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Lancaster, PA
Lifestyle
Watch
: Worker Falls Through Ceiling Into Snake-Filled Room At Reptile Rescue In Lancaster
A routine roof repair took a sudden and dangerous turn at a Pennsylvania reptile facility when a worker crashed through the ceiling into a room filled with animals. The incident happened at Forgotten Friend Reptile Rescue in Lancaster County, where the worker had been in the attic above the main reptile building when the ceiling gave way on Wednesday, April 22. Video from inside the building shows the worker plunging through the ceiling before catching himself on exposed studs with his arms, preventing a full fall, according to the organization. His feet briefly made contact with several s…
Goshen, NY
Police & Fire
‘Suspicious Individual’ On Roof Turns Out To Be Determined Dog In Goshen
Police in Orange County responded to an unusual call on April Fool's Day — and it turned out to be anything but a prank. Officers in the Town of Goshen were dispatched just after 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, after reports of a “suspicious individual” spotted walking along the roof of a home, the town's police department said in a Facebook post. When officers arrived, they discovered the suspect was not a person at all, but a large dog perched on the rooftop, calmly surveying the neighborhood. According to police, the canine had pushed out a window screen and climbed onto th…
Hawthorne, NJ
Obituaries
$22K Raised For College Freshman Grieving Hawthorne Mother's Loss
Shock and sadness spread following the Monday, Sept. 1 death of Amy Spring (Graves) Reyes, a Passaic County mother and educator. She was 51 years old. A devoted mother, her greatest joy was her son, Evan Reyes, whom she supported, encouraged, and cheered on every step of the way, according to her obituary on the Vander Plaat Funeral Home website. She was also engaged to Andrew “Drew” Taylor, with whom she shared love, laughter, and plans for the future. Born in Oceanside, CA, and raised in Oakdale, Long Island, Amy earned her degree in anthropology from Miami University of Ohio before joini…
Elizabethtown, PA
Obituaries
Barbara Varner, 62, Leaves Behind A Legacy Of Family And A Love For The Outdoors
Barbara N. Varner, 62, passed away in Elizabethtown on August 10, 2025, at Emerald Nursing & Rehab. Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Patricia (Mixell) Varner. Barbara was from the Shippensburg/Chambersburg area. Barbara enjoyed listening to music and going on long walks. She loved animals, nature, and camping. She is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Varner and Angela Varner; grandchild Marissa Kauffman; great-grandchild Freya; sister Linda Varner; nephews and nieces Kimberly Lemieux, Cheryl Davis, Keith Staver, Larry…
Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Obituaries
Tuckerton Electrician Killed In Parkway Crash After Striking Tree:
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A 48-year-old Tuckerton man was killed in a crash on the Garden State Parkway in Galloway, authorities announced Friday, Aug. 1. On Friday, July 25 at 12:12 a.m., a Toyota passenger vehicle operated by Frank Ippolito was traveling south on the Garden State Parkway when it lost directional control, exited the roadway and crashed into a tree, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said. Ippolito was pronounced dead at the scene, Lebron said. A Stafford native, Ippolito graduated from Southern Regional High School in 1995 and worked as an electrician, according to his obituar…
Hackettstown, NJ
Obituaries
Hackettstown Lacrosse Player Tyler Carbajal Dies, 19
Friends and family are mourning the heartbreaking loss of Tyler Shea Carbajal, a 19-year-old New Jersey resident whose compassion, wit, and bright smile left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Tyler, of Great Meadows (Warren County), passed away on Sunday, July 6, according to his obituary from the Bronson & McNamara Memorial Home. In front of others, he seemed strong, but “inside he was deeply sensitive, compassionate, and respectful to everyone he met,” the obituary reads. A 2024 graduate of Hackettstown High School, Tyler's dedication to academics and athletics was unmatched — …
Pennsauken-Merchantville, NJ
Obituaries
Pennsauken Funeral Attendant, 72, Dies, Remembered As Devoted Family Fan, Animal Lover
George Peirce, a 72-year-old Pennsauken resident, died on Saturday, July 5, according to his obituary from the Falco/Caruso & Leonard Pennsauken Funeral Home website, where he previously worked as an attendant. Peirce was a lifelong Pennsauken resident, graduating from Pennsauken High School in 1970, his obituary reads. He worked as a corrections officer at Riverfront State Prison in Camden for over 20 years and then worked as a part-time funeral attendant at Falco/Caruso and Leonard Funeral Home, according to his obituary. Peirce loved playing softball, going bowling and fishing, and…
Bedford, NY
News
Rabies Alert: Infected Cat Found Outdoors In Katonah, Dies Before Testing Positive
A rabid cat that had been roaming outdoors in a Northern Westchester neighborhood has tested positive for rabies, prompting a warning from public health officials. The Westchester County Department of Health confirmed on Friday, May 9 that an indoor/outdoor cat that lived in Katonah died on Wednesday, May 7, and later tested positive for rabies. Officials say the cat was an average-sized white tabby. Health officials did not specify exactly where the cat was found but said they would release more information as it becomes available. "As it was an indoor/outdoor cat, there is no…
Northern Valley, NJ
Lifestyle
‘This Is Us’ Star Signing Books In North Jersey: Here’s Where, When
Chrissy Metz, who played Kate on the hit TV show “This is Us,” is opening up about the power of prayer. Metz is signing copies of her new children’s book “When I Talk to God, I Talk About Feelings” at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Tuesday, April 8 at 6 p.m. The picture book is about how faith and prayer can help people handle their emotions, using animals as an example, according to a synopsis. This is Metz’s second children’s book. In 2023, she published “When I Talk To God, I Talk About You.” For more information on the signing, click here.
Hackensack, NJ
News
Dog Stuffed In Too-Small Carrier Barked Through 8-Hour Flight From Paris To NJ, Redditor Says
A United Airlines passenger flying from Paris to Newark says a barking dog turned their overnight trip into a sleepless nightmare — and fellow travelers and crew had no choice but to suffer through it. The story was shared earlier this month in a now-viral Reddit post titled “dog barking from Paris to Newark”, where the user said the dog began yapping just an hour into the flight and didn’t stop. “It woke everyone up,” the poster wrote. “It yapped nonstop… It sounded like it was barking in my ear.” The passenger said the mid-sized dog had been stuffed into a carrier that was clearly too sm…
Greencastle, PA
Obituaries
Greencastle Teen Dies Suddenly After Flu Complications, Community Mourns
Christian Theodore Todd, 16, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, after falling ill with the flu. His death has left his family and community in shock and heartbreak, with more than 600 mourners gathering to honor his life—the largest service ever hosted by the funeral home, his family told Daily Voice on Thursday, Feb. 20. Born on Feb. 13, 2008, in Harrisburg, Christian was the son of Eric T. and Waneta J. (Johnson) Todd, according to his obituary posted by Miller-Bowersox Funeral Home. A junior at Greencastle-Antrim High School, he also att…
Chambersburg, PA
News
Details Released About PA Grandmother Found Dead In 30-Foot Sinkhole: State Police
UPDATE: Elizabeth Pollard, 64, of Unity Township, has been found dead in the 30-foot sinkhole Pennsylvania State Police were searching for her in after she disappeared while looking for a cat, Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson confirmed on Friday morning, Dec. 6. Pollard was found "about 12 feet southwest of where the original sinkhole occurred," Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Steve Limani said at a press conference on Friday afternoon, Dec. 6. “During the course of the removal of dirt and sifting through things, we did find Elizabeth,” Limani said. She was locate…
Edgewood, MD
News
Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Anne Arundel County
A new alert has been issued in Anne Arundel County after a raccoon tested positive for rabies. The county's Department of Health issued an alert on Friday, Nov. 1 advising that anyone who may have come into contact with a raccoon this week in the 6500 block of Shadyside Road in Shadyside should contact officials after the animal tested positive for the virus. On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the raccoon tested positive for rabies, though therea re concerns it may have spread to other people and pets in the surrounding area. Rabies is a viral disease that mainly infects mammals (warm-blooded ani…
Mount Holly, NJ
Obituaries
Mount Holly Mom Danielle Weaver-Fowler Dies After Cancer Battle
The family of a Mount Holly mother was mourning her death after a battle with breast cancer. Danielle Weaver-Fowler, 29, died on Sunday, Sept. 29, according to an obituary from Lee Funeral Home. She was the mother of an eight-year-old daughter and a four-year-old son. Weaver-Fowler was remembered for how much she cared for her family. "Truly, to know Danielle was to love her," her obituary read. "Her sparkling green eyes were captivating, her beautiful smile made you feel like you’ve known her forever, and her gentle, genuine, and giving soul made you fall in love. As gentle as she wa…
Greencastle, PA
Obituaries
'I Lost My First True Love:' Victims Of Deadly I-81 Crash Remembered
The lives of two Maryland men were cut short in a crash on I-81 last week in Pennsylvania, and now, their loved ones are rallying to give them proper burials. Diamonte Drequan Disney, 25, and Tiheen "Tizzy" Justice Nathaniel Matthews, 20, both of Hagerstown, MD, both died in the crash Wednesday, Aug. 21 in Antrim Township, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The pair were in a black 2012 Infiniti G37 that lost control, left the roadway, hit the guidewire in the median, and then rolled over, PA State Trooper Ruiz said. Disney and Nathaniel were among the four people who were ej…
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
News
Rapper Lil Uzi Falls In Love With Mini Pig At NJ's Largest Exotic Pet Store In Lodi
Don't be fooled by the face tats, Lil Uzi Vert is a softie at heart. The popular rapper, whose real name is Symere Bysil Woods, fell in love with a mini pig at NJ Exotic Pets in Lodi. Uzi flew into Teterboro on Monday, July 15, according to the store's spokesperson Chris Rivera. He came to the pet shop specifically looking for a mini pig. "We didn't have them at the time but a couple days passed and yesterday, the store manger reached out to Uzi's team because they just got some in," Rivera said. Uzi, a Philadelphia native who turns 29 later this month, was at the store later that day sp…
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman Convicted After Five Pets Found In 'Deplorable' Conditions In South Jersey: Prosecutors
A former Galloway Township woman was convicted of having five pets living in "deplorable" conditions, authorities said. Lisa Monzo, 59, was found guilty on Monday, June 17 of five counts of fourth-degree animal cruelty, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release on Thursday, June 20. The conviction came after a bench trial in superior court. Galloway police and the county sheriff's office found a dog, two cats, and two birds in Monzo's home on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. Investigators said the animals were in "deplorable" living conditions, with no fresh water or edible food. …
New Rochelle, NY
News
Loose Horse Found Wandering At New Rochelle Starbucks Returned To Owner
A horse has been returned to its owners after it was found wandering in Westchester in an apparent attempt to grab a morning coffee. The horse was found by New Rochelle Police early on Friday morning, May 3 after escaping from its owners in Larchmont. Eventually, after running through Larchmont, the horse made its way to New Rochelle, where it was found in the parking lot of the Starbucks at 80 Huguenot St. across from a Taco Bell, according to the Fairfield-Westchester Professional Horsemen's Association. Once police found it, officers then had to figure out how to corra…
Cambridge, MA
Lifestyle
Cambridge A-Listers Team Up Again To Direct, Star In New Netflix Thriller
Two of Cambridge’s own are back together for a new project on Netflix. Hot off the heels of their movie “Air,” Ben Affleck is set to direct, and Matt Damon will lead the cast of an upcoming thriller for the streaming service titled “Animals.” The plot is “under wraps,” according to the film’s IMDb page. Related: Cambridge's Ben Affleck Runs — Stumbles — On Dunkin' But Variety reports that the story of “Animals” will be about kidnapping. This isn’t the first time the two have collaborated together. Damon and Affleck co-starred in and co-wrote “Good Will Hunting” in 1997, which went …
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Connecticut's Gilbert The Party Pig Will Make Your Next Event Worth Every Penny
Connecticut's Gilbert the Party Pig was resting from a busy weekend when Daily Voice spoke with his owner Michelle Burns about his full-time job as an entertainer. The Greenwich native had a party-packed three days appearing at several birthday parties in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Despite having a day off, Gilbert was itching to get back to business. "Pigs are very social animals and they need stimulation and they get bored easily," Burns said. "So it's great that he likes to do this stuff." We had 6 birthday parties this weekend. Thank you all so much for letting Gilbert share …
Monsey, NY
News
Mother's Day Rescue: Ducklings Pulled From Storm Drain In Hudson Valley, Reunited With Mother
Several ducklings were reunited with their mother just in time for Mother's Day after they were rescued from a storm drain in the Hudson Valley. Police in Rockland County reported that a resident saw a duck flying in circles around a storm drain on Riverside Drive in Suffern on the evening of Saturday, May 7, and he then found a group of ducklings trapped in the storm drain. "With the help of his family and our own Officer Stark, this caring resident was able to rescue the ducklings and help them find their way back to their mom," the Suffern Police Department said in a Facebook post on Sun…
Bedford, NY
News
Martha Stewart's Cat Killed By Her Four Dogs In Katonah
Martha Stewart is mourning the death of one of her fluffy cats named Princess Peony after she was killed by her four dogs in New York. On Sunday, March 3, Stewart posted to Instagram the news that her dogs mistook the "unusual" cat on her 153-acre farm located in Northern Westchester County in the hamlet of Katonah. She wrote: "burying the beautiful and unusual Princess Peony, the four dogs mistook her for an interloper and killed her defenseless little self. I will miss her very badly. RIP beauty" Stewart also posted a picture of Princess Peony to remember her friend, telling followers, …
North Hunterdon, NJ
Obituaries
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 33
Hunterdon County native and beloved father of two daughters Ryan Lerke died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 10 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden. He was 33. Born in New Brunswick, Lerke grew up in Whitehouse Station and lived in Oxford at the time of his death, his obituary and social media pages say. Lerke had worked as a chemical technician at VIP Managing in Califon with previous experience at F&M Hobbies, Dicola’s Pizza and Hunan Wok, according to his Facebook page and memorial. Lerke was known for his love of animals and had three cats and a bird of his own. He also enjoye…
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
News
Egg Harbor Family Loses Pets, Home To Raging Fire
A family in South Jersey lost their home and dog, and possibly their cat, in a raging fire, according to Breaking AC. The fire broke out on the 300 block of Superior Road in the Fountain Lakes Development in Egg Harbor Township at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1. The family and four dogs escaped safely but one dog named Scooby was killed, and a black cat named Zoe remains missing, the outlet reports. Bargaintown and Scullville firefighters were dispatched to the blaze. Yesterday around 5:30PM Bargaintown and Scullville Firefighters were dispatched to the 300 block of Superior Road in the.…
Lancaster, PA
News
Ducklings Rescued By Police In Lititz (Video)
Eight ducklings were rescued from a storm drain by police in Lititz. Someone reported squeaking noises come from a storm drain in Lititz while then were out on a walk. A passerby reported the squeaks to local police. The young ducklings can be heard frantic chirping in the body camera footage posted on the borough's YouTube page over the weekend. A police officer quickly descended into the storm drain to safely rescue the corral ducklings with the help of a net. The video’s description reads “It’s not spring in Lititz until the ducklings start making their way to the bottom of the stor…
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
News
Four Cats, Dog Rescued, Other Perish In Garfield House Fire
Four cats and a dog were rescued while others perished in a two-family house fire Sunday afternoon in Garfield. No other injuries were reported in the two-alarm fire, which displaced six residents from the two apartments, one of which apparently housed rescued pets, responders said. The fire broke out on the second floor of the 2½-story Pacific Avenue home around 1 p.m. It was knocked down within 20 or minutes and declared under control a little over an hour later. No injuries were reported.Damien Danis for DAILY VOICE Firefighters from Elmwood Park, Clifton, Lodi, Rochelle Park, Saddl…
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Obituaries
Sussex County Native, Longtime Toms River Resident Jennifer Bower Dies After Cancer Battle, 38
Sussex County native and longtime Toms River resident Jennifer Bower died Dec. 29 after battling cancer. She was 38. Bower was born in Newton, where she attended Marian McKeown Elementary School and Kittatinny Regional High School, her obituary says. Bower also attended Delaware Valley High School in Pennsylvania and graduated from Toms River South High School in 2000, her memorial says. Bower worked as an adjuster at AmTrust Insurance at the time of her death. Outside the office, she was known for her love of sports, live music and animals — especially her three dogs, Nicki, Brighten and …
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Do You Know This Bird? Stray Parakeet Found In Westchester
A stray parakeet found in Westchester is now being cared for at the New Rochelle Humane Society. The bird, a fluffy white budgie, was found on Irenhyl Avenue in Rye and taken to the Rye Brook Police Department Monday afternoon, June 10. Rye Police said on Tuesday, June 11 that the bird was in the possession of the shelter. Anyone who thinks they recognize the parakeet may call 914-632-2925. The bird "looks well cared for and appears to be in good shape," according to the New Rochelle Humane Society.
Paterson, NJ
Events
Dog With Hepatitis Among Pets Prayed For At Wayne Church's 'Blessing Of Animals'
Blind dogs, deaf dogs and even one with hepatitis were among the many pets blessed at the Grace United Presbyterian Church's annual "Blessing of the Animals" Thursday. The Wayne church's annual ceremony commemorates the life of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals and the environment, with singing to and praying for all animals. Every year on Oct. 4 (St. Francis Day), the Grace United Presbyterian Church -- and others in the area -- invite pet owners to have their pets blessed, this year by Rev. Andy Smith.
