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National Interest
‘Super Chill And Funny’: Tyler State Park Ranger Alec Campbell Remembered After Tragic Drowning ‘Super Chill And Funny’: Tyler State Park Ranger Alec Campbell Remembered After Tragic Drowning ‘Super Chill And Funny’: Tyler State Park Ranger Alec Campbell Remembered After Tragic Drowning
‘Super Chill And Funny’: Tyler State Park Ranger Alec Campbell Remembered After Tragic Drowning A popular Pennsylvania park ranger who vanished during a Memorial Day weekend patrol has been found dead, authorities and colleagues announced. Alec Campbell, 38, of Delaware County, was identified as the ranger whose body was recovered from the Neshaminy Creek at Tyler State Park after a days-long search. He went missing on Saturday, May 24, when his kayak capsized during routine patrol duties, Pennsylvania State Police said. His body was located on Sunday, May 25, following a large multi-agency search effort involving DCNR, PSP Aviation and Maritime Units, local fire departments, emergenc…

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by Jillian Pikora
Shelton, CT
Readers' Choice
Best Park In Fairfield County In 2024: Cranbury Park Best Park In Fairfield County In 2024: Cranbury Park Best Park In Fairfield County In 2024: Cranbury Park
Best Park In Fairfield County In 2024: Cranbury Park We are thrilled to announce that Cranbury Park has been named Best Park in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! The park offers picnic tables, a playground, and trails and is home to the historic Gallagher Mansion, per its website. Readers' Choice voters particularly love its disc golf course. "The course at Cranbury is one of the best I've played at—and I've played all over New England," said one voter. "The layout of the course is easy to follow, and the course itself offers a good mix of open field and shots in the woods. I'm glad to call this course my home …

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by Daily Voice
Amherst, MA
Breaking News
Wendell Man ID'd In Fatal Motorcycle Crash With SUV Wendell Man ID'd In Fatal Motorcycle Crash With SUV Wendell Man ID'd In Fatal Motorcycle Crash With SUV
Wendell Man ID'd In Fatal Motorcycle Crash With SUV A 34-year-old Franklin County man has been identified as the motorcyclist who was killed on Monday, June 10, when he was involved in a crash, authorities said.  Evan Stoos, of Wendell, was hit by an SUV driven by a 21-year-old Athol man just before 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Wendell Depot Road and Farley Road in Wendell, the Northwestern District Attorney said.  Leverett police responded to the crash, and paramedics rushed Stoos to Athol Memorial Hospital, where he died of his wounds.  Police closed the road for several hours as they cleaned and cleared the s…

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by Josh Lanier
Manassas, VA
Obituaries
Unexpected Death Of Virginia Man Leaves Community Reeling Unexpected Death Of Virginia Man Leaves Community Reeling Unexpected Death Of Virginia Man Leaves Community Reeling
Unexpected Death Of Virginia Man Leaves Community Reeling The unexpected death of Virginia resident Brian Taplin has left his loved ones reeling. The 32-year-old Woodbridge man died on April 13.  Born in Maine, Brian was affectionately known as the "Night Wolf," his obituary says. Having recently earned a degree in music arts, Taplin had been working as a support consultant with Labor Finders, LLC in Manassas, and had been considered for a higher position in Fredericksburg, according to his obituary. Brian was passionate about fitness, playing disc golf, and travel. More than $2,200 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Brian's family as of Tuesday…

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by Cecilia Levine
Chappaqua, NY
Obituaries
'Infectious Smile': Chappaqua Native Dies After 5-Year ALS Battle 'Infectious Smile': Chappaqua Native Dies After 5-Year ALS Battle 'Infectious Smile': Chappaqua Native Dies After 5-Year ALS Battle
'Infectious Smile': Chappaqua Native Dies After 5-Year ALS Battle A man who grew up in Northern Westchester known for his intellectual curiosity and love of his family has died after a battle with ALS.  Doug DeSalvo, who grew up in Peekskill and Chappaqua, died on Friday, Nov. 11 at the age of 54, according to his obituary.  Born in Tarrytown in 1968, DeSalvo attended Horace Greenley High School in Chappaqua before transferring to the Frederick Gunn School in Washington, Connecticut., his obituary said. DeSalvo then earned his Bachelor's Degree at Radford University in Virginia before relocating to North Carolina in 2010, where he met his wife,…

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by Ben Crnic
Amherst, MA
On Your Side
Timber Harvester Plans Disc Golf Course In Western Massachusetts Timber Harvester Plans Disc Golf Course In Western Massachusetts Timber Harvester Plans Disc Golf Course In Western Massachusetts
Timber Harvester Plans Disc Golf Course In Western Massachusetts A Disc Golf Course may be coming to New Salem. On Aug. 15, at 1 p.m., the New Salem Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider the request by Leo Lacwasan for a special permit to operate a golf disc course on a wooded area of Neilson Road. Lacwasan is a timber harvester who grew up in New Salem but now lives in Holyoke. The hearing will be held outdoors at the Old Town Hall. In disc golf, players attempt to hit goals with flying discs using rules similar to those in golf. 

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by Kristin Palpini