Popular Marine Corps Park Reopens After Explosives Deemed It Dormant For Decade
Marine Corps Base Quantico's Lunga Park has been dormant for a decade, but later this month, the Triangle park will reopen to the public with a grand celebration.
The original recreation area, formerly known as Lunga Recreation Area, is located on the west side of Marine Corps Base Quantico, and will reopen Friday, May 26.
A grand reopening celebration featuring a BBQ cook-off, rock climbing, free fishing, free watercraft rentals, and more will be held June 3 and 4.
The park spans more than 680 acres and includes the reservoir, which had been a favorite spot for local residents.
“Lunga Pa…
Stephanie DeNardo Of Oakland Dies, 38
Stephanie DeNardo is being remembered as someone who had a big heart and was full of love.
DeNardo, who grew up in Oakland, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 20, according to her obituary. She had many passions, including fishing, music, crafting, gardening and she always went all out for Halloween, her obituary reads.
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DeNardo is survived by her parents, Liesa and Soave, and her siblings, Michael, Philip …
Search Suspended For Fourth Boater After 3 Others Found Dead Off Cape Ann
Three people, including two Massachusetts residents, were found dead and the search for the fourth has been suspended after the group went missing in a boat off the North Shore this week.
Bin "Michael" Sai, Jia Fu Zheng, Daxiao Lin and Jaime Liu left Hampton, NH, in a 17-foot-long white center console around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, the United States Coast Guard reports.
The group was reportedly sailing to fishing grounds near Jeffreys Ledge, which is about 50 miles offshore, the agency continued.
However, Watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector Northern New England received wo…
Best York County Parks To Visit This Spring
Can warm, spring weather be here to stay? Then it’s definitely time to plan your visits to parks in York County.
Located in southern York County, Codorus State Park offer thousands of acres of natural beauty. Amenities and activities available include boating, camping, hiking, swimming, playgrounds, picnic areas, and more.
Its biggest attraction is Lake Marburg. The lake's 26 miles of shoreline make it perfect for fishing or just taking a leisurely boat ride.
John C. Rudy County Park in York offers a sand volleyball court, softball and soccer fields, horseshoe pits, and trails for runni…
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Drowned North Jersey Fishermen Identified
Authorities have identified the two fishermen who drowned New Year's Weekend at Split Rock Reservoir.
The bodies of Stanislaw Grezesik, 64, of Clifton, and Tadeusz Florczuk, 76, of Passaic, went on the ice fishing trip at Split Rock Reservoir in Kinnelon on Friday, Dec. 30 — but never returned home, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said.
Family members called 911 on Dec. 31 at 2 p.m., and the fishermen's belongings were found on the shoreline at the reservoir — along with two holes in the ice approximately 100 yards from shore.
Grezesik's body was recovered Sunday,…
'Kind And Generous Soul:' Lehigh Valley Native Evan Modica Dies, 22
Beloved Lehigh Valley native Evan D. Modica died at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono on Thursday, Dec. 15. He was 22.
A resident of Plainfield Township, Evan worked as a gasoline attendant at the TA Travel Center in Columbia, NJ, his obituary says.
Evan was passionate about all things outdoors, especially fishing, camping, and hunting. He also had a knack for mechanics.
Evan is survived by his loving parents, Jennifer (Werbicky) Modica and Michael D. Modica, Jr.; a sister, Mia Modica; paternal grandparents, Michael, Sr. and April Modica; maternal grandmother, Mary Werbicky; and many extende…
Lifelong Lehigh Valley Resident, Devoted Dad Adam Costan Dies, 38
Lifelong Lehigh Valley resident and devoted dad Adam Costan died at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 19. He was 38.
Born in Allentown, Adam played little league baseball before attending Liberty High School, where he graduated in 2003, his obituary says.
Adam worked as an Amazon driver in Quakertown with previous experience as a forklift operator at Twin Med in Hellertown, according to his memorial.
His free time was spent fishing and watching sports teams from Philadelphia.
Above all, Adam was a dedicated dad to his children, Addison and Adam M. Costan, Jr.
In addition to his children, Adam…
Eastchester Man Known As 'Free Spirit, Avid Athlete' Dies At Age 44
A Westchester County resident known for his love of sports and adventurous spirit has died at the age of 44.
John Theodore Grandefeld, of Eastchester, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 24, according to his obituary.
He was born in New Rochelle and spent summers in his childhood at the Larchmont Shore Club.
"John was a free spirit and an avid athlete," his obituary reads. "During high school he played soccer, hockey and tennis and always took advantage of all life’s experiences. He loved traveling, hiking, fishing, camping - which was his favorite - and on occasion gold mining in Alaska.…
