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Family Shines Light On Addiction After Dad Believed Killed By Axe-Wielding Son In Morris County Family Shines Light On Addiction After Dad Believed Killed By Axe-Wielding Son In Morris County
Family Shines Light On Addiction After Dad Believed Killed By Axe-Wielding Son In Morris County A New Jersey man who used an axe and battery-operated pole saw to kill his dad had been battling addiction and mental illness, according to family and police paperwork. A blood-covered axe and battery-operated pole saw were found near 61-year-old Gregory Meyer’s body at the Old Denville Road home he shared with his 33-year-old son, Kyle, around 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24, according to an affidavit for probable cause obtained by Daily Voice. Meyer's body was found in the basement with wounds to the left leg, head, fingers, and hands. His 33-year-old son, Kyle, was later charged in the inci…
Orgies, Addiction: Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino Signs Copies Of New Tell-All Memoir In NJ Orgies, Addiction: Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino Signs Copies Of New Tell-All Memoir In NJ
Orgies, Addiction: Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino Signs Copies Of New Tell-All Memoir In NJ Mike Sorrentino's public unraveling and subsequent sobriety had "Jersey Shore" audiences captivated for years. Now, eight years into sobriety with two kids and another on the way, the 41-year-old MTV "Jersey Shore" star is detailing some of the wildest years of his life in a new tell-all book: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mike"The Situation"Sorrentino (@mikethesituation) "Reality Check: Making the Best of The Situation — How I Overcame Addiction, Loss, and Prison."  Big Daddy Sitch will be at signing copies at Bookends B…
Former NJ 'Bachelor' Contestant Zac Clark Among Celebs Running NYC Marathon Former NJ 'Bachelor' Contestant Zac Clark Among Celebs Running NYC Marathon
Former NJ 'Bachelor' Contestant Zac Clark Among Celebs Running NYC Marathon Another TCS New York City marathon was under way Sunday, Nov. 5, and New Jersey's Zac Clark is among the nearly 50,000 runners — 16 of whom are celebs. Clark is a Haddonfield native who was on Season 16 of "The Bachelorette" starring Tayshia Adams.  Clark's bib number is 19213. According to the race tracker, he was 20 miles in as of 12 p.m., with about six left to go. Zac Clark of Haddonfield and Tayshia Adams on Season 16 of "The Bachelorette." ABC/Craig Sjodin This will be at least the 11th marathon for the 39-year-old Philly sports fan and former college baseball player, who has be…
‘Extraordinary Young Soul:' Jordan Retzios Of Mount Olive Dies At 21 ‘Extraordinary Young Soul:' Jordan Retzios Of Mount Olive Dies At 21
‘Extraordinary Young Soul:' Jordan Retzios Of Mount Olive Dies At 21 Loved ones are in mourning for Mount Olive native Jordan Robert Retzios, who died Tuesday, Sept. 5 at the age of 21. Born in Denville, Jordan grew up in the heart of Mount Olive, his obituary says. He was known for his incredibly compassionate spirit, which seemed to connect effortlessly with others through his charismatic persona. Jordan's curious soul also led him on many adventures, often with those he loved. He was enthusiastic about hiking and spending time in nature. Meanwhile, Jordan loved to learn about computer software and listen to music. He was always “honing his skills and pu…
Meet Celebrity Fitness Guru Cody Rigsby In North Jersey Meet Celebrity Fitness Guru Cody Rigsby In North Jersey
Meet Celebrity Fitness Guru Cody Rigsby In North Jersey Cody Rigsby, a former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant and Peloton superstar, is coming to Bergen County for a book signing. Rigsby will be signing copies of his new book, "XOXO, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness Hardcover" on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale. In the book, which is dedicated to Britney Jean Spears, Rigsby chronicles his journey growing up gay and poor in North Carolina to moving to New York, where he went from a dancer struggling to get by to becoming a fitness icon, according to a syn…
Steak And Eggs Saved His Life: Recovering NJ Addict Represents Northeast On 'MasterChef' Steak And Eggs Saved His Life: Recovering NJ Addict Represents Northeast On 'MasterChef'
Steak And Eggs Saved His Life: Recovering NJ Addict Represents Northeast On 'MasterChef' The first thing Ryan Walker did after getting sober was lose 50 pounds. How'd he do it? Steak and eggs, the Millstone Township resident says. Well, the Keto Diet and other forms of healthy eating. And ironically enough, the 33-year-old home chef's signature breakfast dish wowed celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, earning him a spot representing the Northeast on "MasterChef: United Tastes of America." Walker will appear alongside another New Jersey chef, Purvi Dogra, as the show progresses.  The next episode will air Wednesday, June 21 at 8 p.m. on FOX. This season is a regional competition tha…
Services Set For NJ Model Jeremy Ruehlemann Services Set For NJ Model Jeremy Ruehlemann
Services Set For NJ Model Jeremy Ruehlemann Funeral arrangements have been set for 27-year-old North Jersey native and model Jeremy Ruehlemann, who died over the weekend in a New York City apartment. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 27 from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Burnett & White Funeral Homes in Red Hook, NY. Following calling hours, all are invited to gather at The Early Terrible, in Woodstock, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Jan. 28 at 10:30 a.m., at the Good Shepherd Church in Rhinebeck, NY 12572. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed. Ruehlemann was found unresponsive in the bathroom of his friend's Midtow…
North Jersey Dad Mourns Loss Of Daughter After Wife, Brother North Jersey Dad Mourns Loss Of Daughter After Wife, Brother
North Jersey Dad Mourns Loss Of Daughter After Wife, Brother Three years ago, Robert Kelly lost his wife, Frances Kelly. And then, he mourned the loss of his brother. Earlier this month, Robert found himself grieving yet again, this time the loss of his daughter, Nicole Kelly. Nicole, a Roselle Park native, died on Sept. 9, at 43 years. old A GoFundMe page launched by Robert's other daughter, Michelle, had raised more than $1,600 as of Wednesday, Sept. 21. "We are asking for some relief with the staggering funeral costs to lay my sister to rest," the page reads.  "Although Nicole struggled with addiction, she was still a loving sister, dau…
60 Days Sober: OD Victim's Family Shares Truth About Addiction 60 Days Sober: OD Victim's Family Shares Truth About Addiction
60 Days Sober: OD Victim's Family Shares Truth About Addiction The family of a man who overdosed on drugs after 60 days sober is hoping his tragic story will help save someone else’s life. Robert “Bobby” Criss was on his way to Baltimore’s Hope House where a bed was waiting for him to continue in his recovery and counseling after a trip to Texas, his cousin, Connie Ratliff said. Bobby never made it to Hope House. His body was found alongside an unidentified man in Carroll Park in Baltimore on the evening of Wednesday, June 1, and he was pronounced dead at 48 years old. Bobby had been dead for an unknown amount of time before his body was found, surro…
Mom Identifies Philadelphia Daughter Being Burned Alive In Horrifying Online Video Mom Identifies Philadelphia Daughter Being Burned Alive In Horrifying Online Video
Mom Identifies Philadelphia Daughter Being Burned Alive In Horrifying Online Video Alyssa Morales was in too much pain to identify herself when she arrived at a hospital last month. The Pennsbury High School graduate — who goes by "Bre" and had been homeless while struggling with addiction for several years— was in a Philadelphia park when her assailants set her face on fire around 11:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16.  Morales' mom saw footage of the incident online two days later and was able to identify her. Morales, 36, remains on a ventilator in the hospital, unaware of what happened. And soon, her mom says, a new reality will begin. "She is still holding on. Sti…
Cause Of Death Revealed For Maryland '16 & Pregnant' Star Jordan Cashmyer Cause Of Death Revealed For Maryland '16 & Pregnant' Star Jordan Cashmyer
Cause Of Death Revealed For Maryland '16 & Pregnant' Star Jordan Cashmyer The cause of death has been released for former "16 & Pregnant" star Jordan Cashmyer, of Maryland. The 26-year-old Baltimore resident died of fentanyl, despropionyl fentanyl and cocaine intoxication, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for the Maryland Department of Health told US Weekly. It wasn't immediately clear if Cashmyer's death was accidental or intentional. The MTV show in 2014 detailed Cashmyer as she faced homelessness and unemployment, while pregnant with then-boyfriend Derek Taylor's daughter Genevieve "Evie" Taylor. A tweet from Taylor saying he and Genevieve …
Amish Reality TV Star From PA Welcomes 5th Baby, 1st After Drug Overdose Amish Reality TV Star From PA Welcomes 5th Baby, 1st After Drug Overdose
Amish Reality TV Star From PA Welcomes 5th Baby, 1st After Drug Overdose Sabrina Burkholder -- who starred on TLC's "Breaking Amish" and "Return to Amish" -- has given birth to her fifth child. Burkholder, 34, and boyfriend Jethro, 27, welcomed daughter Kalani Ariyah via cesarean section on Sept. 7, as People first reported. Kalani weighed 6 lbs., 9 oz., and measured 19 inches long. She is now at home with her siblings Zekiah, 2, and Skylar, 1. Burkholder's two older children, ages 7 and 5 currently live with a family member. "Honestly, my addiction was probably the hardest part of my life, so being sober and having children isn't that hard," Sabrina Bur…
Phillipsburg Native, Professional PA Casino Dealer Stephanie Sepkowski Dies, 27 Phillipsburg Native, Professional PA Casino Dealer Stephanie Sepkowski Dies, 27
Phillipsburg Native, Professional PA Casino Dealer Stephanie Sepkowski Dies, 27 Phillipsburg native and professional Pennsylvania casino dealer Stephanie Irene Sepkowski died April 28 at the age of 27. Sepkowski was born at Warren Hospital and raised in Phillipsburg, her obituary says. She worked as a professional dealer at Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem and was formerly employed at Opdyke Lumber and Jimmy’s Hot Dogs in Phillipsburg, her memorial says. Sepkowski loved playing video games — especially Pokemon. She was also known for her caring, compassionate and nonjudgmental soul. While Sepkowski battled addiction as a teen, she had reached eight years of sobriety be…
Morris County Native, Lehigh University Grad Charlie Hargrave Dies After Battling Addiction, 32 Morris County Native, Lehigh University Grad Charlie Hargrave Dies After Battling Addiction, 32
Morris County Native, Lehigh University Grad Charlie Hargrave Dies After Battling Addiction, 32 Morris County native and Lehigh University graduate Charles Davidson Hargrave died in Nashville, TN on April 7 after battling addiction. He was 32. Born in Princeton, Hargrave grew up in New Jersey and Connecticut, his obituary says. He followed in his parents’ footsteps by graduating from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, where he earned membership with the Theta Chi fraternity and finished with a degree in Business and Economics, majoring in Logistics, Materials and Supply Chain Management. Hargrave was known for loving water sports, movies — specifically Star Wars and Game of Thrones — as …
Lehigh Valley Native, Father Of 3 Joshua Kroninger Dies Suddenly At 32 Lehigh Valley Native, Father Of 3 Joshua Kroninger Dies Suddenly At 32
Lehigh Valley Native, Father Of 3 Joshua Kroninger Dies Suddenly At 32 Lehigh Valley native and father of three Joshua Allen Kroninger died Monday, March 15 after struggling with addiction for many years. He was 32. Born in Allentown, Kroninger worked at Hurshs Landscaping for most of his life, according to his obituary. Kroninger lived in Emmaus at the time of his death. He loved spending time with his family, especially his three daughters, Megan, Isabella and Mckenzie, his memorial says. Kroninger is survived by his grandmother Pamela Kremers; sisters Brittany and Bethany Kremers; Aunt Michelle Kremers (Rick Walbert); uncles Randy Kremers, Jr. and Mike Kre…
Mother Of 3, Lifelong Somerset County Resident Katelyn Gecik Dies After Addiction Struggle, 30 Mother Of 3, Lifelong Somerset County Resident Katelyn Gecik Dies After Addiction Struggle, 30
Mother Of 3, Lifelong Somerset County Resident Katelyn Gecik Dies After Addiction Struggle, 30 Mother of three and lifelong Somerset County resident Katelyn Frances Gecik died Jan. 4 at St. Peter’s Medical Center in Albany, NY, after struggling with addiction. She was 30. Born in New Brunswick, Gecik was known for her love of music and her kind, compassionate heart, her obituary says. She loved writing and channeled her creativity into many different art forms as well as her own sense of fashion and style. Gecik also loved animals and cared very deeply for all creatures. “From the tiniest fish to elephants, Katelyn would do anything to help an animal,” reads her obituary. “She had a…
Comedian John Mulaney Checks Into Pennsylvania Rehab Center Comedian John Mulaney Checks Into Pennsylvania Rehab Center
Comedian John Mulaney Checks Into Pennsylvania Rehab Center Comic John Mulaney checked into a Pennsylvania rehab center over the weekend, Page Six reports. Mulaney, 38, will spend 60 days at the unnamed center for alcohol and cocaine addiction, the report says. A source told the outlet that the "Saturday Night Live" alum's family and friends are happy with him getting help and focusing on his health. “His fans know he’s struggled in the past with sobriety, he has talked about it openly," the source said. Unfortunately he has struggled again during the pandemic. “He’s on board with his recovery, he’s not fighting against rehab.” The Emmy Award-win…