Tag: community engagement
Search For Missing Purcellville Woman Covered 6K Acres Before She Was Found Not Far From Home
Hundreds searched. Thousands of hours were spent. Still, the ending came painfully close to home.
Nearly two weeks after 80-year-old Carolyn Taylor disappeared in Virginia, she was found dead by a neighbor on Sunday, Sept. 6, in a densely wooded area not far from her Lincoln-area home, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
Now, investigators are detailing just how extensive the search for Taylor became before she was found.
Approximately 315 people spent more than 2,400 hours combing over 6,000 acres of rural terrain after Taylor, who had dementia, was reported missing at 1:51 …
Touch-a-truck Returns To Stamford
Touch-A-Truck is coming back to Stamford, giving families a free chance to get up close with fire trucks, police cars, buses, and more during Stamford Public Schools’ Spring Break.
Stamford Downtown will host the event in Veterans Memorial Park, inviting children to climb aboard and explore a lineup of vehicles that will include public safety and municipal equipment.
Participating organizations will include the Stamford Fire Department, Stamford Police Department, Stamford Emergency Services, the City’s Operations Department, the Ferguson Library, and CT Transit.
Stamford Downtown said the…
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Hackensack Mom Is Building Rainbow Ice Igloo That's Going Viral IRL
A Hackensack mother is turning freezing temperatures into a front-yard spectacle, building a brightly colored ice igloo that has neighbors stopping in their tracks.
Edna, 38, said she got the idea after seeing a reel on Instagram and decided to try it herself. Edna bought dozens of metal tins from Costco and began the project on Monday, Jan. 26, during the snow day (video of Edna building the igloo here).
Edna fills each tin with water, adds dye, and places them outside to freeze. Once the ice blocks are solid, she stacks them, using a brush, snow, and water to fill the cracks and hold the …
Sparta Dad, Retired Hardyston Police Detective Michael Petershack Dies Suddenly, 47
Michael Petershack, a retired Hardyston Police Department detective, coach, and devoted father and husband, died on Thursday, Aug. 7. He was 47. Sources tell Daily Voice that Petershack's death was unexpected.
Mike was raised in Oak Ridge and graduated from Morris County Community College, according to his obituary on the Goble Funeral Home website. Before joining the police force, he owned and operated a hardwood flooring company and worked for the Jefferson Township Department of Public Works.
He married his wife Sharon in 2013 and the couple was blessed with two children, Ella and Wesley…
Wegmans Makes CT Debut With Norwalk Supermarket: What Shoppers Can Expect (Photos)
A beloved grocery chain from upstate New York has arrived in the Constitution State.
Wegmans officially opened its first Connecticut supermarket in Norwalk on Wednesday, July 23. The 92,000-square-foot store is located at 675 Connecticut Avenue, about a mile from exit 13 on Interstate 95.
The new Wegmans features signature offerings like fresh produce, seafood, bakery goods, a large selection of cheeses, and deli meats. It also offers made-to-order meals like sushi, sandwiches, pizza, and chef-prepared salads.
The Norwalk site includes a two-story parking deck with 551 spaces, a…
Vandals Break Into Virginia Zoo, Trash Exhibits, Terrify Animals With Joyride (Video)
A pack of late-night vandals broke into a Northern Virginia zoo, damaged animal enclosures, and took work vehicles for a joyride — all while terrifying the animals, officials said.
The chaos unfolded overnight on Tuesday, April 15, at the NOVA Wild Zoo, a popular family destination in Fairfax County.
According to zoo management, several people forced their way into the park, caused damage to multiple exhibits, and even got into the capybara enclosure. The intruders then took work vehicles and rode recklessly through the property.
Staff returned to find the aftermath — broken fencing, trash…
Sudden Death Of Teacher Taddeo 'Teddy' Kintu Sparks Sadness Among Students In Maryland
A beloved teacher, mentor, and friend to many is being remembered for his kindness, laughter, and dedication to his community following his sudden passing.
Brookeville resident Taddeo “Teddy” Kintu died unexpectedly on Jan. 21, leaving behind a grieving family, students, and friends who are now rallying to support his wife, Tiona, and children, Tyler and Teagan.
Hello friends, family and colleagues.
Arrangements for the celebration of life service have been finalized for my dear... Posted by Tiona Rodgers Kintu on Tuesday, January 28, 2025
His death comes months after his sister passe…
