Author: Voxtrend News
The quiet streets of Mount Pleasant, Texas — once alive with the laughter of a bright 13-year-old — now pulse with sorrow. On December 7, 2025, Ava Claire Hageman, a seventh grader whose smile lit up hallways and whose kindness lifted spirits, passed away. Her family says she is now “with Jesus,” but her absence leaves a hole in the hearts of many. Friends, classmates at Chapel Hill Junior High School and the wider Mount Pleasant junior high community, teachers and neighbors — all are stunned. They remember Ava as more than just a student — she was a friend,…
A young woman has been identified as the victim of a lone‑vehicle crash that killed her early Monday morning east of Fort Wayne. Authorities say the car veered off the road, flew over an embankment and smashed into a tree — a tragic end in icy conditions. The Allen County Coroner’s Office confirmed Tuesday that the driver was 25‑year-old Madelyn Brianne Wurster of Berne. She was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Emergency crews were called around 6:01 a.m. to the scene at the intersection of Irving Road and Thimlar Road after receiving a report of a crash. When rescuers…
An 81‑year-old woman from Needham, Massachusetts was tragically killed Monday afternoon when her sedan crashed into a disabled tractor‑trailer parked in the breakdown lane on the southbound side of the Maine Turnpike, authorities confirmed Tuesday. The incident occurred shortly after 3:14 p.m. near mile marker 5 in York, where the tractor‑trailer — a 2022 Western Star — had reportedly pulled over after experiencing mechanical trouble. The driver had followed protocol, placing reflective warning triangles behind the vehicle to alert oncoming motorists. Despite those precautions, a 2014 Toyota sedan driven by the victim, identified as Janice Goldsmith of Needham, struck the rear…
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Eleven‑year-old Amya Frazier died Monday after being critically wounded in what police believe was an accidental shooting inside a home in the city’s Hilltop neighborhood. The girl was shot Friday evening at a house on the 200 block of South Wheatland Avenue. Officers from the Columbus Division of Police responded just before 6:30 p.m. after a caller reported a child had been seriously injured. Upon arrival, they found Amya suffering from a gunshot wound. First responders provided immediate aid and took her to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, where she remained in critical condition. Despite several days of intensive…
HICKORY, N.C. — In the quiet hours just after 2:40 a.m. Sunday, a 25‑year-old man, identified as Austin Lee Matthew Miller, was found dead from gunshot wounds near the intersection of Main Avenue Southwest and U.S. Highway 321. What police describe as an escalating domestic incident — which began in Caldwell County and spilled into Hickory — ended in tragedy. Officers who responded to the shooting discovered Miller suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. At the scene was 32-year-old James Michael Church of Granite Falls. Authorities have identified Church as the person who allegedly shot…
Owego, New York — The Owego community is mourning the loss of Gail M. Sarrge, who passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on December 2, 1942, in Oneonta, NY, Gail’s life was defined by a deep love for her family and a rich legacy of faith, warmth, and generosity. What Happened Gail M. Sarrge passed away after a fulfilling life surrounded by loved ones. She was predeceased by her parents, Theron and Marjorie Dix, and her aunt and uncle, Geneva and Leonard Erickson. She is survived by her loving…
Florida Keys, FL – The medical community and the family of Dr. John Craig Martin, affectionately known as Craig, are mourning the loss of a beloved physician and adventurer. Dr. Martin passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by his cherished wife of 57 years, Sherry (Sharon Bate). His death marks the end of a remarkable life filled with dedication to medicine, love for adventure, and devotion to his family. What Happened Dr. John Craig Martin was born in 1932 in Toledo, Ohio, and from an early age, he demonstrated an unwavering commitment to…
Endwell, NY – The community is mourning the loss of Mildred Ann Finkelstein (Millie), who passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 75. Known for her boundless generosity, love, and devotion to family and friends, Millie’s passing has left a significant void in the hearts of all who knew her. As a wife, mother, sister, and friend, she was a beacon of kindness, a warm presence in the lives of those fortunate to experience her. What Happened Millie passed away at the age of 75, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion. Born on January 18,…
It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the death of Henry Shore, a first-year student at LeTourneau University — a rising star on the men’s soccer team whose passing over the weekend has left the entire campus, family, friends, and community in deep sorrow. Born and raised in Longview, Texas, Henry was studying Construction Management and quickly stood out both on the field and among his peers. In the short time he spent at LeTourneau, he earned All-SCAC First Team honors and All-Freshman recognition. That same season, he led the YellowJackets with eight goals —…
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — A 25‑year-old man is in jail after allegedly shooting his father to death — then walking back to the scene, covered in blood, to turn himself in. Here’s what we know so far:Shortly after 7:00 p.m. on December 8, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting gunfire near Abscott Street in Port Charlotte. One caller said a man was bleeding in a driveway. Officers who responded discovered a man lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. He later died from his injuries, and detectives launched a homicide investigation. While deputies were still…