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Ann Blyth Dies: Hollywood Star's Career Soared After Oscar Nomination As Teen
One of Hollywood’s last links to the studio era has died.
Ann Blyth, the actress and singer best known for her Oscar-nominated turn in "Mildred Pierce," died Wednesday, June 24, according to Entertainment Weekly and People. She was 98.
Blyth died of natural causes at her home in Rancho Santa Fe, California, according to her obituary.
Her career spanned radio and Broadway, film musicals, noir, television, and concert stages, making her one of the more versatile performers of her generation.
Blyth became a star in the 1940s and remained one of the last surviving performers tied to Hollywood…
9-Year-Old Boy Dies Days After Hotel Pool Drowning In Poconos
A 9-year-old boy has died days after he was pulled from a hotel swimming pool in the Poconos, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office announced Thursday, June 25.
The child, who was from Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest at 3:51 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, the coroner's office said.
An autopsy completed Thursday determined the boy died from complications of drowning, and Coroner Daniel A. Buglio ruled the manner of death an accident, the coroner's office said.
The drowning happened around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, in the pool a…
Hackensack's White Manna Could Soon Have New Address, Bigger Home
One of Hackensack's most recognizable restaurants could soon be getting a new home.
An application to relocate White Manna from its longtime location at 350 River St. to 112-120 Hackensack Ave., was approved at the June 10 meeting, as first reported by JerseyDigs.
The application, submitted by Esther Realty, calls for relocating the historic diner to 112-120 Hackensack Ave. and constructing a roughly 1,950-square-foot, one-story restaurant featuring an expanded kitchen, takeout service area, ADA-accessible dining room and restroom, an additional restroom, and office space. Plans also includ…
'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In NJ: Police
A burglary crew accused of targeting Indian and Asian families across several states has been linked to a Connecticut home break-in after police say stolen jewelry was recovered during traffic stops in New York City.
Robinson Jean Paul Moncado-Patarroyo, 19, Yeison Estivan Gonzalez-Rodriguez, 20, Emerson Johan Rodriguez-Gomez, 25, and Daniel Alejandro Garcia-Arenas, 24, were arrested as part of the alleged burglary crew, Guilford police said.
The alleged quartet of crooks is accused of smashing the back windows of a home in Guilford while the family was away on a day trip, police said…
DWI Driver Who Killed Popular NJ Restaurant Owner Learns Fate: Prosecutor
A 51-year-old Seaside Park woman was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to vehicular homicide in the death of Robert Popovics, authorities announced Friday, June 26.
At 9:30 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, Seaside Heights police responded to Dupont Avenue and the Boulevard after a dark colored Sedan driven by Genell McInaw struck Popovics and fled the scene, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said.
Popovics, 75, was unconscious in the roadway with serious bodily injuries, Billhimer said. Popovics was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Cent…
Speeding, Drunk Driver Charged In Crash That Killed NJ Baker: Cops
An Elizabeth man has been charged months after police say he drove drunk, crossed into oncoming traffic, and caused a head-on crash that killed another city resident.
Jorge Echeverri, 40, surrendered to the Elizabeth Police Department on Thursday, June 25, in connection with the crash that claimed the life of Michael Cosme, 51, of Elizabeth, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel, Elizabeth Police Chief Giacomo Sacca, and Police Director Earl Graves announced.
Echeverri was heading along Elizabeth Avenue in a white Jeep Grand Cherokee with one passenger when he crossed the double yellow …
NJ Driver Cited After Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Spills Trash At I-87 Service Area: Police
A New Jersey woman was issued citations after the tractor-trailer she was driving rolled over on its side and spilled trash at a New York State Thruway service area in Ulster County, NY, police said.
The crash happened just before 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, when troopers responded to the Malden Service Area on Interstate 87 in Saugerties for a tractor-trailer rollover, New York State Police announced on Friday, June 26.
After arriving at the scene, investigators found the driver, 35-year-old Michelle Paulino Rosario of Kearny, New Jersey, had been operating a 2016 Freightliner when s…
Thousands Of Toyota, Lexus, Subaru Vehicles Recalled Over Software Issue
A new safety recall is putting thousands of owners on notice.
Toyota is recalling 20,991 electric vehicles, including Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru models, over a software issue that could cause a loss of drive power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The recall affects certain 2026 model-year Toyota bZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles.
The affected vehicles include 11,495 Toyota bZ models, 4,739 Lexus RZ models, and 4,757 Subaru Solterra models, according to NHTSA.
The issue involves the battery electronic control unit, or ECU.
Toyota said the software …
Lionel Richie Health Scare On Stage Causes Tour Opener To Abruptly End
The opening night of a major summer tour ended on an unsettling note.
Lionel Richie, 77, cut short the first show of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday, June 24, after saying he felt dizzy.
The concert was part of the “Sing A Song All Night Long” tour.
Richie stopped his set almost an hour in and sat down during a performance of “Dancing on the Ceiling.”
Richie told the crowd, “When you're feeling dizzy, sit your ass down,” according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
He then performed “Three Times a Lady” while seated before calling for an unpl…
David Clayton-Thomas Dies: Blood, Sweat & Tears Frontman Known For ‘Spinning Wheel’
A voice that helped define one of rock’s boldest and most dynamic sounds has gone silent.
David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, died Wednesday, June 24, at age 84, according to multiple reports.
His publicist, Eric Alper, told CBC that Clayton-Thomas died peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. A specific cause of death was not given.
Clayton-Thomas became best known as the husky, gravelly, high-energy voice of New York City-based Blood, Sweat & Tears, the jazz-rock band that blended brass, blues, soul, and rock into a major late-1960s sound. …
These 13 Garden State Legends (Living And Lost) Are About To Join An Elite Club
From a Grammy-winning superstar to an NFL legend and a former governor, 13 New Jersey icons are headed to the New Jersey Hall of Fame's Class of 2026.
The New Jersey Hall of Fame announced the new class on Thursday, June 25, saying the inductees were selected from 60 nominees following a public vote.
“The Class of 2026 showcases the diverse talent, resilience, and spirit of achievement that define the great state of New Jersey,” NJHOF Chairman Jon F. Hanson said. “Each inductee, through their creativity, leadership, and pursuit of excellence, has made impactful contributions that conti…
