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CT State Trooper Fired After Investigation Into Relationship With High School Student CT State Trooper Fired After Investigation Into Relationship With High School Student
CT State Trooper Fired After Investigation Into Relationship With High School Student A Connecticut State Police trooper has been fired following an internal affairs investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a high school student, state police said. Trooper First Class Timothy Haroian, 39, was terminated from state service on Dec. 30, Connecticut State Police confirmed Thursday. The decision followed an investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a student at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown, where he served as a school resource officer. Law enforcement records show the relationship involved a 17-year-old student. Investigators said Haroian beg…

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by Josh Lanier
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Lights, Camera, Action: Those Near Westchester Wanted For New Streaming Series 'Minivan' Lights, Camera, Action: Those Near Westchester Wanted For New Streaming Series 'Minivan'
Lights, Camera, Action: Those Near Westchester Wanted For New Streaming Series 'Minivan' Ever wanted to see yourself strolling across the big screen? A new streaming series is giving Westchester residents a shot at their background-actor moment.  Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. is looking for Westchester County locals to work as paid extras on an upcoming series titled “MINIVAN,” with roles ranging from college students to pedestrians and other everyday characters. The work is paid, with non-union actors earning $187 for up to 10 hours. According to the casting notice, the background roles are not covered by a SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement, though both union a…

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New Year's Crash Nearly Killed Him — Now CT Community Is Repaying Man With 'Heart Of Gold' New Year's Crash Nearly Killed Him — Now CT Community Is Repaying Man With 'Heart Of Gold'
New Year's Crash Nearly Killed Him — Now CT Community Is Repaying Man With 'Heart Of Gold' A Connecticut family is facing every parent’s worst fear after a serious New Year’s Day crash left their son fighting for his life. But they're not alone, as their community is stepping up to help with his recovery.  Logan Resnick, 21, of Prospect, suffered catastrophic injuries in an off-road vehicle crash on Bank Street in Waterbury. His wounds were so severe that he had to be resuscitated at the scene. Paramedics rushed him to Saint Mary’s Hospital, where doctors later airlifted him to Hartford Hospital. He has remained in the Neuro ICU since the crash. Logan suffered multiple …

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US Department Of Justice Sues CT Over Access To Voters' Data US Department Of Justice Sues CT Over Access To Voters' Data
US Department Of Justice Sues CT Over Access To Voters' Data The US Department of Justice announced Tuesday, Jan. 6, it is taking Connecticut to court over access to voter registration records. Federal officials said the lawsuit was filed Tuesday, Jan. 6, alleging Connecticut failed to provide complete voter registration lists when requested. The department also said it plans to sue Arizona over similar issues, adding to the number of states the Trump administration has targeted over access to voter roll data. “This Department of Justice has now sued 23 states for failing to provide voter roll data and will continue filing lawsuits to protect America…

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Connecticut Hospitals Welcome First Babies Of 2026 On New Year’s Day Connecticut Hospitals Welcome First Babies Of 2026 On New Year’s Day
Connecticut Hospitals Welcome First Babies Of 2026 On New Year’s Day Connecticut families rang in the new year in delivery rooms across the state as hospitals welcomed their first babies of 2026 on Thursday, Jan. 1. At Manchester Memorial Hospital, Mindy and Louis Medina II became some of the first parents in Connecticut to mark the new year when their son, Louis Medina III, was born at 12:36 a.m., hospital officials said. The newborn weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches. He was the first baby delivered at Manchester Memorial Hospital after the facility officially joined the Hartford HealthCare system at midnight. Bridgeport Hospital welcomed…

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Trumbull’s Vicki Tesoro Shares A Holiday Message Trumbull’s Vicki Tesoro Shares A Holiday Message
Trumbull’s Vicki Tesoro Shares A Holiday Message Trumbull First Selectman Vicki Tesoro offered a holiday greeting that emphasized safety, gratitude, and helping those in need. In her message posted on the Town of Trumbull's Facebook page, Tesoro urged the community to remember neighbors serving in the armed forces and the first responders who keep people safe year-round. She also pointed to the holiday season as a time to lean into compassion, giving, and thankfulness, per the announcement. Tesoro encouraged residents gathering with loved ones to renew their commitment to supporting people who need a hand, and closed by wishing everyone …

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This Fairfield Home Belonged To A Broadway Legend. Now The Internet Is Obsessed With It This Fairfield Home Belonged To A Broadway Legend. Now The Internet Is Obsessed With It
This Fairfield Home Belonged To A Broadway Legend. Now The Internet Is Obsessed With It A historic Fairfield home linked to Broadway royalty is now catching national attention. A popular Zillow blog and social media brand has highlighted the former Connecticut home of famed composer Richard Rodgers of Rodgers and Hammerstein fame. The feature is putting a spotlight on a quiet corner of Fairfield with deep cultural roots. Zillow Gone Wild shared the $15 million Congress Street home with its massive online audience. The brand is known for showcasing unusual and eye-catching homes listed on Zillow. Its reach is huge, with millions of followers across social platforms and a TV sho…

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Mass Gov. Healy Demands ICE End Deportation Flights From Airfield: 'This Practice Must Stop' Mass Gov. Healy Demands ICE End Deportation Flights From Airfield: 'This Practice Must Stop'
Mass Gov. Healy Demands ICE End Deportation Flights From Airfield: 'This Practice Must Stop' Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has written a letter to federal officials demanding they stop using Hanscom Field for private deportation flights.  In a Monday, Dec. 15, letter sent to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, Healey accused the agency of blocking basic legal rights. The governor says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are using private aircraft in Bedford, about 20 miles outside of Boston, to quickly remove detained residents from Massachusetts, often without due process. Many of those resident…

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Stratford School Principal Resigns Suddenly, Social Media Wiped Clean Stratford School Principal Resigns Suddenly, Social Media Wiped Clean
Stratford School Principal Resigns Suddenly, Social Media Wiped Clean A Connecticut elementary school principal abruptly resigned this week. Principal Daniel Hicks of Second Hill Lane Elementary School in Stratford issued a statement Monday, Dec. 8, informing staff he was stepping down “effective immediately.” He did not provide a reason for the sudden departure. A call to the school system was met with a response that officials do not comment on personnel matters. Reporters contacted Stratford police, who said there were no pending charges. An email to Hicks from Daily Voice on Tuesday was not returned, and a call to his number went to voicemail. In his l…

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UConn's New Head Football Coach Unveiled, Calls Job 'A Tremendous Opportunity' UConn's New Head Football Coach Unveiled, Calls Job 'A Tremendous Opportunity'
UConn's New Head Football Coach Unveiled, Calls Job 'A Tremendous Opportunity' Jason Candle's two children are already fans of one of Connecticut's biggest celebrities: Jonathan the Husky. "Man, oh man, if Dad was only as cool as the husky mascot, we'd be doing some good things," Candle joked. "We're excited to ingrain ourselves in the community." Candle, his wife, and their kids were welcomed by more than 100 UConn fans in the luxury suites at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. The university officially unveiled its newest head football coach at a news conference on Monday, Dec. 8. The Huskies hired Candle from the University of Toledo, where he has the most wins in…

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Fairfield Native John Mayer Mourns Dog Who Appeared On 2013 Album As Puppy Fairfield Native John Mayer Mourns Dog Who Appeared On 2013 Album As Puppy
Fairfield Native John Mayer Mourns Dog Who Appeared On 2013 Album As Puppy John Mayer is grieving a loss that cuts deep.  The musician and Fairfield Warde High School grad shared that his dog Moose, a loyal companion who helped steady his life when he says he needed it most, has died. The black Labrador retriever was 14 years old.  Mayer's fans will recognize Moose, as the retriever appeared on the cover of Mayer's 2013 "Paradise Valley" album.  “We said goodbye to Moose yesterday,” Mayer wrote in a heart-rending Instagram post. He shared photos of Moose from puppyhood to his gray-faced senior years. The images showed the dog’s life with Mayer in M…

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WWE Superstar Talks 'John Cena' Day In Massachusetts, Wrestling Dad, 80, In Final Match WWE Superstar Talks 'John Cena' Day In Massachusetts, Wrestling Dad, 80, In Final Match
WWE Superstar Talks 'John Cena' Day In Massachusetts, Wrestling Dad, 80, In Final Match Wrestling has been good to John Cena, but all good things must come to a pin. The 48-year-old WWE superstar visited “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Wednesday night, Dec. 3, to talk about his final match in the squared circle this weekend and everything wrestling has given to his life. A West Newbury, Massachusetts, native, Cena recently celebrated "John Cena Day" on Nov. 10, which he joked could become an annual holiday in the Bay State. But he said there’s one person more excited than he is for the newly minted day: his dad, who is also named John Cena. "He's going to be parking in the middle of …

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