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CT Veteran, TV Host Dies After Cancer Battle: 'Lived A Life With Purpose And Honor' CT Veteran, TV Host Dies After Cancer Battle: 'Lived A Life With Purpose And Honor'
CT Veteran, TV Host Dies After Cancer Battle: 'Lived A Life With Purpose And Honor' A beloved Connecticut veteran who helped found an American Legion post and hosted a show that allowed fellow veterans to share their stories has died after a long battle with cancer. Dozens have posted tributes to the man they say brought so much to his community. Charles "Chuck" Woodin, of Bristol, died Sunday, April 5, after weeks in hospice care, according to a GoFundMe created to help cover his medical expenses. The campaign donations will now help pay for his funeral costs. The GoFundMe has raised nearly $20,000 toward its $30,000 goal. Woodin is credited with founding American Legion…
Emotional Toll Hits Home When Kids Move Out: From Full House To Empty Nest Emotional Toll Hits Home When Kids Move Out: From Full House To Empty Nest
Emotional Toll Hits Home When Kids Move Out: From Full House To Empty Nest It’s not just the house that feels emptier when kids move out. It’s the text threads, photo albums, and family calendars, too. A new Talker Research survey conducted for Aura, a maker of digital photo frames, shows the reality for many parents once children leave home for college or a career. Released Wednesday, Sept. 17, the findings reveal how families stay connected across an average distance of nearly 400 miles. Parents expect regular contact, but the gap between expectation and reality is wide. While 55 percent hope for daily texts, only 19 percent actually hear from their child mult…
Actor Brad Everett Young Killed In Wrong-Way Crash At Age 46 Actor Brad Everett Young Killed In Wrong-Way Crash At Age 46
Actor Brad Everett Young Killed In Wrong-Way Crash At Age 46 Brad Everett Young, an actor, celebrity photographer, and advocate for arts education, was killed in a car crash in Los Angeles. He was 46. The crash happened late Sunday, Sept. 14, when a wrong-way driver hit Young’s car on the 134 Freeway. He had just seen a movie and was driving alone, his publicist told The Hollywood Reporter. Young died at the scene. The other driver survived and was hospitalized, the outlet reported. A Danville, Virginia native who lived in Los Angeles, Young was a fixture on Hollywood red carpets and at premieres and awards shows. He also founded Dream Loud Official,…
'World's Greatest Photographer' ID'd As Woman In Wheelchair Struck By Minivan At PA Kipona Fest 'World's Greatest Photographer' ID'd As Woman In Wheelchair Struck By Minivan At PA Kipona Fest
'World's Greatest Photographer' ID'd As Woman In Wheelchair Struck By Minivan At PA Kipona Fest The "world's greatest photographer", a 25-year-old woman who relies on a wheelchair for mobility and communication, was hospitalized after being struck when a minivan plowed into Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s Kipona Festival crowd on Labor Day, her family and friends explained. Morgan Smoker was one of three victims hit when Elizabeth Ann Bohrer, 36, of York Haven, allegedly barreled through barricades and into festivalgoers on North Front Street after 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 1, according to police and court documents. Elizabeth Ann Bohrer Swatara Township PD Smoker suffered laceration…
Where Americans Draw The Line: New Survey Reveals Unacceptable Behaviors Where Americans Draw The Line: New Survey Reveals Unacceptable Behaviors
Where Americans Draw The Line: New Survey Reveals Unacceptable Behaviors It’s no secret many Americans think public behavior has slipped. But when it comes to drawing the line between what’s fine and what’s foul, a national survey shows some clear boundaries. The Pew Research Center study asked US adults about eight common situations people encounter in public, from smoking to swearing to snapping photos.  The results highlight which behaviors most people consider off-limits and how views vary across age and income groups. At the top of the list, 77 percent of adults said it’s rarely or never acceptable to smoke around others, while 74 percent said the sam…
So It Wasn’t The Photographer: Who Medvedev Says Caused His US Open Blow-Up (VIDEO) So It Wasn’t The Photographer: Who Medvedev Says Caused His US Open Blow-Up (VIDEO)
So It Wasn’t The Photographer: Who Medvedev Says Caused His US Open Blow-Up (Video) Daniil Medvedev says the photographer who wandered onto the court during his US Open match Sunday night, Aug. 24, wasn’t the problem. The chair umpire’s call was. The 2021 champion and No. 13 seed was a point from elimination against France’s Benjamin Bonzi on Louis Armstrong Stadium when the match was stopped for more than six minutes.  A photographer had stepped onto the court on match point, prompting chair umpire Greg Allensworth to award Bonzi a first serve. Medvedev erupted, berating the umpire, telling the camera he wanted to “go home,” and sparring with the crowd before storm…
Terence Stamp, Actor Who Played Superman Villain General Zod, Dies Terence Stamp, Actor Who Played Superman Villain General Zod, Dies
Terence Stamp, Actor Who Played Superman Villain General Zod, Dies Terence Stamp, the charismatic actor whose icy stare and commanding presence electrified screens from ‘60s through the blockbuster era of Superman, died on Sunday, Aug. 17. His family confirmed his death, at age 87, to The New York Times. No place or cause of death was given. Best known to millions as the fearsome General Zod in Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980), Stamp’s career spanned six decades.  His chilling demand, “Kneel before Zod!” became a cult catchphrase and marked his early acclaim and later reinvention. Born in London’s East End in 1938, Stamp survived the Blit…
Versatile Actor Dan Ziskie, Played House Of Cards VP, Dies Versatile Actor Dan Ziskie, Played House Of Cards VP, Dies
Versatile Actor Dan Ziskie, Played House Of Cards VP, Dies Dan Ziskie, the actor who brought gravitas to the role of Vice President Jim Matthews on House of Cards, and who appeared on scores of other popular TV shows, has died. Ziskie’s death came in New York City at age 80. His career spanned decades and genres, but it was his turn as the embattled vice president opposite Kevin Spacey’s Frank Underwood that cemented his place in the pop culture landscape.  Audiences also knew him from recurring and guest roles on acclaimed series like Treme, The West Wing, Madam Secretary, The Good Wife, Law & Order, and Chappelle’s Show, where his comed…
Kodak May Not Survive After 130+ Years, Iconic Film Company Warns: 'Substantial Doubt' Kodak May Not Survive After 130+ Years, Iconic Film Company Warns: 'Substantial Doubt'
Kodak May Not Survive After 130+ Years, Iconic Film Company Warns: 'Substantial Doubt' Kodak's "moment" may be coming to an end after 133 years. Eastman Kodak Company is warning investors that it may not be able to continue operating without securing new financing. The Rochester, New York, company disclosed its financial concerns in its quarterly earnings release on Monday, Aug. 11. The pioneering photography brand reported a $26 million loss in the second quarter of 2025. That's a $52 million swing from the same period in 2024. The poor earnings report sent Kodak's stock tumbling nearly 20% on Tuesday, Aug. 12. "As a result, these conditions raise substantia…
Super Sturgeon Moon Will Rise With Biggest, Brightest Glow Of Summer: Here's Timing Super Sturgeon Moon Will Rise With Biggest, Brightest Glow Of Summer: Here's Timing
Super Sturgeon Moon Will Rise With Biggest, Brightest Glow Of Summer: Here's Timing The Full Sturgeon Moon is about to crest the eastern horizon swelling into one of 2025’s brightest and largest supermoons. Unlike an ordinary full moon, a supermoon occurs when our satellite reaches or nears perigee — its closest orbital point to Earth — making it appear up to 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than when it hangs at apogee.  This month’s lunar show peaks precisely at 3:55 a.m. EDT on Saturday, Aug. 9, but astronomers say the moon will seem full and strikingly luminous from Thursday evening, Aug. 7 through early Monday, Aug. 11. Why “Sturgeon”? The August full m…
Dad, Police Officer Caught Secretly Filming Minors At YMCA: DA Dad, Police Officer Caught Secretly Filming Minors At YMCA: DA
Dad, Police Officer Caught Secretly Filming Minors At YMCA: DA A Coatesville man employed as a part-time police officer is accused of secretly recording minors in bathing suits at a Chester County YMCA, prosecutors announced on Friday, Aug. 1. Mark Mackrell, 52, of Coatesville, was arrested on Thursday, July 31, and charged with Photographing a Sexual Act, Stalking, and Unlawful Contact with Minors after detectives said he was caught filming underage girls at the "YMCA Brandywine, 605 Airport Road location in East Goshen Township, Chester County" on Tuesday, July 22, according to the Chester County District Attorney’s Office and as stated in the affidav…
Patti Smith Rides Again: ‘Horses’ Turns 50 & Punk’s High Priestess Is Taking It On Tour Patti Smith Rides Again: ‘Horses’ Turns 50 & Punk’s High Priestess Is Taking It On Tour
Patti Smith Rides Again: ‘Horses’ Turns 50 & Punk’s High Priestess Is Taking It On Tour You don’t get many chances to watch a legend rip open history and howl through it. Patti Smith is giving you one. Tickets are now on sale for the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s 2025 world tour. This is Smith's first in two decades to feature her acclaimed album "Horses" performed live, start to finish, as it was meant to be heard. If you’re a fan of punk, poetry, or just showing up when the music matters, get your tickets before they’re gone. At 78, Smith isn’t dialing it in—she’s ripping through "Horses" front to back, then going deeper into the catalog that made her a force. Nov. …
$666 Scholarship Awarded To PA High School Students By Satanic Group $666 Scholarship Awarded To PA High School Students By Satanic Group
$666 Scholarship Awarded To PA High School Students By Satanic Group Two Pennsylvania teens just scored $666 each — not from a traditional scholarship foundation, but from a Satanic congregation that celebrates rebellion, self-expression, and emotional honesty. Satanic Delco, a Delaware County-based independent Satanist group, announced on Tuesday, July 15 that Kylie Tracy of Kennett High School and Adrian Gramatges of Ridley High School are this year’s winners of its annual Outsider Achievement Award. Each graduating senior received $666 and a certificate recognizing their embrace of individualism, creativity, and critical thinking — core values of what the…
Fashion Icon Anna Wintour Reportedly Leaving Top US Vogue Role Fashion Icon Anna Wintour Reportedly Leaving Top US Vogue Role
Fashion Icon Anna Wintour Reportedly Leaving Top US Vogue Role Anna Wintour, one of the most powerful icons in the fashion world, is stepping down from her role as editor-in-chief of American Vogue after 37 years of leading the magazine, according to reports. Wintour told Vogue staffers on Thursday, June 26, that she's launching a search for a new "head of editorial content" at American Vogue, CNN reported. The new position will oversee daily operations and bring the US edition in line with other global versions of Vogue, according to Business of Fashion. Wintour, 75, will remain global editorial director of Vogue and chief content officer at Cond…
MIT Scientist Expecting 1st Child ID'd As Victim In Mass Plane Crash MIT Scientist Expecting 1st Child ID'd As Victim In Mass Plane Crash
MIT Scientist Expecting 1st Child ID'd As Victim In Mass Plane Crash The family of a man killed in a single-engine plane crash in Massachusetts over the weekend said he was a talented scientist and musician who had been eagerly awaiting the birth of his child in October. Geoffrey Andrews, 30, of Melrose, was aboard a Mooney M20 plane on Thursday, June 19, when it crashed on Sam Fonzo Drive just short of Beverly Regional Airport, authorities said. Another person on the aircraft suffered critical injuries, but authorities have not released an update on their condition. Update: The Passenger Who Initially Survived The Crash Has Died A GoFundMe for Andrews pa…
CT Art Teacher Who Died Unexpectedly Was 'Free Spirit' Who 'Spoke Her Mind,' Mom Says CT Art Teacher Who Died Unexpectedly Was 'Free Spirit' Who 'Spoke Her Mind,' Mom Says
CT Art Teacher Who Died Unexpectedly Was 'Free Spirit' Who 'Spoke Her Mind,' Mom Says Alyssa Iwanski always wanted to be an art teacher, her mother said. The 31-year-old spent her youth at her grandmother's side, poring over art books and especially admiring the works of Georgia O'Keeffe. She brought that passion to her classroom at Saxe Middle School in New Canaan, where she hoped to inspire students in the same way. Tragically, the Stratford woman died unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 11. Her mother, Louise Iwanski, did not disclose the cause of her daughter's death. "(Alyssa) was a free spirit," Louise said in an interview with Daily Voice. "She had a heart of gold and alw…
Full Wolf Moon To Eclipse Mars In Rare Lunar Event — Here’s When, How To Watch Full Wolf Moon To Eclipse Mars In Rare Lunar Event — Here’s When, How To Watch
Full Wolf Moon To Eclipse Mars In Rare Lunar Event — Here’s When, How To Watch Skywatchers are in for a rare treat as January’s Full Wolf Moon aligns with Mars in a celestial event called a lunar occultation.  On the evening of Monday, Jan. 13, the Moon will pass directly in front of Mars, temporarily hiding the planet from view in a stunning display visible across much of the world. When To Watch The Full Wolf Moon will reach peak fullness at 5:27 p.m. EST on Jan. 13. Shortly after, the occultation of Mars will begin. The exact timing of the event depends on your location: In the continental United States, most regions will see the occultation occur between 7 …