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Beacon, NY
News
Longtime Beacon EMT, Domestic Violence Advocate Faces Cancer Battle: Community Stepping Up
The Dutchess County community is rallying around a longtime EMT and volunteer leader who is now facing a devastating cancer diagnosis. Deborah Cortes, a dedicated first responder and community organizer from Beacon, was recently diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Cortes, a proud mother and spouse, has worked in healthcare for nearly 30 years and served as an EMT across multiple agencies, including Empress Ambulance, Vassar College EMS, and, most recently, Marbletown First Aid. For 17 years, she has also volunteered with the Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps, where…
Cortlandt, NY
Obituaries
Funeral Director, Past Fire Commissioner From Verplank Dies At 53: Leaves Behind 3 Kids
A Northern Westchester community is mourning a devoted father, firefighter, Navy veteran, and funeral director who died at the age of 53. Shawn O’Mara of Verplanck died on Saturday, Sept. 13, according to his obituary. Born in Peekskill in 1971, O’Mara dedicated his life to service in many forms. He joined the Navy after high school in 1991 and served as a medic during Desert Storm before being honorably discharged in 1994. Back home, he trained at the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service and became a licensed funeral director, eventually run…
Columbia, MD
Obituaries
‘Heartbroken And Struggling’: Maryland Family Mourns Kenneth Spaulding After Life Cut Short
A Maryland community is in mourning after the life of Kenneth Spaulding was cut tragically short, leaving behind a young son, his family, and countless loved ones struggling with the loss. The Maryland man’s passing on Saturday, Sept. 13, has sparked an outpouring of grief, with friends and family sharing memories of a father, son, brother, and friend whose presence touched everyone he knew. “Kenneth was a son, a brother, a father, and a friend whose light touched everyone who knew him. His passing has left our family heartbroken and struggling to process this unimaginable loss,” his loved …
Littlestown, PA
News
Teen Daughter Killed When PA Dad Explodes House: Police
A Pennsylvania father is accused of setting a fire that caused a house explosion, killing his 19-year-old daughter and injuring his wife and a volunteer firefighter, Allegheny County Police announced. Brian Jeffrey Shelleby, 46, of Castle Shannon, has been charged with criminal homicide, aggravated arson, and causing or risking a catastrophe following the deadly fire on the 800 block of Corbett Drive, according to police. First responders were dispatched shortly before 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, and found the home fully engulfed in flames. Inside, firefighters discovered Lakyn Shelleby, 1…
Brick, NJ
Obituaries
Brick Dad, 36, Dies Suddenly, Leaves Pregnant Wife, Young Son
The Brick Township community is mourning the sudden loss of local dad Matthew Michael Matera, who died unexpectedly at his home on Sept. 10, according to his obituary from the Weatherhead Young Funeral Home. He was 36. Matera was born in Point Pleasant and spent his childhood in Cape Coral, FL, before returning to New Jersey, where he built a life with his wife, Jen, according to his obituary. Together, they were raising their 2½-year-old son, Matthew James “MJ,” and were expecting their second son this November, his obituary reads. Matera owned Triple M. Motors in Point Pleasant, wher…
Enfield, CT
Obituaries
Community Mourns Enfield Worker Killed On Job: ‘Genuinely The Best Guy I’ve Ever Met’
Jamie Nickerson was a doting father of two, a loving husband, a caring friend, and a dedicated public servant with endless compassion, friends and family said. The 51-year-old Enfield Department of Public Works employee was killed Friday, Sept. 12, after a car crashed into him as he worked near town hall. The driver was also seriously hurt. Police are investigating the crash. He leaves behind two sons and a wife of 20 years. The couple renewed their vows in Jamaica earlier this summer, his obituary said. A candlelight vigil was held over the weekend, and memorials have flooded social…
Great Falls, VA
Police & Fire
Great Falls Icon Krops Crops Destroyed In Fire — Pumpkins And Christmas Trees Still Coming
A massive fire destroyed Krops Crops farm stand in Great Falls, but the longtime family business plans to keep serving the community this holiday season. For nearly 40 years, the farm stand has been a fixture in Northern Virginia, but a late-night fire tore through it, destroying the entire structure and antique market. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews were called to the 11110 block of Georgetown Pike in Great Falls before midnight on Tuesday, Sept. 9, when a police helicopter returning from a call noticed the flames and alerted the agency, officials said. Upon arrival, units were met …
Pasadena-Lake Shore, MD
News
Boy Watches As Maryland Mother, Grandmother Fatally Shot During Custody Exchange In Georgia
What was supposed to be a routine custody exchange in Georgia left a Maryland family shattered when a mother and daughter were gunned down outside a busy shopping center. Melissa Cui Domingo, 37, and her mother, Elizabeth Cui Domingo, 74, were both fatally shot outside a Best Buy in Richmond County, Georgia, in what was described by police as a domestic-related double homicide. Officers in Georgia were called shortly before 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, after two people were fatally shot, and a third wounded — all in front of the child, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office. Bo…
Carteret, NJ
Obituaries
Carteret History Teacher Dies After Massive Stroke: Fundraiser
Alan Harris, a history teacher at Carteret Junior High School, died on Saturday, Sept. 6 after suffering a massive stroke, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. Aside from teaching history, Harris was a soccer coach who also helped with the Cub Scouts, according to the fundraiser. He is survived by his wife, Holly, and his three sons, Henry, 9, James, 6 and Oliver, 4. With a very heavy heart , the football/soccer community has lost an amazing guy in Alan Harris. I had many great times... Posted by U.K.A on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 "At home, Alan’s love and joy …
Massapequa, NY
News
14-Year-Old Fighting For Life After Struck On Sunrise Highway In Massapequa: 'Long Road Ahead'
A Long Island teenager is fighting for his life after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle on Sunrise Highway. The incident happened in Massapequa Park, near Block Boulevard, around 4 a.m. Saturday, Sept, 6, as Daily Voice reported. A preliminary investigation revealed that the 14-year-old was hit by a Kia Forte driven by a 23-year-old, Nassau County Police said. He was rushed to the hospital by ambulance and remains in critical condition. The driver remained at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. In the hours after the collision, loved ones and strangers have contribut…
Woodbridge, VA
News
‘Absolute Badass’ Woodbridge EMT Recovering After Devastating Crash, Multiple Surgeries
An EMT in Virginia is now the one who needs taking care of after she was involved in a devastating car crash that left her critically injured. Nani Ventura — a dedicated EMT and supervisor with MMT Ambulance in Northern Virginia — was airlifted from a serious accident on Saturday, Aug. 30, and has since undergone multiple surgeries. According to friends, Ventura was flown to a trauma center, where she has started a long, arduous road to recovery that is already racking up costly medical bills. “This fundraiser has been set up to help cover the costs of medical expenses, rehabilitation, and…
Bel Air, MD
News
Maryland Bride-To-Be Suffers Brain Bleed, Fiancé Breaks Back, Both Legs In Crash
A catastrophic crash left a young Maryland couple reeling as they now face a lengthy road to recovery after being forced to delay wedding plans. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, Jess Janowich and Matt Hughes were involved in a wild crash that left them both seriously injured and temporarily out of work. Janowich suffered a brain bleed, punctured lung, fractured rib, and dislocated pinky, leaving her out of work for several weeks, according to organizers of a fundraiser on their behalf. Hughes' injuries were more severe, including two fractured vertebrae in his lower back. He also&nb…
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