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‘Beautiful Soul:’ Lehigh Valley Native Dies Suddenly, 31 ‘Beautiful Soul:’ Lehigh Valley Native Dies Suddenly, 31
‘Beautiful Soul:’ Lehigh Valley Native Dies Suddenly, 31 Beloved Lehigh Valley native and Northampton High School graduate Kevin Scott Benton, Jr. died unexpectedly on Monday, March 28. He was 31. Born and raised in Easton, Kevin graduated from Northampton Area High School in 2011, his obituary says. Kevin was known for his love of football. He was a regular sideline fan at the Easton/Phillipsburg Thanksgiving game. Above all, Kevin was remembered as a “beautiful soul” with a friendly attitude toward all of those around him. “A beautiful soul has gone back to heaven,” reads a tribute on Kevin’s memorial. “Kevin always had a smile, a fist bump…

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by Valerie Musson
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Support Surges For Family Of Football Player Cy Menard Killed In Route 17 Crash Support Surges For Family Of Football Player Cy Menard Killed In Route 17 Crash
Support Surges For Family Of Football Player Cy Menard Killed In Route 17 Crash Support was surging for a 19-year-old football player killed in a crash last week on Route 17.  More than $12,700 had been raised as of Sunday, May 8 on a GoFundMe campaign for Cyrenius "Cy" Menard, who died when he was ejected Friday's a crash with a tractor trailer in the southbound lanes in Saddle River. "We know everyone is in shock and may not be able to physically be here to say goodbye or see him for the last time," writes campaign founders Soeurette Badio and Kesnel Menard. "We know he is smiling and laughing with everyone and he would say Thank you." Cy, who played football for S…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Football Player Killed In Route 17 Crash Was 'Larger Than Life' Football Player Killed In Route 17 Crash Was 'Larger Than Life'
Football Player Killed In Route 17 Crash Was 'Larger Than Life' Magnetic. Charismatic. Larger than life. That was Cyrenius "Cy" Menard, those who knew him say. The 19-year-old football player, who graduated from St. Joseph's Regional High School, died when he was ejected in a crash with a tractor trailer in the southbound lanes of Route 17 on Friday, May 6. Just two weeks ago, Cy announced he'd committed to playing for Sacred Heart University. That Instagram post had nearly 1,500 comments — mainly condolences — and more than 3,600 likes as of Saturday, May 7. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Young Driver Killed In Route 17 Collision With Tractor-Trailer Young Driver Killed In Route 17 Collision With Tractor-Trailer
Young Driver Killed In Route 17 Collision With Tractor-Trailer A driver was killed in a horrific crash on Route 17, authorities confirmed. Cyrenius "Cy" Menard, a 19-year-old football player who wasgraduated from St. Joseph's Regional High School, was ejected from his sedan in a collision with a tractor-trailer in the southbound lanes just north of East Allendale Avenue in Saddle River shortly after 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 6. Cy MenardSt. Joseph Regional High School Southbound Route 17 was reopened between Lake Street in Ramsey and East Allendale Avenue after detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor's Fatal Accident Unit and the Bergen County Sh…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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'Invincible' Harrison Firefighter Who Served In US Marines, Law Enforcement Dies 'Invincible' Harrison Firefighter Who Served In US Marines, Law Enforcement Dies
'Invincible' Harrison Firefighter Who Served In US Marines, Law Enforcement Dies Vincent Doffont spent much of his life serving and protecting his country as a U.S. Marine and, later, his community in Hudson County as a sheriff's officer, police officer and firefighter. Doffont, 37, died suddenly this weekend, leaving those who knew him in shock and profound grief. "He was one of the hardest men I have ever met," wrote friend Blake Upton. "I always thought of him as invincible." Doffont, indeed, seemed indestructible as a football running back, defensive back and placekicked for the St. Mary's High School Gaels from 1999 through 2002. He was praised for his "speed, s…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Ex-Rutgers Running Back Sues 'Crazy Girls' LA Strip Club: Report Ex-Rutgers Running Back Sues 'Crazy Girls' LA Strip Club: Report
Ex-Rutgers Running Back Sues 'Crazy Girls' LA Strip Club: Report A former Rutgers University football star is suing a Los Angeles strip club after an alleged gunpoint robbery, TMZ Sports reports. Gus Edwards, a running back for the Baltimore Ravens, was robbed at gunpoint of his $50,000 diamond chain and $25,000 watch by five masked men while he went to retrieve his car from valet at the "Crazy Girls" club, the outlet said. His buddy's $60,000 watch was also apparently stolen. Security was captured by surveillance making no attempt to intervene, the athlete is alleging. Approximately one week later, Edwards got a message on Instagram from a person with t…

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by Jon Craig
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Giants Head Coach Joe Judge Fired Giants Head Coach Joe Judge Fired
Giants Head Coach Joe Judge Fired Embattled New York Giants Head Coach Joe Judge was fired Tuesday after two seasons that produced a 10-23 record and a series of public embarrassments, the team confirmed. "Steve (Tisch) and I both believe it is in the best interest of our franchise to move in another direction," team President John Mara said in a statement shortly after 5:30 p.m. "We met with Joe [Monday] afternoon to discuss the state of the team," Mara added. "I met again with Joe this afternoon, and it was during that conversation I informed Joe of our decision. We appreciate Joe's efforts on behalf of the organization.…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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NFL Great Lawrence Taylor Busted For Sex Offender Reporting Violation NFL Great Lawrence Taylor Busted For Sex Offender Reporting Violation
NFL Great Lawrence Taylor Busted For Sex Offender Reporting Violation New York Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor was charged in Florida with failing to register as a sex offender, according to multiple news reports. TMZ Sports broke the news that Taylor, 62, was booked and released by the Broward County Sheriff's Office late Thursday. Taylor was listed as a sex offender a decade ago after admitting he had sex with a 16-year-old girl who he said he thought was 19. As a registered sex offender, he must alert law enforcement to any changes in his living situation. Taylor retired in 1993 with 132.5 sacks, two Super Bowl rings, 10 selections to the …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Fighter Jets To Rattle New Jersey Ahead Of Army v. Navy Football Game Fighter Jets To Rattle New Jersey Ahead Of Army v. Navy Football Game
Fighter Jets To Rattle New Jersey Ahead Of Army v. Navy Football Game Military jets are expected to fly over Bergen County this week. Several F-18s will be landing at Teterboro Airport ahead of Saturday's Army vs. Navy football game at MetLife Stadium. The planes will land at the airport on Thursday and will do a flyover of the stadium just before 3 p.m. kickoff.

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by Cecilia Levine
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'For Mama': Jersey Shore QB Scores 8 Touchdowns Day After Mom's Death 'For Mama': Jersey Shore QB Scores 8 Touchdowns Day After Mom's Death
'For Mama': Jersey Shore QB Scores 8 Touchdowns Day After Mom's Death What may go down in history as Alex Brown's best game of his high school football carer came less than 24 hours after one of the worst days of his life. The Red Bank Catholic quarterback scored eight touchdowns -- throwing six and running two -- during the Nov. 12 game against Morris Catholic.  On Nov. 11, the senior athlete lost his mom, Michelle Brown, after a 14-year battle with breast cancer. The touchdowns pushed the Caseys to win the game 58-34 in the first round of the NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics Non-Public B playoffs at Count Basie Field in Red Bank. Brown's Tweet of one of his ei…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Locker Room Hazing Incident Cancels Wall HS Football Game, Report Says Locker Room Hazing Incident Cancels Wall HS Football Game, Report Says
Locker Room Hazing Incident Cancels Wall HS Football Game, Report Says Officials cancelled the Wall High School football team playoff game Friday due to an alleged hazing incident involving players, NJ Advance Media reports. Video footage shows six older players -- including one holding a mop or broomstick -- swarmed and tried pinning down a younger player in the locker room as others pleaded for them to stop, the outlet said in an exclusive report. Parents told the outlet they believe sodomy was being attempted. The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office is apparently investigating, but did not immediately return Daily Voice's request for comment. Wall was set…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Tragic:' Beloved Bangor HS Senior Ashton Dunbar Dies Days Before 18th Birthday 'Tragic:' Beloved Bangor HS Senior Ashton Dunbar Dies Days Before 18th Birthday
'Tragic:' Beloved Bangor HS Senior Ashton Dunbar Dies Days Before 18th Birthday Beloved Bangor High School senior Ashton D. Dunbar died suddenly on Oct. 12 — just 10 days before his 18th birthday. Born in Easton, Dunbar was known for his love of football, his obituary says. Dunbar was also remembered for the many close friendships he had fostered over the years. More than $3,200 has been raised on a GoFundMe for Dunbar’s final expenses, putting his family more than halfway toward the campaign’s $6,000 goal in just four days. “Ashton was such a kind and loving person, and will be greatly missed by his family,” reads the campaign, launched by Pamela Fernsler, who says …

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by Valerie Musson