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Saddle Brook Rallies Around Girl Injured, Orphaned In Earthquake
Rayen Bekri, a 13-year-old girl, was trapped in the rubble for six days following an earthquake in her native Turkey in February. Now living with family in Bergen County, the community has come together to help her.
While trapped under six floors of a collapsed building, Bekri held onto her brother, though he did not survive. Bekri's mother also died in the earthquake, which killed nearly 60,000 people in Turkey and Syria.
Bekri was finally discovered, though her leg had to be amputated. Bekri's father had previously died in a war in Syria.
Rasha Kattan, Bekri's aunt, flew to T…
Warren County Native Wesley Allen, Jr. Dies At 29
Wesley F. Allen, Jr. of Warren County died on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the age of 29.
Born in Phillipsburg, Wesley went to Warren Hills Regional High School, his obituary says. He had also attended Missionary Alliance Church.
Wesley was known for embracing hobbies matching his adventurous spirit like four-wheeling, motorcycling, and trucking. He also loved spending time with his family and working on the family farm.
Wesley is survived by his beloved parents, mother, Roberta Willard; father, Wesley F. Allen, Sr. and wife Diana Allen; sister Kyra Dalrymple; cousins Richie and Kelsey Rhinehart; a…
#FlyntStrong: Sheriff Struck During Shootout In Calvert County In Good Spirits After Surgery
The community is rallying around a sheriff's deputy in Maryland who has taken his first steps on the long road to recovery after being shot during a police pursuit, according to the Calvert County Sheriff.
Master Deputy James Flynt, a five-year veteran of the sheriff's office, is in recovery days after being shot by Greenbelt resident Brandon Alexander Turner, 21, who is now facing multiple attempted murder charges, according to authorities.
On Thursday, Dec. 22, Calvert County Sheriff Ricky Cox said that Flynt is "making great progress," after undergoing his second surgery on Wednesday, De…
Support Surges For Former VA Beach Firefighter After Severe Biking Accident
Former Battalion Chief Jon McIvor is learning to walk again at 44 years old.
On April 26, McIvor was in a biking accident that caused a severe C7 spinal cord injury, according to a GoFundMe page started for him.
Battalion Chief Jon McIvorErin and John Sutton's GoFundMe Page
At his hospital in Georgia, McIvor has fought through tremendous pain, countless treatments, and has maintained the determination to grow stronger each day, a friend wrote on the page.
"We, his friends, family, fellow firefighters, and neighbors are doing all we can to support Jon and his road to recovery, but could…
Pennsbury HS Grad Morgan Hughes Dies At 26
Bucks County native Morgan P. Hughes died unexpectedly on Oct. 1 at the age of 26.
Born in Bristol and raised in Levittown, Hughes graduated from Pennsbury High School in 2013, according to her obituary.
Her obit remembered her as someone who "helped many people in their journey to recovery."
She is survived by her grandmother Florinda Rink, her twin sister Kelly Hughes, her sister Annalyce Kiessling (Keon), her nephew Keon, her earth parents, Colleen and Rex Kiessling, and other loved ones.
She was predeceased by her parents, Mary and John Hughes, her grandfather, Richard Rink, her mater…
Bucks County's James D. Celli IV Dies, 29
Longtime Bucks County resident James D. Celli IV died Dec. 14 after battling addiction, his obituary says.
He was 29 years old.
Affectionately known as Jimmy, he graduated from New Hope-Solebury High School, where he was a member of their inaugural varsity football team, his obituary says.
Jimmy was remembered for his love of all things Philly sports, "brilliant blue eyes and infectious laugh," according to his obituary.
He is survived by his mother, Gerriann (Graham) Tealer; stepfather Joel Tealer; brothers, Andrew, Cameron and Justin; and niece Natalie; and Nana Catherine Grah…
Meet Recovering Addict From NJ On 'The Bachelorette'
New Jersey native Zac Clark has a shot at love on this season of "The Bachelorette."
Clark, 36, formerly of Haddonfield, is vying for a chance with Tayshia Adams, 30.
The season started with Clare Crawley, 39, as the bachelorette, but she left after four episodes with contestant Dale Moss. The pair are now engaged.
Clark, a Philly sports fan and former college baseball player, was one of the first few men to pull Adams aside on her show debut Tuesday night. He hasn't shared his inspirational story on-air -- yet.
Clark was addicted to alcohol and pills as a teen, Reading Eagle reported i…
