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Couple Killed In Carbon County Motorcycle Wreck Leave Behind Children, Grandchildren
The motorcyclists who died in a Carbon County accident over the weekend leave behind two families, their loved ones say.
Amy Hollenbach, 44, and Michael Brunell, 42, were heading north on Forest Inn Road in Towmensing Township when an oncoming vehicle veered from its lane and struck their bike around 2:40 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, Daily Voice reported.
They died from their injuries.
On a pair of GoFundMe campaigns launched Monday, May 22, their loved ones say the pair were engaged to be married.
Now, their children are seeking donations to assist with funeral expenses and other end-of-…
After Fire, Neighbors Pitch In To Rebuild Philly Bar
After a fire left the Shipyard Bar in Philadelphia badly damaged and closed for business, its Port Richmond neighbors have stepped up to ease the burden.
It was after midnight on Monday, May 15 when the exterior of the bar, 2537 East Ontario St., suddenly caught fire, said neighbor Lexi Ellis.
Firefighters were on the scene within seconds and were able to keep the flames from spreading to other buildings, but the bar is now in need of serious repairs, according to Ellis.
"While the fire could have been much, much worse, there is substantial fire damage to the outside of the bar, as wel…
Philly Neighbors Rally For Uber Driver Dad Killed In Suspected DUI Crash
Friends, neighbors, and well-wishers are stepping up to support the family of a Philadelphia Uber driver killed in a suspected DUI accident on the Schuylkill Expressway last weekend.
Jean Carlos Santana, 31, a husband and father of two, was driving three passengers west on I-76 around 2 a.m. on April 15 when another car "swerved across lanes of travel" and hit the rear of their vehicle, sending them into a bridge pillar, Daily Voice has reported.
Santana and his passengers, 23-year-old twins Tucker and Christian Schimelfenig, and their friend Michael Comerford, 24, were all…
Neighbors Raise $30K For Clarks Summit Men Killed In I-76 Accident
Less than 24 hours after they were identified by state police, neighbors and community members have raised a staggering $33,885 for the families of three Lackawanna County residents killed in a Philadelphia highway crash.
Twins Tucker and Christian Schimelfenig, 23, their friend Michael Comerford, 24, all of Clarks Summit, and 31-year-old Jan Santana of Philadelphia were all pronounced dead at the scene when another car "swerved across lanes of travel" and hit the rear of their vehicle, sending them into a bridge pillar around 2 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, Daily Voice re…
Berks Neighbors Raise Nearly $10K For Family Of Murdered Teen
Berks County residents are stepping up to assist an area family in their time of need.
Javien Perch, a 19-year-old Reading man, was found dead near Oak Lane on the city's northeast side on Wednesday, April 5, and police are investigating the matter as a homicide.
Now, in the week since, his neighbors have rallied to ensure his friends and family a proper send-off.
Within three days of going live, a GoFundMe page launched by Javien's loved ones has raised a staggering $7,600 as of Friday, April 14. Organizers hope to eventually raise $10,000 to assist with funeral expenses and other end…
East Stroudsburg Lotto Player Wins $1 Million Jackpot
An East Stroudsburg shopper went to Wawa and walked out a millionaire, state officials say.
The lucky player picked up a jackpot-winning "$1,000,000 Game" scratch-off ticket from the shop at 5121 Milford Road, said Pennsylvania Lottery representatives on Thursday, April 6.
For its part, the Wawa will now receive a $5,000 bonus check, gaming officials added.
The "$1,000,000 Game" is a $20 scratcher with opportunities to win up to the titular amount. Winning players should always sign the back of their slip and reach out to state officials by calling 1-800-692-748…
Not Forgotten: Philly Area Native Among Thousands Killed At Pearl Harbor
Of the more than 2,400 Americans killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor exactly 81 years ago, at least one was a native of Delaware County.
Michael Savinski, a 23-year-old Seaman First Class from Chester, was stationed aboard the famous USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on the day the Japanese Empire launched a surprise attack, according to federal war records.
The Arizona, coincidentally a Pennsylvania-class battleship, was sunk after a Japanese bomb landed on its munitions storage room, causing an explosion and killing 1,177 sailors, the National Parks Service says.
Savinski went dow…
Maryland Man Dead In House With Over 100 Venomous Snakes, Spitting Cobra
A man in Pomfret was found dead in his home with over 100 venomous snakes inside, according to police.
Of the many snakes found in the residence, officers discovered a spitting cobra (whose venom can go 10 feet) rattlesnakes, black mambas, and pythons, officials said.
On Jan. 19, at 6 p.m., a neighbor called police to check on the man who they had not seen since the day before. When officers arrived they found the resident laying on the floor, unconscious, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office.
The 49-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Inside the home were more th…
