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Woodstown, NJ
Police & Fire
Mugshot Released For Suspected Woodstown 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…
Worcester, MA
Obituaries
Boston College Remembers NHL Star, Brother Killed In Crash: 'No Words Can Express Our Sadness'
The Boston College community is reeling following the news that brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were standouts during their time with the Eagles men's hockey team, were killed in a crash in New Jersey. The duo were in Oldsman Township for their sister's wedding and were riding bikes on County Route 551 Thursday evening, Aug. 29, when a suspected drunk driver crashed into them, authorities said. Original Report: NHL Star, Brother Killed In New Jersey Crash Johnny, 31, played three seasons at Boston College and helped lead the team to a national championship in 2012, t…
Woodstown, NJ
Sports
NHL Star, Brother Killed By Drunk Driver In Oldmans Twp. Before Sister's Wedding, Troopers Say
An NHL star and his brother from Salem County were killed by a suspected drunk driver one day before their sister's wedding, authorities said. Johnny Gaudreau of Carneys Point and Matthew Gaudreau of Pedricktown died on Thursday, Aug. 29, a state police spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice. Troopers responded to the crash near milepost 11.1 on County Route 551 in Oldmans Township at around 8:19 p.m. Sean Higgins of Woodstown was accused of driving drunk during the crash. The 43-year-old was charged with two counts of death by auto. Johnny Gaudreau, 31, played 11 N…
Franklin Township, NJ
Obituaries
Remembering Sophia DeTorres, North Hunterdon Student Killed On First Day Of School
Life was only beginning for Sophia DeTorres. The 16-year-old North Hunterdon High School student was a competitive and award-winning dancer of 11 years and had been looking at colleges, preparing for life's next chapter, according to her obituary on the Martin Funeral Home website. Sophia, who also ran cross country and track, visited Boson College, Cornell, and Wake Forest, on her early shortlist, and was hoping to major in psychology "in keeping with her drive to help people," her obituary says. But life was cut short for Sophia on Thursday, Aug. 22, when she was killed in…
Bristol, PA
Obituaries
Tony Voce, First Philly Native To Star For Flyers Organization, Dies At 43
Tony Voce, the first Philadelphia native to play in the Flyers organization, died suddenly Monday, July 8, following an esteemed career representing his hometown franchise for years. The Lehigh Valley Phantoms announced Voce's death, noting he was a former Calder Cup Champion and running down his impressive and historic career. A cause of death was not made public. We are incredibly saddened to share the news of the passing of our dear friend, coach, and mentor Tony Voce. Your... Posted by Philadelphia Flyers Warriors on Monday, July 8, 2024 "We are incredibly saddened to sha…
Lynn, MA
Obituaries
'Generous And Humble': Families Remember Men Who Drowned In Lynn Ponds
Authorities have released the names of two men who drowned in separate incidents in Lynn over the Memorial Day weekend. Michael Petkewich, 60, and Macario Ordoñez Calmo, 30, were both killed on Sunday, May 26. Firefighters were called to the Breeds Pond just after 7:15 p.m. to rescue Calmo. They risked their lives to pull him from the water, but they couldn't save his life. Doctors at an area hospital pronounced him dead soon after he arrived, authorities said. Police received calls about Petkewich's drowning around 11 p.m. He had gone under at S…
Edison, NJ
Sports
Eleven New Jersey Natives Selected In 2024 NFL Draft: 'I Hear That Smile!'
Nearly a dozen football players from the Garden State heard their names called during the 2024 NFL Draft. Eleven players with New Jersey ties were selected in the draft from Thursday, Apr. 25 to Saturday, Apr. 27 in Detroit. The top Jersey draft pick was Max Melton, a Mays Landing native who played cornerback at Rutgers. Melton was taken in the second round with the 43rd overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals. He's the highest-drafted Scarlet Knight since defensive end Kemoko Turay was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 52nd overall pick in 2018. According to his NFL.com draft…
Edison, NJ
Sports
2024 NFL Draft: New Jersey Prospects Hoping To Reach Their Pro Football Dreams
Several football players from the Garden State are hoping to hear their names called in downtown Detroit at the 2024 NFL Draft and reach their dreams of playing pro football. Rutgers cornerback and Mays Landing native Max Melton is looking to be the highest-drafted Scarlet Knight since defensive end Kemoko Turay was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 52nd overall pick in 2018. While 14 Rutgers players worked out during the team's pro day on Thursday, Mar. 28, Melton is the only Scarlet Knight listed on the NFL.com prospects list. According to his NFL.com draft profile, Melton was g…
Monsey, NY
Police & Fire
Former HS Basketball Coach From Hudson Valley Accused Of Sexually-Based Offenses: Police
A former high school coach from the Hudson Valley is facing charges for allegedly getting inappropriate with underage players, according to police. In Virginia, the Arlington County Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating Rockland County native George Porcha, age 53, originally from Spring Valley and now of Winterville, North Carolina, after he was charged for multiple sexually-based offenses dating back to allegations made in 2022. Now, investigators are concerned there could be additional victims. According to the department, in October 2022, police initiated a "compreh…
Quincy, MA
News
Wellesley Boy, 5, In ICU After Lawnmower Incident, Family Receives 'Constant Love'
A devastating accident sent a child to the hospital via medical helicopter where he is facing months of hospital stays and an extensive series of surgeries. Jaeger Dziama, age 5, received extensive injuries to his right leg in an incident involving a neighbor's ride-on lawnmower on Friday, June 16 in the area of 28 South River Street in Wellesley, as reported by Daily Voice. The child has remained under intensive care since the accident, but his family is receiving an outpouring of support in the aftermath of the "horrific trauma" in the form of tens of thousands of dollars in donations…
Bronxville, NY
Schools
9 Bronxville High School Students To Compete As Division I Athletes
Nine hard-working standout athletes from a Westchester County high school are moving on to play on Division I teams for numerous colleges. The athletes all currently attend Bronxville High School as seniors, and will all move on to different colleges and universities to play for a variety of Division I teams, the Bronxville Union Free School District announced. The nine students are: Catherine Berkery, who will join the University of Pennsylvania's lacrosse team; Olivia Shinshato, who will join Georgetown University's women's lacrosse team; Timothy Lockwood, who wi…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Obituaries
Marketing Director Who Grew Up In Valhalla, Age 48, Leaves Behind 2 Young Sons
A woman who grew up in Westchester County and spent decades working in marketing has died at the age of 48. Carolyn Anne Beal, of Barrington, Rhode Island, died peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 31, from cancer and its complications, according to her obituary. She grew up in Valhalla with her brothers David and Robert and graduated from Westlake High School. Her parents were Robert and Barbara Kirk. She went on to attend Boston College, where she met some of her closest friends, her obituary said. Beal is survived by her 14-year-old son Alexander and her 11-year-old son Nicholas, whom sh…
Dorchester, MA
Schools
These Massachusetts Colleges Rank Among Nation's 50 Most Expensive
Five Massachusetts colleges are among the most expensive four-year institutions in the United States, according to a report from CBS News. On March 10, the news outlet shared a ranking of the 50 most expensive colleges in the country based on information from The National Center for Education Statistics. The following Massachusetts colleges made the list: Amherst College, Amherst, ranked 3rd Tufts University, Medford, 5th Wellesley College, Wellesley, 10th Boston College, Chestnut Hill, 21st Boston University, Boston, 34th Read the full report from CBS News here.
Bristol, PA
Obituaries
Bucks County Native, Sean Carlin Dies, 33
Richard Sean Carlin Jr. of Bucks County died on Jan. 24, 2021. He was 33 years old. Born in Jamison, Carlin lived in Boston, Massachusetts and worked as a finance manager for Cabot Corporation up until his death, his obituary says. Carlin was a 2005 graduate of LaSalle College High School in Cheltenham in (Montgomery County), his obit says. He also received his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Accounting at Boston College in 2009 and 2010, his obit says. Carlin's obituary remembered him for "his infectious laughter and a zest for living life to the fullest." "He was like the Energi…
Stamford, CT
Schools
Around Fairfield County Schools: Founder Of Diverse NYC School Hired, Top Teen Citizens
A former assistant principal and founder at a small progressive school in Manhattan, Kristina Wylie-Colmenares has been hired as assistant principal, Academy of Information Technology & Engineering (AITE), effective Tuesday, July 21, Stamford Public Schools has announced. Wylie-Colmenares fills the position vacated by Lawrence Keller, who is returning to the classroom to serve as the Career & Technology Education Teacher for the Early College Studies (ECS) Program at Stamford High School. Wylie-Colmenares has 15 years of experience in education, most recently as an assistant princip…
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Police & Fire
Hasbrouck Heights Professor Accused Of Attempted St. Patrick's Arson Dies In Verrazano Leap
A philosophy professor from Hasbrouck Heights who authorities said planned to burn down St. Patrick's Cathedral died by suicide last week, nearly a month after being released from Rikers Island amid the coronavirus outbreak. A judge ordered Marc Lamparello, 38, to participate in an outpatient program at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center after releasing him on March 20 as part of an effort to stem the rapid spread of COVID-19 through the city jail system. Lamparello jumped from Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge last Friday, a week after police prevented a similar suicide try at the George Washington …
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
Maywood Councilman Charged With Harassment, Resisting Arrest In Teaneck Domestic Incident
EXCLUSIVE: A Maywood councilman was arrested in Teaneck after he became combative with police during a domestic incident, authorities said. Officers were trying to calm Matthew Garofalow, 40, who apparently was upset over the breakup of a relationship when he showed up at police headquarters around 6:25 p.m. Friday, sources with knowledge of the incident told Daily Voice. Garofalow remained agitated, they said, and kept trying to get past them to a harassment victim who'd gone there for help. The Democrat councilman and father of three then made statements while being restrained that raise…
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Girlfriend Of Cedar Grove Man Charged In His Suicide: Report
A Cedar Grove resident originally from Upper Montclair killed himself immediately before he was set to graduate from Boston College and authorities have brought charges against the woman he was dating at the time of his death, Boston.com reported Monday. Alexander Urtula, 22, jumped to his death from the roof of a parking garage near Northeastern University May 20 after months of physical and verbal abuse by Inyoung You, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. She has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. You, 21, who also attended Boston College and is now back in her …
Jersey City, NJ
Obituaries
Liam O'Connell, 40, Of Hoboken; Fought Cancer With 'Humor And Grace'
Liam Patrick O'Connell of Hoboken died at home Friday. He was 40 years old. He died from a rare form of nueroendocrine cancer, which he battled for eight months with "humor and grace," loved ones said. Born in Red Bank to Timothy and the late Catherine O'Connell, he graduated from Holmdel High School and Boston College before embarking on a successful career as a financial adviser. He worked for Merrill Lynch for 15 years and finished his career with Morgan Stanley. Along with his father, he is survived by his wife Stefanie; brothers Tim O’Connell Jr and Sean O’Conne…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
News
FBI Academy Grad Helming Sheriff's Office Will Be Only Female Chief In Morris County
A true leader. Highly educated. Determined and diligent. This is how Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon described Kelley Zienowicz, who will be sworn in as chief sheriff's officer next week. The swearing in ceremony will be Sept. 3, making Zienowicz the highest-ranking officer in the law enforcement bureau and the only female chief in Morris County. "Chief Zienowicz has a temperament that motivates and energizes others," Gannon said. "She is highly-educated, a graduate of the elite FBI National Academy, and a true leader with an impeccable work ethic." Zienowicz grew up in…
Massapequa, NY
Sports
Newly Hired Hofstra Associate Women's Basketball Coach Dies After Fall
Longtime women’s college basketball coach Cathy Inglese, who was hired by Hofstra as associate head coach earlier this summer, died after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fall. The 60-year-old, who was head coach at Boston College from 1993 through 2008 - making the NCAA Sweet 16 three times - was hired by Hofstra in June. Hofstra announced her death on Wednesday, July 24, a week after the fall. “Our hearts are hurting with the passing of Cathy,” Hofstra women’s basketball coach Danielle Santos Atkinson stated. “Cathy was one of the kindest and nicest people I have come to know in t…
Westport, CT
Schools
Staples HS Welcomes New Principal
The Westport Board of Education has named a veteran educator to take over at the helm of Staples High School. The Board announced on Thursday that Stafford W. Thomas, Jr. will succeed Principal James D’Amico, who announced earlier this year that he was resigning to take over at his hometown high school in New Fairfield. Thomas will take over on July 1, when D’Amico’s resignation officially takes effect. He was unanimously approved by the Board at a meeting on Thursday, June 20. He comes to Westport after serving as the principal at Hillcrest Middle School in Trumbull for eight years. Unde…
Fort Lee, NJ
Police & Fire
Hasbrouck Heights Professor Found Unfit To Be Tried In Attempted St. Patrick's Arson
UPDATE: A philosophy professor from Hasbrouck Heights who authorities said planned to burn down St. Patricks' Cathedral was found unfit to stand trial, Manhattan's district attorney announced Tuesday. Marc Lamparello, a 37-year-old East Rutherford native who'd been staying at a hotel in the city, was carrying a one-way ticket to Rome when he was caught entering the famed cathedral with four gallons of gasoline, two cans of lighter fluid and lighters on April 17, authorities said. He was charged with attempted arson and reckless endangerment. Earlier that same week, Essex County s…
Fort Lee, NJ
Police & Fire
Nypd
: Hasbrouck Heights Professor Charged With Attempted Arson, Endangerment At St. Patrick's
UPDATE: A philosophy professor from Hasbrouck Heights was charged with attempted arson and reckless endangerment for trying to enter St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan with four gallons of gasoline, two cans of lighter fluid and lighters Wednesday night, the NYPD said Thursday. Marc Lamparello, a 37-year-old East Rutherford native who'd been staying at a hotel in the city, was carrying a one-way ticket to Rome when he was arrested, police said. He remained held at the NYPD's Midtown North Precinct on Thursday as reports emerged that he'd also been arrested by Essex County sherif…
Danbury, CT
Police & Fire
ID Released For Weston Man, 33, Killed In Westport Crash
A 39-year-old man who died in a fiery crash in Westport early Sunday has been identified. Cullen Walsh, of Weston, was identified as the person killed in the crash, according to the Westport Police Department. The crash was discovered before 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, when the Westport Police and fire departments responded to a report of a large fire in the area of 57 Weston Road, said Westport Police Lt. Jillian Cabana. Arriving emergency units located a vehicle fully engulfed in flames. The vehicle had struck a utility pole and two trees, downing electrical wire…
Armonk, NY
Sports
Ex-Westchester HS Basketball Star Ty Jerome Declares For NBA Draft
After enjoying his one shining moment -- and a national championship -- former Westchester County high school basketball star Ty Jerome is eyeing the pros and has declared for the NBA Draft. Jerome, who honed his craft as a star at Iona Prep in New Rochelle and cut down the nets after winning the NCAA Tournament with Virginia last month, has announced he’s leaving the University of Virginia and has declared for the NBA Draft. Jerome was a key contributor in throughout the NCAA Tournament, and starred in the Final against Texas Tech, finishing with 16 points, eight assists, and six rebounds.…
Norwalk, CT
Lifestyle
Norwalk Senior Wins $100K College Scholarship
When Norwalk High School senior Emilia Cuevas found out she had won a $100,000 college scholarship, the young woman said she was speechless. Cuevas, this year’s winner of the 23rd annual Kevin M. Eidt Memorial Scholarship for Norwalk High School students, named after Kevin M. Eidt, who was an 18-year-old Boston College freshman when he died suddenly in 1997 from cardiac arrest while playing in a basketball game. "I was so overwhelmed at the thought that I had won," Cuevas. "All of the other finalists were so qualified and have such amazing accomplishments so it is an ho…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Sports
One Shining Moment? Westchester's Ty Jerome, Virginia Playing For First-Ever NCAA Title
It’s one-to-go for a former Westchester County high school basketball standout who will help lead top-seeded Virginia into the finals of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament on Monday night, April 8. Ty Jerome, who honed his craft as a star at Iona Prep in New Rochelle, will have his shot at cutting down the nets as the Cavaliers face the third-seeded Texas Tech in the NCAA Final. Just one year removed from becoming the first ever top-seed to lose to a 16-seed in the first round of the tournament, Jerome and Virginia will take on Texas Tech at 9 p.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minne…
Fairfield, CT
Sports
Fairfield County Players Taking Center Stage In NCAA Lacrosse Tournament
As action heads to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I lacrosse championship tournament, several former Fairfield County standouts are set to take center stage, led by Easton’s Connor Kelly, who continued his record-setting season over the weekend in a first-round win. Kelly - one of five players nominated for the Tewaaraton Trophy as player of the year in D-I and the Big Ten offensive player of the year - helped defending national champ Maryland to a victory over Robert Morris in the first round, leading them to a quarterfinal matchup with Cornell that is scheduled for Sunday, May 20…
Armonk, NY
Sports
Former Westchester HS Standout Stars For Overall NCAA Top Seed Virginia
Related story: Here's when to watch local standouts in March Madness A former Westchester County high school basketball standout has turned into one of the top talents on the top team in the nation heading into this week’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. Ty Jerome, who honed his craft as a star at Iona Prep in New Rochelle before taking his talents to Virginia, will be on center stage this week, as the overall top seed Cavaliers prepare to take on 16-seed UMBC on Friday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Jerome enjoyed a breakout year, starting each game for the Cavaliers, leading the team i…
Bergenfield, NJ
Neighbors
MTV's New Jersey Shore-Style Reality Show Stars Bergenfield Snowboarder
BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Marc Vindas of Bergenfield will be starring on MTV's new reality show "Winter Break: Hunter Mountain." Marc Vindas is one of the eight young strangers leaving their regular lives for some quality time at Hunter Mountain, a prime East Coast destination for winter sports. Vindas studied pre-med at Boston College and works as a research assistant at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the network said. He was a member of the National Honor Society at Bergenfield High School, where he also wrestled and placed third in the district tournament his senior year. What happ…
