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'Lives Will Never Be The Same': Loved Ones Remember Mansfield Biker Killed In Route 32 Crash 'Lives Will Never Be The Same': Loved Ones Remember Mansfield Biker Killed In Route 32 Crash
'Lives Will Never Be The Same': Loved Ones Remember Mansfield Biker Killed In Route 32 Crash A 30-year-old Connecticut motorcyclist who was killed last week in a violent crash with an SUV has been identified, authorities said. Devan Nolet, of Mansfield, was killed in a Thursday, May 15, crash shortly before 6 p.m. outside Apollo Pizza on Route 32 in Windham, Connecticut State Police said Monday. Investigators said a 2019 silver Ford Explorer was heading north on Route 32 and attempting to turn left into the Apollo Pizza driveway. At the same time, a 2009 Suzuki GSX-R750 motorcycle was traveling southbound when it slammed into the SUV’s right front end, police said. Nolet was throw…
'The Wire' Actor Bobby J. Brown Identified After Fatal Southern Maryland Barn Fire 'The Wire' Actor Bobby J. Brown Identified After Fatal Southern Maryland Barn Fire
'The Wire' Actor Bobby J. Brown Identified After Fatal Southern Maryland Barn Fire The man killed in a Southern Maryland barn fire has reportedly been identified as "The Wire" actor Bobby J. Brown. A late-night attempt to jump-start a car in his Chaptico barn ended in horror for Brown, 62, who found himself trapped as the flames tore through his barn. Firefighters in St. Mary's County were dispatched just after 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, to the 36100 block of Roosevelt Boulevard for a reported barn fire with entrapment, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. 911 callers reported that a barn was on fire and a person was trapped inside. Crews from Leonardtow…
Ken Jeong Visits Iconic New Haven Pizzeria, Joining Roster Of Stars Ken Jeong Visits Iconic New Haven Pizzeria, Joining Roster Of Stars
Ken Jeong Visits Iconic New Haven Pizzeria, Joining Roster Of Stars Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven continues to add more stars to its wall of fame.  The iconic New Haven pizzeria shared a photo this week with actor and TV presenter Ken Jeong posing with the staff.  View this post on Instagram Jeong, who broke out into stardom following his role in "The Hangover" and television shows like "Community" and later "The Masked Singer," ordered a medium red pie, salad, and soda, the restaurant said. Celebrities have made Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana a must-visit spot when in the "P…
Real Wedding, Huge Stars Help Bad Bunny Rock Super Bowl LX: 'Together, We Are America' Real Wedding, Huge Stars Help Bad Bunny Rock Super Bowl LX: 'Together, We Are America'
Real Wedding, Huge Stars Help Bad Bunny Rock Super Bowl LX: 'Together, We Are America' The "Benito Bowl" featured many surprises during an energetic celebration of Latin America, including a wedding and a young boy receiving a Grammy Award. Superstar rapper Bad Bunny performed at halftime during Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, Feb. 8. The Puerto Rican artist was the first primarily Spanish-language solo act to headline the 13-minute concert on the NFL's biggest stage. The performance started with Bad Bunny walking through a sugarcane field, referencing Puerto Rico's history as a Spanish slave colony with sugar plantations. While singing "Tití Me Preguntó,…
Heartbreak For Fans After Popular CT Taco, Ice Cream Spot Announces Closure Heartbreak For Fans After Popular CT Taco, Ice Cream Spot Announces Closure
Heartbreak For Fans After Popular CT Taco, Ice Cream Spot Announces Closure Fans of a Connecticut restaurant and ice cream shop are upset after the spot announced it would serve its final scoops later this winter. Encanto Scoops at The Docks, a restaurant and ice cream shop in Norwich, announced the closure in a Facebook post this week. “You turned Encanto Scoops into something truly special, and that will stay with us forever," they wrote. "Thank you for all the love, encouragement, and unforgettable moments. We hope to see you before we close so we can share a few more smiles and sweet memories together.” The post thanked customers who helped build the busine…
New Video Shows View Of ICE Agent Who Killed Mother In Minneapolis (WATCH) New Video Shows View Of ICE Agent Who Killed Mother In Minneapolis (WATCH)
New Video Shows View Of ICE Agent Who Killed Mother In Minneapolis (Watch) Newly released video shows the view of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent when he killed a Minneapolis mother in her SUV. Right-wing media outlet Alpha News published video of the shooting on Friday, Jan. 9. Jonathan Ross, 43, was recording on his phone when he fired three shots at 37-year-old Renee Good in a south Minneapolis neighborhood. ICE agents were conducting an immigration raid near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue just before 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The 47-second video shows the first-person view of Ross, a veteran and former Border P…
After Deadly Australian Hanukkah Attack, CT Chabad Vows To Spread Light In Darkness After Deadly Australian Hanukkah Attack, CT Chabad Vows To Spread Light In Darkness
After Deadly Australian Hanukkah Attack, CT Chabad Vows To Spread Light In Darkness A deadly Hanukkah attack thousands of miles away in Australia is casting a long shadow over Jewish communities around the world. For Miriam Gopin, who grew up there, the violence feels deeply personal as her community prepares to gather publicly in West Hartford to light the menorah in just a few hours. Gopin, who leads Chabad of Greater Hartford with her husband, Rabbi Joseph Gopin, didn't hesitate to say that the annual “Fire on Ice” Hanukkah celebration will move forward Sunday, Dec. 14, at the West Hartford Town Hall parking lot. "We are having an event today, and we are not going to st…
Pantone Mocked For 2026 Color Of The Year Choice: 'Completely Uninspired' Pantone Mocked For 2026 Color Of The Year Choice: 'Completely Uninspired'
Pantone Mocked For 2026 Color Of The Year Choice: 'Completely Uninspired' The top color of 2026 isn't exactly a vibrantly bright hue. Pantone named the soft white "Cloud Dancer" as its 2026 Color of the Year, the color-matching company announced on Thursday, Dec. 4. Cloud Dancer is described as "a billowy white imbued with a feeling of serenity." The Carlstadt, New Jersey-based company said the color is a soothing contrast to a fast-paced world. "At this time of transformation, when we are reimagining our future and our place in the world, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer is a discrete white hue offering a promise of clarity," said Leatrice Eisem…
Asthma Turned Out To Be Cancer: Within Days, NJ Teen Collapsed On Kitchen Floor, Died Asthma Turned Out To Be Cancer: Within Days, NJ Teen Collapsed On Kitchen Floor, Died
Asthma Turned Out To Be Cancer: Within Days, NJ Teen Collapsed On Kitchen Floor, Died One day, doctors thought it was asthma and a sinus infection. Two days later, 13-year-old Alexander Billson collapsed on the kitchen floor of his New Jersey home. And within 72 hours, he was gone. The Woodland Park eighth grader was removed from life support Monday, Sept. 29, just one day after doctors discovered a hidden cancerous tumor in his neck or chest, according to Facebook posts from his mother, Maria. Monday evening, she announced that the family would be removing him from life support. She said she washed and brushed his signature long, brown hair, braided it, and then cut it to b…
National Centenarian’s Day Exclusive: 100+ CT Native Shares Secrets To Long Life National Centenarian’s Day Exclusive: 100+ CT Native Shares Secrets To Long Life
National Centenarian’s Day Exclusive: 100+ CT Native Shares Secrets To Long Life National Centenarian’s Day, celebrated each year on September 22, shines a spotlight on those who have reached 100 years of age and beyond. The day is about more than age — it’s about honoring achievements, resilience, and the wisdom of those who have lived through a century of change. Across the Northeast, centenarians are sharing their stories and reminding younger generations of what it takes not just to live long, but to live well. A Librarian’s Motto At 104 Caroline Emplit, 104, worked as a librarian at Amosland Elementary in Pennsylvania’s Ridley School District until she was 96. Her …
3 Officers Killed, 2 Injured Identified In York County Shooting; Gunman Dead (UPDATE) 3 Officers Killed, 2 Injured Identified In York County Shooting; Gunman Dead (UPDATE)
3 Officers Killed, 2 Injured Identified In York County Shooting; Gunman Dead (Update) The three Northern York County Regional Police Department detectives killed in a York County ambush have been formally identified, Pennsylvania State Police announced during a Thursday, Sept. 18 press conference. Two other officers were wounded, and the gunman, 24-year-old Matthew James Ruth, was killed. The detectives killed in the line of duty have been identified as Cody Beaker, Mark Baker, and Isaiah Emenheiser. Another Northern York detective and a York County Sheriff’s deputy remain hospitalized. The confrontation lasted just two minutes and 16 seconds from the time Ruth opened fire t…
'The Love of My Life': Mass Father Of 3 Killed In Graffiti Confrontation Mourned As Loving Dad 'The Love of My Life': Mass Father Of 3 Killed In Graffiti Confrontation Mourned As Loving Dad
'The Love of My Life': Mass Father Of 3 Killed In Graffiti Confrontation Mourned As Loving Dad A Massachusetts father of three who police say was shot and killed after confronting a man over graffiti was set to be married later this month. The man charged with attacking him is now facing a murder charge. Authorities said 26-year-old Snehal Srivastava fatally shot 56-year-old Kevin Doherty during an encounter at Jordan Pond on Aug. 28. Doherty, who had just walked his 6-year-old son to Coolidge Elementary School, called 911 just after 8:45 a.m. to report he was being attacked. Dispatchers then heard gunfire and Doherty’s last words: “He shot me,” according to authorities. Doherty’s fi…
EXCLUSIVE: 104-Year-Old Shares Longevity Secrets, Including The One That Surprised Her Most EXCLUSIVE: 104-Year-Old Shares Longevity Secrets, Including The One That Surprised Her Most
Exclusive: 104-Year-Old Shares Longevity Secrets, Including The One That Surprised Her Most At 104, Caroline Emplit still hits the gym, sews thousands of pillowcases, and keeps two books going at once. In an exclusive interview with Daily Voice, she revealed the simple motto she says has carried her through more than a century of life. The Simpson Meadows resident, born in Delaware and longtime Pennsylvania resident, marked her latest birthday this summer with not one, but four separate celebrations. She was surrounded by family, neighbors, and old friends who gathered to honor her remarkable life. But Emplit said her favorite birthday remains her 90th. Amosland Elementary in the …
Man Convicted Of Murder In Shooting Over Restaurant Bill Dispute: DA Man Convicted Of Murder In Shooting Over Restaurant Bill Dispute: DA
Man Convicted Of Murder In Shooting Over Restaurant Bill Dispute: DA A Worcester County Superior Court jury has found a man guilty in the fatal shooting of Joshua Lopez in 2020. Leroy L. Thompson Jr., 30, of Worcester, was convicted of second-degree murder and reckless endangerment of a child on Thursday, Aug. 7, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said.  The shooting occurred early on July 5, 2020, when Lopez, 24, was shot while sitting in the backseat of a car on Almont Avenue in Worcester. A child was also in the vehicle at the time. Lopez succumbed to his injuries on July 6, 2020. The deadly incident followed an argument between Thompso…
Beaten, Chased, Busted: CT Woman Who Begged For Help From Bus Driver Arrested, Cops Say Beaten, Chased, Busted: CT Woman Who Begged For Help From Bus Driver Arrested, Cops Say
Beaten, Chased, Busted: CT Woman Who Begged For Help From Bus Driver Arrested, Cops Say A 38-year-old Waterbury woman who flagged down a city bus driver for help after allegedly being attacked and chased by four men was later arrested on an unrelated warrant, authorities said. Caitlin Ramos, of Waterbury, was taken into custody after being treated at a local hospital, police said. She was arrested on an outstanding theft warrant related to a February incident at Stop & Shop on Wolcott Street. Ramos was charged with larceny and conspiracy to commit larceny. Original: 4 Men Arrested After Police Say They Beat, Chased Woman In Waterbury Authorities did not disclose what wa…
Mom, 8-Year-Old Girl ID'd As Victims In Fatal CT House Fire Mom, 8-Year-Old Girl ID'd As Victims In Fatal CT House Fire
Mom, 8-Year-Old Girl ID'd As Victims In Fatal CT House Fire Police in Connecticut have identified the body of a 44-year-old woman and an 8-year-old girl found inside a burned home as a mother and her daughter, authorities said.  Carmen Vizcaino and her young daughter, Skylynn Owens, were found inside of the second-story apartment at 37 Otis Street in Norwich early Thursday morning, April 10, authorities said.  A blaze began at the three-story home around 1 p.m. Five of the second people (from two families) inside escaped thanks to the quick thinking of a woman on the third floor. They saw the flames and woke up their neighbors to get them …
NJ Native, PA College Lacrosse Star Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack NJ Native, PA College Lacrosse Star Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack
NJ Native, PA College Lacrosse Star Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack Chestnut Hill College and Holmdel High School are mourning the loss of alumnus Billy DiMaio ’22, a standout lacrosse captain and respected community leader, who was among the victims killed in the New Orleans terror attack on Wednesday, Jan. 1. DiMaio, 24, of Holmdel, graduated from Chestnut Hill College in 2022, where he excelled in both academics and athletics. As captain of the college’s lacrosse team in his senior year, he was known for his leadership, determination, and positive influence on teammates and peers. Posted by Billy Dimaio on Monday, July 31, 2023 "We are devastat…
Pouring Their Last: Husband, Wife CT Tavern Owners Retire After 16 Years Of Service Pouring Their Last: Husband, Wife CT Tavern Owners Retire After 16 Years Of Service
Pouring Their Last: Husband, Wife CT Tavern Owners Retire After 16 Years Of Service After 16 years at the helm of one of Connecticut’s most popular and unique taverns, Old Well Tavern owners Frank Cardoso and Erika Lange have announced their retirement, marking the end of an era. The couple, who built the pub into a staple of the Simsbury community, shared the news in a heartfelt Facebook post reflecting on their journey filled with unforgettable memories and deep community connections. However, this is not the end of the storied Old Well Tavern — new owners will reopen the 20 Tariffville Road establishment on Jan. 10. Hello Old Well Faithful! This is a difficul…
Popular Brand To Open New Store Celebrating 'Local Pride' In CT Popular Brand To Open New Store Celebrating 'Local Pride' In CT
Popular Brand To Open New Store Celebrating 'Local Pride' In CT A beloved brand is set to open a new retail store in Connecticut where it will offer community-inspired merchandise to residents and visitors alike. Hey Stamford!, a popular local brand known for its neighborhood pride and community spirit, will celebrate the grand opening of its new Fairfield County retail store at the Stamford Town Center at 100 Greyrock Pl., on Friday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m.  The store will feature a curated collection of exclusive Hey Stamford! merchandise, including branded apparel and accessories that "celebrate Stamford’s unique neighborhoods and local pride," store…