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Maryland Father Of Two Remembered For ‘Infectious Laugh’ After Fatal Motorcycle Crash Maryland Father Of Two Remembered For ‘Infectious Laugh’ After Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Maryland Father Of Two Remembered For ‘Infectious Laugh’ After Fatal Motorcycle Crash Eugene "Gene" Paul Smith III is being remembered as more than a husband, father, family member, and friend. He was a kind soul "whose presence brought strength, laughter, and love to everyone around him."  The 41-year-old father of two young children was killed on Friday, May 1, in a Maryland motorcycle crash, leaving behind his beloved wife, kids, and a devastated community that is trying to pick up the pieces. "He was a best friend to his wife, a role model to his children, and touched everyone he met with his infectious laugh, over-the-top sense of humor, and heart of gold," his obituary…
Maryland ‘Overdose’ Horror: Woman Beaten To Death, Boyfriend Arrested A Year Later, Police Say Maryland ‘Overdose’ Horror: Woman Beaten To Death, Boyfriend Arrested A Year Later, Police Say
Maryland ‘Overdose’ Horror: Woman Beaten To Death, Boyfriend Arrested A Year Later, Police Say Justice may be served more than a year after a murder mystery unfolded in Maryland. Scott Anthony Kirby, 33, has been arrested following an exhaustive investigation into the death of his girlfriend, Heather Elizabeth Beaver, in Pasadena, the Anne Arundel County Police Department announced on Friday, April 24. Officers were called to the 1200 block of Lorene Court in Pasadena around 6:05 a.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025, for a report of a possible overdose, according to police on May 20. At the scene, officers found evidence of narcotics, but also signs of an assault, the department said. Bea…
Kendra Duggar Charged Alongside Husband In Child Endangerment Case: Cops Kendra Duggar Charged Alongside Husband In Child Endangerment Case: Cops
Kendra Duggar Charged Alongside Husband In Child Endangerment Case: Cops Joseph Duggar, whose family was featured on the popular TLC reality show "19 Kids and Counting," and his wife, Kendra Duggar, are both facing charges in a child abuse investigation, authorities announced. Earlier this week, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced charges against 31-year-old Joseph Duggar for lewd and lascivious behavior, involving unlawful sexual activity with a minor. On Wednesday, March 18, the department was contacted by a Tontitown, Arkansas, police detective regarding a report of past sexual abuse. "The 14-year-old victim participated in a forensic intervie…
Former NFL Lineman Turned Maryland Teacher Tre’ Johnson Dies Unexpectedly On Family Trip Former NFL Lineman Turned Maryland Teacher Tre’ Johnson Dies Unexpectedly On Family Trip
Former NFL Lineman Turned Maryland Teacher Tre’ Johnson Dies Unexpectedly On Family Trip Former standout NFL lineman turned Maryland high school history teacher Tre' Johnson died unexpectedly while on a family vacation, his wife announced. Johnson was just 54. "It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my husband, Tre' Johnson, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, during a brief family trip," Irene Johnson posted. "His four children, Chloe, EJ, EZ, and Eden, extended family, friends, and I are devastated and in shock." A Peekskill High School graduate, Johnson went on to star at Temple University before being picked 31st overall in the secon…
UPS Driver Reads Author's Book, Returns With Surprise Ring Cam Review Seen By 33M UPS Driver Reads Author's Book, Returns With Surprise Ring Cam Review Seen By 33M
UPS Driver Reads Author's Book, Returns With Surprise Ring Cam Review Seen By 33M A New Jersey author and his UPS driver are both going viral after the driver returned to his home not with a package, but with words of encouragement. Ring camera footage shared by Damian Lewis, the author of “Call Me First: A Man’s Blueprint to True Leadership at Home,” shows UPS driver Kyle Thurkauf, a Sayreville native who lives in Old Bridge, delivering multiple boxes of books. “What’s up with all these books?” Thurkauf asks in the video shared by Lewis. “It’s got some weight. You have 10 [boxes] today.”  Lewis explains that he wrote the books and gives one to the driver for …
Cracker Barrel Scraps Restaurant Makeovers After Right Bashes 'Woke' Rebrand Cracker Barrel Scraps Restaurant Makeovers After Right Bashes 'Woke' Rebrand
Cracker Barrel Scraps Restaurant Makeovers After Right Bashes 'Woke' Rebrand Cracker Barrel is stopping its controversial makeover after weeks of fierce pushback from conservatives who made the chain their latest target in the "anti-woke" movement. The planned remodeling of Cracker Barrel's 660 restaurants has been suspended, the Tennessee-based company announced on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The move comes two weeks after the chain abandoned its plans to use a redesigned logo without its Uncle Herschel mascot. Only four restaurants were remodeled, with many fans saying the changes took away from Cracker Barrel's country charm. "We heard clearly that the modern remodel…
'He Is Not A Criminal:' DC Dad Ripped From Family By ICE While Sitting In Parked Car 'He Is Not A Criminal:' DC Dad Ripped From Family By ICE While Sitting In Parked Car
'He Is Not A Criminal:' DC Dad Ripped From Family By ICE While Sitting In Parked Car A DC dad was torn from his family after ICE agents detained him while he sat in a parked car — leaving his two young daughters at home, waiting and wondering when — or if — their father will come back. Mauricio Alexander Esquivel García, known to loved ones as Alex, was detained by ICE in Fort Totten on Sunday, Aug. 31, according to his family.  They say he was “simply waiting for his father in a parked car” when agents took him away. “In just a matter of minutes, his family’s life completely changed,” wrote Adelina Rodríguez Orellana, Alex’s cousin and the organizer of a fundraiser l…
EXCLUSIVE: At 100, Navy Vet, Twin Bob Lucas Shares Longevity Secrets EXCLUSIVE: At 100, Navy Vet, Twin Bob Lucas Shares Longevity Secrets
Exclusive: At 100, Navy Vet, Twin Bob Lucas Shares Longevity Secrets Bob Lucas has lived a century — as a Navy veteran, engineer, twin, husband, and father. This summer, he turned 100, celebrating at Jenner’s Pond in West Grove, Pennsylvania, with multiple parties surrounded by family and friends. Now he's sharing his life story and secrets to such a long life with Daily Voice in an exclusive interview.  Growing Up In Stamford & Greenwich Born in Stamford in 1925, Lucas grew up in Greenwich’s Lucas Point along Long Island Sound with his twin brother, William. Known as Bob and Bill, the brothers developed a love for sailing, fishing, and tennis. “My f…
Former MLB All-Star, World Series Champion Running For Congress Former MLB All-Star, World Series Champion Running For Congress
Former MLB All-Star, World Series Champion Running For Congress A former Major League Baseball star is taking a crack at politics. Mark Teixeira, a World Series champion with the New York Yankees, is running for Congress, launching a campaign in Texas’ 21st Congressional District, which includes portions of San Antonio, as a Republican. The seat opened after Rep. Chip Roy, a Republican, departed to campaign for Texas attorney general. The district is considered solidly Republican. “Big news: I’m ready to go!” Teixeira (pronounced tuh-SHARE-uh) wrote in a post on X announcing his bid on Thursday, Aug. 28. “As a lifelong conservative who loves this …
The Courtroom King Of Kindness: Watch Judge Frank Caprio’s Funniest, Most Heartwarming Moments The Courtroom King Of Kindness: Watch Judge Frank Caprio’s Funniest, Most Heartwarming Moments
The Courtroom King Of Kindness: Watch Judge Frank Caprio’s Funniest, Most Heartwarming Moments Judge Frank Caprio, the longtime Providence, RI, judge whose acts of compassion in the courtroom inspired millions around the world, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the age of 88 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his official Facebook page announced. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Judge Frank Caprio (@therealfrankcaprio) “Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people, Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work in the courtroom and beyond,” the statement reads. “His warmth,…
Electrolyte Imbalance Kills Dad Of 3 After Grueling 'Everesting' Challenge Electrolyte Imbalance Kills Dad Of 3 After Grueling 'Everesting' Challenge
Electrolyte Imbalance Kills Dad Of 3 After Grueling 'Everesting' Challenge A 43-year-old Connecticut husband and father of three has died after participating in a grueling endurance event in Wyoming called “Everesting.” Slava Leykind, of Westport, suffered an electrolyte imbalance that caused cardiac arrest on July 2. He had been competing in the 29029 Everesting event, where endurance athletes climb a 1,500-foot mountain trail repeatedly until they've ascended a collective 29,032 feet, the height of Mount Everest, according to the Jackson Hole News & Guide. Leykind began climbing at 6 a.m. on the event’s second day. After five and a half hours and six tr…
MD Ranked In Top 10 Nationally For Working Dads, New Study Says: Here's Why MD Ranked In Top 10 Nationally For Working Dads, New Study Says: Here's Why
MD Ranked In Top 10 Nationally For Working Dads, New Study Says: Here's Why This Father's Day, many Northeast states are getting recognized as having some of the best conditions for working dads. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Working Dads on Tuesday, June 10. The study compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, across 22 metrics tied to economic stability, child care quality, parental leave policies, health care, and overall work-life balance. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says 94.3% of married fathers are employed. "Working dads have to worry about much more than just how much income they're bringing home to support th…
Former First Daughter Malia Obama Drops Last Name Former First Daughter Malia Obama Drops Last Name
Former First Daughter Malia Obama Drops Last Name Malia Obama is making a name for herself. Literally. The 26-year-old writer, filmmaker, and former first daughter is now using Malia Ann as her professional name. She dropped her familiar last name in the credits of her short film The Heart, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2024. Ann is her middle name. Her mother addressed the move publicly in an interview with actors Kate and Oliver Hudson in an episode of their podcast Sibling Revelry, saying she and former President Barack Obama fully support their daughters forging their own paths. “They want to be their own people,”…
Gov. Glenn Youngkin Tapped To Deliver Liberty University Commencement Address Gov. Glenn Youngkin Tapped To Deliver Liberty University Commencement Address
Gov. Glenn Youngkin Tapped To Deliver Liberty University Commencement Address The governor is heading back to Lynchburg — and this time, he’s got the mic. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will deliver the keynote address at Liberty University’s 52nd Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 9, the school announced this week. “The opportunity to address Liberty University’s Class of 2025 is a tremendous honor,” Youngkin said in a statement. “Liberty’s commitment to academic excellence and steadfast faith equips its graduates to lead with conviction and purpose. "I look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with the graduates, their families, and the entire Liberty co…
Secret Virginia Singer's 'American Idol' Audition Is Major Tearjerker (WATCH) Secret Virginia Singer's 'American Idol' Audition Is Major Tearjerker (WATCH)
Secret Virginia Singer's 'American Idol' Audition Is Major Tearjerker (Watch) She had never performed in front of a crowd. She didn’t think she was good enough. Then she opened her mouth — and made it all the way to Hollywood. Nina Daig, 25, of Beaverdam in Virginia, stunned the judges on American Idol after performing a heartfelt original song called “Average Joe” — a tribute to her older brother, Joey, who was born with brain damage and has been her lifelong inspiration. “Sweaty, but great,” Daig joked before stepping into the audition. “You’re the first person I’ve sung in front of,” she added, stunning the judges. Her video package introduced viewers to Joey, wh…
DMV Dad Killed In Motorcycle On Way To Work While Saving For Family’s Dream Home DMV Dad Killed In Motorcycle On Way To Work While Saving For Family’s Dream Home
DMV Dad Killed In Motorcycle On Way To Work While Saving For Family’s Dream Home A 28-year-old Virginia father of two who was working to save for his family’s first home was killed in a tragic motorcycle crash while heading to his second job, prompting an outpouring of support from loved ones and coworkers. Steven Wine, a husband, father, mentor, and shop manager, was on his way to work around 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, when he was involved in the fatal crash.  The Spotsylvania native had just celebrated his birthday and was working around the clock to give his young family a better future, his loved ones say. "Steven and his wife had been saving tirelessly for …
Sudden Death Of Maryland Dad Leaves Family Heartbroken: Remembering Charles 'Billy' Kaul III Sudden Death Of Maryland Dad Leaves Family Heartbroken: Remembering Charles 'Billy' Kaul III
Sudden Death Of Maryland Dad Leaves Family Heartbroken: Remembering Charles 'Billy' Kaul III Charles "Billy" Kaul III is being remembered by loved ones for his infectious laughter and storybook romance following his unexpected death.  The father of two from Elkton left behind two young children and his wife of five years after passing away on Saturday, Feb. 8, a week before his 35th birthday. Kaul was an assistant manager at Dollar Tree for several years and had a passion for video gaming, and fishing, a hobby that "allowed him to connect with nature," while providing peace and relaxation, according to his obituary. "Above all, Charles cherished spending time with his be…
McDonald's Shamrock Shake Returns—Along With Grimace's Irish Uncle McDonald's Shamrock Shake Returns—Along With Grimace's Irish Uncle
McDonald's Shamrock Shake Returns—Along With Grimace's Irish Uncle McDonald's is bringing back its iconic Shamrock Shake — with the help of a beloved mascot's relative! McDonald's said Shamrock Shakes will return to participating restaurants on Monday, Feb. 10, the company said in a news release on Tuesday. Feb. 4. The chain will donate 25 cents per shake to local chapters for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). To help the St. Patrick's Day treat return, Grimace is reuniting with his long-lost uncle, Uncle O'Grimacey. The green version of the purple mascot primarily appeared in McDonald's commercials in the 70s and 80s. tcmedianow McDonald's …