Author: Voxtrend News
Albany, New York — The University at Albany and the wider Albany community are in deep sorrow following the sudden death of Erin Couture, a highly respected and deeply loved Director of Student Experiences at the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity. Her passing has left a heavy silence on campus, where she was known for her boundless energy, kindness, and powerful dedication to students’ success. Erin’s journey at the University at Albany began in 2018 when she joined the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity as an academic advisor. Over the years, she grew into…
Valparaiso, IN — The close‑knit Valparaiso community is grieving the unexpected loss of Jon Carr, a cherished friend, neighbor, and family man whose kindness and generosity left a deep impression on everyone he met. Jon’s sudden passing has left a noticeable silence in the small Indiana city, where people remember him not for grand gestures but for everyday warmth and genuine care for others. Friends and family say Jon had a rare gift: making people feel truly seen and valued. Whether it was a quick word of encouragement during a hard day or a helping hand when someone was struggling,…
MACON, Ga. — A quiet Friday afternoon in East Macon turned into a scene of panic and pain when 17-year-old Jamontae was shot inside the BP gas station on Shurling Drive, leaving him in critical condition, officials said. The shooting happened just after 3:40 p.m., and law enforcement quickly rushed to the store after an emergency call came in. Friends and neighbors who were nearby heard gunshots and saw first responders arrive with lights flashing. When deputies from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reached the BP convenience store, they found Jamontae lying injured from a gunshot wound. Medics rushed him…
Dallas — Early on New Year’s Eve morning, the Dallas area woke to heartbreaking news: Dr. Areeb Zamir, 37, a well-loved pulmonologist from Garland, Texas, was found dead on U.S. Highway 75 in Dallas after a tragic crash that also claimed two others. Dr. Zamir was discovered lying in the northbound lanes of North Central Expressway near the Interstate 635 junction shortly before 5:30 a.m. on December 31. Dallas police and emergency crews rushed to the scene, but he was pronounced dead at the roadway. Authorities have not yet released details about how he ended up in the road, and…
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. — A desperate search that captured the hopes of a community ended in sorrow Friday as authorities confirmed the body of 4-year-old Johnathan Everett “John John” Boley was found about two miles from his father’s home in rural Walker County. The boy’s loyal dog, Buck, was discovered alive beside him. The young child vanished on December 31, last seen around 11:30 a.m. wearing a bright yellow Mickey Mouse shirt, black pants and Paw Patrol shoes near the 7000 block of Highway 195 between the Manchester and Thach areas. His disappearance sparked an urgent missing person alert and…
The quiet halls of Severn School in Severna Park, Maryland are filled with grief this week after the unexpected passing of Andrew Otero, a beloved mathematics teacher, mentor, and community leader. His sudden death has left students, families, and faculty struggling to make sense of the loss of someone who devoted his life to service and education. Otero, a native of Bristol, Connecticut, first stepped into a life of service as a young man when he joined the United States Marine Corps at just 17. He served for five years and was stationed in Washington, D.C., where his work supported…
The tight-knit community of Estevan, Saskatchewan is grieving the unexpected and deeply felt passing of Catherine Hiltz, a beloved mother, friend, and cherished member of the city whose warmth and kindness touched countless lives across the region. Today, residents, neighbours, and loved ones are coming to terms with the sudden loss of someone they regarded not just as a friend, but as a light in the community. Catherine’s passing has sent ripples of sorrow through Estevan. Known for her compassion and generosity, she was someone who made heart-felt connections with everyone she met. In a place where people value close…
TROTWOOD, Ohio — Michael Harrison, 26, died early Thursday morning after a shooting in the parking lot of Sheik’s Restaurant and Lounge on Salem Avenue, police say. The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office confirmed Harrison’s identity Friday, and officials say he was shot during a fight shortly after midnight on New Year’s Day. Police were called to the scene around 2:44 a.m. after a 911 caller reported that a man had been shot and was lying on the ground near his vehicle. Officers found Harrison critically wounded in the parking lot and immediately called for medical assistance. But despite efforts on…
Kent, Washington — A somber chapter closed this week for the family and friends of Eric Mutuma Kithaula, the Kenyan man who vanished in Kent, Washington, in October 2025. After months of frantic searching, the 46-year-old’s body has now been found, bringing an end to a painful uncertainty that gripped loved ones and communities both in the United States and back home in Kenya. Eric’s disappearance in mid-October had sparked growing concern. He was last seen in Kent, a city south of Seattle, where he had been staying before his sudden disappearance. Loved ones reported him missing soon after they…
Worth, NY — On the first afternoon of the new year, a quiet winter ride turned tragic for a Liverpool family and the tight-knit snowmobiling community in northern Jefferson County. Joseph R. DiDomenico, 55, a longtime resident of Liverpool, New York, died Thursday after a snowmobile collision on a trail near Waite Road in the Town of Worth. The crash happened at about 12:57 p.m. on January 1, when DiDomenico was struck by another snowmobiler who could not stop in time after coming over a hill on Junction 306, a well-used snowmobile trail. Troopers from the New York State Police…