Find Your Daily Voice
Norwich
Taftville
Your Local News for Norwich and Taftville, Connecticut
Wednesday, dec 25
21°
Follow
News
Schools
Business
Obituaries
Police & Fire
Weather
Lifestyle
Politics
Sports
Traffic
Tags
Jobs
Shop
Support Us
Norwich
Taftville
Follow
Find Your Daily Voice
News
Schools
Business
Obituaries
Police & Fire
Weather
Lifestyle
Politics
Sports
Traffic
Tags
Jobs
Shop
Support Us
Home
About us
All sites
Advertise with us
Contact us
Terms of use
Privacy policy
Code of ethics
Site Map
© 2024 Cantata Media
21°
Wednesday, dec 25
Tag:
Family
Police & Fire
Wrong Way Crash: Parents, Children From CT Injured On NY Parkway
Officials have revealed more details about a wrong-way crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester that left six people hospitalized, including a former mayor. The crash, which happened around 12:10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, in the northbound lanes near Lincoln Avenue in Rye Brook, happened when a 2024 Mercedes sedan driving south struck a 2018 Dodge Durango carrying a family of five, according to Westchester County Police Chief James Luciano. The Mercedes was driven by 75-year-old Joan Feinstein of Rye Brook, Luciano said. Feinstein, a longtime community volun…
Police & Fire
Turkey Fryer Fire Destroys $4M CT Mansion on Thanksgiving; Family of 20 Escapes
A Connecticut mansion valued at more than $4 million was destroyed by fire on Thanksgiving as a family of 20 was about to sit down to enjoy their holiday meal, authorities said. The fire ignited shortly before 4 p.m. in Fairfield County at a two-story, nearly 9,300-square-foot residence in Weston on Weston Road, near the intersection with Broad Street. All occupants escaped unharmed, Weston firefighters reported. On the rainy Thanksgiving afternoon of Thursday, November 28, 2024, most firefighters in lower Fairfield County were... Posted by Sayje Benjamin on Friday, November 29, 20…
Lifestyle
Former CT Resident Martha Stewart To Switch Up Thanksgiving Plans This Year: Here's How
Iconic homemaker Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving plans this year may come as a bit of a shock — they won't involve her hosting at home and turkey will not be an option at her table. The 83-year-old Stewart, a longtime New York and former Connecticut resident, will be spending Turkey Day abroad in Rome instead of celebrating at her Katonah residence, according to the homemaker's website. Stewart will be traveling with her daughter, Alexis, and two grandchildren, Jude and Truman, she said in an interview with People: "We decided the kids wanted to go away, the grandchildren, and so…
Lifestyle
Former CT Resident Richard Gere Flips Middle Finger On 'Today' Show: Here's Why
Richard Gere began his latest appearance on the "Today" show with a gesture that had to be blurred. The "An Officer and a Gentleman" actor, age 75, appeared on NBC's "Today" on Wednesday, Nov. 20, and started his interview with co-anchor Savannah Guthrie by giving a middle finger, according to a report by People. The gesture prompted shock from Guthrie, who joked, "You just did an obscene gesture on this family morning show! I'm bleeping you!" If you're wondering why Gere chose to start off his appearance like that, it's because the show had just shown a clip from his new …
News
Man Accused Of Killing CT Father At Posh Irish Hotel To Stay In Jail: Report
A 30-year-old Connecticut native who was arrested last week and accused of killing his father at an exclusive Irish hotel will spend at least two more weeks in jail under medical and judicial supervision, according to a news report. Henry McGowan, who grew up in Greenwich, was charged with the murder of John McGowan, a wealthy New Canaan financier who had flown to Ireland to help his mentally ill son last week, authorities said. Related: New Canaan Venture Capitalist Found Dead At Irish Hotel; Son Charged Henry appeared in an Irish court on Monday, Nov. 18, via videoconference, where his a…
Lifestyle
Richard Gere Plans To Leave US After Selling Connecticut Mansion: Report
Richard Gere is leaving the United States. No, this isn't some Hollywood hunk's hokum over politics. The "Pretty Woman" star — who recently sold his Connecticut estate — is leaving the country to be closer to family. The 75-year-old's wife Alejandra Silva is from La Coruña, Spain, and he wants to live closer to his in-laws, according to an interview he gave earlier this year to Vanity Fair Spain. Related: Richard Gere Sells New Canaan Estate That Belonged To Paul Simon For $10.75M “For Alejandra, it will be wonderful to be closer to her family, her lifelong friends, and h…
Obituaries
Rylee Boldizar Was Killed In A Norwich Fire
A Connecticut fire department said it has been overwhelmed with donations for the family of a 7-year-old New London County girl who was killed in a house fire last week, but their needs remain. Rylee Boldizar was killed when a fire broke out at her family's home at 83 Summit Street in Norwich before 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Firefighters found the girl in her bedroom on the second floor. Original Report: 7-Year-Old Norwich Girl Killed In House Fire While her three siblings and parents survived the blaze, they lost everything. The Norwich Fire Department began…
Police & Fire
Father Of 2 Killed In I-95 Wrong-Way Crash, Another Hospitalized
A 47-year-old Connecticut man was killed this week after a car going the wrong way on I-95 collided with his vehicle, authorities said. Mark Palumbo Jr., of Madison in New Haven County, was driving his Mustang GT south along I-95 between exits 66-65 in Westbrook when the crash happened around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, Connecticut State Police said. A Cadillac ATS driving north in the southbound lane slammed into Palumbo's sports car, killing him, police said. The other driver sustained minor injuries in the crash, and paramedics took him to Yale New Haven Hospital for treatme…
Obituaries
Enfield Dad Killed In Crash Remembered For Smarts, Heart: 'Your Laugh Will Echo In Our Hearts'
A 37-year-old Connecticut father and husband who was killed in a crash over the weekend is being remembered for his quick wit and love of his family and music. Dan Jeannotte, of Enfield, was killed Sunday, Sept. 22, when his car veered off the Exit 40 ramp on I-91 in Windsor and hit a tree around 2:30 a.m. He died at the scene. Earlier Report: Enfield Man Killed In I-91 Crash The 2005 Enfield High School graduate leaves behind a wife and daughter along with many family and friends. "He was the most caring and considerate friend I’ve had," Nate Silliman said in a message t…
Police & Fire
Man Guilty In Fatal Shooting Of CT Husband, Father Of 3
A 49-year-old Maryland man was found guilty of gunning down a Connecticut father of three in 2020, authorities said. Rashad Hardy was found guilty on Aug. 28 of murder, carrying a pistol with a permit, and criminal possession of a firearm, the Connecticut State Attorney's Office said. Hardy was convicted of killing Ricky Newton, age 36, of New Haven, on Rosette Street in July 2020, police said. Police found evidence of the slaying while executing a search on an unrelated matter at a group home in Maryland, where Hardy was living at the time, officials continued.…
Police & Fire
Firefighter Hurt, Family Left Homeless After CT Blaze
Connecticut fire investigators are looking into what sparked a house fire that left a family of five homeless and a firefighter injured. The blaze began in Fairfield County around 8:20 p.m. at a house in the 40 block of Alpine Street in Bridgeport, authorities said. Firefighters battled the flames for hours before they got it under control. Though it wasn't before the fire had gutted the home, authorities said. Luckily, the family escaped before they were hurt. A firefighter was not as lucky. They were injured while working at the home. Authorities did not release the inj…
News
Powerful Attorney With CT Roots, Wife Missing After Luxury Yacht Capsizes In Italy: Reports
A New York attorney with Connecticut roots and his wife are among seven people missing after the yacht they were on capsized early this week in Italy, according to multiple reports. Christopher Morvillo, age 59, who attended the Canterbury School in Litchfield County, Connecticut, and later Fordham University, along with his wife, Neda Morvillo, age 57, are among six people who are unaccounted after the 184-foot luxury yacht overturned off the coast of Sicily on Monday morning, Aug. 19, according to ABC 7. Twenty-two people were on board the ship at the time of the incident near Palermo, ac…
News
9 Family Members Of Beloved Fairfield County School Custodian Killed In Florida Crash
A beloved Fairfield County school custodian suffered "an unimaginable loss" when nine members of his family died in a car crash in central Florida. The incident occurred on Monday, Aug. 5, in the Palm Beach County city of Belle Glade. In a statement on Tuesday, Aug. 6, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carmela Levy-David did not name the employee but offered words of sympathy. “It is with a heavy heart that I share the devastating news that one of our cherished custodial staff members has suffered an unimaginable loss," Levy-David said. "Nine members of the…
News
Rachel Minaya, Wife Of Yankees Exec Omar Minaya, Found Dead In Harrington Park Home: Prosecutor
Rachel Minaya, who is married to former Mets general manager and current Yankees executive Omar Minaya, was found dead in their New Jersey home over the weekend, the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office confirmed on Monday afternoon. Minaya, 55, was found in the bathroom of a Harrington Park home unconscious and unresponsive, bringing local police officers to the scene just after 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Minaya was rushed to the Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood after they failed to resuscitate her.…
Obituaries
38-Year-Old Who Drowned In Trumbull Known For 'Tirelessly Helping Others'
A Fairfield County social worker who drowned while swimming in a lake is being remembered for "tirelessly helping others." Related: 38-Year-Old Drowns In Trumbull Lake William "Will" Krahe, age 38, of Trumbull, died around 7 p.m. at Pinewood Lake, in the Nichols section of Trumbull, on Wednesday, July 3. Police said Will had been at the lake with family members and was swimming near a floating dock anchored a short distance from the shoreline beach when he went under the water and did not surface. Will was born in Bridgeport to William and Eileen Krahe and grew up in Fairfield, whe…
Business
Owner Of Popular CT Business Announces Retirement, Sale After 39 Years
The owner of a well-loved garden center in Connecticut has announced that he will be retiring and selling the business after 39 years. Jim Cropley, the owner of Cropley's Garden Center & Landscaping in the Tolland County town of Bolton at 1262 Boston Turnpike (Route 44), announced his decision to retire and sell the business on Tuesday, March 12. Cropley attributed his decision to wanting to spend more time with his family year-round. "I have been lucky enough to spend this winter enjoying time with my family and have decided to enjoy it year-round," he wrote in his a…
Business
Successful CT Shop Announces Closure: 'I Need To Pivot,' Owner Says
Despite experiencing more success than originally expected, a Connecticut shop has announced that it will be closing so the owner can focus more on their family. Little Lucy Snack Shop, located in Windham County at 112 Main St. in Putnam, will open for its last day in business on Saturday, Jan. 13, the owner announced on social media. In their announcement, the owner said the snack shop's sales had "been better than anticipated," but that she needed to step away to spend more time with her family. "My presence at home and availability for family has been greatly reduced s…
Obituaries
35-Year-Old Killed In Double-Fatal Easton Crash Remembered: 'Glue That Held Family Together'
Friends and family members of a Fairfield County man killed in a car crash are remembering their beloved and working to raise money to help cover his funeral costs. Jesus Roman III, age 35, died on Sunday, Oct. 8 when the Jeep he was in crashed into a pond in Easton, killing Roman and Amy L. Rockwell, age 45, of Newtown. A GoFundMe, organized by family member Jamie Smith, said Roman, a resident of Easton, was the "glue that held" the family together. "We are raising money for my mother and father-in-law to help them through one of the hardest times that any human could have to go thro…
Obituaries
Beloved Store Owner In Northern Westchester Dies: Lived 'Extraordinary Life'
A well-known man from Fairfield County who owned a beloved store in Northern Westchester has died. Stamford resident Joseph DiPietro, Sr. died on Friday, Feb. 10 at the age of 90, according to his obituary. DiPietro, who lived an "extraordinary life," was the owner of Chubby's Hardware in Pound Ridge located at 68 Westchester Ave., which was named after his childhood nickname, his obituary said. Born in 1932, DiPietro worked at Getman and Judd Lumber Co. after high school and eventually rose to the position of General Manager before deciding to take a risk and start his own…
Obituaries
'Heartbroken': Financier's Family Issues Statement After His Death In NY At Age 46
The family of a successful and popular Connecticut investment banker who jumped to his death from a rooftop bar says they are "heartbroken and deeply saddened by the tragic loss." Fairfield County resident Dale L. Cheney, age 46, of New Canaan, jumped from Bar 54 at the Hyatt Centric Times Square New York at 135 West 45th St. in Manhattan on Wednesday, Jan. 25 around 6:30 p.m., according to the New York City Police. On Friday, Jan. 27, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Cheney's death a suicide. Cheney, a married father of five, had recently filed for divorce fr…
Business
Connecticut Restaurant To Close After 26 Years As Owner Focuses On Family
After serving customers for more than two decades, a Connecticut restaurant will soon close its doors. Pancho Loco, located in the Tolland County town of Vernon, will close on Friday, Feb. 24, the owner announced on Friday, Jan. 20. He said he made the decision to close the eatery as his wife undergoes chemotherapy. "The last year has been a challenge for my family as my wife is currently fighting breast cancer," the announcement reads. "Her prognosis is good, and she amazes me how strong she is battling the side effects of chemo. Her treatments continue to be ongoing for most of this year…
Obituaries
Popular Educator From Northern Westchester Dies At Age 68
A beloved educator from Northern Westchester who worked in Connecticut known for her dedication to her family has died. Edna Rose Ventarola of Ossining died on Monday, Nov. 14 at the age of 68, according to her obituary. Ventarola was born in 1954 and raised in the Bronx, graduating from Lehman College, her obituary said. Pursuing a career in early childhood education, Ventarola served as the director of Creative Playtime in Scarsdale and also directed the Head Start program in Port Chester, according to her obituary. Ventarola also later served as s…
News
Thousands Of Dollars Raised For Sons Of Fairfield County Man Who Died From Cancer
Members of the community have raised thousands of dollars for the children of a Fairfield County man who died of cancer. Erik Tlatelpa, age 41, of Trumbull, died on Friday, June 3, of pancreatic cancer, according to a GoFundMe set up to create a college fund for his two sons. "While this horrible disease ultimately claimed his life, Erik fought hard for more then 2 years to spend as much time as possible with those he loved," the fundraiser's description reads. "He was a devoted husband to Katherine Linnet, whom he shared more then 15 years with and a loving father to two amazing children N…
Lifestyle
Stamford Mayor Welcomes Third Child
Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons and husband Art Linares welcomed their third child into the world. William Charles Linares was born at Stamford Hospital at 10:13 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 26, weighing in at 7-pounds-5-ounces at 21.5 inches, the mayor announced. He joins brothers Teddy, age 3, and Jack, age 1. Officials said that William Charles is named after his two great-grandfathers, William Clifford Haggerty and Charles Callahan. While Simmons enjoys time with her family after giving birth, Jeff Curtis, the president of the Board of Representatives will serve as acting Mayor until she …
21°
