‘Our Hearts Are Broken:’ Support Pours In For Ocean County Boys After Mom's Death At 53 ‘Our Hearts Are Broken:’ Support Pours In For Ocean County Boys After Mom's Death At 53 ‘Our Hearts Are Broken:’ Support Pours In For Ocean County Boys After Mom's Death At 53
‘Our Hearts Are Broken:’ Support Pours In For Ocean County Boys After Mom's Death At 53 Support is on the rise for three Ocean County boys after the death of their mom from a medical complication earlier this month left them in need of financial help. Sherri Frizziola, 53, died at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital on Tuesday, May 16, her obituary says. Described as a “strong woman who made the best of everyday of her life,” Sherri, of Jackson, was known for her passion for her family and “dedicated her life” to raising her sons, Gregory, Matthew, and Daniel, reads her memorial. Meanwhile, the Frizziola boys continue to grieve the loss of their father, Steven, nearly …
Beloved Teacher, Coach From White Plains Dies: 'Man Of Integrity, Intelligence, Boundless Love' Beloved Teacher, Coach From White Plains Dies: 'Man Of Integrity, Intelligence, Boundless Love' Beloved Teacher, Coach From White Plains Dies: 'Man Of Integrity, Intelligence, Boundless Love'
Beloved Teacher, Coach From White Plains Dies: 'Man Of Integrity, Intelligence, Boundless Love' A former educator, athlete, and coach from Long Island who worked in Westchester is being remembered for the deep impact he had on his community over the years.  Longtime White Plains resident Daniel A. Woodard Jr. died on Tuesday, May 16 at the age of 93, according to his obituary.  Born in the Nassau County village of Rockville Centre in 1930, Woodard displayed talent in academics and athletics from an early age and went on to play baseball and football at Winston-Salem State University, where he formed a close bond with Coach Clarence ‘Big House’ Gaines. After g…
Lifelong Member Of Hawthorne Fire Department, Army Vet Dies Lifelong Member Of Hawthorne Fire Department, Army Vet Dies Lifelong Member Of Hawthorne Fire Department, Army Vet Dies
Lifelong Member Of Hawthorne Fire Department, Army Vet Dies A community in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of a lifelong firefighter who dedicated his life to public service.  Hawthorne resident Robert McKechnie died on Tuesday, May 16 at the age of 86, according to his obituary.  Born in 1937, McKechnie graduated from James Bryant High School in Queens and soon after graduation, went on begin a 40-year career at Pepsi.  He also served his country in the US Army from 1960 to 1962, and married his wife, Joan, not long after in 1964.  The couple first lived in Yonkers before moving to Hawthorne, where the…
Predator Preying On 'Teen' Online Busted By Undercover MD State Police Investigators Predator Preying On 'Teen' Online Busted By Undercover MD State Police Investigators Predator Preying On 'Teen' Online Busted By Undercover MD State Police Investigators
Predator Preying On 'Teen' Online Busted By Undercover MD State Police Investigators Investigators from the US Army gave Maryland State Police a hand to apprehend a 55-year-old predator who targeted teens online, according to authorities. Walkersville resident Michael Vance Culpepper, 55, was arrested on Monday, May 8, after he agreed to meet with undercover officers posing as a 13-year-old girl with nefarious intentions. The probe into Culpepper was launched in April when the state police’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force was conducting an undercover online investigation on a social networking site. It is alleged that Culpepper began engaging in an inappropria…
Mass Bicyclist Killed In VT Race Remembered For His 'Commitment To Others' Mass Bicyclist Killed In VT Race Remembered For His 'Commitment To Others' Mass Bicyclist Killed In VT Race Remembered For His 'Commitment To Others'
Mass Bicyclist Killed In VT Race Remembered For His 'Commitment To Others' A Massachusetts bicyclist who died while competing in a race in Vermont last month was dedicated in several areas of his life, but perhaps his biggest passion was helping others.  Richard "Rick" Wanstall was committed to many things throughout his 54 years of life. The North Shore resident was a passionate athlete, veteran and leader in the workforce. Sadly, Wanstall's life ended while he was doing one of the things he loved the most: competing.  "In recent years, Rick found a passion for fitness as he participated in various triathlons and later moved onto Ironman Competitions," his obitu…
Former Croton-On-Hudson HS Baseball Coach Who Led Team To State Championship Dies Former Croton-On-Hudson HS Baseball Coach Who Led Team To State Championship Dies Former Croton-On-Hudson HS Baseball Coach Who Led Team To State Championship Dies
Former Croton-On-Hudson HS Baseball Coach Who Led Team To State Championship Dies A former high school varsity baseball coach from Northern Westchester who led his team to a state championship is being remembered for his ability to connect with his players.  Amleto “Mel” Giarolo of Croton-on-Hudson died on Saturday, April 21 at the age of 88 after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and renal cancer, according to his obituary.  Born in Tarrytown in 1934, Giarolo spent his life following his passion for the game of baseball. After he was honorably discharged from the US Army, he began playing ball with the Lexington Indians, an independent minor lea…
US Army Investigating Metal Canisters Found In DC Park US Army Investigating Metal Canisters Found In DC Park US Army Investigating Metal Canisters Found In DC Park
US Army Investigating Metal Canisters Found In DC Park A pair of metal canisters found in a mound of soil at Washington DC's Fort Totten Park closed the area Wednesday, April 18, officials said. The US Army safely removed the canisters, and will analyze any contents, the US Park Police said in an update Thursday morning. Out of an abundance of caution, the park was closed just east of Fort Totten Drive, south of Gallatin Street, and north of Brookland Ave NE/Farragut St. The United States Park Police has blocked off the site, and the NPS urges people to stay out of the area. The canisters were found in a large mound of soil along Farragut…
Legendary Bergen County Baseball Coach Ralph Cobb Dies, 92 Legendary Bergen County Baseball Coach Ralph Cobb Dies, 92 Legendary Bergen County Baseball Coach Ralph Cobb Dies, 92
Legendary Bergen County Baseball Coach Ralph Cobb Dies, 92 Legendary Bergen County high school baseball coach Ralph Cobb died on Wednesday, April 5. He was 92 years old. Cobb was born and raised in North Arlington and graduated from Rutgers University. A standout baseball player, he earned a tryout with the then-New York Giants and later served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1955, his obituary states. Cobb spent 40 years as a high school history teacher and varsity baseball coach. He started at Rutherford High School before heading to Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan. Cobb was at Northern Valley from 1962 until his retirement in 19…
PA Murderer Of MD Soldier Over $24 Found Dead: DOC PA Murderer Of MD Soldier Over $24 Found Dead: DOC PA Murderer Of MD Soldier Over $24 Found Dead: DOC
PA Murderer Of MD Soldier Over $24 Found Dead: DOC A 34-year-old killer serving a life sentence— for murdering a former US Army soldier during a robbery of $24— has died, according to a release by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections on Thursday, April 13, 2023.  Ryan Lynn Horton, was found unresponsive in his cell on April 11, Eric Tice, superintendent of the State Correctional Institution at Somerset announced.  "Prison staff and medical personnel immediately responded and provided life-saving measures. EMS arrived and advanced life support measures were continued," Tice stated in the release.  Horton was declared deceased at 6:1…
Army Sergeant Wins $143K Virginia Lottery Jackpot On Ticket Sold In Alexandria Army Sergeant Wins $143K Virginia Lottery Jackpot On Ticket Sold In Alexandria Army Sergeant Wins $143K Virginia Lottery Jackpot On Ticket Sold In Alexandria
Army Sergeant Wins $143K Virginia Lottery Jackpot On Ticket Sold In Alexandria It turns out that a winning six-figure Virginia Lottery prize wasn’t some cruel April Fool’s Day prank that a US soldier was playing on his son. Fort Belvoir resident Gary Williams, a Sergeant First Class in the US Army, was the lucky winner of a $143,553 “Cash 5 with EZ Match” jackpot after the Fairfax County man played a lottery ticket on a whim he bought at an Alexandria gas station, though he didn’t quite believe his luck at first. Williams purchased the ticket for the Friday, March 31 drawing at the Woodland Exxon on Richmond Highway, meaning that when he woke up and checked his ticket…
Beloved Former State Rep Known For Wearing Cowboy Hat At CT Capitol Building Dies Beloved Former State Rep Known For Wearing Cowboy Hat At CT Capitol Building Dies Beloved Former State Rep Known For Wearing Cowboy Hat At CT Capitol Building Dies
Beloved Former State Rep Known For Wearing Cowboy Hat At CT Capitol Building Dies A former Connecticut state representative and Army veteran who was known for always wearing his cowboy hat and boots at the Capitol Building has died.  Stafford Springs resident John Mordasky died on Saturday, April 1 at the age of 97, according to his obituary.  Born and raised in Stafford, Mordasky, a Democrat, represented Connecticut's 52nd District for 22 years while simultaneously making sure he had the time to milk his cows twice a day, his obituary said.  During his political career, Mordasky served on Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committees, and also event…
NJ Army Major, Wife Who Abused Kids To Be Sentenced For 4th Time: Feds NJ Army Major, Wife Who Abused Kids To Be Sentenced For 4th Time: Feds NJ Army Major, Wife Who Abused Kids To Be Sentenced For 4th Time: Feds
NJ Army Major, Wife Who Abused Kids To Be Sentenced For 4th Time: Feds A former Morris County Army major and his wife are set to be sentenced for the fourth time after being convicted of multiple accounts of endangering the welfare of five children they adopted. The U.S. Court of Appeals for The Third Circuit ordered the resentencing on Monday, April 3, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey.  John Jackson — formerly a major in the Army at the Picatinny Arsenal Installation in Morris County — and Carolyn Jackson were initially convicted in 2015. Carolyn was sentenced to 24 months in prison, while John received probation, acco…