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Obituaries
Fairfield County Native Shot To Death At Age 35 Remembered As 'Kind, Gentle Person' Fairfield County Native Shot To Death At Age 35 Remembered As 'Kind, Gentle Person'
Fairfield County Native Shot To Death At Age 35 Remembered As 'Kind, Gentle Person' Family and friends are remembering a Connecticut man who was shot to death at his home. New Haven County resident Justin Spray, of Milford, died at the age of 35 on Wednesday, May 25, after he was shot “by a mentally ill person with a gun at his home,” his obituary said. Police had been called to his home on Edgefield Avenue just before 1 p.m. with reports of a fight and possible gunfire, according to Milford Police. Officers found Spray lying in the yard with a gunshot wound to his upper body, police said. He later died at Yale New Haven Hospital.  Witnesses held the alleged gunman,…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Juvenile Apprehended After Reports Of Person Waving Gun Near CT Beach Juvenile Apprehended After Reports Of Person Waving Gun Near CT Beach
Juvenile Apprehended After Reports Of Person Waving Gun Near CT Beach A juvenile has been charged with carrying a dangerous weapon after he was spotted in three different places, including a Connecticut beach, waving a "Tommy" gun. The incidents took place in New Haven County on Tuesday, May 24, and Wednesday, May 25, in Milford. Milford Police first became aware of the teen after receiving a call around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, reporting at a juvenile was walking in the area of Harrison Avenue carrying a "Tommy" gun with a round magazine, said Officer Marilisa Anania, of the Milford Police. Officers responded and checked the area but were unable to locate anyo…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
CT Man Nabbed Stealing Catalytic Converter From Vehicle In Driveway, Police Say CT Man Nabbed Stealing Catalytic Converter From Vehicle In Driveway, Police Say
CT Man Nabbed Stealing Catalytic Converter From Vehicle In Driveway, Police Say A Connecticut man was charged with larceny after allegedly being caught in the act of stealing a catalytic converter from a vehicle in the driveway of a home. New Haven County resident Anthony Machia, age 38, of Milford, was arrested on Wednesday, April 13. Machia was caught after Milford Police responded to 39 Baker St. regarding possible larceny in progress.  The victim stated he had been in his garage at this time and heard a noise that he believed sounded like cutting metal, police said. He then walked to his driveway where he spotted a man actively cutting the catalytic converter of…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Support Pours In For Family Of College Gymnast Who Died In Practice Support Pours In For Family Of College Gymnast Who Died In Practice
Support Pours In For Family Of College Gymnast Who Died In Practice Hundreds are rallying around the family of a 20-year-old college gymnast who died after suffering a spinal cord injury in practice. Melanie Coleman, who attended Southern Connecticut State in New Haven, suffered the injury on Friday, Nov. 8 and died two days later. She was reportedly practicing on the bars at the time she sustained the spinal cord injury. Following her injury, friends and family members set up a GoFundMe campaign that saw an overwhelming response from the community. In less than three days, the fundraiser had more than $65,500 in donations - more than six times greater than…

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by Zak Failla
News
SCSU Gymnast Dies After Suffering Spinal Cord Injury In Practice SCSU Gymnast Dies After Suffering Spinal Cord Injury In Practice
Scsu Gymnast Dies After Suffering Spinal Cord Injury In Practice A member of the Southern Connecticut State University women's gymnastics team died after suffering a spinal cord injury in practice. Melanie Coleman, 20, died on Sunday, Nov. 10 after the incident while she was practicing on the bars at the university's campus in New Haven on Friday, Nov. 8. Coleman, a junior, came to Southern Connecticut State from Jonathan Law High School in Milford, Connecticut, where, as a team captain, she was the program's most valuable player and all-state selection.  As a freshman at SCSU for the 2017-18 season she joined her sister, Tiffany, who was a so…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Two College Professors Have Open Minds And Closed Books Two College Professors Have Open Minds And Closed Books
Two College Professors Have Open Minds And Closed Books BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- At Housatonic Community College, two professors are bringing their unique perspectives to the classroom. Both have found ways to teach their students in a fun, engaging way, not often found in college courses.   Professor Josephine Milano, who teaches Elementary Spanish, explores the Spanish language while introducing students to the rich history and culture of Spain. As an HCC professor for over 20 years, Milano says students need only to bring themselves and an empty stomach to class. “It’s probably my favorite part,” said Milano. “Food is one of the few things we all …

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