Popular PA Head Wrestling Coach Jailed After Conviction In Sexual Abuse Cover-Up: AG Popular PA Head Wrestling Coach Jailed After Conviction In Sexual Abuse Cover-Up: AG
Popular PA Head Wrestling Coach Jailed After Conviction In Sexual Abuse Cover-Up: AG A longtime Bellwood Antis School District teacher and wrestling coach has been sentenced to prison after a jury found him guilty of failing to protect students during a sexual abuse investigation, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Monday, Aug. 25. Timothy "Tim" Andrekovich, 59, was sentenced to 3 to 23 months in prison after being convicted of felony endangering the welfare of a child, according to the attorney general. A Blair County jury returned the guilty verdict on Tuesday, July 8, following a two-day trial. Prosecutors said Andrekovich oversaw the district’s wrest…
EXCLUSIVE: 104-Year-Old PA Woman Shares Longevity Secrets — ‘Get Up And Get Busy’ EXCLUSIVE: 104-Year-Old PA Woman Shares Longevity Secrets — ‘Get Up And Get Busy’
Exclusive: 104-Year-Old PA Woman Shares Longevity Secrets — ‘Get Up And Get Busy’ At 104, Caroline Emplit still hits the gym, sews thousands of pillowcases, and keeps two books going at once. In an exclusive interview with Daily Voice, she revealed the simple motto she says has carried her through more than a century of life. The Simpson Meadows resident, born in Delaware and longtime Pennsylvania resident, marked her latest birthday this summer with not one, but four separate celebrations. She was surrounded by family, neighbors, and old friends who gathered to honor her remarkable life. But Emplit said her favorite birthday remains her 90th. Amosland Elementary in the …
Fundraiser Launched For Daughters Of Maryland CNA Shot Before Pennsylvania Fire Fundraiser Launched For Daughters Of Maryland CNA Shot Before Pennsylvania Fire
Fundraiser Launched For Daughters Of Maryland CNA Shot Before Pennsylvania Fire A fundraiser has been launched to support the daughters of a Maryland CNA and mother of three who was killed in a Stewartstown Borough home before it caught fire. Jennifer Troch, 41, and Michael Shores Jr., 54, both of the first block of North Main Street, were found unconscious on the second floor of a burning home at 2 North Main Street on Sunday, Aug. 3. Firefighters forced entry, carried the pair out in cardiac arrest, and rushed them to WellSpan York Hospital, where they were pronounced dead. Autopsies confirmed both died from gunshot wounds to the head, according to the York County Cor…
PA Kindergarten Teacher Wins National Contest Twice, Plans Interactive Playground PA Kindergarten Teacher Wins National Contest Twice, Plans Interactive Playground
PA Kindergarten Teacher Wins National Contest Twice, Plans Interactive Playground A Cogan Station kindergarten teacher has won a national classroom contest for the second year in a row, bringing major prizes to her students and school, officials announced. Michelle Boyles of Hepburn-Lycoming Primary School was once again named one of 10 winners in Simple Modern’s "Stock Your School" giveaway, the company said. The program launched in 2024 with about 2,000 teachers and 66,000 votes cast, according to Simple Modern PR Manager Kayte Spillman. This year, participation soared to more than 3,200 teachers from all 50 states, with over 114,000 votes submitted. Boyles credited h…
Two PA High Schools Ranked In Nation's Top 100: See Niche's Full List Two PA High Schools Ranked In Nation's Top 100: See Niche's Full List
Two PA High Schools Ranked In Nation's Top 100: See Niche's Full List More than 30 high schools across the Northeast have earned spots among the top 100 in the country, according to a new ranking. Niche has released its Best Public High Schools in America rankings for 2025. The list evaluates schools using data from the Department of Education, along with millions of student and parent reviews. Rankings are based on academics, college readiness, graduation rates, teacher quality, and school culture. Unlike past years, SAT and ACT scores were not considered to reflect a growing de-emphasis on standardized testing in college admissions. Here are the …
Two PA High Schools Ranked Among Top 25 Nationally: See Which Ones Two PA High Schools Ranked Among Top 25 Nationally: See Which Ones
Two PA High Schools Ranked Among Top 25 Nationally: See Which Ones More than two dozen high schools across the Northeast have been recognized among the top 100 in the US, according to a new ranking. The U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best High School Rankings on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The 2025 list evaluated more than 24,000 public high schools nationwide based on test scores, college-level coursework, and graduation rates. The report highlights schools where students outperformed expectations in math, reading, and science, passed college-level exams, and graduated on time. U.S. News said its goal is to recognize high achievers while…
PA Ranked Among Top 10 Best States To Live In, New Study Says: Here's Why PA Ranked Among Top 10 Best States To Live In, New Study Says: Here's Why
PA Ranked Among Top 10 Best States To Live In, New Study Says: Here's Why From the best schools in the nation to some of the highest incomes, several Northeast states are among the best places to live, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of "Best States to Live In" on Monday, Aug. 11. The study ranked all 50 states using 51 measures of livability, from housing affordability and income growth to education, health, and safety. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said it's important to look beyond just economic factors. "When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing prices, and…
School Lunches Are Costing Families More Than Ever: Here's Why School Lunches Are Costing Families More Than Ever: Here's Why
School Lunches Are Costing Families More Than Ever: Here's Why As the new school year gets closer, parents are preparing to pay more to pack a lunch, with many changing what will be in their kids' lunchboxes to save money. Nearly half of parents and caregivers (48%) expect to pay more for school-day lunches this year than last, according to Deloitte's 2025 Back-to-School Survey. The study also found that grocery prices are 23% higher than they were in 2020. The increase comes as many everyday staples are getting more expensive under President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on imports, which economists say are raising costs on a variety of foods f…
As Husband Sexually Abused Child, Wife — School Employee — Stayed Silent: Cops As Husband Sexually Abused Child, Wife — School Employee — Stayed Silent: Cops
As Husband Sexually Abused Child, Wife — School Employee — Stayed Silent: Cops A Connecticut man and his wife are accused of repeatedly sexually abusing a child, authorities announced.  David Desimone and Holly Desimone, of Plainfield, were the focus of the Plainfield Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit after a report was made in June.  Investigators determined that David Desimone had engaged in inappropriate sexual contact with the victim on multiple occasions. Police said his wife, Holly Desimone, knew about the abuse but failed to report it or take steps to protect the victim, Plainfield police said.  David Desimone was arrested and char…
Former First Daughter Ashley Biden Files For Divorce From Husband In Philadelphia: Report Former First Daughter Ashley Biden Files For Divorce From Husband In Philadelphia: Report
Former First Daughter Ashley Biden Files For Divorce From Husband In Philadelphia: Report Former first daughter Ashley Biden has filed for divorce from her husband of 13 years, Dr. Howard Krein, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Biden, daughter of former President Joe Biden, filed paperwork in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas on Monday, Aug. 11, one of her representatives confirmed to the outlet. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ashley Biden (@ashleyblazerbiden) Just two months earlier, on June 2, she posted a photo album to Instagram with the caption: “May 2025. Heartbroken yet HOPEFUL. MAY I have the courage t…
Miami Man Nearly Beheads, Murders Mom Who Came To Check On Him: Police Miami Man Nearly Beheads, Murders Mom Who Came To Check On Him: Police
Miami Man Nearly Beheads, Murders Mom Who Came To Check On Him: Police A 40-year-old Miami Beach man was arrested and charged with murder after an eight-hour SWAT standoff over the weekend after his New Jersey mother's body was found nearly decapitated in a dumpster, police said. Anthony Caruso, 40, was arrested on Sunday, July 20, following the standoff at his apartment on Washington Avenue, according to a criminal complaint filed by Miami Beach Police. Police were dispatched to 800 Washington Ave.,, for a welfare check after Elizabeth Caruso’s son-in-law reported not hearing from her for over six hours, the affidavit says. Elizabeth had arrived mid-day Satu…
Plane Crash Leaves Family With 2 Young Children Dead Near NC Airport Plane Crash Leaves Family With 2 Young Children Dead Near NC Airport
Plane Crash Leaves Family With 2 Young Children Dead Near NC Airport A family of four was killed after their small plane crashed in a field in central North Carolina, authorities said. The crash occurred just after 1:45 p.m. Monday, July 7 near the Raleigh Executive Jetport in Lee County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.  The wreckage was located between Wallace Creek Lane and Riddle Road. Three of the victims died at the scene. A fourth was taken to UNC Hospital and later died from their injuries, troopers said. The aircraft was a single-engine Cirrus SR22, the Federation Aviation Administration (FAA) announced. The victims were…