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Danbury Water Main Break Closes WCSU Campuses Danbury Water Main Break Closes WCSU Campuses
Danbury Water Main Break Closes Wcsu Campuses Western Connecticut State University in Fairfield County has closed for the day because of a water main break. The break took place in Danbury on the Westside early Friday, Jan. 19.  According to college officials, both WestConn campuses -- Midtown on White Street and Westside off Lake Avenue Extension -- are closed.  Level 1 staff (essential workers) are required to report at their normal work times. For more information about work procedures during winter weather events, click here. All dining services on the Westside campus will be unavailable due to the water main break. Th…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CSCU Board Of Regents Welcomes Newest Members Martin Guay, Ted Yang CSCU Board Of Regents Welcomes Newest Members Martin Guay, Ted Yang
Cscu Board Of Regents Welcomes Newest Members Martin Guay, Ted Yang Governor Ned Lamont has named two Connecticut business leaders to the Board of Regents of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system. Martin Guay, Vice President, Business Development at New Britain-based Stanley Black & Decker, and Ted Yang, founder of several companies and nonprofits including 4CT, the state’s largest COVID relief fund, and President of Cantata Media, Daily Voice’s parent company, are set to serve six-year terms on the Board, replacing two departing members. The Board of Regents is made up of 22 members. Nine are appointed by the governor.  The Re…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
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Hit-Run: Beloved High School Teacher From CT Dies In Cape Cod Crash Hit-Run: Beloved High School Teacher From CT Dies In Cape Cod Crash
Hit-Run: Beloved High School Teacher From CT Dies In Cape Cod Crash Authorities are investigating after a high school teacher in New York who lived in Connecticut was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Massachusetts, police said.  Fairfield County resident Jeffrey Richardson, age 59, of Brookfield, who taught music in Northern Westchester County at John Jay High School in Cross River, died on Tuesday, July 11 following the incident that happened the day before around 9:40 p.m. in the town of Wellfleet on Cape Cod.  According to Wellfleet Police, at the time of the incident, officers were called to Route 6, where Richardson was lying unresponsive …

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by Ben Crnic
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'Shark Tank' Star To Visit CT As Keynote Speaker 'Shark Tank' Star To Visit CT As Keynote Speaker
'Shark Tank' Star To Visit CT As Keynote Speaker Fans of the popular show "Shark Tank" will soon be able to buy tickets to see one of its stars at a university in Connecticut.  Businessman Daymond John, who regularly appears as one of the show's investors, will be visiting Western Connecticut State University in Danbury on Thursday, March 30 as a keynote speaker for the college's 2023 Macricostas Speaker Series Lecture, university officials announced.  John will be presenting a talk on "Overcoming Adversity" at 7 p.m. at the Ives Concert Hall in White Hall on the Midtown campus located at 181 White St. Doors will open …

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Western CT University Grad Now Works On Major Films In Hollywood Western CT University Grad Now Works On Major Films In Hollywood
Western CT University Grad Now Works On Major Films In Hollywood Although it's a lot of hard work spread over many hours, an alumnus of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury has achieved his dream of working on major films in California - and says he would not be anywhere else.  Guillermo “Gizmo” Rivera, a New Britain native who became a first-generation college student, always knew that he wanted to pursue a career in media and entertainment. However, he faced hardships during his upbringing, as his family could not afford a computer, and his high school counselor would not help him in his college application process because of her experie…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Sonic Drive-In To Hold Grand Opening For New CT Eatery Sonic Drive-In To Hold Grand Opening For New CT Eatery
Sonic Drive-In To Hold Grand Opening For New CT Eatery Sonic Drive-In has announced plans to open a new location in Fairfield County in the coming days. The new restaurant in Danbury will begin serving customers on Thursday, July 21, according to an announcement from representatives.  The restaurant is located at 172 White St., and it will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. On the opening day, the Danbury location will offer free corn dogs to all guests while supplies last, representatives said.  The eatery will offer a drive-thru and walk-up counter service. “We’re so excited to open this new SONIC location as we introduce our …

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by Nicole Valinote
Sports
Western Connecticut State University Announces New Nickname Western Connecticut State University Announces New Nickname
Western Connecticut State University Announces New Nickname Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) in Danbury announced that following a multi-year discussion that included town halls and online balloting, the school will now identify as the “Wolves.” The Wolves nickname replaces “Colonial Chuck,” who reportedly raised concern for its representation of a violent period in American history by representing a minuteman from the Revolutionary War. That mascot had been intended to temporarily represent the school for the 1976 bicentennial. Prior to it, WCSU’s mascot was the Indians. Founded in 1903 as the Danbury Normal School, WCSU has undergone m…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
COVID-19: University In Connecticut Bans Spectators At Athletic Events COVID-19: University In Connecticut Bans Spectators At Athletic Events
Covid-19: University In Connecticut Bans Spectators At Athletic Events With a record number of COVID-19 cases plaguing the entire state, a college in Connecticut announced that it will be banning spectators from attending athletic events in an effort to curtail the spread of the virus. In Fairfield County, Western Connecticut State University in Danbury issued an alert to announce that beginning with the men’s and women’s doubleheader against UMass Dartmouth on Wednesday, Jan. 5, no spectators will be permitted at events. Currently, the men’s and women’s basketball, swimming, and diving teams are currently in season. The edict is in effect until further noti…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
IDs Released For Western Connecticut State Lacrosse Players Involved In Double-Fatal Crash IDs Released For Western Connecticut State Lacrosse Players Involved In Double-Fatal Crash
IDs Released For Western Connecticut State Lacrosse Players Involved In Double-Fatal Crash The identities have been released of the two Western Connecticut State University men's lacrosse players killed and another who was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash. It happened around 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22 in New London County in the Town of Colchester, on Parum Road near Lake Hayward Road. A Nissan Altima reportedly drove off the roadway, hitting the guardrail and several trees before crashing down an embankment, according to authorities. Earlier report: Two Western Connecticut State Lacrosse Players Killed, Another Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash On Saturday afternoon,…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Two Western Connecticut State Lacrosse Players Killed, Another Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash Two Western Connecticut State Lacrosse Players Killed, Another Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash
Two Western Connecticut State Lacrosse Players Killed, Another Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash Click here for an updated story: IDs Released For Western Connecticut Lacrosse Players Involved In Double-Fatal Crash Two members of the Western Connecticut State University men's lacrosse team were killed and another injured in a single-vehicle crash. It happened around 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22 in New London County in the Town of Colchester, on Parum Road near Lake Hayward Road. A Nissan Altima reportedly drove off the roadway, hitting the guardrail and several trees before crashing down an embankment, according to authorities. "It is with great sadness that I must convey the terr…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Beloved HS Teacher, Coach Who Was College Standout At WestConn Dies Beloved HS Teacher, Coach Who Was College Standout At WestConn Dies
Beloved HS Teacher, Coach Who Was College Standout At WestConn Dies A lifelong Hudson Valley resident who was a beloved high school coach, and teacher, as well as the chief of a local fire department, and a standout college athlete in Connecticut, has died. Northern Westchester resident Michael Repp, of Somers and formerly of Katonah, died on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at age 82 at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco.  He was born in Orange County on May 15th, 1939, in Cornwall, to the late Michael and Irene Repp. He was raised in Katonah, attended Saint Mary’s School in Katonah, and was a member of the first graduating class from John Jay High S…

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by Daily Voice
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COVID-19: These CT Testing Sites Don't Require An Appointment COVID-19: These CT Testing Sites Don't Require An Appointment
Covid-19: These CT Testing Sites Don't Require An Appointment For those needing a COVID-19 test, Community Health Center is offering sites statewide that do not require an appointment.  In addition to not needing an appointment state officials said you do not have to be exhibiting symptoms to receive the tests. They especially suggest a test if you live in a town that is experiencing an outbreak, even if you don't have symptoms.  The tests are free and run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Sunday.  Here is a list of sites that do not require an appointment, but you may have to wait in a long line: CHC of Bristol: 395 North Mai…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
COVID-19: These CT Universities Cancel Spring Break COVID-19: These CT Universities Cancel Spring Break
Covid-19: These CT Universities Cancel Spring Break State universities in Connecticut will be calling off spring break due to concerns about spreading or contracting COVID-19. A spokesperson for the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system announced this week that spring break - originally scheduled between March 15 and Sunday, March 21 has been called off due to the pandemic. Schools impacted include Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, and Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic. Instead, those univer…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Woman Dead, Man Critically Injured In Danbury House Fire Woman Dead, Man Critically Injured In Danbury House Fire
Woman Dead, Man Critically Injured In Danbury House Fire One person was killed and another severely injured after a house fire broke out in Danbury. The blaze began just after midnight on Sunday, May 10 at 29 Ninth Avenue across from the Western Connecticut State University midtown campus, said Danbury Fire Department Public Information Officer James Gagliardo. While units were en route, a second call was received reporting an odor of smoke.  Upon arrival, Engine 23 reported nothing showing from the front side of a two-story multi-family dwelling.  After further investigation, a smoke condition and a smolderin…

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by Joe Lombardi