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CT Man Drowns At Area Lake, State Police Say CT Man Drowns At Area Lake, State Police Say
CT Man Drowns At Area Lake, State Police Say State police are reporting that a man who was pulled from a Fairfield County lake in cardiac arrest has died from drowning. The victim, Adao Nogueira, age 53, of Danbury, was rescued from Button Island in New Fairfield around 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 16. Brookfield Volunteer Fire and EMS were dispatched to the island for a reported drowning on Candlewood Lake, according to the Connecticut State Police. Earlier report: Man Rushed To Danbury Hospital After Nearly Drowning In Candlewood Lake Upon arriving at the island EMTs and paramedics immediately began life-saving measures, the fire dep…

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by Kathy Reakes
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
Police & Fire
Man Caught With Loaded Firearm On School Grounds, CT State Police Say Man Caught With Loaded Firearm On School Grounds, CT State Police Say
Man Caught With Loaded Firearm On School Grounds, CT State Police Say A 55-year-old man was arrested in Fairfield County after police said he was found with a loaded firearm on school grounds. The incident happened in New Fairfield at Consolidated School on Wednesday, March 30. Richard Logo, of New Fairfield, was arrested at about 1:15 p.m. that day and charged with possession of a weapon on school grounds and illegally carrying a firearm while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, according to Connecticut State Police. Police said a school resource officer at the school was alerted about a man smoking on school property and found that the man, ident…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Connecticut Father Dies Attempting To Save Drowning Kids, Police Say Connecticut Father Dies Attempting To Save Drowning Kids, Police Say
Connecticut Father Dies Attempting To Save Drowning Kids, Police Say A 26-year-old Fairfield County father drowned while attempting to save his two small children who were having difficulty swimming. The incident took place around 5 p.m., Monday, Sept. 6, in Litchfield County when New Milford Police responded to the Candlewood Shores Community Beach. According to Lt. Lee Grabner of the New Milford Police, Victor Garcia, of Norwalk, attempted to help his 6-year-old son and a 10-year-old girl who were having difficulty swimming.  The children were brought safely to shore by other family members, while another family member recovered the father after…

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by Kathy Reakes