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CT's Six Remaining Big Lots Stores Are Among Nearly 1,000 Closing Nationwide: Here's When CT's Six Remaining Big Lots Stores Are Among Nearly 1,000 Closing Nationwide: Here's When
CT's Six Remaining Big Lots Stores Are Among Nearly 1,000 Closing Nationwide: Here's When Big Lots, the popular discount retailer, is officially going out of business.  The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September, has announced plans to close all 963 of its remaining stores nationwide, including six locations in Connecticut. The last day of business is expected to be in mid-February, according to sources familiar with the closures. While official store closing sales have not yet begun, all Christmas items are currently 50% off, offering shoppers a chance to stock up before the doors shut for good. The closures mark the end of an era for the budget-frien…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Child-Like Doll Found In CT Home Of 3X Sex Offender Facing Decade In Prison, Feds Say Child-Like Doll Found In CT Home Of 3X Sex Offender Facing Decade In Prison, Feds Say
Child-Like Doll Found In CT Home Of 3X Sex Offender Facing Decade In Prison, Feds Say A Derby man will spend more than 11 years in federal prison for a disturbing child exploitation case — his third conviction involving children — and violations of his supervised release, federal authorities said. Michael Szwarc, 36, was sentenced to 134 months of imprisonment, along with 25 years of supervised release, the U.S. Attorney for Connecticut said. Szwarc was previously convicted in 2013 in state court for possession of child sexual abuse material in the second degree, and again in 2022 in federal court for receiving such material, authorities said. ** WARNING: The following news…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Top 5 Connecticut Hospitals Named in 2025 Best-In-State Rankings Top 5 Connecticut Hospitals Named in 2025 Best-In-State Rankings
Top 5 Connecticut Hospitals Named in 2025 Best-In-State Rankings Connecticut's top hospitals for 2025 have been named, showcasing the best facilities in the state according to a new ranking. Released by Statista, the list ranks hospitals based on patient care, reputation, and quality indicators. Yale New Haven Hospital took the top spot on the list. The New Haven hospital was touted for its comprehensive medical services and advanced research facilities. John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington ranked second and claimed the Patient Experience Award for its dedication to providing ranking highest in those metrics.  Midstate Medical Center in Meriden fini…

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by Josh Lanier
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Woman, 27, Hospitalized After Shooting; Police Ask For Tips Woman, 27, Hospitalized After Shooting; Police Ask For Tips
Woman, 27, Hospitalized After Shooting; Police Ask For Tips A 27-year-old Connecticut woman is recovering after she was shot in New Haven County on Friday, Nov. 1, authorities said.  The Ansonia woman turned up at Griffin Hospital in Derby just before 8 p.m., but investigators believe she was shot in Ansonia. Doctors transferred her to another hospital, where she was in stable condition.  Police believe the shooting is an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the community.  Ansonia investigators ask anyone with information on the shooting to contact detectives at 203-735-1885.

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by Josh Lanier
News
$1M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In CT: Here's Where $1M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In CT: Here's Where
$1M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In CT: Here's Where Someone in Connecticut is $1 million richer after matching all five numbers, but not the MegaBall, on a Mega Millions lottery ticket. According to the Connecticut Lottery, the winning ticket for the Tuesday, July 23 game was sold in New Haven County in Derby at the Derby Central Mart on Pershing Drive. The winning numbers were 3-9-14-26-51, and the Mega Ball was 21. The Megaplier was X4. No one won the jackpot, which is up to an estimated $306 million for the Friday, July 26 drawing.  The cash option is $143.8 million. Lottery officials said Tuesday's winner, who has not stepped forw…

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by Kathy Reakes