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'Beyond Devastation:' Family Mourns Loss Of NJ Woman Found Dead In Alabama 'Beyond Devastation:' Family Mourns Loss Of NJ Woman Found Dead In Alabama
'Beyond Devastation:' Family Mourns Loss Of NJ Woman Found Dead In Alabama Support is on the rise for the family of a New Jersey woman who was found dead on an Alabama roadside earlier this month. As of Wednesday, Aug. 28, more than $5,500 had been raised on a GoFundMe for the family of Long Branch resident, Miyell A. Johnson, who also went by, Kimberly Ann Agere, 29. No foul play was suspected in Johnson's death, after her body was found on Saturday morning, Aug. 10, as reported by ABC3340. "Miyell A. Johnson, was a delightful young lady," her mother wrote on the GoFundMe. "She was sweet & funny, she also loved to sing,dance & was her own beautician…

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by Cecilia Levine
Sports
NJ Hurdler McLaughlin-Levrone Close To Olympic Gold Repeat With Support From Family, HS Fans NJ Hurdler McLaughlin-Levrone Close To Olympic Gold Repeat With Support From Family, HS Fans
NJ Hurdler McLaughlin-Levrone Close To Olympic Gold Repeat With Support From Family, HS Fans New Jersey hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is cruising right to the gold. The Dunellen native is ten hurdles and one lap around the track from potentially achieving a very rare Olympic feat. McLaughlin-Levrone, who turned 25 on Wednesday, Aug. 7, coasted into the finals of the track and field women's 400-meter hurdles at Paris 2024, dominating her semifinal race on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The Union Catholic Regional High School graduate clocked a time of 52.13, which was the best in all three heats and the fastest time ever in an Olympic semifinal. A two-time Olympic gold medalist, McLaughlin-…

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by Chris Spiker
Obituaries
Bridgewater Mom Dies Suddenly At 42: 'Wonderful Woman Loved By All' Bridgewater Mom Dies Suddenly At 42: 'Wonderful Woman Loved By All'
Bridgewater Mom Dies Suddenly At 42: 'Wonderful Woman Loved By All' Kate Bennett, a 42-year-old Bridgewater resident died suddenly on Wednesday, July 3, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family. Bennett is being remembered as a woman who was always smiling, had an infectious laugh and was always smiling, according to her obituary.  She worked as an office manager for a doctor in the Robert-Wood Johnson Barnabas Health System, her obituary reads. I still cannot believe this happened. I am still at a loss for words. I lost a really great close friend very... Posted by Tara Kunie on Friday, July 5, 2024 "Kate was a wonderful woman …

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by Sam Barron
Obituaries
'To Know Her Was To Love Her:' Devoted Trenton Mom Of 4 Dies Suddenly, 32 'To Know Her Was To Love Her:' Devoted Trenton Mom Of 4 Dies Suddenly, 32
'To Know Her Was To Love Her:' Devoted Trenton Mom Of 4 Dies Suddenly, 32 Support is on the rise for the family of Brooke Nicole Black-Taylor, a devoted Trenton mother of four who died suddenly on Friday, June 10 at the age of 32. Born and raised in Trenton, Brooke graduated from Daylight Twilight High School in 2008 and worked at the Trenton Board of Education and First Transit as a transportation driver, her obituary says. Brooke loved spending time with her many friends and family members. She was known for her bright and vivacious smile and for being a rock-solid support system for her sisters, her memorial says. “Her kindness was always at the forefront and…

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by Valerie Musson