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Josh Lanier

Assistant Managing Editor

jlanier@dailyvoice.com

Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.


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Lifestyle
From STEM to Spotlight: Westport's Liana Sonenclar Set For Off-Broadway Breakthrough From STEM to Spotlight: Westport's Liana Sonenclar Set For Off-Broadway Breakthrough
From STEM to Spotlight: Westport's Liana Sonenclar Set For Off-Broadway Breakthrough Liana Sonenclar is a name you may not know yet, but it's one you'll likely hear soon — and often. The 28-year-old, Westport-born writer's new play, "Before This New Year," is set to begin production later this month before making its Off-Broadway debut on March 19. It's the culmination of years of work that started after she achieved her dream at just 18 years old, but not the one she wanted. Related: For information or tickets to "Before This New Year," click here. The Staples High School graduate said she was a math and science kid growing up and never considered being a writer. It was…

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News
Newly Minted Millionaire: Stoughton Winner Has Big Plans For Her Massive Payday Newly Minted Millionaire: Stoughton Winner Has Big Plans For Her Massive Payday
Newly Minted Millionaire: Stoughton Winner Has Big Plans For Her Massive Payday It's been a very lucky week for one Baystater who won a $1 million prize in the Massachusett State Lottery.  Brenda Stineman, of Stoughton, won the seven-figure prize playing the $10 scratch-off game "$2,000,000 50X Cashword." Stineman elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  She said she plans to use the money to update her home.  Stineman bought the winning ticket at The Chateau Restaurant, 404 Boston-Providence Turnpike in Norwood. The restaurant will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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Schools
List Of CT School Closings For Thursday, Feb. 6 List Of CT School Closings For Thursday, Feb. 6
List Of CT School Closings For Thursday, Feb. 6 Several of Connecticut's school districts will be closed Thursday, Feb. 6, because of a winter storm expected to batter the area.  Here is a list of those schools: Ansonia Public Schools: Closed Avon Public Schools: Closed Berlin Public Schools: Closed Bethany Public Schools: Closed Bethel Public Schools: Closed Bolton Public Schools: Closed Bristol Public Schools: Closed Brooklyn Public Schools: Closed Canton Public Schools: Closed Cheshire Public Schools: Closed Colchester Public Schools: Closed Consolidated School District of New Britain: Closed Cromwell Public Schools: …

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Police & Fire
CT Man Arrested After Killing Dog, Leaving Remains in Woods For Coyotes: Cops CT Man Arrested After Killing Dog, Leaving Remains in Woods For Coyotes: Cops
CT Man Arrested After Killing Dog, Leaving Remains in Woods For Coyotes: Cops A Connecticut man was arrested after admitting he shot his dog and left its body in the woods, authorities said. Wesley Bassett, 51, faces multiple charges after troopers found the dog's remains behind a home on Essex Road in Westbrook, Connecticut State Police said. A local veterinary hospital alerted police after receiving a concerning voicemail from Bassett about putting his dog down. When officers arrived, a family member directed them to a camper behind the house where Bassett lived. As officers approached, they noticed a large pool of blood outside the camper, along with a bloody lea…

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Police & Fire
Duo Accused Of Sparking Fairfield's Heritage Square Plaza Fire, Causing $400K In Damages: Cops Duo Accused Of Sparking Fairfield's Heritage Square Plaza Fire, Causing $400K In Damages: Cops
Duo Accused Of Sparking Fairfield's Heritage Square Plaza Fire, Causing $400K In Damages: Cops Two young men face arson charges after allegedly setting fire to debris inside a Connecticut shopping plaza, causing an estimated $400,000 in damage, police said. Samuel Archer, 19, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, and Henry Hirsch, 20, of Ridgefield, are accused of deliberately lighting dry leaves on fire inside the stairwell at Heritage Square Plaza in Fairfield on Dec. 7, authorities said. What began as a reckless act quickly turned into a major fire, officials said. Fire crews rushed to 1700 Post Road around 4:30 p.m. The flames spread from the stairwell, sending thick smoke through the bui…

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Police & Fire
Bolton Registered Sex Offender Charged With Soliciting Nudes From 10-Year-Old: Police Bolton Registered Sex Offender Charged With Soliciting Nudes From 10-Year-Old: Police
Bolton Registered Sex Offender Charged With Soliciting Nudes From 10-Year-Old: Police A Connecticut-registered sex offender was arrested this week after police said he enticed a 10-year-old girl to send him nude photos. Robert Cohs Jr., 56, of Bolton, was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 4, and charged with risk of injury to a minor and enticing a minor, Connecticut State Police said. He was held on a $500,000 bond, which he couldn't pay. Police began investigating Cohs in July when a woman reported to authorities that she had found a Snapchat conversation on her 10-year-old daughter’s phone containing sexually graphic language. Investigators said Cohs pressured the girl to send nude …

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Police & Fire
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Adams Man Knows How He'll Spend Massive Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Adams Man Knows How He'll Spend Massive Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Adams Man Knows How He'll Spend Massive Payday A Bay State man who won a $1 million jackpot already has plans for some of his winnings. Craig Raymond, of Adams, won the seven-figure prize after playing the $20 scratch-off ticket "$10,000,000 Lucky Bucks." Related: Massachusetts Woman Lands $4 Million Lottery Win Raymond opted for the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) and said he plans to buy a new truck. He purchased the ticket at Mobil at 160 Howland Ave. in Adams. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

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Police & Fire
New Fairfield Man Charged With Child Porn As Police Investigate Wife's Death New Fairfield Man Charged With Child Porn As Police Investigate Wife's Death
New Fairfield Man Charged With Child Porn As Police Investigate Wife's Death A months-long investigation into a fatal house fire led to the arrest of a Connecticut man on child pornography charges, officials said. John T. Fairchild, 66, New Fairfield, was arrested Tuesday morning, Feb. 4, on a charge of third-degree possession of child pornography, according to Connecticut State Police. Gaindawattie “Bindu” Fairchild, Fairchild’s wife, died in an April 2024 house fire on Wood Creek Road. The medical examiner determined there was no smoke in her lungs, meaning she was dead before the fire started, state police said. This revelation launched an investigation. Police …

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Schools
(Update) CT School Bus Crashes Into 73-Year-Old Man, Sending Him To Hospital: Police (Update) CT School Bus Crashes Into 73-Year-Old Man, Sending Him To Hospital: Police
(Update) CT School Bus Crashes Into 73-Year-Old Man, Sending Him To Hospital: Police Update: Police have reopened the intersection of Harpers Ferry Road and East Main Street following the bus crash on Wednesday morning, Feb. 5. The man who was hit is in serious but stable condition, Waterbury police said.  Original: A 73-year-old man suffered serious injuries Wednesday morning, Feb. 5, after a school bus struck him at an intersection, police said. The crash happened around 8:23 a.m. at Harpers Ferry Road and East Main Street, authorities said. Officials have not released details on what led to the crash. Five students were on the bus, along with the driver, but n…

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News
Ex-Boyfriend Charged With Shooting Milton Woman Multiple Times In Her Car: DA Ex-Boyfriend Charged With Shooting Milton Woman Multiple Times In Her Car: DA
Ex-Boyfriend Charged With Shooting Milton Woman Multiple Times In Her Car: DA A 43-year-old Milton woman remains in serious condition after being shot multiple times in her car last week, and police say her former boyfriend is responsible. Joell C. Williams, 35, was arrested Friday in Mattapan after an intense manhunt and ordered held without bail Tuesday, Feb. 4, the Norfolk District Attorney's Office said. The shooting happened around 7:45 a.m. Thursday on Belvoir Road in Milton. The victim was in her car when she was shot multiple times. She was rushed to a Boston hospital, where she remains. Williams faces several charges, including armed assault with intent to …

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