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Don't Miss Lake Hopatcong Special Ed Teacher Competing On 'Survivor 46' Don't Miss Lake Hopatcong Special Ed Teacher Competing On 'Survivor 46'
Don't Miss Lake Hopatcong Special Ed Teacher Competing On 'Survivor 46' The Garden State is going to be well represented on the next season of "Survivor," which premieres Thursday, Feb. 28. Two contestants in the upcoming 46th season of the venerable reality show call New Jersey home- Soda Thompson, a Lake Hopatcong resident and Tiffany Nicole Ervin, a native of Franklin Township who lives in Elizabeth. Soda Thompson, 27 is a special education teacher who enjoys singing, talking walks and doing random crafts, according to a cast biography. She said she plans to play a game mirroring the 42nd season. View this post on Instagram …
Bergen Wedding Photog Busted With Gun At Lodi Bar: Police Bergen Wedding Photog Busted With Gun At Lodi Bar: Police
Bergen Wedding Photog Busted With Gun At Lodi Bar: Police A well-known wedding photographer from Bergen County was arrested after police said he left a gun on the bar while going out to smoke a cigarette at a Lodi tavern. Patrons told police responding to a 911 call at the Hilltop Bar on Essex Street that they could clearly see the gun inside a satchel that Nicholas Gagliano, 35, had left behind while he ducked out for a smoke shortly after 2:30 a.m. Aug. 5, Lodi Police Sgt. Dominic Miller said. The officers secured the 9mm Springfield Armory XDS – which wasn’t loaded – and took Gagliano into custody, the sergeant said. Gagliano, of Saddle Brook,…
Former Prom Queen's Healing Work As Photographer Showcased In NJ Film Festival Former Prom Queen's Healing Work As Photographer Showcased In NJ Film Festival
Former Prom Queen's Healing Work As Photographer Showcased In NJ Film Festival A professional photographer from the Jersey Shore is featured in a new biographical film at the NJ Film Festival. Lakewood's Linda Troeller said the film is about her journey photographing healing waters around the world. Directed by Derek Johnson and Ali Scattergood, "Our Healing Waters" tells the story of Linda Troeller's life and career, focusing on her groundbreaking work documenting healing experiences in mineral springs and the female vision. "Our Healing Waters" will debut June 10 at 5 p.m. at the Rutgers University campus during the New Jersey International Film Festival, and is a…
Van-Flipping Couple Wants You To Come Say Hi — Find Them In Their Jersey City Driveway Van-Flipping Couple Wants You To Come Say Hi — Find Them In Their Jersey City Driveway
Van-Flipping Couple Wants You To Come Say Hi — Find Them In Their Jersey City Driveway Passerbys often do a double-take outside of Sophie Colle and Daveed Turek's Jersey City driveway. The husband and wife duo run Soda Deco, and convert and renovate vans to allow people live in them full time.  The lovebirds and business partners do all their work right there in the driveway of their Fairmount Avenue home: Colle does the designs while Turek does the building.  Soda Deco, a combination of their names, began during the pandemic when they found themselves needing something to do.  Daveed Turek and Sophie Colle run Soda Deco, which convert vans into living spaces.Sophie Col…
Kevin Von Der Linde Of Somerset County Dies, 27 Kevin Von Der Linde Of Somerset County Dies, 27
Kevin Von Der Linde Of Somerset County Dies, 27 Kevin T. von der Linde of Somerset County died at his Nashville, Tennessee home on Sunday, March 12. He was 27. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, Kevin was adopted by his loving parents, Elizabeth and Peter in 1996, his obituary says. Kevin attended Basking Ridge High School, where he developed a passion for skateboarding and snowboarding. He was also an avid filmmaker and photographer, often sharing clips of his outdoor adventures on social media: summer is around the corner Posted by Kevin von der Linde on Thursday, May 6, 2021 nashville skyline Posted by Kevin von der Linde on Sa…
Accomplished NYC-Area Photographer Hospitalized In Severe North Jersey Motorcycle Crash Accomplished NYC-Area Photographer Hospitalized In Severe North Jersey Motorcycle Crash
Accomplished Nyc-area Photographer Hospitalized In Severe North Jersey Motorcycle Crash UPDATE: An accomplished international photographer from Englewood who was critically injured in a motorcycle crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway "still has lots of healing to do" but is "doing very well, all things considered," a loved one reported. David Zimand was airlifted to Hackensack University Medical Center following the mid-afternoon crash just north of the State Line Lookout in Alpine shortly before 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. Several witnesses told PIP police that a BMW sedan hit the motorcycle when the driver switched from the left to the right lanes on the northbound …
Support Rises For Daughters Of NJ Native, Devoted Dad Who Died After Valiant Cancer Battle, 38 Support Rises For Daughters Of NJ Native, Devoted Dad Who Died After Valiant Cancer Battle, 38
Support Rises For Daughters Of NJ Native, Devoted Dad Who Died After Valiant Cancer Battle, 38 Support is on the rise for the daughters of New Jersey native and beloved father Joseph Thomas Kobialka, who died after a valiant battle with cancer on Monday, April 25 at the age of 38. Born in Somers Point, Joseph grew up New Gretna before recently moving to Georgetown, Delaware, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says. Joseph was known for his love of nature and the outdoors, including fishing, trapping, and photography, according to his memorial. He also had a passion for media and creating art. Above all, Joseph is remembered for embracing his role as a caring and …
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 33 Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 33
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 33 Hunterdon County native and beloved father of two daughters Ryan Lerke died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 10 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden. He was 33. Born in New Brunswick, Lerke grew up in Whitehouse Station and lived in Oxford at the time of his death, his obituary and social media pages say. Lerke had worked as a chemical technician at VIP Managing in Califon with previous experience at F&M Hobbies, Dicola’s Pizza and Hunan Wok, according to his Facebook page and memorial. Lerke was known for his love of animals and had three cats and a bird of his own. He also enjoye…
Beloved Sussex County HS Grad, Bio Technician Ashley Hipper Dies Suddenly At 25 Beloved Sussex County HS Grad, Bio Technician Ashley Hipper Dies Suddenly At 25
Beloved Sussex County HS Grad, Bio Technician Ashley Hipper Dies Suddenly At 25 Beloved Sussex County high school graduate and bio technician Ashley-Maria Hipper died suddenly at her home in Boynton Beach, Florida on Jan. 12. She was 25. Born in Denville, Hipper grew up in Glenwood and graduated from Vernon High School, her obituary says. Hipper then went on to earn a degree from Fortis Institute and was preparing to work as a bio technician, according to her memorial. Hipper was known for her passion for nature and animals. She loved the Appalachian Trial and Stairway to Heaven. Hipper was also remembered for her soulful singing voice and love of music and photogra…
Mick Rock, Legendary Photog Behind Iconic Images Of Bowie, Lou Reed, Others, Dies At 72 Mick Rock, Legendary Photog Behind Iconic Images Of Bowie, Lou Reed, Others, Dies At 72
Mick Rock, Legendary Photog Behind Iconic Images Of Bowie, Lou Reed, Others, Dies At 72 You may not know Mick Rock by name, but you've seen his photos on iconic album covers -- Lou Reed's "Transformer," Cat Stevens's "Foreigner," David Bowie's "Pinups," Joan Jett's "I Love Rock and Roll" and "Queen II," which became a familiar element of the band's "Bohemian Rhapsody" video, to name some. Michael David Rock photographed a who's who of rock and roll -- including the Ramones, the Sex Pistols, Talking Heads, Roxy Music and Blondie. He was considered not just a photographer among rocks stars but a rock star among photographers. The beloved British photog died Thursday at 72. "Sh…
24-Year-Old Man Who Drowned In Pennsylvania State Park ID'd As Local YouTuber 24-Year-Old Man Who Drowned In Pennsylvania State Park ID'd As Local YouTuber
24-Year-Old Man Who Drowned In Pennsylvania State Park ID'd As Local YouTuber The 24-year-old man who drowned at Lake Marburg at Codorus State Park on Saturday was identified as a local YouTuber. Ganga Gautam, of the 500 block of Harvest Drive, Dauphin County, accidentally drowned while using a camera underwater, according to the York County coroner. Gautam was on a pontoon boat with family when the group decided to go swimming-- everyone but Gautam returned to the boat. Crews were called to the park just before 6 p.m., as Daily Voice previously reported. He was transported to UPMC Hanover hospital where he was pronounced dead at 7:13 p.m. Gautam worked at Nordstr…
'Good Soul:' Award-Winning Warren County Musician, Photographer Jack Williams Dies At Age 32 'Good Soul:' Award-Winning Warren County Musician, Photographer Jack Williams Dies At Age 32
'Good Soul:' Award-Winning Warren County Musician, Photographer Jack Williams Dies At Age 32 Award-winning musician and photographer Jack Allen Williams died at his Warren County home on June 14 at the age of 32. Born in Raritan Township, Williams grew up in High Bridge before spending time in Annandale and settling in Washington, his obituary says. Williams graduated from Voorhees High School in Glen Gardner and went on to earn the Bernie Worrell award for musical excellence at Raritan Valley Community College, where he graduated with highest honors, his memorial says. Williams performed with numerous local bands as an accomplished guitar player and composer. He also worked as a …
Prominent Morris County Photographer, Nature-Lover Jill Homcy Dies, 54 Prominent Morris County Photographer, Nature-Lover Jill Homcy Dies, 54
Prominent Morris County Photographer, Nature-Lover Jill Homcy Dies, 54 Jill Marie Homcy of Lincoln Park, a nature-lover who founded a massive Facebook page dedicated to wildlife, died on Sept. 30. She was 54. Born in Passaic, Homcy was a Montclair State graduate known for her love of art and nature, her obituary says. She worked as a Production Manager for Strategic Content Imaging, a digital printing company in Secaucus, for 13 years. Homcy was also known for creating and running a Facebook group called NJ Nature and Wildlife, which had more than 10,000 members to date. Her photography projects have helped raise awareness of local environmental issues, such …
Life After Layoff: Matawan Man Uses Time Off To Photograph Historic Moments Life After Layoff: Matawan Man Uses Time Off To Photograph Historic Moments
Life After Layoff: Matawan Man Uses Time Off To Photograph Historic Moments A row of orange barriers was the only thing that separated Patrick O'Brien from a line of police officers at the Asbury Park rally for social injustice and police brutality. As protestors rallied around him, the moment seemed surreal to O'Brien. Nearly three months prior at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, he was laid off from his job. It was a position he'd held for five years. His future seemed uncertain -- everything seemed uncertain. But there he was -- at the rally. In the front row alongside the protestors. His camera in his hands, watching as a black officer in the line facing hi…
TRIBUTE: Kaydee Alexander Of Whippany, 21, Made Others Feel Included TRIBUTE: Kaydee Alexander Of Whippany, 21, Made Others Feel Included
Tribute: Kaydee Alexander Of Whippany, 21, Made Others Feel Included Of the dozens of tributes for that poured in, many had a common thread: Kaydee Alexander made others feel less alone. The Whippany mom died on Oct. 13. She was 21 years old. A Facebook page remembering Kaydee had amassed dozens of condolences and photos as of Wednesday morning. "When I moved to Whippany, not everyone was as accepting and as willing to share their friends with me as Kaydee was," Brianna Rios wrote.  "She always made sure I felt included and made sure that I knew that she would be there for me if I needed someone." Toni Moran remembered Kaydee similarly. "I remember …
'Loving, Devoted' Wayne Mom Sara Gordon Dies Suddenly, 38 'Loving, Devoted' Wayne Mom Sara Gordon Dies Suddenly, 38
'Loving, Devoted' Wayne Mom Sara Gordon Dies Suddenly, 38 Sara Gordon of Wayne died suddenly on July 23. She was 38 years old. Sara was being remembered as a caring mom to her son and a bright light, "fighting forward through all that tried to keep [her] down." Growing up in Wayne, Sara played soccer at Wayne Hills High School and excelled in the school's marching, concert and jazz bands. She also sang in the school's choir. Sara was also a talented artist who painted, sketched, and was an extremely competent photographer. One of her drawings was sold to someone as a tattoo, her obituary says. She went on to earn her associate's degree in c…
THE ANSWER: Here's How North Bergen Family Portrait Turned Up In Fairview Basement THE ANSWER: Here's How North Bergen Family Portrait Turned Up In Fairview Basement
THE Answer: Here's How North Bergen Family Portrait Turned Up In Fairview Basement After Daily Voice found the North Bergen family whose decades-old portrait turned up in the basement of a Fairview pizzeria, another mystery remained: How did the photo get there in the first place? We now have that answer, too. It began when the owners of Margherita Pizza Cucina on Anderson Avenue found the portrait during a cleanup. “My husband was going to throw it away,” said Abir Abuali. “But I said, ‘No. I’m going to find them.’ The last thing I’d want if it was me is to have a family photo end up in a Dumpster.” Abuali took the photo home, cleaned it up and contacted Daily Voice. …