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Bucks
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Penn State Alumnus Accused Of Beheading Gov't Employee Dad Sued US Feds For $10M: Court Docs
A 32-year-old man who is accused of beheading his dad and showing the head in a bizarre YouTube video — also attempted to sue the US government over his student loans. Justin Mohn allegedly left his dad Michael F. Mohn's head in a cooking pot in a bedroom after showing it in a YouTube video on Tuesday, Jan. 30, police detailed in an affidavit of probable cause obtained by Daily Voice. Many years before this deadly behavior, Mohn did some unusual things, including filing a federal suit against Progressive Insurance in Colorado. In the suit, he claims that he was hazed and forced out o…
Mercer
Sports
Watch For Trenton Native, Penn State Alum At Super Bowl
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In First Season With NFL
A Trenton native is gearing up for the biggest game of his life when he takes the field for the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. Ji'Ayir Brown is a starting safety for the Niners and will be ending his rookie season with a trip to the Super Bowl. He had ten tackles in San Francisco's comeback 34-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Brown became a starter on the elite 49ers defense after fellow safety Talanoa Hufanga tore his right ACL in the third quarter of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Brown stepped right …
Middlesex NJ
Sports
NJ Natives, Former Rutgers Players Will Face Each Other At Super Bowl
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Three former Rutgers University football players will face off in Super Bowl LVIII, including one New Jersey native trying to win his third Lombardi Trophy and two Scarlet Knights looking to earn their second championship. Kansas City Chiefs starting running back Isiah Pacheco, of Vineland, helped lead the defending champions in the AFC title game at Baltimore on Sunday, Jan. 28. He rushed for 68 yards, caught four balls for 14 yards, and scored a second-quarter touchdown to put the Chiefs ahead of the Ravens for good in their 17-10 win. In a postgame interview with FOX Sports, Pacheco said…
Lancaster
Police & Fire
21 Displaced After Fatal Fire At The Summy House
A woman has died following a fire at the historic building known as The Summy House. The fire broke out at the Summy House, 33 South Main Street, Manheim Borough at 5:07 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, according to borough police. The fire was in a second-floor room in the historic building that is home to 20 apartments and 22 residents, the police explained in a release that afternoon. When officers found the room where they believed the fire was coming from, it was locked. Two officers broke down the door, extracted a woman from the room, and got the remaining apartment residents to sa…
Adams
Schools
Best Colleges In PA: Website Releases 2024 Rankings
The grades have been posted. Just in time for the 2023-24 school year, Niche.com has released its list of best colleges in Pennsylvania. In fact, several universities in the Commonwealth also made the popular ranking site's list of best colleges in America — with UPenn coming in at No. 7 (click here to read up on how the list was compiled). The top 10 universities in Pennsylvania according to Niche are: No. 1. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia No. 2. Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh No. 3. Swarthmore College No. 4. Villanova University No. 5. Haverford College No. 6. Le…
Monmouth
News
'You Are Not Alone': NJ Woman Wins Revenge Porn Suit Against Ex-Math Teacher
"This is not your fault and you are not alone." That's the message New Jersey's Kaitlyn Cannon is sending to other victims of "revenge porn," after she successfully sued her former high school math teacher who shared her naked photos. An Ocean County jury last week ruled Cannon should be awarded $10,000 in damages, as first reported by Insider. Cali Madia, one of Cannon's attorneys said that she, Cannon, and lead trial attorney Daniel Szalkiewicz are largely pleased with the trial's outcome. "While we can’t help but be a little dismayed by the amount of damages awarded," said Madia, "we …
Loudoun
Police & Fire
Ashburn Motorcyclist Killed In MDW Crash Mourned As Cherished Uncle
Shock and sadness spread following the death of 34-year-old Loudoun County resident Erik Grier. The Ashburn resident was riding his motorcycle northbound on Claiborne Parkway near Harry Byrd Highway Friday, May 26 around 2:40 p.m. the county sheriff's office said. Erik Grier was being mourned as a cherished uncle.Erik Edward Facebook photo Erik struck the guardrail and was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. As of Wednesday, May 31, more than $3,900 was raised on a GoFundMe page launched by Mitch Reddington. "I know from many conversations with h…
Union
Sports
Dr. McKenzie: Two-Time Giants Super Bowl Champ Earns Ph.D From Kean University
Kareem McKenzie went from excelling on the football field as an offensive lineman to excelling in the classroom. The two-time Super Bowl Champion for the New York Giants is earning a doctorate in counseling and supervision from Kean University. McKenzie, a native of Willingboro Township, was drafted by the New York Jets out of Penn State in 2001 and played three seasons with Gang Green before signing with the Giants as a free agent. He played the rest of his career with the Giants, retiring in 2011, following his second Super Bowl victory in 2011. After leaving the gridiron, he earne…
Mercer
Sports
Four New Jerseyians Selected In NFL Draft
It was a big weekend for New Jersey at the NFL Draft, as four players from the Garden State heard their name called and another Jerseysite gets to play football close to home. Ji'Ayir Brown, a safety who went to Trenton Central High School, was drafted in the 3rd round by the San Francisco 49ers. At Trenton Central, he was named all-conference as a junior and as a senior, he earned first-team all-state and all-conference. He initially attended Lackawanna Junior College before transferring to Penn State. Carter Warren, an offensive lineman who went to Passaic Tech, will get to stay hom…
Middlesex MA
Sports
NFL Draft: Mass Native Will Levis Expected To Have Big Night
University of Alabama quarterback Bryce Young has been the consensus No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft from analysts and armchair general managers for months. But over the last week, Kentuck's Will Levis — a Newton, Massachusetts native who played high school football in Middletown, Connecticut — has been climbing draft boards to become one of football's hottest prospects. The Carolina Panthers are still expected to take Young with the first pick on Thursday night, April 27, according to Vegas oddsmakers. Though, Levis' draft stock has been on the rise. He went from a 40-to-1 …
Baltimore
Sports
March Madness: These
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rea Teams Are Going Dancing In The NCAA Tournament
March will certainly be mad for some college basketball fans in the DMV area after several teams from the region were chosen by the selection committee to enter the NCAA Tournament. Several colleges from the region are among the field of 68 who will be going dancing in the tournament, which kicks off on Tuesday, March 14 with the “First Four” set of games. In total, 37 states, plus Washington, DC, are represented among the men’s field that will be vying for one of the most coveted in all of sports. The University of Maryland is back in the “big dance” after notching 21 wins in coach Kevin…
Baltimore
News
Train Engineer Who Killed Star HS Football Player In Maryland To Face Charges: Reports
A train operator in Maryland has been charged in connection to the fatal crash that killed a star high school football player in his prime last year, according to multiple reports. MTA Light Rail operator Tavon Smith will face multiple charges for his role in the fatal crash that took the life of highly-touted prospect Lamar Patterson in Anne Arundel County last year. Specifically, he was charged with: Negligent manslaughter; Criminal negligence; Reckless endangerment. A star at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Patterson had offers to play at Penn State and other prestigious schools be…
Lehigh
Obituaries
Penn State Senior Dies Skiing With UNC President Dad
Pennsylvania State University senior Nick Feinstein died on New Year's Eve after being caught in an avalanche while skiing in Colorado, rescue volunteers announced. He was 22. Feinstein and his dad, University of Northern Colorado President Andy Feinstein, were hitting the slopes near Breckenridge Ski Resort on Saturday, Dec. 31 in a backcountry stretch known locally as The Numbers, said the Summit County Rescue Group. At about 1 p.m, the pair were swept up in an avalanche that partially buried Andy and completely buried Nick, the volunteer group explained. The father was able to dig him…
Dauphin
Lifestyle
Penn State Grad, Pittsburgh Native Revealed As Contestant On 'The Bachelor'
A Pittsburgh native will be competing for love on the next season of ABC's "The Bachelor." Cara Ammon, 27, is among the 32 women featured on the upcoming season with Zach Shallcross as The Bachelor, the network announced Wednesday, Jan. 4 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cara Ammon (@carakristine) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cara Ammon (@carakristine) According to her LinkedIn profile, Ammon graduated from Penn State and currently works as a recruiter in New York C…
Northampton
Obituaries
'Beautiful Soul:' Lehigh Valley Native, Beloved Jersey Shore Fisherman Bill Karp Jr. Dies, 41
Lehigh Valley native and beloved Jersey Shore fisherman William “Bill” Bruce Karp, Jr. died at his home on Sunday, Nov. 27 aged 41. Born in Fountain Hill, Bill attended the Saucon Valley School District, where he was a football and track and field letterman before graduating in 1999, his obituary says. He went to Moravian College and has always loved fishing and boating, as well as hunting. He was a big fan of the San Francisco 49ers and Penn State. Bill lived in Hellertown before moving to Point Pleasant, where he lived at the time of his passing, his memorial says. Above all, Bill was …
Northampton
Obituaries
'Beautiful Soul:' Bethlehem Native Andrea Dolak Dies After Fearless Colon Cancer Battle, 38
Bethlehem native and Penn State graduate Andrea Marie Dolak died on Thursday, Nov. 10 after a fearless battle with colon cancer. She was 38. Andrea attended Freedom High School, where she participated in the Marching Band and the Fife & DrumCorps and sang in chorus before graduating with the class of 2002, her obituary says. She went on to study rehabilitation and human services at Penn State and earned her bachelor’s degree in 2006. Andrea held a number of different positions during her career including with the Bethlehem Senior Citizens Center, Planned Parenthood, and most recently …
Montgomery MD
Obituaries
Former Maryland HS Football Standout, Penn State LB Bani Gbadyu Dies From Pancreatic Cancer
Former Maryland high school football standout and Penn State linebacker Bani Gbadyu has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 34. Friends and family of Gbadyu announced on Saturday, Oct. 22 that he died due to complications from cancer, leaving behind three young children and his wife, Molly. The terminal cancer diagnosis was delivered last month during a doctor’s visit, according to the York Daily Record. Former Penn State linebacker Bani Gbadyu is in the hospital. If you're able to lend a hand, here's a GoFundMe. https://t.co/6NR2KYRdAl — Roar Lions Roar (@RLRblog)…
Cumberland
Schools
Penn State Student Found Dead Less Than 2 Weeks After His Grandfather Died
A 21-year-old Penn State student was found dead in his dorm room less than two weeks after his grandfather died, authorities and the family say. Ryan O'Malley, of Scranton, was found unresponsive by his roommate in student housing at 330 West College Avenue on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, at 4:17 a.m., according to a release by State College police on Tuesday, Oct. 18. He was declared deceased at 4:52 a.m., by the Centre County coroner, Daily Collegian reports. The night before O'Malley had consumed an "excessive amount" of alcohol during a drinking game at a party at 222 West Beaver Avenue,…
Dauphin
Obituaries
Man Shot Dead Outside Central PA Home ID'd: Authorities
A man who was shot dead outside a home in Harrisburg has been identified by authorities. Julius M. Snead, 39, was found shot dead on Wednesday, September 14, Daily Voice confirmed with Harrisburg spokesman Brett Hambright. He was found on the ground near the concrete steps to a home in the 2100 block of Jefferson Street, PennLive reports citing Police Commissioner Thomas Carter. His death is not being considered a homicide, according to the outlet citing Carter. His cause and manner of death are pending autopsy results. Snead was a John Harris high graduate who studied at Harrisburg Are…
Cumberland
Schools
NJ Student Makes Bomb Threat At Penn State: Authorities
A former National Merit scholar from New Jersey posted a bomb threat at Penn State on the social media platform Yik Yak, authorities allege. Henry Peter Hyduke, 20, of Fair Haven, NJ, allegedly posted "ROTC bombing downtown state college tonight. Stay safe," at 6:33 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Daily Collegian. The FBI National Threat Operations Center was notified bomb threat posted on the social media platform Yik Yak, according to WJAC. "Yik Yak was able to identify the source user's GPS location and phone number, which …
South Passaic
Lifestyle
Hot New Bombshells Enter 'Love Island' Villa — And They're Siblings From Clifton
This week, two hot new bombshells enter the villa. And they're siblings from New Jersey. Chazz, 21, and Bria Bryant, 24, of Clifton, are making their debut on "Love Island USA," the American spinoff of the popular British reality dating show. The other contestants were shocked to learn that they were related. "Are you each other's type?" one asks. "Um," Chazz replies. "No we're actually..." "He's not for me because he's my brother," Bria interrupts. "No one was prepared for siblings," one contestant says. The Bryant siblings are officially Islanders.Love Island USA "Love Island" i…
Dauphin
News
Penn State Lion Loses Ear To Vandals Officials Say
Vandals broken into Penn State’s Nittany Lion Shrine on Sunday, May 8, and causing some serious damage, officials with the university say. The lion’s ear was broken off and red paint was splashed all over the shrine, according to a release by the school. The site has been fenced off and closed to all graduation photos. The lion wasn’t the only thing the vandal’s damaged, Old Main and the Hintz Family Alumni Center were also covered in red paint. “These are profoundly disturbing acts, at a time when many families are taking photos and celebrating the educational accomplishments of their…
Dauphin
Schools
'Something Just Happened' Was Cheerleader's Final Text Before Accidental Death: Report
"Something just happened."That was the text that New Jersey's Justine Gross sent to her roommate at Penn State, moments before she fell 11 stories down a trash chute and died, NJ Advance Media reports. At a Pennsylvania State Police teleconference this week, the 19-year-old Summit, NJ native's death was ruled accidental, the outlet said. The conference was held to review the results of the autopsy, which showed marijuana and alcohol in Gross’ liver tissue at the time of her death, NJ.com says citing police. Gross' parents were told they would have to pay $700 for a copy of the full rep…
Baltimore
Sports
Baltimore HS Football Star, Penn State Recruit Dies Trying To Beat Train: Report
A standout football player from Baltimore with an offer to play for Penn State was killed on his way to school when his car was hit by a train Wednesday, Feb. 2, according to multiple news reports. Lamar Patterson, 18, was running late for school at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore when he tried to "beat a train" through an intersection in Linthicum around 9 a.m., the Orlando Sentinel says citing sources close to the family. The junior wide receiver's Honda Accord failed to stop for the lowering railroad gates and red flashing traffic signals, the outlet says. A Kissimmee, Florida native,…
Warren Hunterdon
Obituaries
Beloved Hunterdon County Native, Penn State Grad Megan Greene Dies After Long Illness, 38
Beloved Hunterdon County native and Penn State graduate Megan Elizabeth Greene died after a long illness on Jan. 6. She was 38. Born in South Plainfield, Greene grew up in Hunterdon County before moving to Connecticut with her family during her high school years, her obituary says. Greene earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology at Penn State before attending Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, where she earned a law degree. She also earned an LLM in Taxation from Temple University. Greene had worked for several years with the Internal Revenue Service, Office of Taxpayer Advocat…
Delaware
News
PA's Tori Yorgey Stuns Viewers After Being Struck By SUV On Live TV
Tori Yorgey can't be stopped. The Montgomery County, PA native was on live television when she was struck by an SUV at the scene of a water main break in West Virginia Wednesday. “Oh my God! I just got hit by a car, but I’m okay," she told WSAZ-TV anchor Tim Irr. “Well, that’s a first for you on TV, Tori,” Irr replied. Yorgey, 25, was praised for her resilience on Twitter, where the clip had garnered millions of views. "We're good, Tim." pic.twitter.com/9kn2YElDLK — Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) January 20, 2022 Yorgey attended Plymouth Whitemarsh High School and worked at a local Chick…
Berks
Obituaries
I-78 Crash Victim Was Penn State Student, Hockey Player In Lehigh Valley
Five people were killed in two separate crashes Tuesday night on I-78 eastbound in Berks County, authorities said. One of the victims was 20-year-old August "Gus" Schwartz, of South Whitehall Township, the county coroner's office confirmed Thursday. The Penn State student was on his way home to the Lehigh Valley for the holidays and was only an hour away when he was involved in the first collision around 8:30 p.m. in Tilden Township, according to a GoFundMe in his name. A pile-up was caused by a school bus driver who did not slow down in a construction zone. According to state police, Sch…
Adams
Obituaries
Penn State Volleyball Player Killed In York County Crash, Coroner Says
A 19-year-old Penn State grad died the day after a single-vehicle crash in Adams County, according to a release by the York County Coroner's office. Courtney Groft, 19, of first block of Sedgwick Drive located in Reading Township, Adams County, was pronounced dead at WellSpan York Hospital on Saturday at 3:10 p.m., the release states. Groft lost control of her vehicle and struck a telephone pole at 2325 East Berlin Road in Adams County on Friday night at approximately 5:28 p.m., according to the release. Following the crash she was transported to the hospital where she later passed. The of…
Adams
News
Ex-Giant Brandon Short Offers Reward For Pregnant Daughter's PA Killer
Former NFL and Penn State football player Brandon Short has lost both his daughter and future grand child, now he is offering a reward. Karli Short, 26, of McKeesport (Allegheny County) was found with a gunshot wound to her head by first responders on the 300 block of 25th Street on Sept. 13, as Daily Voice reported at the time. Her father, Brandon Short, a former member of the Giants and analyst at Goldman Sachs, is offering a $20,000 reward. PLEASE SHARE…if anyone has any information regarding the murder of my daughter, Karli Short, please call 1-833-ALL-TIPS... Posted by Brandon Sh…
Adams
News
Ex
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Player's Pregnant Daughter Shot Dead In PA
Former NFL and Penn State football player Brandon Short's pregnant daughter was shot and killed on Monday, local police say. Karli Short, 26, of McKeesport (Allegheny County) was found with a gunshot wound to her head by first responders on the 300 block of 25th Street, police said. Karli ShortKarli Short (Facebook photos) She was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests had been announced as of Tuesday, authorities said. Brandon Short currently lives in London and is a retired Goldman Sachs business analyst. He took to social media to express his grief, posting the following on Faceboo…
Cumberland
Schools
Penn State Professor Accused Of Attacking Protestor At Pro-Vaccine Rally
A pro-coronavirus vaccine rally at a Penn State campus turned violent when a fight broke out between a student and a professor. Walter Oliver Baker, 36, a professor at the school was charged following the Aug. 27 incident. Police were called to the south side steps of Old Main for the fight around 3 p.m. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a man with a bloody nose and shirt. Baker attempted to "forcibly" take his sign during the rally, the man told police. A fight ensued between the men. Baker shoved the man to the ground causing the injuries, according to police. A video of th…
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