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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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Destress At Lavender Farm Fest In Central Mass With Live Music, Food, Drinks, More Destress At Lavender Farm Fest In Central Mass With Live Music, Food, Drinks, More
Destress At Lavender Farm Fest In Central Mass With Live Music, Food, Drinks, More If you're looking for a getaway without going far, the Farm at SummitWynds has the fourth annual Lavender Farm Festival later this month that promises a relaxing weekend of live music, drinks, and more.  Nestled near Mount Wachusett, the working lavender farm rarely opens to the public, but the owners will host two weekends of events that promise to satisfy the outdoorsy types and anyone looking to unplug for a few hours.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Farm At SummitWynds (@thefarmatsummitwynds) Lavender Farm Fest takes pl…

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Police & Fire
Have You Seen Her? 16-Year-Old Girl Missing From Springfield Have You Seen Her? 16-Year-Old Girl Missing From Springfield
Have You Seen Her? 16-Year-Old Girl Missing From Springfield Springfield police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 16-year-old who ran away from Department of Children and Families custody on Monday, June 12.  Alexia Felicano has not been seen since she fled the Industry Avenue area Monday night. Police believe she could be in Palmer, Ware, or Springfield.  Police ask anyone with information about Alexia's disappearance or her whereabouts to contact the Youth Aide Bureau at 413-787-6360 or our non-emergency line at 413-787-6300.

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Obituaries
'A Fighter Til The End': Community Mourns 5-Year-Old Who Died Of Cancer In Western Mass 'A Fighter Til The End': Community Mourns 5-Year-Old Who Died Of Cancer In Western Mass
'A Fighter Til The End': Community Mourns 5-Year-Old Who Died Of Cancer In Western Mass Brittney Bliss, the 5-year-old South Hadley girl whose story inspired birthday cards from across the nation, died June 6, about a year after doctors diagnosed her with cancer.  It all began last year when Brittney complained of an earache. Her parents — Elena and Brian Bliss — assumed it was nothing more than an ear infection and took her to see a physician, but after some tests, doctors came back with a devastating diagnosis.  Her treatment began right away. And despite the rigorous chemotherapy and radiation sessions over the next year, Brittney never gave up or gave in to her illness, h…

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Police & Fire
Double Homicide: Police ID 2 Men Killed In Western Mass Apartment Double Homicide: Police ID 2 Men Killed In Western Mass Apartment
Double Homicide: Police ID 2 Men Killed In Western Mass Apartment Police identified on Tuesday, June 13, the two men they found shot to death inside a Springfield apartment last week.  Alexander Rodriguez, 19, Khidhr Moultrie, 40, both of Springfield, were found dead inside a home in the 200 block of Union Street on June 7, authorities said. Police were called to the home after someone stumbled upon the bodies.  Friends of Moultrie posted memorials to the man online. They said he was a loving friend who had big dreams.  I keep asking myself why‼️‼️‼️‼️😓😓😓 I can’t understand why someone would want to take your life💔💔💔 You wouldn’t hurt... Posted by L…

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Police & Fire
Shooting Victims ID'd: Man Killed In Springfield Allegedly Survived Gunshot In 2013 Shooting Victims ID'd: Man Killed In Springfield Allegedly Survived Gunshot In 2013
Shooting Victims ID'd: Man Killed In Springfield Allegedly Survived Gunshot In 2013 Authorities have named the man who was killed in Springfield early Sunday morning, June 11, and he appears to be the same person who survived a gunshot in the same city in 2013.  Jaton Pearson, 29, of Springfield, was identified as the victim of a shooting on Orange Street at 2:30 a.m., the Hampden County District Attorney said. Police responded to the area after receiving a ShotSpotter activation.  Officers found Pearson bleeding from a gunshot wound in the 100 block of White Street, and responders rushed him to Baystate Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries, authori…

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Police & Fire
Nurse Stabbed: 76-Year-Old Charged In Central Mass Emergency Room Attack Nurse Stabbed: 76-Year-Old Charged In Central Mass Emergency Room Attack
Nurse Stabbed: 76-Year-Old Charged In Central Mass Emergency Room Attack A nurse at Heywood Hospital in Gardner was rushed to UMass Worcester for treatment after an elderly man stabbed them on Monday night, June 12, authorities said.  David Nichols, 76, of Greenville, New Hampshire, is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and attempt to commit murder, Gardner police said. Nichols is being held on a $10,000 bail, officials said. The attack happened around 8 p.m. in the emergency room of the Gardner hospital. Police have not said what Nichols allegedly used as a weapon during the attack or the extent of the nurse's injuries.  He…

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Peacock On The Lam In Central Mass; Police Searching For Its Owner Peacock On The Lam In Central Mass; Police Searching For Its Owner
Peacock On The Lam In Central Mass; Police Searching For Its Owner Charlton police say they captured a peacock on Monday, June 12, and hope to track down its owner.  The beautiful bird was found wandering around Colicum Lane and Nichols Drive on Monday.  Happy Monday! We have two animals that are looking for their owners today. First up - this beautiful peacock that has... Posted by Charlton Police Department on Monday, June 12, 2023 If this is your peacock, or you know who it belongs to, contact Animal Control at  508–248–2398 to claim your bird. 

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Obituaries
'Best Mechanic In Worcester,' Father Dies Unexpectedly In His Sleep At 54 'Best Mechanic In Worcester,' Father Dies Unexpectedly In His Sleep At 54
'Best Mechanic In Worcester,' Father Dies Unexpectedly In His Sleep At 54 A man many considered the "best car mechanic in Worcester" died last week unexpectedly in his sleep, his family said, and they hope to raise enough money to give him the funeral they say he deserves.  José A. González died at home on June 6, his obituary said. He was 54 years old. He spent his life working on cars and had a reputation as someone who could fix anything with wheels, and he would take on side jobs as a truck driver to make ends meet.  José started working at his dad’s auto mechanic shop in Puerto Rico when he was about twelve years old. For nearly 43 years, he practi…

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Police & Fire
Child Rape Conviction: Springfield Man Sentenced To 13-15 Years In Prison Child Rape Conviction: Springfield Man Sentenced To 13-15 Years In Prison
Child Rape Conviction: Springfield Man Sentenced To 13-15 Years In Prison A Springfield man who was accused of sexually abusing a Holyoke child for two years will spend the next 13 to 15 years behind bars, officials announced on Monday, June 12.  Hector Heredia-Alamo was convicted in May of rape of a child and two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said.  The sentence is the end of a legal saga that began in December 2020 when Holyoke police arrested the man after a young child told family members that Heredia-Alamo was sexually abusing their older sibling, officials s…

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Police & Fire
Kids Injured: Acid Poured On Playground Equipment At Longmeadow Park Kids Injured: Acid Poured On Playground Equipment At Longmeadow Park
Kids Injured: Acid Poured On Playground Equipment At Longmeadow Park Two children were injured after playing on slides at a Hampden County playground over the weekend that had been doused in acid.  Authorities were called to Bliss Park & Pool in Longmeadow on Sunday morning, June 11, after two children reported burn-like injuries after playing at the playground, Longmeadow police said.  An investigation found that someone had stolen muriatic acid from the pool's pump room at the park and poured it on three slides. The toxic material had been properly stored, authorities said, but the thieves went to great lengths to get it. They scaled two fences and cl…

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