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New Canaan Students Team With Police To Fill Toys For Tots Truck New Canaan Students Team With Police To Fill Toys For Tots Truck
New Canaan Students Team With Police To Fill Toys For Tots Truck New Canaan elementary students teamed up with the New Canaan Police Department to load a Toys for Tots truck with gifts for children in need, according to a post on the New Canaan Public Schools Facebook page. The district said South School students worked with Officer Vartuli and Officer Castro to load a truck with toys meant to bring joy to children in need this season. The phrase “little hands, big hearts” summed up the scene as students stepped forward to help with the collection, part of a district-wide effort. The collection marks the latest round of the Toys for Tots drive involving…
Virginia Powerball Winner Donates $150K Jackpot To Charity: ‘God Is Blessing Me’ Virginia Powerball Winner Donates $150K Jackpot To Charity: ‘God Is Blessing Me’
Virginia Powerball Winner Donates $150K Jackpot To Charity: ‘God Is Blessing Me’ Talk about hitting the jackpot and paying it forward. Most people dream of a new house, car, or vacation. Carrie Edwards dreamed of giving it all away. The Midlothian woman won $150,000 in the Sept. 8 Powerball drawing after matching four numbers plus the Powerball and playing Power Play, according to Virginia Lottery officials.  It was the first time she had ever bought a ticket online. On Sept. 16, Edwards accepted her prize from Virginia Lottery Executive Director Khalid Jones. Then she stunned everyone: she gave every single penny away. Three charities are splitting her entire j…
‘Their Rock, Their Provider’: Tributes Grow For Lusby Grandfather Killed In Motorcycle Crash ‘Their Rock, Their Provider’: Tributes Grow For Lusby Grandfather Killed In Motorcycle Crash
‘Their Rock, Their Provider’: Tributes Grow For Lusby Grandfather Killed In Motorcycle Crash A Maryland community is mourning the loss of Jeffrey Alan Glacken, a beloved father and grandfather who was killed in a motorcycle crash. The crash happened at around 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, in the 9500 block of Cedarville Road, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Investigators said Glacken, 54, of Lusby, collided with an SUV in the eastbound lanes. He died at the scene.  The driver of the SUV suffered injuries considered non-life-threatening. Police said the cause of the collision remains under investigation. Glacken leaves behind his daughter, El…
Here’s What Adam Sandler Ate During Surprise Stop At Tops Diner Here’s What Adam Sandler Ate During Surprise Stop At Tops Diner
Here’s What Adam Sandler Ate During Surprise Stop At Tops Diner Adam Sandler made an unexpected stop at Tops Diner in East Newark this week — and left a generous tip, staff said. The actor and comedian ordered chicken noodle soup and the chicken francese, a manager at the popular eatery tells Daily Voice. "He was very friendly and humble with staff and guests," the manager told Daily Voice. "He did tip very well." Sandler's low-key appearance thrilled both diners and employees, many of whom praised the 58-year-old for his kindness and down-to-earth energy. Tops Diner Sandler has been a regular in the area since filming "Happy Gilmore 2" across …
Wolcott Man Kills Estranged Wife, Son Before Being Shot Dead By Son's Friend: Cops Wolcott Man Kills Estranged Wife, Son Before Being Shot Dead By Son's Friend: Cops
Wolcott Man Kills Estranged Wife, Son Before Being Shot Dead By Son's Friend: Cops A Connecticut mother and son are being remembered as pillars of love, strength, and generosity following a horrific double homicide. David Thomas Cote Jr., 34, and his mother Michelle Renee Cote, 55, were killed on Thursday, March 27, by David Cote Sr. in Wolcott. Wolcott police, who did not identify the victims, said officers were called to a. home on Boundline Road just before 6:30 p.m. on reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found three shooting victims dead on the bedroom floor: A 59-year-old father, a 55-year-old mother, and their 34-year-old son. The elder Cote was in the proces…
Couple Killed In Fire That Destroyed Philly Family’s 125-Year-Old Home Couple Killed In Fire That Destroyed Philly Family’s 125-Year-Old Home
Couple Killed In Fire That Destroyed Philly Family’s 125-Year-Old Home A two-alarm blaze that tore through a twin home in East Germantown has left a family shattered — claiming two lives, gutting a 125-year-old home, and leaving generations of memories buried in the rubble. Firefighters with the Philadelphia Fire Department responded at around 5 p.m. to the 500 block of Brinton Street on Thursday, March 27, where a two-alarm fire ripped through a historic home that had been in one family for more than six decades, officials said. More than 110 PFD members worked the scene, though the home was decimated by the fire. pic.twitter.com/jUG5sovrRo — Philadelphia…
Unexpected Death Of Teen Sends Shockwaves Through Charles County Community Unexpected Death Of Teen Sends Shockwaves Through Charles County Community
Unexpected Death Of Teen Sends Shockwaves Through Charles County Community Wesley Janes’ smile was as big as his heart—both of which his grieving family says can never be replaced after his sudden passing. The 19-year-old Charles County native died unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 7, leaving behind a grieving family now contending with heart-wrenching grief. "Wesley was more than a brother. He was a son, the most loving brother, an amazing friend, the best uncle — a person who brought light into the lives of everyone around him," she wrote in a GoFundMe raising money for his funeral.  "His unforgettable laugh, his kindness, his humor, his generosity, his em…
Stratford Woman Killed In New Jersey Crash Remembered For Her Warmth, Generosity Stratford Woman Killed In New Jersey Crash Remembered For Her Warmth, Generosity
Stratford Woman Killed In New Jersey Crash Remembered For Her Warmth, Generosity A 40-year-old Connecticut woman who was killed last week in a chain-reaction crash in New Jersey was known for her compassion and care for her loved ones and her remarkable generosity, her family said.  Lauren Kopko, of Stratford, died on Thurs., Jan. 16, when her Honda was involved in a four-car pileup on Route 287 in Mahwah, NJ. She would have celebrated her 41st birthday on Sat., Jan. 25. The Bridgeport native rose through the ranks at Breyer Horses in Pequannock, NJ, to become project manager, her obituary said. However, it was her personality that truly shone. "Lauren’s prof…
'Glue That Kept Friend Group Together,' Jersey City Dad Justin Chang Dies Suddenly, 42 'Glue That Kept Friend Group Together,' Jersey City Dad Justin Chang Dies Suddenly, 42
'Glue That Kept Friend Group Together,' Jersey City Dad Justin Chang Dies Suddenly, 42 A Jersey City family is grieving the loss of their patriarch, Justin M. Chang, who died unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for his loved ones. He was 42 years old. Born in Vancouver, Canada, Justin is survived by his wife, Michelle, and their two children, Joshie (3) and Kylie (1).  Known for his unwavering faith and generosity, Justin touched the lives of many, always putting others first. Despite his recent battle with cancer, he faced every challenge with optimism and strength, reads the GoFundMe, launched by a group of lo…
Warren County Native, Rutgers Honors Graduate Dies Suddenly, 32 Warren County Native, Rutgers Honors Graduate Dies Suddenly, 32
Warren County Native, Rutgers Honors Graduate Dies Suddenly, 32 Warren County native and Rutgers University honors graduate Rachel Anne Wall died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 27. She was 32. Raised in Washington, Rachel graduated from Warren Hills Regional High School and lived in Phillipsburg at the time of her death, her obituary says. Rachel went on to attend Rutgers University, where she graduated with honors with a bachelor’s degree in communication before earning a master’s degree in Principles of Communication and Professional Development. Rachel is remembered for her one-of-a-kind spirit and endless generosity. She “would truly give the shir…
Former Patriots Receiver Chad Johnson Gives Waitress $1,000 Tip On $24 Bill Former Patriots Receiver Chad Johnson Gives Waitress $1,000 Tip On $24 Bill
Former Patriots Receiver Chad Johnson Gives Waitress $1,000 Tip On $24 Bill Chad Johnson, the outspoken wide receiver who finished his career with the New England Patriots, earned nearly $50 million while in the NFL, and he's sharing the wealth. He recently left a North Carolina waitress a $1,000 tip on a $24 bill.  Johnson, better known by the nickname Ochocinco — a name he adopted for his jersey number 85 while in Cincinnati, tweeted a photo of the receipt from Stephanie's Restaurant in Greensboro, NC, this week to prove his generosity. Next to his $1,000 tip, Johnson left the cheeky message, "I once scored 6 touchdowns in 'Madden' using myself."  Johnson wrote "…
Shoppers Showered With Cash At Jersey Shore Mall On Mother's Day Shoppers Showered With Cash At Jersey Shore Mall On Mother's Day
Shoppers Showered With Cash At Jersey Shore Mall On Mother's Day A man threw cash down to shoppers at Freehold Raceway Mall this weekend while shouting "Happy Mother's Day," NJ Advance Media reported. A shopper told the news outlet that the unidentified man does this on holidays several times a year. His generosity caught shoppers by surprise at about 1:20 p.m. on Sunday, May 8 at the mall in Monmouth County.  The man appeared to pull the cash out of a Wawa shopping bag from a second-floor balcony, the outlet said. “Afterward, he just left. It was like a little Santa Claus moment,” Sarah Mostafa told NJ.com. Click here for the complete story by N…
Study: Somerset County Residents Among State's Most Generous Study: Somerset County Residents Among State's Most Generous
Study: Somerset County Residents Among State's Most Generous Somerset ranks third among all the state's 21 counties for charitable contributions, according to a report prepared by SmartAsset.  In coming up with a measure for generosity, the site looked at how much people donate as a percentage of their net income, and the proportion of people in a given county who made charitable donations. In devising the first metric, the site calculated net income for residents in each county, then divided county residents' total income by total donations.  For the second figure, the company took the total number of tax returns with charitable cont…