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Greenwich Junior League Opens Applications For $2K Service Award Greenwich Junior League Opens Applications For $2K Service Award
Greenwich Junior League Opens Applications For $2K Service Award The Junior League of Greenwich is now accepting applications for its Community Service Award, offering $2,000 to a local female high school student recognized for sustained volunteer work and leadership. According to the Junior League of Greenwich’s press release, the award is intended for a student who reflects the organization’s mission through a significant, long-term commitment to community service. To qualify, applicants must be female students in grades 9–12 who either live in Greenwich or attend school in town. The League said applications are available at jlgreenwich.org and must in…
Waldwick's John ‘Jack’ Schultz, Softball Coach, Dad, ALS Volunteer, Dies At 45 Waldwick's John ‘Jack’ Schultz, Softball Coach, Dad, ALS Volunteer, Dies At 45
Waldwick's John ‘Jack’ Schultz, Softball Coach, Dad, ALS Volunteer, Dies At 45 John “Jack” Schultz died after a long and courageous battle with illness, his family said. Schultz, 59, spent months in intensive care before his passing, according to a GoFundMe launched by his brother, Kevin. As of Sunday, June 29, the campaign had raised more than $24,000 to help cover his medical and funeral expenses. Schultz, who lived in Waldwick and Spring Lake, was known for his cutting wit, warm smile, and unwavering loyalty to the people and teams he loved, including the Yankees, the Giants, and Don Bosco, his family wrote in his obituary with Vander Plaat Funeral Home. A dedicat…
'Intern In Charge:' Trump's 22-Year-Old Anti-Terror Czar Mocked On Savage Parody Website 'Intern In Charge:' Trump's 22-Year-Old Anti-Terror Czar Mocked On Savage Parody Website
'Intern In Charge:' Trump's 22-Year-Old Anti-Terror Czar Mocked On Savage Parody Website President Donald Trump’s new appointee to oversee the federal government’s counterterrorism prevention strategy is drawing fierce criticism — and satire — for his youth and lack of experience. Thomas Fugate, 22, was named acting director of the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3), which falls under the US Department of Homeland Security. Critics say Fugate, who graduated college just last year, has no clear background in national security. MSNBC host Rachel Maddow slammed the appointment on air. “One year out of college with no evident national security experience whatsoe…
Over 60-Year Member Of Port Chester Fire Dept, Longtime Chaplain Dies Over 60-Year Member Of Port Chester Fire Dept, Longtime Chaplain Dies
Over 60-Year Member Of Port Chester Fire Dept, Longtime Chaplain Dies A fire department in Westchester is mourning the loss of one of its most dedicated public servants and beloved community members.  George P. Marshall, a lifelong Port Chester resident and longtime member of the village's fire department, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 8, at the age of 82, according to his obituary.  Marshall was a familiar and respected presence in Port Chester, where he served for an incredible 62 years as a volunteer firefighter with Washington Engine & Hose Company #4. He also served several years as Chaplain of the Port Chester Fire Departme…
Mom, Daughter With Irish Heritage Killed In Foggy St. Patrick's Day Weekend Poconos Crash Mom, Daughter With Irish Heritage Killed In Foggy St. Patrick's Day Weekend Poconos Crash
Mom, Daughter With Irish Heritage Killed In Foggy St. Patrick's Day Weekend Poconos Crash A mother and daughter with strong Irish roots were killed in a crash during St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Monroe County, Pocono Mountain Regional Police announced on Monday, March 17. The fatal wreck happened at 2:37 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, at 3734 Route 115 in Blakeslee, Tunkhannock Township, police said. Samuel Frantz, 57, was making a left turn into a driveway from Route 115 South when he was struck by Stephen Zazulak, 25, who was traveling northbound, according to investigators. Due to the heavy fog, visibility was low at the time of the crash, authorities noted. Frantz and his pas…
Reassuring Dispatcher Erik Midgley, Of Palisades Park, Man Of Many Talents, Dies Suddenly, 47 Reassuring Dispatcher Erik Midgley, Of Palisades Park, Man Of Many Talents, Dies Suddenly, 47
Reassuring Dispatcher Erik Midgley, Of Palisades Park, Man Of Many Talents, Dies Suddenly, 47 Erik J. Midgley, a dedicated Bergen County Public Safety dispatcher and lifelong community volunteer, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 10, according to his obituary on the Hunt-Stellato Funeral Home website. He was 47 years old. Known for his reassuring presence during emergencies, Erik spent many years as the calming voice on the other end of the line for those in crisis, his obituary says. His legacy includes years of volunteer work with the Palisades Park and Fairview Ambulance Corps. Erik worked as a public servant for more than 25 years, including 19 with the Bergen County…
Terri Breen Of West Orange Dies, 63 Terri Breen Of West Orange Dies, 63
Terri Breen Of West Orange Dies, 63 Terri Breen, of Essex Fells and later of West Orange, passed away on Oct. 14, 2024. She was 63 years old. Born Mary Theresa Faleskie on Dec. 12, 1960, at Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu, HI, Terri graduated from Hawaii Baptist Academy and earned her BA from Pennsylvania State University, State College. After college, Terri moved to New York City, beginning her career in advertising at Doyle Dane Bernbach and later at Women’s Day Magazine. She left her career to focus on what she considered her most important job of all — raising her beloved sons, Conor and Liam. Devoted to their growth, …
CNN News Anchor From Shrewsbury Announces Husband's Death In Heartbreaking Post CNN News Anchor From Shrewsbury Announces Husband's Death In Heartbreaking Post
CNN News Anchor From Shrewsbury Announces Husband's Death In Heartbreaking Post Alisyn Camerota, A CNN anchor from Fairfield County, CT and with New Jersey roots is mourning the loss of her husband, she announced in a heartbreaking post on social media. Camerota, who was born in Shrewsbury, NJ said on Friday, Sept. 20 on Instagram that her husband, Tim Lewis, died on July 27, 2024 — two years after being diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Lewis' obituary on the Harding Funeral Home website says that he and Camerota live in Westport, CT. "I cannot imagine any human being soldiering through a devastating diagnosis with more humor, humility and bravery than Tim," …
NJ Town Mourns Loss Of 'Teddy Bear With Heart Of Gold' Killed Practically On His Own Property NJ Town Mourns Loss Of 'Teddy Bear With Heart Of Gold' Killed Practically On His Own Property
NJ Town Mourns Loss Of 'Teddy Bear With Heart Of Gold' Killed Practically On His Own Property If you're from Andover, you knew Joey Luchetti. He was the one driving the Joe Veg trucks. Big, silver cross necklace.  And a personality larger than life. The lifelong Andover resident, 60, died on Friday, May 31, when his 1963 Pontiac veered off of Yates Avenue, local police said.   The car went down into a culvert and Luchetti was ejected into a wooded area, just behind his house, where he died. "On his own property," said friend of 40 years Joe Pepe, of Fredon. "That's how close to home he was." Joe Veg famously lived on Luchetti Way, a roadway named after his mo…
Battleship NJ Volunteer Hurt In Fall In South Jersey Battleship NJ Volunteer Hurt In Fall In South Jersey
Battleship NJ Volunteer Hurt In Fall In South Jersey A volunteer with the Battleship New Jersey was rescued from the ship’s lower decks after he fell while working at the historic vessel, authorities said. The fall was reported around 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20. A spokesman from the battleship said the volunteer was several decks below one of the ship’s turrets when he slipped and fell. Camden EMS brought the volunteer to a local hospital, said Jack Willard, a spokesman for the battleship museum "He's fine," Willard said. "He cut his head." The battleship museum is docked at the Camden Waterfront near the Adventure Aquarium and the Freedom Mo…
Former Fire Chief Of Pound Ridge Department Dies: 'Exemplified Meaning Of Brother' Former Fire Chief Of Pound Ridge Department Dies: 'Exemplified Meaning Of Brother'
Former Fire Chief Of Pound Ridge Department Dies: 'Exemplified Meaning Of Brother' A former fire chief and Navy veteran from Northern Westchester is being remembered for his dedication to his town throughout his 53-year department membership.  Robert H. Meyer, the former chief of the Pound Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, died on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the age of 88, according to his obituary.  Before becoming a firefighter, Meyer began his career in 1953 as an electrician in the Navy until he was honorably discharged in 1957. In addition to working on a nuclear submarine during this time, Meyer also became a union electrical worker and a foreman af…
Yonkers Woman Killed In Crash Remembered For 'Genuine Interest In Other People' Yonkers Woman Killed In Crash Remembered For 'Genuine Interest In Other People'
Yonkers Woman Killed In Crash Remembered For 'Genuine Interest In Other People' A well-known Westchester County woman killed in a crash is being remembered for her "genuine interest in other people" and for her love of the community where she was born. Christine Kenney O’Rourke, age 70, died tragically on Sunday, June 11 near her Yonkers home when she was struck by a car driven by a White Plains woman while on one of her daily walks. Since her death, her family has received an outpouring of support from the community and the many people she held dear. Born in Yonkers, Chris’ love for her hometown was deep and abundant, according to her obituary. She attended Sacred H…
Help Boy Scout Renovate Glen Ridge Ambulance Headquarters Help Boy Scout Renovate Glen Ridge Ambulance Headquarters
Help Boy Scout Renovate Glen Ridge Ambulance Headquarters A Boy Scout in Glen Ridge is raising money to refurbish the Glen Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Squad headquarters. Alan Breslin has set up a GoFundMe as part of his Eagle Project to help build the ambulance squad a new office area at its headquarters, providing them with a new desk, countertops and flooring that will allow the squad to better complete their electronic patient care reports. Breslin said the current space is dilapidated and inadequate for the volunteers As of Wednesday, May 10, $7,613 has been raised. Breslin said he was looking to raise $6,500 and that any extra money raised wil…
Donations Pour In As Devoted Warren County Mom Theresa Boylan Loses 7-Year Breast Cancer Battle Donations Pour In As Devoted Warren County Mom Theresa Boylan Loses 7-Year Breast Cancer Battle
Donations Pour In As Devoted Warren County Mom Theresa Boylan Loses 7-Year Breast Cancer Battle Tributes and donations are pouring in after the death of a beloved Warren County mom and longtime volunteer who fought a valiant seven-year battle with breast cancer. Theresa L. Boylan, of Hackettstown, died at Karen Ann Quinlan in Fredon on Thursday, April 27, her obituary says. She was 48. Born in Syracuse, NY, Theresa was a former hairstylist at Hair Designs by Kim. She was well-known throughout the community for her activism as a soccer club volunteer and as President of the Great Meadows PTO. “Theresa loved everyone and is loved by all,” reads her memorial. Theresa’s surviving famil…
Tragedy Strikes For Central Jersey House Fire Victims Tragedy Strikes For Central Jersey House Fire Victims
Tragedy Strikes For Central Jersey House Fire Victims Tragedy struck this week for a couple from Central Jersey. Kathy Arose arrived home Wednesday, April 12 to find her South Amboy home in flames. She knew that her husband, Jerry, and precious dog, Claire, were inside. Sadly, Claire passed away. Meanwhile, Jerry was taken to The Burn Center at St. Barnabas in Livingston. Kathy has been a dedicated volunteer at the Sammy’s Hope Animal Welfare and Adoption Center in Sayreville since 2016. The organization launched this GoFundMe fundraiser on their behalf. "Kathy has given so much to so many over the years. We want to show Kath…
Effort To Aid Ukraine Has Powerful Point Person In Redding Effort To Aid Ukraine Has Powerful Point Person In Redding
Effort To Aid Ukraine Has Powerful Point Person In Redding Facebook gets a lot of blame for various societal ills, but the social media network has been forefront and indispensable to Ulyana Bolgachenko and thousands—if not millions—of Ukrainians. On Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, everything changed for Bolgachenko, who came to the United States 22 years ago. She awoke that morning to news of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. “That day, we were all on our phones just watching Telegram (a social media platform) and following every explosion,” said the Redding resident. “I decided I had to do something.” That something was sending anything that could help the…
'Dedicated To Her Job, Community': Beloved Town Employee From Port Chester Dies 'Dedicated To Her Job, Community': Beloved Town Employee From Port Chester Dies
'Dedicated To Her Job, Community': Beloved Town Employee From Port Chester Dies A dedicated town employee and mother to two from Westchester County died on Saturday, Oct. 8 after a brave battle with cancer.  Carol Truance of Port Chester died at the age of 77, according to her obituary.  Truance served the town of Rye as deputy tax receiver for more than 30 years, and also heavily volunteered in her community, according to a GoFundMe page set up in her name. "It was her mission to provide the best service to the people of the Town of Rye," the GoFundMe page says.  In addition to her job, Truance volunteered as President of the Westmore Twigs of Un…
Danielle Barry, Accomplished Musician From Northern Westchester, Dies At 24 Danielle Barry, Accomplished Musician From Northern Westchester, Dies At 24
Danielle Barry, Accomplished Musician From Northern Westchester, Dies At 24 A Northern Westchester County woman, known as an accomplished musician with a love of helping others, has died at the age of 24. According to her obituary, Danielle Barry, of Chappaqua, died on Sunday, Oct. 31, from ovarian cancer. Barry was a co-captain of the junior varsity softball team during her time as a student at Horace Greeley High School, her obituary reads. She also graduated from Binghamton University in 2019, earning a bachelor of science degree in integrative neuroscience. Barry played violin and piano and had a love of traveling.  "Danielle had a passio…
Fairfield County Community Mourns Death Of Popular, Longtime School Board Member Fairfield County Community Mourns Death Of Popular, Longtime School Board Member
Fairfield County Community Mourns Death Of Popular, Longtime School Board Member The sudden death of a popular leader and member of the Board of Education has stunned one Fairfield County community. Norwalk Public Schools announced on Wednesday, Sept. 22, that longtime school board member Mike Barbis died unexpectedly. "The Norwalk Board of Education and Norwalk Public Schools are deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Mike Barbis," the district said. A member of the Board of Education since 2011, the district said Barbis, was "a passionate and knowledgeable advocate for Norwalk students and schools." During his tenure on the Board, he served as chair of the Fin…
South Jersey Volunteer Firefighters Suspended, Credentials In Question South Jersey Volunteer Firefighters Suspended, Credentials In Question
South Jersey Volunteer Firefighters Suspended, Credentials In Question A group of volunteer firefighters in one South Jersey town are temporarily banned from responding to calls as officials are questioning their credentials. Woodbury (Gloucester County) Mayor Peg Sickel notified residents that the firefighters were suspended until further notice, 6abc reports. "I have been requesting the credentials for the volunteer members in order to ascertain whether or not these individuals qualify under the current city ordinances," she wrote in a letter obtained by the outlet. In the meantime, paid firefighters and firefighters from surrounding agencies will be respon…
Support Surges For Family Of Former Parsippany Fire Chief, Volunteer After Unexpected Death Support Surges For Family Of Former Parsippany Fire Chief, Volunteer After Unexpected Death
Support Surges For Family Of Former Parsippany Fire Chief, Volunteer After Unexpected Death Support is surging for the family of a former Parsippany fire chief and lifelong volunteer member who died after battling a long illness. Francisco Munoz, life member and former Chief of Parsippany Rescue and Recovery, died April 15, the department said. Munoz, whose family came to the U.S. from Chile, spent more than two decades saving lives and serving as a dedicated volunteer on the Parsippany rescue squad. Described as a “family man,” Munoz was known for his intense love of his wife and children. “He was a true family man,” the department wrote on Facebook. “He always had his camera …
COVID-19: College Students To Sub For Teachers In Quarantine COVID-19: College Students To Sub For Teachers In Quarantine
Covid-19: College Students To Sub For Teachers In Quarantine Connecticut is seeking to use college and university students to fill staffing gaps at public schools reeling from COVID-19 infections. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, Gov. Ned Lamont expounded on a plan to recruit college students to work as substitute teachers, either on a volunteer or paid basis, in the state's public schools. The state has had to get creative due to a lack of available teachers during the pandemic. The requirement that people exposed to COVID-19 quarantine for 14 days has left many schools in Connecticut and neighboring Massachusetts short-staffed. With not enough faculty and st…
Katherine Clark, 82, Former Bronxville School Nurse Katherine Clark, 82, Former Bronxville School Nurse
Katherine Clark, 82, Former Bronxville School Nurse Katherine Clark Bryant, Kitsy, died peacefully at home in Eastchester on Saturday, April 4. She was 82. Kitsy was born on January 26, 1938 to Robert E. Clark and Eleanor Chapman Clark in Bronxville. She spent her childhood years in Bronxville and graduated from Bronxville High School in 1956. In 1960, she completed the Nursing Program at Roosevelt Hospital School of Nursing in New York City to gain her RN. Kitsy also completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology through Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry in 1977 and her Master’s through National Louis University in Evanston, IL. On September 17…
ID Released For Teen Killed In I-84 Crash ID Released For Teen Killed In I-84 Crash
ID Released For Teen Killed In I-84 Crash A teenager who was killed in a fiery crash on I-84 has been identified. Danbury resident Liam Declan Devine, 17, was driving west on I-84 shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17 near Exit 9 in Newtown when he lost control of his vehicle, Connecticut State Police said. Devine traveled through the grass out of control, over an embankment and into a tree. When Devine struck the tree, his vehicle became fully engulfed in flames. Devine was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders, who found him still inside the car. An honor student at Immaculate High School in Danbury, Devine was…
Governor Orders Flags Lowered In Honor Of Union Teen Killed In Crash Governor Orders Flags Lowered In Honor Of Union Teen Killed In Crash
Governor Orders Flags Lowered In Honor Of Union Teen Killed In Crash Gov. Phil Murphy has issued an executive order that U.S. and state flags fly at half-staff Friday in honor of Anthony Steitz, a 17-year-old from Union who died after his car crashed in Watchung late Saturday night.  “Private First Class Anthony P. Steitz was taken from us much too soon in a tragic automobile accident,” said Murphy. “His selfless service and dedication to our state and country will not be forgotten. Tammy and I would like to express our sincere condolences to Anthony’s family and friends in this difficult time.” Steitz, a member of the Junior ROTC at Union High School, …