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Bergen County Army Cadet, 21, Dies During Fort Knox Training: 'Dedicated, Promising Leader'
A 21-year-old Army cadet from New Jersey died during a land navigation exercise at Fort Knox, officials from the US Army confirmed.
Cadet Neil Edara, of Ridgewood (Bergen County), became unresponsive on Thursday, July 24, while attending Cadet Summer Training with the 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp.
He was airlifted to the University of Louisville, where he was later pronounced dead.
Edara was a student at Rutgers University and had joined ROTC in September 2021, officials said.
“Cadet Edara was one of the most dedicated and promising young leaders I’ve had the privilege to know,” Lt. …
Aaron Rodgers Has Strict Toilet Policy At Steelers Camp, Metcalf Reveals: Report
Aaron Rodgers’ quirks are no secret — darkness retreats, ayahuasca journeys, and conspiracy rabbit holes are all part of the brand.
But apparently, the four-time MVP has bathroom boundaries, too.
Now in his debut camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the future Hall of Famer, 41, is raising eyebrows not just on the field, but also in the dorm hallways at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
Just ask wide receiver DK Metcalf, who’s rooming with Rodgers this summer.
"The toilet is super loud," Metcalf told Yahoo! Sports. “So he was like, if we gotta (go), just don’t flush the …
Bergen County Middle Schooler Dies, District Confirms
A Bergen County community is rallying around a grieving family after the heartbreaking death of a 12-year-old girl this week.
The child, a student at Westwood Regional Middle School, died on Friday, July 25, 2025, according to school officials and a Meal Train page launched in the family's honor.
As of Saturday, July 26, more than $5,900 had been raised, and neighbors have signed up to provide meals for the family with drop-off hours listed from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the need to come together as a community for a family that is newer to Westwood and …
Swallowing Hazard For Kids Prompts Huge Recall Of Popular Scent Diffusers
More than 850,000 fragrance diffusers are being recalled after reports that loose magnets in the detachable cover could be swallowed by children.
Pura Scents is recalling about 851,400 of its Pura 4 Smart Home Fragrance Diffusers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 24. Around 1,100 were also sold in Canada.
The issue centers on five magnets inside the detachable front cover, which can come loose and be ingested. If swallowed, the magnets can attract inside the body, leading to intestinal blockages, infections, or death.
So far, three incidents of magnets det…
Helicopter, Dive Teams Join Emergency Search On Ramapo Lake: Prosecutor
A massive search and rescue operation is underway in the Ramapo Lake area , where multiple law enforcement agencies, including state police, firefighters, and dive teams, have converged, officials said Saturday, July 26.
UPDATE: Sources tell Daily Voice that a body, believed to be that of a juvenile, has been recovered on the Passaic County side. The situation remains developing.
Detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office responded to assist with the emergency effort, which is being led by the New Jersey State Park Police, according to Deputy Chief of Detectives Jeff Angerme…
Mini Fridge Fires Cause $700K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall
More than 630,000 mini refrigerators sold at Walmart and Amazon are being recalled after dozens reportedly caught fire or melted.
Curtis International is recalling about 634,000 Frigidaire-brand mini fridges, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 24. The internal electrical parts in the fridges can short-circuit and ignite the plastic housing, posing serious fire and burn hazards.
There have been 26 reports of the mini fridges "smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating, and catching fire." Two people suffered smoke inhalation, whi…
