Manheim Twp HS Teacher, Basketball Coach Sent Nudes To Undercover NJ ‘Girl,’ Hoarded Child Porn
A former Manheim Township High School teacher and girls’ basketball coach has been sentenced after admitting he sent nude photos to who he believed was a 14-year-old girl in New Jersey and possessed dozens of child pornography images and videos, prosecutors said.
David Sean Burkhart, 45, of the 700 block of Scott Lane in Warwick Township, pleaded guilty Aug. 31 to three counts of sexual abuse of children, one count of unlawful contact with a minor, and two counts of criminal use of a communication facility, according to a release issued Friday, Sept. 11.
Burkhart exchanged explicit messages…
NJ Ranked Among 5 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why
The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 Happiest States in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 measures of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, unemployment, income growth, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety.
The personal finance website also looked at how many adults feel active and productive, along with factors like sleep, leisure time, job security, and community support.
"The happiest states are those that provide above-ave…
Griffin Health Gala To Benefit Cancer Care Set For Oct. 3
Griffin Health’s annual gala will bring a Caribbean-themed night of music, food, auctions, and dancing to Wallingford while raising money for cancer care.
According to Griffin Health, the 2026 Griffin Health Gala, titled “Calypso Nights,” will be held from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Oakdale Theater, 95 S. Turnpike Road.
The event will feature steel drum music, tropical décor, island-inspired food, and music from Therapi Band. Guests can also take part in live and silent auctions.
Auction items and experiences include private chef dining at home, VIP Live Nation music experien…
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Hospice Of Westchester Receives $1.5K Donation From Scarsdale Woman’s Club
Hospice of Westchester has received a $1,500 donation from The Scarsdale Woman’s Club to support end-of-life care in Westchester County.
“The Scarsdale Woman’s Club has been a strong supporter of our organization for years, and we are grateful for their unwavering generosity,” said Mary K. Spengler, RN, MS, LNHA, CEO of Hospice of Westchester.
“With this donation, we can continue to provide quality and compassionate services and programs to our patients, their families, and the wider Westchester community,” Spengler added.
To learn more about Hospice of Westchester, click here.
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Suffolk Faculty Art Exhibition Opens Sept. 15 In Brentwood
Suffolk County Community College will open its 2026 Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition in Brentwood on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
According to Suffolk County Community College, the exhibition will run through Monday, Oct. 26, at the Sagtikos Art Gallery on the Michael J. Grant Campus. The gallery is in Room 150 of the Sagtikos Arts and Science Building.
The annual show features work by the college’s Visual Arts faculty, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, digital art, and installation.
Per the college, reception will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Light refreshments …
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Central Connecticut State University To Host 9/11 Forum Sept. 12
Central Connecticut State University will host a free community forum in New Britain marking 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
According to Central Connecticut State University, “What Does 9/11 Mean, 25 Years Later?” will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, at Torp Theater in Davidson Hall.
The program will include a screening of the short documentary “The 9/11 Generation,” a reading of the poem “Tower One,” and a community conversation with people who remember where they were on Sept. 11, 2001.
Dr. Matthew Warshauer, professor of history, will facilitate the discussion.
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26-Year-Old Selden Man Killed In Car Crash Was ‘Deeply Loved’, Fundraiser Launched For Family
Following the shocking death of a 26-year-old man in a Long Island car crash, his loved ones have launched a fundraiser while struggling with the grief.
Matthew Schneider, of Selden, was killed in the wreck Tuesday, Sept. 8 in Holbrook, Suffolk County police said.
“Matthew was a deeply loved son, family member, and friend, and there are so many people trying to understand how someone so young, with so much life still ahead of him, could be gone so suddenly,” organizer Katie Damico wrote in a GoFundMe. “It does not feel real, and it is impossible to make sense of a loss like this.”
Schneide…
Weeks After Devastating Fire, Spa Reopens At New Location In Ossining: 'Couldn't Give Up'
Following a devastating fire that destroyed everything inside a longtime Westchester County day spa, its owner has reopened the business in a new location.
Bella Maiya Day Spa, which spent 13 years in Briarcliff Manor, is now welcoming clients at 100 S. Highland Ave., Suite A, in Ossining after its former location was gutted by fire in July. The business announced its comeback on Wednesday, Sept. 9, saying it reopened just two and a half weeks after the blaze and will celebrate with a grand reopening event on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 3 p.m.
As Daily Voice previously reported, the fire…
Gaithersburg Grandmother Steps In To Raise 11-Year-Old After Mother's Sudden Death At 31
Everything changed for a Maryland family in an instant.
Ashley Marie Lewis died unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 3, leaving behind her 11-year-old son, Karter, who is now being cared for by his grandmother, Angela Fernandez.
Lewis was 31.
Fernandez says she lost her only daughter that day. At the same time, she suddenly became responsible for raising her grandson.
“Since losing his mom, Karter has come to live with me, and I have taken on the responsibility of providing him with the stable, loving home he needs as we both navigate this unimaginable loss,” Fernandez wrote in a GoFundMe launche…
