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Inside Madeline Gaudreau's Baby Shower: 'A Little Piece Of Heaven' Inside Madeline Gaudreau's Baby Shower: 'A Little Piece Of Heaven'
Inside Madeline Gaudreau's Baby Shower: 'A Little Piece Of Heaven' Some celebrations have resumed for the Gaudreau family, weeks after the DUI crash that killed hockey-playing brothers Matt and Johnny. Madeline Gaudreau, who was married to Matt, shared photos from her "dream" baby shower held over the weekend.  Hours after the deadly accident, news spread that Matt's widow was expecting baby boy Tripp. A sign welcoming guests to the shower reads, "A Little Piece of Heaven." Madeline called her shower the "Baby shower of my Dreams 🤍🕊️," in an album shared Sunday, Oct. 13.  The widow shouted out a friend for hosting and thanked Lexi Scaffidi…
Mugshot Released: Suspected NJ Drunk Driver Who Killed Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau Mugshot Released: Suspected NJ Drunk Driver Who Killed Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau
Mugshot Released: Suspected NJ Drunk Driver Who Killed Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau The mugshot was released for the Woodstown man accused of driving drunk, killing an NHL star and his brother. The Salem County Correctional Facility released the mugshot of 43-year-old Sean Higgins to Newsweek. Higgins was charged with two counts of death by auto in the Thursday, Aug. 29 crash that killed Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Johnny, 31, played for the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Calgary Flames. Matthew, 29, was a boys hockey head coach at the brothers' alma mater of Gloucester Catholic High School. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among countless ho…
Atlantic City Honors Mississippi Civil Rights Leaders At 1964 DNC With Historic Marker Atlantic City Honors Mississippi Civil Rights Leaders At 1964 DNC With Historic Marker
Atlantic City Honors Mississippi Civil Rights Leaders At 1964 DNC With Historic Marker As Chicago hosts the Democratic National Convention, Atlantic City honored a historic civil rights moment that happened when the party's nomination event was held at Boardwalk Hall about 60 years ago. Atlantic City leaders unveiled a Mississippi Freedom Trail Marker historical marker at Kennedy Plaza on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The plaque is the trail's first one outside of the state of Mississippi. The marker commemorates when the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) arrived in Atlantic City for the 1964 Democratic National Convention. The MFDP's delegates argued that their state's al…
'Cowboy Hero' Dies After Lightning Strike While Warning Kids On NJ Beach About Storm: Reports 'Cowboy Hero' Dies After Lightning Strike While Warning Kids On NJ Beach About Storm: Reports
'Cowboy Hero' Dies After Lightning Strike While Warning Kids On NJ Beach About Storm: Reports A Toms River man died after a reported lightning strike on an Ocean County beach, authorities said. Patrick Dispoto, 59, was found unconscious on the beach near J Street at around 7:38 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, a Seaside Park Police Department spokesperson told Daily Voice. He was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police said Dispoto had no visible signs of injuries. There were also no witnesses so investigators haven't confirmed if his death was caused by lightning or "another medical issue." Dispoto's girlfriend Ruth said he tried to warn a group of children on the beach …
American Water Employee Killed In NJ Construction Zone Crash Was Hardworking Dad American Water Employee Killed In NJ Construction Zone Crash Was Hardworking Dad
American Water Employee Killed In NJ Construction Zone Crash Was Hardworking Dad Kyle Sease was not just an American Water Employee. He was a father, a son, a husband, a U.S. Army veteran, and so much more. "This was my baby," his heartbroken mother, Joanne Devine, said in a Facebook post. "My son. He was so much more than an 'American Water Employee.'" Sease, 26, was killed and three of his colleagues injured when their crew was hit by a vehicle at a job site on White Horse Pike in Magnolia on Wednesday, May 29, just before 10 a.m. A GoFundMe started by Sease's coworkers of  Water Workers Local 99 had raised $78,000 as of Saturday, June 1. A Sicklerville f…
Kevan S. Hinshillwood, Former Prison Guard From Marlton, 56 Kevan S. Hinshillwood, Former Prison Guard From Marlton, 56
Kevan S. Hinshillwood, Former Prison Guard From Marlton, 56 Kevan Sean Hinshillwood, of Marlton, died on April 23, according to an obituary published by Givnish Funeral Home. He was 56 years old. The Camden native "was a man of many talents and passions," his obituary says: His career spanned various fields including being a prison guard, a B&B mechanic at Amtrak, a union laborer at Jem Erectors, a landscaper and a tower worker. In his free time, Kevan enjoyed watching Philadelphia sports, golfing with friends, indulging in shows like "Jersey Shore," and taking peaceful walks along the beach, his obit said. "His laughter was contagious, and his…
NJ High School Mourns Loss Of Senior Class Advisor, Teacher Doug Winkler, 41 NJ High School Mourns Loss Of Senior Class Advisor, Teacher Doug Winkler, 41
NJ High School Mourns Loss Of Senior Class Advisor, Teacher Doug Winkler, 41 The Egg Harbor Township community is mourning the death of a popular high school teacher and senior class advisor. Doug Winkler, of Hammonton — affectionately known as "Wink — was being remembered for his sense of humor and dedication to students, according to a post on the EHT Class of 2024 Instagram page. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Egg Harbor Township 2024 (@ehtclassof2024) The school announced Winkler's death on Facebook Saturday night, Sept. 23. A cause was not announced. “Mr. Winkler has touched the lives of so many a…
South Jersey Mourns Death Of Loving Dad, Longtime Business Owner Ryan Coffey, 40 South Jersey Mourns Death Of Loving Dad, Longtime Business Owner Ryan Coffey, 40
South Jersey Mourns Death Of Loving Dad, Longtime Business Owner Ryan Coffey, 40 South Jersey is in mourning after the death of 40-year-old father and longtime business owner Ryan C. Coffey on Sunday, April 16. A lifetime Cape May County resident, Ryan lived in Del Haven at the time of his passing, his obituary says. He was a flooring installer and business owner who had serviced the area for two decades. Described as a “man of strength and humility who dedicated his existence to his family,” Ryan embraced his role as a devoted father to his two sons, Ryan and Shane Coffey, his memorial says. Ryan’s compassionate soul and endless altruism will be forever remembered by…
Lina Zermane Of Monmouth County Dies, 30 Lina Zermane Of Monmouth County Dies, 30
Lina Zermane Of Monmouth County Dies, 30 Beloved daughter, sister, and aunt Lina Zermane of Monmouth County died unexpectedly in Delray Beach, Florida on Friday, Nov. 11. She was 30. Lina grew up in Manasquan, where she attended Manasquan Elementary School and graduated from Manasquan High School, her obituary says. She then moved to Florida to pursue a career in the restaurant service industry. Lina was remembered for her one-of-a-kind sense of humor sprinkled with unmatchable wit. She was also a skilled athlete and participated in a number of competitive cheerleading teams throughout the Garden State, her memorial says. Lina’s…