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Fairfield County School Fatal Stabbing Suspect Attends Says It's 'Horrified, Deeply Saddened' Fairfield County School Fatal Stabbing Suspect Attends Says It's 'Horrified, Deeply Saddened'
Fairfield County School Fatal Stabbing Suspect Attends Says It's 'Horrified, Deeply Saddened' As family and friends in Connecticut prepare to pay tribute to a Fairfield County student-athlete who was stabbed to death by another teen, the school the suspect attends says it is "horrified" by the incident. The suspect, a 16-year-old New Haven County teen from Milford, was arrested on Wednesday, May 18, for allegedly stabbing 17-year-old Fairfield Prep junior James "Jimmy" McGrath to death on Saturday, May 14 in Shelton. The school the suspect attends, St. Joseph High School in Trumbull, said in a statement "our entire School Community is horrified and deeply saddened by the tragic…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Son Of Federal Judge Assigned Case Linked To Jeffrey Epstein Slain, Husband Critical In Attack Son Of Federal Judge Assigned Case Linked To Jeffrey Epstein Slain, Husband Critical In Attack
Son Of Federal Judge Assigned Case Linked To Jeffrey Epstein Slain, Husband Critical In Attack Click here for an updated story: Body Found In Sullivan County May Be Linked To Shooting Involving Judge The son of a federal judge just assigned to a financial fraud case tied to the late convicted sex offender billionaire Jeffrey Epstein was killed and her husband critically injured after both were shot by a gunman dressed as a FedEx deliveryman at their New Jersey home, according to authorities. Daniel Anderl, 20, was shot immediately after the door to the house in North Brunswick Township was opened around 5 p.m. Sunday, July 19, reports said. Judge Esther Salas' hus…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
COVID-19: Former Fairfield County HS Basketball Standout, Siena College Star Dies At 46 COVID-19: Former Fairfield County HS Basketball Standout, Siena College Star Dies At 46
Covid-19: Former Fairfield County HS Basketball Standout, Siena College Star Dies At 46 A former high school and college basketball standout from Fairfield County died from complications tied to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at the age of 46. Matt Gras, a star center at Siena College in Loudonville, New York, who had been in a long battle with cerebellar ataxia, died on Wednesday, April 15 due to the virus, the school’s athletic department announced. "Matt was a gentleman who matured into a very good person and basketball player," former head coach Mike Deane said. "It was a pleasure to interact with him during our three years together and afterward, as he was also my financial…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Fairfield County Football Player Nominated For 'Heart Of A Giant' Award Fairfield County Football Player Nominated For 'Heart Of A Giant' Award
Fairfield County Football Player Nominated For 'Heart Of A Giant' Award Despite a rash of injuries, a Fairfield County high school football player has shown he has “The Heart of a Giant.” St. Joseph High School student-athlete Christopher Kiley has been nominated for the prestigious award, which is sponsored in part through the New York Giants. After tearing his meniscus in two spots, which meant more physical therapy and less football, Kiley beat his recovery time to return to the field and has led his team on and off the gridiron. “While devastating initially on a personal level, especially as a high school senior, I took this as a challenge to work hard a…

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by Zak Failla
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St. Joseph Names New Varsity Basketball Coach St. Joseph Names New Varsity Basketball Coach
St. Joseph Names New Varsity Basketball Coach St Joseph High School in Trumbull announced Friday it has hired Kevin Wielk to serve as the new varsity head coach for boys basketball. Wielk,  a 1995 graduate and former St Joe’s high school basketball player under the legendary Vito Montelli, will replace former coach Paul Dudzinski, who was let go in June. “We are very excited to have Kevin Wielk join our coaching staff,” said Kevin Butler, assistant principal for Athletics. “Kevin brings a wealth of experience from all levels of basketball, having coached youth AAU, high school, and for the past 10 years at the collegiate level. "…

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by Kathy Reakes