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Teen Nearly Killed In Fatal Groton Crash Shows Signs Of 'Awareness': Fundraiser
A fundraiser for one of the four teenagers who crashed into a tree in New London County earlier this week said the 17-year-old showed moments of improvement on Wednesday, Oct. 16, but he has a "long, challenging road to recovery."
Kais Shiman, of Mystic, was one of the four teens in a 2012 Toyota 4Runner that veered off the wrong side of Fishtown Road in Groton around 1:20 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, and collided with a tree near the intersection of Little Gull Lane, authorities said.
Earlier Report: Fundraiser For Family Of Carson, Skyler Wilson Tops $85,000
Carson Wilson, age 14, of G…
These Fairfield County Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say
Several Connecticut restaurants are the cream of the crop when it comes to their wine offerings, according to new rankings released by Wine Spectator.
A total of 36 eateries were recognized as winners of the 2024 Restaurant Awards released by Wine Spectator, a publication that serves as a leading authority on wine.
The restaurants named as winners of the awards, which were made public on Tuesday, June 25, are (by county):
Fairfield County:
L'Escale Restaurant, Greenwich;
Tony's at the J House, Riverside;
Barcelona Wine Bar, Stamford;
The Restaurant At Rowayton Seafood, …
'The Money Is Ready': Phone Scammer Steals Over $6K From CT Victim, Police Say
An elaborate phone scam duped a Connecticut victim into forking over more than $6,000 and almost cost them thousands more, police said.
Waldy Santiago, age 25, of Providence, Rhode Island, turned himself in at a State Police facility in Westbrook in Middlesex County on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in connection with the alleged scheme, according to Connecticut State Police.
Investigators were initially contacted by a Middlesex County resident in Killingworth on Friday, Aug. 25, reporting an elderly scam.
The 80-year-old victim told detectives that a man identifying himself as their grandson, who wa…
Slàinte! Best Irish Pubs In Connecticut To Spend Your St. Patrick's Day
With St. Patrick's Day nearly around the corner, you and your beer buddies may be looking for the best pub in Connecticut to celebrate the holiday.
So, here are some of the best Irish pubs in the state based on Google reviews.
O'Neill's Irish Pub & Restaurant, Norwalk
Located in "the heart of South Norwalk," guests flock to O'Neill's for food, drink, and "the best local Irish musicians," the pub's website says. "The atmosphere is right on, and every employee was friendly and helpful," one Yelp reviewer said. "We won't hesitate to come back when in the area!"
The Harp and Hound Pub, …
Trio Nabbed After Robbery Spree Targeting CT Stores Statewide
Three Connecticut men have been charged with committing at least eight robberies of convenience and smoke shops across the state earlier this year.
The three were indicted by a grand jury on Thursday, June 16 in New Haven County, said Vanessa Roberts Avery, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
Those charged include Steven Galarza, age 24, of Seymour; Efrain Deleon, age 58, and Gilberto Deleon, age 56, both of New Britain, officials said.
As alleged in the indictment and other court documents, between February and March, the men, using fake firearms robbed the following retail locat…
Connecticut Man Wins $252K Lottery Prize On His Birthday
A Connecticut man had a particularly happy birthday this year after realizing he won a $252,454 lottery prize.
New Haven County resident Ray Giordano, of Hamden, purchased the winning "Super 7s" Progressive Jackpot ticket on Saturday, April 30, after he got stuck in traffic on the highway while driving to Mystic, Connecticut Lottery announced on Tuesday, May 2.
When he made it off the highway, he stopped at Henny Penny Mystic 25 for water, a package of Pop-Tarts, and the Fast Play lottery ticket, CT Lottery reported.
“I walked back to my car and started checking my ticket," Giordano …
Police: CT Man Repeatedly Returned To Popular Restaurant After Getting Kicked Out For Fighting
A Connecticut man has been arrested for allegedly repeatedly trespassing at a popular downtown restaurant after he had been ejected for fighting.
Josiah Shumaker, age 24, was arrested on Tuesday, July 20, for the incident which took place on two nights in June in Milford.
According to police, Shumaker, of Mystic, repeatedly returned to Stonebridge, at 50 Daniel St., after being ejected for being involved in an altercation, police said.
Employees reported that over the next few hours Shumaker repeatedly entered the bar and was ejected again. On the third incident, Milfo…
Man Admits Operating Scam That Defrauded CT Victim Of Nearly $1.2 Million
A 35-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge stemming from a lottery scam that defrauded an elderly Connecticut victim of nearly $1.2 million.
Stieve Fernandez, age 35, of Argentine and Jamacia, made the plea on Wednesday, Feb. 3, in Bridgeport, said U.S. Attorney John H. Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
According to court documents and statements made in court, between approximately 2015 to 2018, Fernandez and others, including Minique Morris and Horace Crooks, defrauded an elderly Mystic resident in a lottery scam.
As part of their scheme, Ferna…
Newtown Native, Husband, Ride Success Of White Plains Eatery In Stamford
Riding on the success of their White Plains restaurant, the owners of Roasted are getting a grip on the Stamford market after almost two years in the downtown area.
Roasted Food Co. began as a serious sandwich place and quickly morphed into a full-fledged fast-casual restaurant and bar, focusing on that same from-scratch philosophy, Chef Bill and Kristin Hall used in White Plains at the Melt Sandwich Shop. Kristin Hall was born and grew up in Newtown.
The restaurant's concept starts with its namesake, a selection of meats and veggies that are roasted, cured, brined, smoked, or gr…
