NJ Woman, 22, Killed In Fiery Gibbstown Route 295 Crash, Passenger Airlifted
A 22-year-old New Jersey woman was killed and her passenger seriously injured when their car veered off Route 295, struck a tree, and burst into flames in Gloucester County Wednesday evening, Oct. 21, authorities said.
Aigner Johnson, of Oaklyn, was driving a Ford sedan southbound near milepost 17.4 in East Greenwich Township around 5:20 p.m. when she lost control of the vehicle, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron.
The car veered off the right side of the highway and struck a tree, becoming fully engulfed in flames, Lebron said.
Johnson died as a result of the crash.&…
Charles County Loses Longtime Fire Service Leader, Local Business Owner Bernard Winkler Jr.
A longtime Maryland volunteer firefighter and former department president who spent more than six decades serving his community is being remembered for his leadership, generosity, and dedication to fellow first responders.
Bernard R. Winkler Jr., a former president of the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department in Charles County, died on Monday, Oct. 19, the department announced.
Known as "BR," Winkler joined the department in 1959 and remained a fixture in the local fire service for more than six decades.
During his tenure, he held numerous leadership positions, including president, vice presi…
