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'Duckzillion' Tasty Donut Options Available Soon At Chain's First CT Shop 'Duckzillion' Tasty Donut Options Available Soon At Chain's First CT Shop
'Duckzillion' Tasty Donut Options Available Soon At Chain's First CT Shop A donut shop chain known for wild concoctions like maple bacon and piña colada is coming to Connecticut. Duck Donuts is planning to open a location at 350 Boston Post Road in Orange, according to the company's website. The shop will replace the former Smoothie King location in the Route 1 shopping plaza and is expected to open sometime in March. The donut chain was founded in Duck, North Carolina, in 2007, after Russ DiGilio and his family realized the Outer Banks beach town lacked a place for fresh, customizable donuts. The sweet treats became popular along the Carolina coas…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
2 Officers Shot Executing Search Warrant In CT; Suspect Killed: Reports 2 Officers Shot Executing Search Warrant In CT; Suspect Killed: Reports
2 Officers Shot Executing Search Warrant In CT; Suspect Killed: Reports Two West Haven police officers were shot early Wednesday, Jan. 29, while serving warrants in New Haven, reports said. The suspect was killed in a shootout. The officers, whose names and conditions have not been released, were part of a multi-agency task force. They were executing a search warrant at an apartment on Grand Ave. around 5:30 a.m. when gunfire erupted, NBC Connecticut reported. The New Haven police chief will hold a press conference at 1 p.m. to discuss the shooting and provide updates on the officers' conditions. Reports said the unnamed suspect fired multiple shots from insid…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Frontier Proposes Another Airline Merger With Spirit: Here's How Spirit Responded Frontier Proposes Another Airline Merger With Spirit: Here's How Spirit Responded
Frontier Proposes Another Airline Merger With Spirit: Here's How Spirit Responded Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines have discussed a merger yet again, but Spirit rejected the bid in order to pursue a plan to exit bankruptcy on its own. Frontier confirmed the latest merger discussion in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Spirit also confirmed the talks in a regulatory filing on the same day. The deal first proposed on Tuesday, Jan. 7, offered $400 million in debt and a 19-percent stake in Frontier to Spirit shareholders. Frontier argued the merger would create a stronger low-cost airline while providing more value than Spirit's existing Chapter 11 ba…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Trump Calls For End To Income Tax, Offers Buyouts To 2 Million Federal Employees Trump Calls For End To Income Tax, Offers Buyouts To 2 Million Federal Employees
Trump Calls For End To Income Tax, Offers Buyouts To 2 Million Federal Employees President Donald Trump is calling for the elimination of federal income tax, advocating for a shift to a tariff-based revenue system.  He argues that this approach, which he says previously made the US “richer” and a more “powerful” economy, would mark a pivotal turning point for the nation. "America is going to be very rich again, and it's going to happen very quickly," Trump said during a speech in Florida on Monday, Jan. 27 at the 2025 Republican Issues Conference at the Trump National Doral Miami. "Instead of taxing our citizens to enrich foreign nations, we should be tariffing an…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Steals $5,600 In Books Stolen From CT Library: Cops Man Steals $5,600 In Books Stolen From CT Library: Cops
Man Steals $5,600 In Books Stolen From CT Library: Cops A Middletown man has been charged in connection with the theft of books valued at approximately $5,600 from the Wethersfield Public Library, police said. Levi Preston, 50, was identified as the suspect after a thorough investigation involving the Wethersfield and West Hartford Police Departments. The theft was first reported by the library director on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, according to the Wethersfield Police Department. An arrest warrant was issued and approved by New Britain Superior Court. Preston was taken into custody on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2025, police said. He has been charged with th…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Jan. 28 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $44M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Jan. 28 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $44M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Jan. 28 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $44M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday Mega Millions drawing with a recently reset jackpot. The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Jan. 28 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $44 million, with an estimated cash option of $19.8 million. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 10-19-31-47-56 with a Mega Ball of 06 and a Megaplier of 5X. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31.  Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,35…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Ex-VP Who Stole $1.4M From CT Insurance Firm Sentenced to Prison: Feds Ex-VP Who Stole $1.4M From CT Insurance Firm Sentenced to Prison: Feds
Ex-VP Who Stole $1.4M From CT Insurance Firm Sentenced to Prison: Feds A Pennsylvania man who exploited his role at a Connecticut insurance company to steal more than $1.4 million is heading to federal prison, authorities said.  James Keating, 52, of Paoli, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 20 months behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release, for defrauding Allied World Insurance Company out of more than a million dollars. U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden also ordered him to pay back over $1.2 million in restitution. Prosecutors said Keating used his position as a surety bond claims handler at Allied World, which operates out of Farmingt…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
State Investigating Hanging Death Of Man While In Police Custody State Investigating Hanging Death Of Man While In Police Custody
State Investigating Hanging Death Of Man While In Police Custody State investigators are probing the in-custody death of a 36-year-old man who died while being held at the Stamford Police Department.  The Office of Inspector General, in collaboration with Stamford police, confirmed that Jamal Linton was found unresponsive in his cell on Sunday evening, Jan. 26, hours after being arrested on multiple charges, including second-degree assault and strangulation.  Linton, who was being held on a $75,000 bond, was discovered at approximately 5:42 p.m., appearing to have hanged himself, authorities said. Officers immediately performed first aid before…

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by Josh Lanier
Real Estate
Inside Stonehaven — $19M Greenwich Mansion With Spa, Wine Lounge, 2-Mile Private Trail Inside Stonehaven — $19M Greenwich Mansion With Spa, Wine Lounge, 2-Mile Private Trail
Inside Stonehaven — $19M Greenwich Mansion With Spa, Wine Lounge, 2-Mile Private Trail A newly listed $19 million estate in the prestigious Conyers Farm Association named Stonehaven is turning heads after recently being listed for sale.  Spanning 18.43 acres of wooded seclusion, the property combines modern luxury with timeless design, offering everything from resort-style amenities to grand-scale entertaining spaces. Stonehaven is a 14,000-square-foot home on an 18-acre property in Greenwich.  Sotheby's International Realty The half-timbered Tudor manor, accessed by a long, gated driveway, features six bedrooms and nine full and four half bathrooms across f…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
CT's Newest Jersey Mike's Supporting High School With Special Fundraiser CT's Newest Jersey Mike's Supporting High School With Special Fundraiser
CT's Newest Jersey Mike's Supporting High School With Special Fundraiser A new sandwich shop in Vernon will use its grand opening to help out the town's high school. Jersey Mike’s Subs will open its new location on Wednesday, Jan. 29, the company said in a news release. The restaurant will be at 35 Talcottville Road in the Tri-City Plaza shopping center. Vernon native Cody Martins said he's "beyond excited" to own and operate the shop. "I started at Jersey Mike's ten years ago as a crew member and, with the incredible support of our CEO Peter Cancro, I have worked my way up to opening my own business," said Martins. "I look forward to not only se…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Caroline Kennedy Calls RFK Jr. ‘Predator,’ Urges Senate To Reject Trump Nominee Caroline Kennedy Calls RFK Jr. ‘Predator,’ Urges Senate To Reject Trump Nominee
Caroline Kennedy Calls RFK Jr. ‘Predator,’ Urges Senate To Reject Trump Nominee Caroline Kennedy, the sole surviving child of President John F. Kennedy, has delivered a scathing critique of her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., just as he is about to testify before the Senate in a confirmation hearing following his appointment by President Trump as health secretary. “I have known Bobby my whole life,” Caroline Kennedy, age 67, wrote in a letter to senators. “It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because he himself is a predator.” She criticized his promotion of vaccine misinformation, attributing the 2019 measles outbreak in American Samoa to his anti-vacci…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Family-Owned Chain Crafting Handspun Milkshakes To Open First CT Shop Family-Owned Chain Crafting Handspun Milkshakes To Open First CT Shop
Family-Owned Chain Crafting Handspun Milkshakes To Open First CT Shop A family-owned business specializing in handspun milkshakes and premium chocolates for more than 110 years is expanding to Connecticut. MilkShake Factory will open a location in Stamford in "the second half of fall 2025," a company spokesperson told the Daily Voice on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The shop in High Ridge Center will take over the 1,139-square-foot space formerly occupied by Cold Stone Creamery. The dessert chain is known for its indulgent milkshakes and artisanal chocolates. It was founded in 1914 when two Greek immigrants named Charlie and Orania Sarandou …

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by Chris Spiker