Mother Admits To Abusing, Neglecting Adopted Children In Maryland: State's Attorney Mother Admits To Abusing, Neglecting Adopted Children In Maryland: State's Attorney
Mother Admits To Abusing, Neglecting Adopted Children In Maryland: State's Attorney A Montgomery County mother is facing time in prison and will have to give up her adopted children after admitting to abusing them, the state's attorney's office announced on Friday. Lora Loethen, 55, was convicted of second-degree child abuse and five counts of child neglect after pleading guilty on Thursday following an investigation into dozens of reports and police visits involving her adopted family in Damascus. In March 2023, prosecutors say that one of Loethen's adopted daughters confided in another adult that she had been repeatedly been hit in the face by her "mother."&nbs…
Emaciated Dog Rescued From Fighting Ring Gave Birth, They're All Recovering In DC Foster Home Emaciated Dog Rescued From Fighting Ring Gave Birth, They're All Recovering In DC Foster Home
Emaciated Dog Rescued From Fighting Ring Gave Birth, They're All Recovering In DC Foster Home Kirsten Peek remembers the first time she laid eyes on Janet Jackson. "She was very friendly, eager for attention," said Peek, of Washington D.C. who works as the public informations officer for the Humane Society of the United States. "She was standing at the edge of this baron kennel [in Cumberland County] wagging her tail, giving 'pet me' eyes. I could see everyone one of her vertebrae and hip bones over a huge, pregnant belly." Janet Jackson was among 120 abused dogs rescued from a a large-scale nationally-known dogfighting enterprise run by a convicted Atlantic County druglo…
Popular Bucks County Indian Restaurant Closing — For Now Popular Bucks County Indian Restaurant Closing — For Now
Popular Bucks County Indian Restaurant Closing — For Now A pair of Bucks County restauranteurs are hanging up their aprons for the time being to focus on family.  Ashni “Baba” Kumar and Priya Guru of Guru's Indian Cuisine in Newtown said they will be taking a leave of absence to concentrate on adopting two sisters from India.  The effort to grow their family began three years ago, the couple said. “It’s been an exhausting experience,” explained Priya. “We hope to travel to India in the coming weeks to complete the adoption process, and we hopefully will have some good news to share.” Guru's, located at 203 North Sycamor…
Feds Finally Get Justice In Re-Sentencings Of NJ Army Major, Wife Who Abused 5 Kids Feds Finally Get Justice In Re-Sentencings Of NJ Army Major, Wife Who Abused 5 Kids
Feds Finally Get Justice In Re-Sentencings Of NJ Army Major, Wife Who Abused 5 Kids UPDATE: It took federal authorities three tries over more than eight years, but they finally got to see the punishment fit the crimes when a judge sentenced a Morris County couple who severely abused their children to extended prison terms. The sentences imposed in federal court in Newark on Monday, Oct. 30, "hold Carolyn Jackson and John Jackson accountable for their horrific crimes, and bring a measure of justice for their victims,” said U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger (photo above, left). Carolyn Jackson, 46, was sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison. John E.…
Mass Singer Leaves 'AGT' Judges Stunned With Finals Performance: 'The World Loves You' Mass Singer Leaves 'AGT' Judges Stunned With Finals Performance: 'The World Loves You'
Mass Singer Leaves 'AGT' Judges Stunned With Finals Performance: 'The World Loves You' Lavender Darcagelo brought another legendary performance to "America's Got Talent" on Tuesday, Sept. 26., and made her case for why she should be crowned champion.  The Fitchburg phenom performed “You Will Be Found” from the musical “Dear Evan Hansen" in the finals of the NBC Competition show to rapturous applause.  “I am so very proud of you,” said judge Heidi Klum. “I found you. You found me. We found each other, and no matter what happens tomorrow, you know that you always have me.” Klum gave Darcangelo the "Golden Buzzer" during the singer's first performance on the show in July, which…
Hearts Break Following Death Of Glen Rock's Roxie McCullough, 29 Hearts Break Following Death Of Glen Rock's Roxie McCullough, 29
Hearts Break Following Death Of Glen Rock's Roxie McCullough, 29 Roxanne McCullough of Bergen County died on Monday, June 12. She was 29 years old. The Glen Rock resident was adopted by Suzanne and Mark McCullough, and later reunited with her birth parents, Jennifer Yantis and Jason Collins, of Iowa, her obituary reads. In 2015, she met her beloved partner, Michael Van Lenten, at their favorite bar Rumors, in Hawthorne. According to her obituary and those who knew her, Roxie loved her cat, Zoey, eating Campbell’s chicken soup right out of the can, and playing competitive darts (which she was in a league for). Roxie worked at Villa Rosa in Hawthorne, wh…
Talented Somerset County Musician Emily Raber Dies At 23 Talented Somerset County Musician Emily Raber Dies At 23
Talented Somerset County Musician Emily Raber Dies At 23 Beloved Somerset County high school graduate and gifted musician Emily Jin Raber (Jin Silan) died Friday, April 28 at age 23. Born in Shantou, China, Emily was adopted when she was 18 months old, her obituary says. Emily attended Christ the King School and Hillsborough High School, where she was known for her athletic ability in track and skateboarding. She later went to Raritan Valley Community College and Rowan University before becoming self-employed as a caretaker for children. Emily had an incredible gift for music and played the piano, flute, and guitar. She also demon…
Kevin Von Der Linde Of Somerset County Dies, 27 Kevin Von Der Linde Of Somerset County Dies, 27
Kevin Von Der Linde Of Somerset County Dies, 27 Kevin T. von der Linde of Somerset County died at his Nashville, Tennessee home on Sunday, March 12. He was 27. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, Kevin was adopted by his loving parents, Elizabeth and Peter in 1996, his obituary says. Kevin attended Basking Ridge High School, where he developed a passion for skateboarding and snowboarding. He was also an avid filmmaker and photographer, often sharing clips of his outdoor adventures on social media: summer is around the corner Posted by Kevin von der Linde on Thursday, May 6, 2021 nashville skyline Posted by Kevin von der Linde on Sa…
VA Dog's Final Plea For Adoption Successful After Facebook Post Goes Viral VA Dog's Final Plea For Adoption Successful After Facebook Post Goes Viral
VA Dog's Final Plea For Adoption Successful After Facebook Post Goes Viral A lucky dog at a Stafford County animal shelter has finally got her second chance after a desperate plea for adoption went viral. Officials at the Stafford County Animal Shelter put out a final plea to the community on Facebook after their long-term resident Sky went months without any inquiries for adoption. "Sky hasn’t received ONE inquiry since arriving to us November last year," the shelter commented. "No one has sent an email. No one has called about her. No one asks to visit with her. We have posted her multiple times … Still nothing". UPDATE : SKY HAS BEEN ADOPTED !!! It’s off…
Pet Store Should Be Probed By Officials In VA For Ties To Puppy Mills: PETA Pet Store Should Be Probed By Officials In VA For Ties To Puppy Mills: PETA
Pet Store Should Be Probed By Officials In VA For Ties To Puppy Mills: PETA PETA is encouraging officials in Virginia to investigate a local pet store that is allegedly falsely advertising and selling animals from “puppy mills" for exorbitant fees. This week, PETA sent a formal complaint to the City of Chesapeake Commonwealth’s Attorney Matthew Hamel urging him to investigate Family Pet Care, for “what appear to be clear violations of Virginia’s deceptive advertising law.” The organization is claiming that the store obtains dogs from purported puppy mills, despite alleging on its website that it does not engage in such practices. According to the complaint, one …
Adopted Child Molested By Winthrop Dad; Kids Forced To Sleep On Floor, Not Shower: DA Adopted Child Molested By Winthrop Dad; Kids Forced To Sleep On Floor, Not Shower: DA
Adopted Child Molested By Winthrop Dad; Kids Forced To Sleep On Floor, Not Shower: DA Officials charged a Winthrop man this week with sexually assaulting one of three boys he adopted from Columbia over the summer, authorities said.  Kiyoshi Yu, 52, is charged with assault and battery on a child under 14, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. A judge ordered him held on $2,500 bail. Yu is not to have contact with the children and must forfeit his passport as part of his bail agreement, authorities said. Investigators said Yu adopted the three boys — ages 8, 9, and 13 — from Bogota last summer. One of the children said Yu repeatedly abused him in a…
Dogs From Jersey Shore Hoarding Case Will Soon Be Up For Adoption: Officials Dogs From Jersey Shore Hoarding Case Will Soon Be Up For Adoption: Officials
Dogs From Jersey Shore Hoarding Case Will Soon Be Up For Adoption: Officials Some of the nearly 200 pets rescued from nightmarish conditions at a Jersey Shore home will soon be up for adoption, officials are announcing.  About 135 dogs and 45 cats were saved from the "Crazy Rescue Ladies" shelter in Brick Township after police found the animals living in stacked crates filled with their own waste early this month, as Daily Voice reported.  Now, the Ocean County Health Department says some of those dogs will be available for adoption at the shelters in Jackson Township and Manahawkin.  NEW CATS AND DOGS NOW AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT THE JACKSON & MANAHAWKIN…