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'Beautiful, Determined' Woman From Stamford Dies At 38: 'Light In Everyone's Life'

'Beautiful, Determined' Woman From Stamford Dies At 38: 'Light In Everyone's Life'

'Beautiful, Determined' Woman From Stamford Dies At 38: 'Light In Everyone's Life' A Fairfield County resident and Westchester native who was known for her love of new adventures is being remembered for her kind nature and ability to brighten the lives of those around her. Stamford resident Marissa Minichetti, formerly of Cortlandt Manor, died on Tuesday, April 11 at the age of 38, according to her obituary. Born in 1984 in Cortlandt Manor, Minichetti graduated from Pace University in New York and went on to study negotiation and conflict resolution at the University of Oxford in England. She then began a career as a medical device sales repre…

04/13/2023

News

CT Woman Runs NYC Marathon For Son, Others Affected By Rare Condition

CT Woman Runs NYC Marathon For Son, Others Affected By Rare Condition

CT Woman Runs NYC Marathon For Son, Others Affected By Rare Condition Diane Owens never used to like running. In fact, she was vocal about it. But that all changed after her son was diagnosed with a rare condition. Nine years and many marathons, half-marathons, and 5K races later, she hasn't stopped pushing forward. Owens is originally from Bethpage on Long Island, before later moving to Connecticut as a child. She now lives in Southbury, in New Haven County. For the 2021 New York City Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 7, Owens said she spent less time preparing than she normally would, and chose instead to enjoy the views and take videos to honor loved ones and …

by Nicole Valinote

11/13/2021

Sports

Quite A Crowd Expected At Greater Danbury Half Marathon, 5K Races

Quite A Crowd Expected At Greater Danbury Half Marathon, 5K Races

Quite A Crowd Expected At Greater Danbury Half Marathon, 5K Races A large turnout is expected Sunday, April 8 for the annual Greater Danbury Half Marathon and 5K race, which will begin at 9:15 a.m. The half marathon will begin at Roger's Park. (Turn onto South Street then onto Mountainville Avenue.) The race proceeds onto Mountainville towards Long Ridge Road then onto Reservoir Road and enters into Bethel. Runners will re-enter Danbury on Long Ridge Road to Mountainville Avenue and ends back at Roger's Park. Expect traffic delays while the race is on.

04/06/2018