Danbury Husband, Father Of 2, Dies Unexpectedly At His Home: 'He Will Be Deeply Missed'
A Connecticut father of two who died suddenly at his home this week was a skilled carpenter and a caring man with an infectious laugh, his family wrote. He was 46.
Daniel M. Broderick, of Danbury, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 8. A native of County Kerry, Ireland, Broderick moved to the United States in 2001, eventually settling in Danbury with his wife, Annie (Follansbee) Broderick, as their family grew to include a son and daughter, his obituary said.
Now, loved ones are rallying to support the young family. A GoFundMe for them has raised more than $53,000 of its $65,000 goal as of Th…
$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…
Cedar Grove's Tommy DeVito Joins New England Patriots: Report
Tommy DeVito, the Don Bosco graduate who starred for his hometown New York Giants at quarterback, is on the move.
A day after being waived by the New York Giants, DeVito, a Cedar Grove native, has been claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots, ESPN reported.
On the Patriots, DeVito will serve as 3rd string quarterback behind starter Drake Maye and backup Joshua Dobbs.
DeVito, a.k.a. Tommy Cutlets, captured the hearts of the Garden State and Giants fans everywhere when he came off the bench to lead the team to three straight wins in 2023. In 2024, he started two games for Big Bl…
Driver Wanted To Hurt People When He Plowed Across Riverwinds Fields, Police Say
A driver accused of intentionally putting lives at risk during youth football practice at a South Jersey sports complex has been arrested and charged, officials said.
The incident occurred around 7:29 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, when officers from the West Deptford Police Department were called to the RiverWinds complex for a report of a vehicle driving recklessly across the fields, Chief Michael Franks said.
According to police, the vehicle ultimately crashed into a light standard, near a large group of people gathered for football practice, the chief said.
The driver, who was not named, w…
Park Planned In Coopersburg To Honor Memory Of Ayden Scharper, 19, Mom Says
A local park honoring Southern Lehigh graduate and standout athlete Ayden Scharper is being planned in Coopersburg, his mother announced in a fundraiser launched just days after his death.
Ayden J. Scharper, 19, died by suicide in Allentown on Friday, June 6, and now his family is working to preserve his memory by building a recreational space that reflects his love for sports and the outdoors.
His mother, Jessica Scharper, launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $30,000 for a park in Coopersburg. In the first four days, it has brought in more than $22,000 from over 200 donors.
“New homes an…
Speeding Tesla Driver In Hanover Crash That Killed Veteran, Father Gets Prison Time
A Maryland man who was driving nearly double the speed limit when he slammed into another car, killing a popular youth football coach and father of three, has been sentenced to jail time, prosecutors announced.
William John Sternhagen, 63, of Severna Park, pleaded guilty to negligent manslaughter and reckless driving in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court on Tuesday, June 10, officials said.
A judge sentenced Sternhagen to 10 years, suspending all but 18 months of active incarceration. He will also serve five years of supervised probation after his release, according to the State’s Attorney’s…
Promising College Athlete, Photographer, 19, Found Dead On Allentown Sidewalk: Coroner
A 19-year-old standout athlete from Upper Saucon Township was found dead on a sidewalk in Allentown late Friday night, officials announced on Tuesday, June 10.
Ayden J. Scharper, a 2023 Southern Lehigh High School graduate, was pronounced dead at 11:49 p.m. on Friday, June 6, on the 800 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office.
Scharper was discovered on the sidewalk at the scene. An autopsy determined the manner of death was suicide, the coroner said, adding that no foul play was suspected, the coroner’s office noted.
He had been a standout ki…
Hey, Patriots Fans: It’s A New Era In Foxborough—And You’ll Want A Seat For It
It’s hard to swallow losing when you’ve spent decades winning. But that’s where the New England Patriots found themselves in 2024—stumbling to a 4–13 record, their worst season since 1992.
It was a painful shift for a fanbase used to banners, playoff runs, and double-digit wins. But after three straight losing seasons, change is finally in motion.
It all starts this August, when the Patriots open their preseason at home against the Washington Commanders on Friday, August 8. Tickets are already on sale, starting at fan-friendly prices, through StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats.
T…
‘My Baby Was Shot': Hershey Grad Paralyzed After Gunman Opens Fire Outside Home
A rising football star from Pennsylvania has been left paralyzed after he was gunned down outside his home in a shocking overnight attack.
Michael Blidi Jr., a 2023 graduate of Milton Hershey School, was shot on the front sidewalk of his Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, home early Thursday, May 29. The unknown shooter pulled up in a vehicle, got out, and opened fire around 12:32 a.m., hitting the 19-year-old in the abdomen before fleeing, according to the police.
He was left critically injured with a spinal cord wound, paralyzing him from the waist down, according to his father, Michael Blidi Sr. …
