Cecil County Harley Crash Kills Rider, Leaves Woman Critical: ‘He Lived Life To The Fullest’ Cecil County Harley Crash Kills Rider, Leaves Woman Critical: ‘He Lived Life To The Fullest’
Cecil County Harley Crash Kills Rider, Leaves Woman Critical: ‘He Lived Life To The Fullest’ A sunny spring ride on a Harley ended in tragedy in Maryland, leaving one rider dead and his passenger fighting for her life, according to state police and loved ones. Two Cecil County families are grieving and bracing for what comes next after a beloved motorcycle rider was killed and his passenger critically injured in a crash earlier this week. Velmer “Toot” Huff Jr., 63, of Elkton, died on Monday, May 12, after he and Tara Hammond, 43, of North East, were hit while riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle in Elkton, Maryland, according to Maryland State Police. The crash happened just aft…
Support Rises For Popular Musician From White Plains Injured Before Gig: 'Every Little Helps' Support Rises For Popular Musician From White Plains Injured Before Gig: 'Every Little Helps'
Support Rises For Popular Musician From White Plains Injured Before Gig: 'Every Little Helps' A Westchester native and longtime East Coast musician is recovering after a serious injury left him sidelined—and now, the community he’s supported for decades is rallying to help him in return.  Joe Biancorosso, better known to many as “Italian Joe,” suffered a freak accident in April while preparing for a wedding performance with the McLean Avenue Band in North Carolina. According to a GoFundMe campaign launched on Sunday, May 11, in early April, Biancorosso slipped in the bathroom and broke his hip and femur head, requiring immediate surgery.   In a Facebook post, Biancoro…
Trooper Thrown 25 Feet In Maryland I-68 Crash Focusing On Family, Not Pain Trooper Thrown 25 Feet In Maryland I-68 Crash Focusing On Family, Not Pain
Trooper Thrown 25 Feet In Maryland I-68 Crash Focusing On Family, Not Pain A Maryland State Trooper was thrown 25 feet into the air during a violent crash on I-68 — and now faces a long, painful road to recovery. Alvin Wilson clocked a car going 78 mph on Monday, April 28 on I-68 and attempted to flag it down during traffic enforcement — but the driver didn't stop, striking him and sending him flying. Wilson landed on his back, suffering catastrophic injuries, according to his loved ones, and he was airlifted to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore. Among his injuries were a gash to the back of his head, a broken pelvis, fractured sternum…
Manalapan Man Diagnosed With Cancer Months Before Marrying High School Sweetheart Manalapan Man Diagnosed With Cancer Months Before Marrying High School Sweetheart
Manalapan Man Diagnosed With Cancer Months Before Marrying High School Sweetheart Dan Reale, a Manalapan native, was just two months away from marrying his high school sweetheart, Ally, when he was diagnosed with head and neck cancer, according to a fundraiser set up to support him. Reale, who works for the Secret Service, had major surgery to remove and reconstruct a significant portion of his tongue and remove lymph modes in his neck. Next month, Reale will undergo daily radiation treatments in Philadelphia. Any support is appreciated for my amazing coworker and her fiancé. Posted by Sasha Zolo on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 "Dan is on a long road to recovery, and…
Jersey City Woman Survives Being Swept Into Pacific Ocean, But Her Recovery Won't Be Easy Jersey City Woman Survives Being Swept Into Pacific Ocean, But Her Recovery Won't Be Easy
Jersey City Woman Survives Being Swept Into Pacific Ocean, But Her Recovery Won't Be Easy Diana Torroledo, a Jersey City resident was swept into the Pacific Ocean while vacationing in San Diego last month On Friday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m., Torroledo and her boyfriend, Ash, got swept into the ocean from a jetty, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department said. Ash was rescued first and then Torroledo was found breathing, but unconscious, rescuers said. The pair had gone to the end of the jetty to watch the waves, rescuers told NBC San Diego. Torroledo was airlifted to a nearby hospital. Torroledo sustained multiple fractures across her body and face and a brain hemorrhage, according t…
Rep. Norcross Transferred Out Of ICU Rep. Norcross Transferred Out Of ICU
Rep. Norcross Transferred Out Of ICU Rep. Donald Norcross, D-Cherry Hill, is out of the intensive care unit, his office announced on Tuesday, April 22. Norcross, who represents New Jersey’s 1st Congressional District, was transferred out of the intensive care unit on Friday, April 18, his office said, as his health continues to improve. “He has been successfully treated for his infection and has completed his course of antibiotic,” his office said. “The Congressman is on his way to making a full recovery." Norcross has been hospitalized since Monday, April 7, when he had a medical incident, necessitating his hospitalization …
Random Attacker Assaults Elderly Woman, Busted By Off-Duty Cop At Colonie Center: Police Random Attacker Assaults Elderly Woman, Busted By Off-Duty Cop At Colonie Center: Police
Random Attacker Assaults Elderly Woman, Busted By Off-Duty Cop At Colonie Center: Police A 78-year-old woman is recovering after being violently assaulted in broad daylight at a Capital Region shopping mall — and an off-duty officer helped bring her attacker to justice, police said. The Albany County attack happened inside Colonie Center mall on Central Avenue at around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15. Aaron Woolley, 34, approached the victim and threw her to the ground, according to Colonie Police. The woman suffered a head injury and underwent treatment at the hospital. It was not immediately clear whether the two had had any prior interaction, or whether anything was said be…
Officer Seriously Hurt When Drunk Driver Slams Cruiser In Fort Washington, Police Say Officer Seriously Hurt When Drunk Driver Slams Cruiser In Fort Washington, Police Say
Officer Seriously Hurt When Drunk Driver Slams Cruiser In Fort Washington, Police Say A Prince George’s County Police officer is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a suspected drunk driver while responding to a separate crash on Indian Head Highway, officials said. It happened early Friday morning, April 18, in the Fort Washington area, where a Division VII patrol officer was on scene to assist with a road closure. Police say the officer had just stepped out of his cruiser and was placing flares when a southbound driver on Route 210 slammed into the cruiser, which then struck the officer and launched him into a nearby guardrail. The officer was rushed to the h…
Dover Business Owner Suffers Brain Injury In Go-Kart Crash, Family Shares Powerful Update Dover Business Owner Suffers Brain Injury In Go-Kart Crash, Family Shares Powerful Update
Dover Business Owner Suffers Brain Injury In Go-Kart Crash, Family Shares Powerful Update A Pennsylvania dad and owner of a local market is fighting for his life after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a go-karting crash. Austin Hogue, a co-owner of Dottie’s Family Market in Dover, was life-flighted to the ICU on Saturday, March 22, after the crash, according to his wife and family friends. “Austin is under sedation and has made huge strides in his recovery,” the family said in a Facebook post shared by Dottie’s on March 23. “He is now able to squeeze a hand on command and is fighting to open his eyes.” GoFundMe photo Hogue suffered a traumatic brain injury, along with br…
Support Comes To Wife Of Washingtonville Officer Killed In Crash: Faces Serious Injuries Support Comes To Wife Of Washingtonville Officer Killed In Crash: Faces Serious Injuries
Support Comes To Wife Of Washingtonville Officer Killed In Crash: Faces Serious Injuries Following the tragic death of Orange County Police Officer Jose Santiago Sr. in a wrong-way crash, the community is now rallying to support his wife, Blanca, who survived the wreck but faces a long and difficult recovery. Blanca Santiago, 64, remains hospitalized in stable condition at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown after suffering serious injuries in the Saturday, March 22 collision that took her husband's life.   Jose Santiago, 65, was killed at the scene when a van crossed into the wrong lane and struck his vehicle head-on near Exit 113 in the Sullivan County town o…
14-Year-Old Injured In Bridgeport Shooting; Police Searching For Tips 14-Year-Old Injured In Bridgeport Shooting; Police Searching For Tips
14-Year-Old Injured In Bridgeport Shooting; Police Searching For Tips Police in Fairfield County are investigating the weekend shooting of a 14-year-old in Bridgeport, authorities said.  The shooting was reported just after 5 p.m. Saturday, March 22, in the 700 block of Union Avenue, according to police. Officers were alerted by a ShotSpotter activation. Shortly after the incident, the teen arrived at Bridgeport Hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg, authorities said. They are expected to recover. Police said a private vehicle dropped the teen off at the hospital. The car was later found abandoned on Mill Hill Avenue. Investigators recovered evidenc…
Cheshire-Native James Van Der Beek Says He’s 'At the Finish Line' Of Colon Cancer Fight Cheshire-Native James Van Der Beek Says He’s 'At the Finish Line' Of Colon Cancer Fight
Cheshire-Native James Van Der Beek Says He’s 'At the Finish Line' Of Colon Cancer Fight James Van Der Beek opened up this week about his battle with colorectal cancer as he begins the “healing phase” of his journey. The Cheshire native announced he was diagnosed in November, the same month he turned 48. After months of intensive treatment, the Dawson’s Creek star said he is now in recovery and feels like he's at “the finish line.” “I feel like I can see the finish line,” he told "Extra." “I’m in a healing phase, which is great. I’m going back to work next month. I’m taking this month really to just kind of relax.” Van Der Beek said he was most concerned about how his illness …