Longtime Lebanon Fire Chief Kevin Saharic Dies, 62
Kevin Saharic devoted his life to public service.
The longtime Lebanon Borough Fire Chief died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 5, at the age of 62, according to his obituary from the Scarponi Funeral Home website.
Born in Red Bank, Saharic moved to Lebanon in 1974, where he would spend the rest of his life, his obituary reads. A graduate of North Hunterdon High School, he married his high school sweetheart Michele Kimberly Saharic in 1985, according to his obituary.
Saharic spent 44 years working for Tamke Tree Experts in Bernardsville he served as fleet and property manager, according to hi…
Firefighter Hurt As Flames, Heavy Smoke Rip Through Valley Stream Apartment Building
A basement fire tore through an apartment building in North Valley Stream, injuring a firefighter and forcing residents from their homes on Thursday, April 30.
Flames and heavy smoke were reported at 1027 Fenwood Drive around 4:48 p.m., prompting a large emergency response, according to Nassau County detectives.
Officers arrived to find fire conditions in the basement, with smoke and flames spreading through the building, authorities said.
The Elmont Fire Department, along with neighboring departments, worked to bring the blaze under control, officials said.
During the response, one fir…
