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Hershey, PA
Business
Hershey CEO Michele Buck To Retire After 20 Years With The Company Hershey CEO Michele Buck To Retire After 20 Years With The Company
Hershey CEO Michele Buck To Retire After 20 Years With The Company Michele Buck, CEO and Chairman of the Board of The Hershey Company, has announced her plans to retire after more than two decades with the iconic candy maker, the company said on Friday, Jan. 10. Buck, who has led Hershey as CEO for the past eight years, will step down on June 30, 2026. She intends to continue in her current role until a successor is chosen, after which she will transition to a senior advisor position before officially retiring. The Hershey Board of Directors has initiated a search for her replacement, considering both internal and external candidates with the assistance …

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by Jillian Pikora
Frederick, MD
Business
Warning Issued After Nationwide Recall Of Popular Candy Bar Warning Issued After Nationwide Recall Of Popular Candy Bar
Warning Issued After Nationwide Recall Of Popular Candy Bar Federal authorities have issued a nationwide warning after the recall of a popular candy bar. Gardners Candies, based in Tyrone, PA, has voluntarily recalled its Cappuccino Meltaway Bars due to undeclared tree nuts (cashews), posing a serious risk to those with allergies. What to Know: Affected Products: 1.25-ounce packages of Cappuccino Meltaway Bars. Distribution: Sold across the country through retail stores and mail orders starting Sunday, Sept. 1. Packaging: The bars are in white plastic wrappers marked with lot #082725 and an expiration date of Aug. 27, 2025. They can also be found …

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by Joe Lombardi
Ridgewood, NJ
Lifestyle
Ridgewood Dad Spends Months Setting Up Next-Level Halloween Display Ridgewood Dad Spends Months Setting Up Next-Level Halloween Display
Ridgewood Dad Spends Months Setting Up Next-Level Halloween Display Halloween 2016 was a disappointing one for the Maltin family. The family had just moved into their beautiful new home at 294 West End Ave., in Ridgewood, and barely had any trick-or-treaters. In an effort to "drum up some spirit," the family's patriarch Peter Maltin decided to get creative. He started by sitting on the porch and scaring people. Then, over the years, he added decorations.  "That was the genesis to try to get more people here," the dad of three tells Daily Voice from his front yard as he sets up for this year's festivities. Each year, Maltin' Halloween display got a …

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by Cecilia Levine
Ashburn, VA
Business
Here's Who Rank As The Richest Virginia Billionaires In New Forbes 400 Report Here's Who Rank As The Richest Virginia Billionaires In New Forbes 400 Report
Here's Who Rank As The Richest Virginia Billionaires In New Forbes 400 Report A candy and pet food heiress is Virginia's wealthiest business owner once again, according to Forbes' most recent ranking of the richest people in America. With an estimated net worth of $47.6 billion, 84-year-old Jacqueline Mars, who owns approximately one-third of the candy, food and pet care firm founded by her grandfather, made the top 20 on the list, not far ahead of another family member. Jacqueline Mars, who worked for around 20 years and served on the company's board until 2016, was joined on the list by Pamela Mars, who has worked at her family's company for nearly f…

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by Zak Failla
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
News
Retail Theft Ring Swiped $14K In Merchandise From Philly Stores, Police Say Retail Theft Ring Swiped $14K In Merchandise From Philly Stores, Police Say
Retail Theft Ring Swiped $14K In Merchandise From Philly Stores, Police Say A retail theft ring operating in Philadelphia stole thousands of dollars of diapers, batteries, candy, and other goods, according to police.  Three men — Daquan Johnson, Lytrell Scott, and Byron Jordan-Prince — were arrested Sunday, July 14 on multiple counts related to the thefts, authorities said in a release Friday, July 26. A fourth suspect is expected to turn himself in on Monday, July 29.  The group targeted Dollar Generals, Family Dollars, and Rite Aids in 25 separate thefts and two robberies, stealing more than $14,000 in merchandise, according to …

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by Mac Bullock
Pascack Valley, NJ
Business
Bergen County Candy Shop That Blended Whimsy With Class Slated For Closure Bergen County Candy Shop That Blended Whimsy With Class Slated For Closure
Bergen County Candy Shop That Blended Whimsy With Class Slated For Closure A Bergen County candy store launched by an owner with a sweet desire to be both tap into her creative side and be part of her community's fabric is slated for closure. Westwood Candy Company & Gift Shoppe, owned by Kim Aluotto, will close on June 29. Aluotto opened the store shortly after moving to the area with her family from Denville in 2021. She left her full-time job as an occupational therapist to fulfill her dream of opening a candy and gift shop, something with a little bit more eccentricity and flexibility. "I love working with people and I had this idea of candy and gifts — …

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by Cecilia Levine
Westport, CT
Business
Westport Eatery Closes After Over Decade In Business: 'So Many Amazing Memories' Westport Eatery Closes After Over Decade In Business: 'So Many Amazing Memories'
Westport Eatery Closes After Over Decade In Business: 'So Many Amazing Memories' An eatery that has been a fixture in Fairfield County for over 10 years has closed one of its locations.  Saugatuck Sweets, which has two locations in the county, closed its Westport store at 575 Riverside Ave. on Sunday, Dec. 17, owners Chris and Al DiGuido announced.  In their announcement, the owners cited economic challenges and lingering effects from the pandemic as influencing their decision, which they made with "mixed feelings," they said.  "We have determined that it is no longer financially viable for us to keep this business afloat," the owners added, also sa…

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
Business
'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events Across Westchester 'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events Across Westchester
'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events Across Westchester For those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth as Halloween approaches, a mobile candy van might just be the perfect solution. Candy Zoo, run by a team of three mothers, is a moving candy truck that is available to rent for private events and can be found throughout the tri-state area, including Westchester County, Fairfield County, and the Englewood area, according to one of the business's founders, Karen Benett. The truck sells more than 200 brands of candy and goes to weddings, birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, corporate events, and more, Benett said. The idea for the business sprouted…

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by Ben Crnic
Armonk, NY
News
Starburst, Life Savers, Skittles Gummies Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Strand Starburst, Life Savers, Skittles Gummies Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Strand
Starburst, Life Savers, Skittles Gummies Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Strand Mars Wrigley Confectionary has recalled certain candy products because the products may have a thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag. The company announced on Friday, May 13, that it is recalling specific varieties of Skittles Gummies, Starburst Gummies, and Life Saver gummies after receiving reports from consumers about the metal strand. The products were distributed in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The following products are included in the recall A list of the recalled productsUnited States Food & Drug Administration A list of the recalled pr…

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by Nicole Valinote
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Lifestyle
‘Sweet Twins’ Candy & Variety Shop Opens In Sussex County ‘Sweet Twins’ Candy & Variety Shop Opens In Sussex County
‘Sweet Twins’ Candy & Variety Shop Opens In Sussex County One-of-a-kind candy shop ‘Sweet Twins Candy and Varieties’ has opened its doors in Sussex County. The shop opened this week in Highland Lakes and offers a massive selection of sugary treats like candy, cake and ice cream as well as toys, games, stuffed animals, perfumes and other “varieties.” The shop also has a full deli serving sandwiches, smoothies, natural juices, coffee, empanadas, hotdogs and more. Your favorite treats can even be delivered right to your door — now that’s sweet! Sweet Twins opened this week in Highland Lakes and offers a massive selection of sugary treats like c…

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by Valerie Musson
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Lifestyle
Valentine's Day Is Coming: Check Out These 5 Top-Rated Sussex Candy Shops Valentine's Day Is Coming: Check Out These 5 Top-Rated Sussex Candy Shops
Valentine's Day Is Coming: Check Out These 5 Top-Rated Sussex Candy Shops Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, giving you the perfect opportunity to stop by a local candy shop and pick up something sweet. From old-fashioned favorites to customized creations, these shops have it all. Here are some of the highest-rated candy shops in Sussex County, according to Google: 1. Village Sweets LLC (75 Rt.15 in Newton, ‘The Shoppes at Lafayette’) Quality and craftsmanship are equally prioritized at Village Sweets in Newton, which earned a 4.2/5-star rating on Google. The shop’s owner, Tracey Williams, was born and raised in England and therefore “accustomed to good…

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by Valerie Musson
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Here Are Five Places You'll Scream For Ice Cream On Long Island Here Are Five Places You'll Scream For Ice Cream On Long Island
Here Are Five Places You'll Scream For Ice Cream On Long Island A dish of ice cream sings summer fun, evokes family memories, and makes the clouds go away on a rainy day. It's not hard to find five places you might scream for ice cream on Long Island. Hope's Land of Candy, 3951 Long Beach Road, Island Park: Here's where you'll find old-fashioned candy, ice cream, milkshakes, and specialties like Waffle Sundae and Banana Splits.  "This place rocks! Amazing milkshakes, amazing ice cream sundaes and the greatest collection of old school and new candy I've ever seen," a Facebook review said. It goes on to describe the shop's interior like this: "An old…

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by Donna Christopher
Armonk, NY
Business
Get Your Freak Shake Here: Armonk's Sugar Hi Is A 'Sweet' Destination Get Your Freak Shake Here: Armonk's Sugar Hi Is A 'Sweet' Destination
Get Your Freak Shake Here: Armonk's Sugar Hi Is A 'Sweet' Destination Westchester must have a sweet tooth. This story  -- about twin sisters opening a candy, cake and ice cream shop in Armonk -- was one of the most popular Daily Voice stories of 2017. What follows is the original piece, which ran in late October.  Hilary Assael plans to ruin your diet  ---and make your life "sweeter." Her new bakery, Sugar Hi, which she runs with her twin sister Elissa Weinhoff, an EMT with the Armonk Fire Department, opened Sunday, Oct. 22 and promises lots of cronuts, cakes, candy (including high-end chocolate), freak shakes, homemade pop tarts,oversized rice cris…

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by Jeanne Muchnick