Issue, No Traumatic Injury: DA Man Who Died At Gillette Stadium Had Medical Issue, No Traumatic Injury: DA
Man Who Died At Gillette Stadium Had Medical Issue, No Traumatic Injury: DA An initial autopsy found that Dale Mooney, the man who died after a fight in the stands of a New England Patriots game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 17, suffered from an undisclosed medical issue and was not severely injured from the brawl, the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday, Sept. 20.  The Office of Chief Medical Examiner will perform further testing to determine the cause and manner of Mooney's death, authorities said.  Mooney, 53, of Newmarket, New Hampshire, was a 30-year season ticket holder for the New England Patriots and was sitting with his wife in…

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Police & Fire
(Update) Missing Non-Verbal Autistic Boy, 11, Found In Cambridge (Update) Missing Non-Verbal Autistic Boy, 11, Found In Cambridge
(Update) Missing Non-Verbal Autistic Boy, 11, Found In Cambridge Update: Cambridge police found Susant Thapa around 7 p.m. Police believe he may have taken aa bus to reach the city, but his exact route is unclear.  Original: Police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 11-year-old non-verbal autistic child who has been missing since 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19.  Susant Thapa went missing from his home on Washington Street, Massachusetts State Police said. He was wearing a navy blue shirt with white letters and blue Adidas pants.  He was last seen near a T stop at Garfield and Sagamore Avenues at 3:40 p.m. Of particul…

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Police & Fire
Intoxicated Driver Caused Near-Fatal Crash On Mass Pike In Central Mass: Police Intoxicated Driver Caused Near-Fatal Crash On Mass Pike In Central Mass: Police
Intoxicated Driver Caused Near-Fatal Crash On Mass Pike In Central Mass: Police A 37-year-old Worcester County man faces multiple felony charges after police say he crashed his pickup truck into a box truck on the Massachusetts Turnpike Tuesday morning, Sept. 19, because he was high. Nathan Miranda, of Winchendon, was arrested and charged with OUI-Drugs, OUI-Drugs causing serious injury, possession of a Class B drug, and other motor vehicle offenses, Massachusetts State Police said.  The crash happened just before 9:15 a.m. near mile marker 82 in Charlton7 when Miranda's 2017 Dodge 1500 hit a box truck, police said. The 34-year-old Everett man behind the wheel of the …

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Teen Girl Missing For 2 Weeks From Western Mass; Police Asking For Help Teen Girl Missing For 2 Weeks From Western Mass; Police Asking For Help
Teen Girl Missing For 2 Weeks From Western Mass; Police Asking For Help Police in Hampden County are asking for the public's help finding a 17-year-old girl who hasn't been seen since early September.  Eva Marie Sicard, of Holyoke, was last seen by her family on Sept. 5, Holyoke police said.  Authorities implore anyone who sees Eva or knows of her whereabouts to contact the Holyoke police at 413-322-6900. 

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Business
Sierra Outdoor Clothing, Gear Store Opening In Central Mass This Weekend Sierra Outdoor Clothing, Gear Store Opening In Central Mass This Weekend
Sierra Outdoor Clothing, Gear Store Opening In Central Mass This Weekend A national outdoor apparel and equipment retail chain will open a new location in Worcester County later this week.  Sierra specializes in outdoor gear, equipment, and sporting goods and will host a grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Northborough Crossing on Shops Way.  Festivities begin at 8 a.m. with games, giveaways, and prizes. Mix104.1’s Karson Tager of Karson & Kennedy will be at the store's opening from 8 until 10 a.m. They will also be giving away a $100 gift card in the week leading up to the grand opening on their radio show.  Sierra is owned by …

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Police & Fire
Firefighters Rescue Dogs From Burning Western Mass Home Firefighters Rescue Dogs From Burning Western Mass Home
Firefighters Rescue Dogs From Burning Western Mass Home Firefighters in Berkshire County rushed into a burning home Monday morning, Sept. 18, to rescue two dogs who were trapped inside, authorities said.  Fire Crews were called to 365 West Housatonic St. in Pittsfield just before 8:30 a.m. after multiple people called 911 to report smoke pouring from the home, the Pittsfield Department said. One of the callers told firefighters that the homeowners weren't home, but two dogs were stuck inside.  When firefighters arrived, it was as callers reported. The bungalow-style home was engulfed in flames.  Fire crews began to attack th…

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Police & Fire
Wanted Gunman In Lynn Shooting Captured After Nearly A Week On Run: Police Wanted Gunman In Lynn Shooting Captured After Nearly A Week On Run: Police
Wanted Gunman In Lynn Shooting Captured After Nearly A Week On Run: Police A man who police say shot at someone inside a car last week in Lynn, forcing police to issue a shelter-in-place order, has been caught.  Anthony Gutierrez, 23, was captured on Monday, Sept. 18, Massachusetts State Police said. He is charged with Assault Dangerous Weapon with Intent to Murder Carrying a firearm without a license Discharging a firearm 500 feet from a building Illegal Possession of Ammunition Related: Lynn Shooting Puts Neighborhood On High Alert With Gunman On Loose The shooting happened near Commercial Street and Neptune Boulevard on Wednesday. Police say Gutierrez …

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News
(UPDATE) Autistic Man Missing In Western Mass, Family, Police Ask For Help (UPDATE) Autistic Man Missing In Western Mass, Family, Police Ask For Help
(Update) Autistic Man Missing In Western Mass, Family, Police Ask For Help Update: Ludlow police said Brandon Beaudoin has been found safe and was reunited with his family.  Original: The family of a missing 25-year-old autistic man is begging the public for information and security cameras from the area where he disappeared.  Brandon Beaudoin, 25, of Ludlow, went missing on Sunday, Sept. 17, around 7 p.m., Ludlow police said. His aunt posted on Facebook that he was last seen walking through the parking lot of the Polish American Citizen Club at 355 East St. Searchers ask anyone who lives in that area and has a home security camera to che…

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