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Fredericksburg Nurse Loses Wife, 2 Kids, Mother-In-Law In Missouri Crash
A Fredericksburg nurse is seeing community support after his wife, mother-in-law, and two young children were killed in an out-of-state crash.
Roger Quigley, who works for Mary Washington Healthcare, is mourning the loss of Kailen Ritter Quigley, 30, Finn, 7, Lillianna, 4, and Julie Alspaugh, 56, who were killed in a May 17 crash in Missouri.
Citing the Missouri State Highway Patrol, ABC17 says an 85-year-old woman failed to yield and struck a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Alspaugh, sending the SUV into the path of a Freightliner. All but Finn died at the scene, …
Popular Bakers Open New Store In Croton-On-Hudson: 'Home Away From Home'
A pair of bakers who have built a reputation for quality bread have opened their first retail store in Northern Westchester.
The Hudson Oven opened a new physical retail store to the public in Croton-on-Hudson at 385 South Riverside Ave. on Sunday, Oct. 15, the owners announced.
The store, owned by Chase and Madison Harnett, will provide a space for the couple to sell their homemade sourdough bread, soups, stews, biscuits, cookies, salads, scones, and other baked goods to customers for the first time.
In their announcement, the couple said they wanted to create a "home away from home for…
Prominent Attorney, Former Hudson County Prosecutor Harold Ruvoldt Dies, 81
Harold Ruvoldt, Jr. a prominent attorney in North Jersey, died on Sunday, Sept. 17 at the age of 81, according to his obituary.
Ruvoldt, who lived in Haworth and Jersey City, was a graduate of St. Peter's College, Seton Hall Law School and Rutgers University Business School, according to his obituary.
Ruvoldt was a trial and appellate lawyer working as a partner in private practice while also serving as a Hudson County prosecutor, Hudson County Counsel and Jersey City Counsel, his obituary reads.
"I met Harold when he...helped me with a personal legal issue," wrote one mourner …
MasterChef From NJ Brings Indian Flavors To Star-Studded Cooking Competition
A New Jersey chef from India is representing the Northeast while showcasing her international dessert skills in "MasterChef 13: United Tastes of America."
Described as a “home cook who prides herself on American-Indian fusion,” Purvi Dogra, 48, moved to East Windsor from India 21 years ago.
Season 13 of the cooking show, which premiered on Wednesday, May 24, breaks down the 20 apron-earning competitors into categories based on one of four territories — West, Northeast, Midwest, and South.
The games officially begin for the 20 competitors on Wednesday, June 21. The winner gets rewarded w…
NJ Baker Who Skipped College, Pulled Six Figures As Teen Now Makes Cakes For Celebs
"A complete disaster" were the words custom cake shop owner Justin Ellen used to describe the first cake he ever made just seven years ago.
Self-taught and inspired by baking shows on YouTube, the Passaic native didn't start with a simple, single-tiered cake. No, Ellen went big: Three tiers.
Ellen was less than pleased with his results, time and time again, but he learned far more than he lost and, eventually, the success he saw was beyond his wildest dreams.
At 16, Ellen launched his business, "Everything Just Baked." He missed out on prom and high school graduation to film "Is It Cake?…
Maria Midrano Of Clark, 47, Remembered As Devoted Mom, Loving Wife
Maria Midrano of Clark died on Feb. 16, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was 47 years old.
Born in Plainfield and raised in Scotch Plains, Maria graduated from Seton Hall University with her Bachelor's in psychology, her obituary says.
Her obituary remembers her as a devoted mom who enjoyed baking for her family, and was loved by all.
Maria is survived by her husband, Ken Midrano; son Michael and Brandon; parents Pasquale and Concetta (Stramaglia) Agnone; her brothers and sister, Steve Agnone, Enzo Agone and Linda Piesco; along with a host of nieces, nephews and dear friends.
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