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Rib Fracture, Head Injury: Friends Recover After Serious Pomfret Weekend Crash, Campaign Says Rib Fracture, Head Injury: Friends Recover After Serious Pomfret Weekend Crash, Campaign Says
Rib Fracture, Head Injury: Friends Recover After Serious Pomfret Weekend Crash, Campaign Says Support is on the rise for two friends who loved ones say suffered a litany of broken bones in a Connecticut crash this weekend. According to Connecticut State Police, the crash happened at the intersection of Route 169 and Route 101 in Pomfret late Friday night, Feb. 8.  A GoFundMe campaign launched by Tharun Vadlamudi identified the victims as Vamsi Krishna and Prathap,  Krishna suffered multiple rib fractures and a head injury, requiring immediate and ongoing medical attention, the campaign says. Prathap sustained a broken left arm, minor bone fractures, cuts, a…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
These Towns Got The Most Snow In CT: Winter Storm Brings 6 Inches Across The State These Towns Got The Most Snow In CT: Winter Storm Brings 6 Inches Across The State
These Towns Got The Most Snow In CT: Winter Storm Brings 6 Inches Across The State Connecticut towns experienced significant snowfall from the storm that swept through the region on Jan. 19 and 20.  Towns in Hartford County recorded some of the highest totals in the state, with North Canton and Glastonbury Center each receiving 6 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Other counties, including Fairfield and Tolland, also saw substantial snow, with several towns reporting over 5 inches. Alongside North Canton and Glastonbury Center's 6-inch totals, towns such as Bristol and Bradley Airport reported over 5 inches of snow. Simsbury, East Hartford, and South …

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by Cecilia Levine
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How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Windham County How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Windham County
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Windham County A quick-moving Nor'easter brought accumulating snowfall throughout the region Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan 20. Here's a rundown of totals from the National Weather Service. New York Nassau County 2 ENE Roosevelt 4.1 inches 1018 PM 01/19 Public Syosset 4.0 inches 1000 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter East Williston 3.9 inches 1015 PM 01/19 Public 1 W Plainview 3.9 inches 1250 AM 01/20 Public 1 ESE East Meadow 3.8 inches 1117 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter 1 ENE Glen Cove 3.8 inches 0817 AM 01/20 Public  Sea Cliff 3.6 inches 1042 PM 01/19 Public Plainview 3.2 inches 081…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Infant Suffered 58 Rib Fractures, Brain Bleed In Suspected Abuse Case In Pomfret: Police Infant Suffered 58 Rib Fractures, Brain Bleed In Suspected Abuse Case In Pomfret: Police
Infant Suffered 58 Rib Fractures, Brain Bleed In Suspected Abuse Case In Pomfret: Police A 22-year-old Connecticut man was arrested this week after a baby girl he lived with was taken to the hospital with 58 rib fractures, bleeding on her brain, and a traumatic brain injury that could cause major impairments for the rest of her life, authorities said.  Zachary Beausoleil, of Pomfret in Windham County, is charged with risk of injury to a minor, Connecticut State Police said.  Police began investigating after Beausoleil and a woman brought a month-old baby to the Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam in August 2023. The infant was lethargic and was not eating, they told e…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Man Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Crash Involving Vintage Car In CT Man Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Crash Involving Vintage Car In CT
Man Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Crash Involving Vintage Car In CT A 35-year-old man faces a manslaughter charge in connection with a fatal crash in Connecticut involving a vintage car that left a woman dead, police announced.  New London County resident Ian Gillis of Griswold turned himself in to authorities on Wednesday, June 19 in connection with a crash that happened in Windham County on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, Connecticut State Police announced on Wednesday, June 26.  According to state police, around 8:30 p.m. on the day of the crash, troopers responded to the area of 821 Pomfret St. (Route 169) in the town of Pomfret after a blue 1967 T…

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by Ben Crnic
Weather
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Westchester, Region For Winter Storm New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Westchester, Region For Winter Storm
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Westchester, Region For Winter Storm Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that is sweeping through the Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Totals are from the National Weather Service and submissions from Daily Voice readers: Location        Amount        Time/Date      Provider New York Westchester County Peekskill 10.3 inches 1000 AM 02/13 Public Croton-on-Hudso 10.5 inches 12:45 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission North Salem/Peach Lake 10.0 inches 0430 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission Croton-on-Hudson …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that swept through the Northeast overnight Monday, Jan. 15 into Tuesday, Jan. 16. Totals are from the National Weather Service: Location        Amount        Time/Date      Provider New York Westchester County New Rochelle 1.7 inches 0730 AM 01/16 Public Peekskill 1.3 inches 0630 AM 01/16 Public Armonk 1.3 inches 0800 AM 01/16 COCORAHS Peekskill 2.8 NNE 1.0 inches 0800 AM 01/16 COCORAHS South Salem 0.8 inches 0715 AM 01/16 COCORAHS Nassau County Levittown 3.0 inches…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Woman Killed After Vintage Car Drives Off CT Road, Hits Guardrail, Lands In Embankment Woman Killed After Vintage Car Drives Off CT Road, Hits Guardrail, Lands In Embankment
Woman Killed After Vintage Car Drives Off CT Road, Hits Guardrail, Lands In Embankment Authorities are investigating the cause of a Connecticut crash that left a 35-year-old woman dead and another person seriously injured.  The incident happened in Windham County on Monday, Oct. 9 around 8:30 p.m., when a 1967 Triumph GT6 traveling south on Route 169 in Pomfret near the intersection with Harrisville Road ran off the right side of the road and struck a metal beam guardrail, according to state police. The car then hit a traffic sign and a tree before coming to an uncontrolled rest in an embankment, police said. The driver was later flown to UMass Hospital with serious inj…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Fairfield County Man Wins $30K In CT State Lottery Fairfield County Man Wins $30K In CT State Lottery
Fairfield County Man Wins $30K In CT State Lottery Three Connecticut residents are feeling lucky after cashing in winning $30,000 CT Lottery tickets on the same day. First, on Tuesday, April 12, a Naugatuck resident - who chose not to disclose a name - won $30,000 on a “30X Cash 9th Edition” ticket sold at Road Runners on Rubber Avenue in Naugatuck. Later on April 12, Danbury resident Charles Lambiotte cashed in a winning scratch-off “Super Double Win” that was sold at Express Fuels & Food Mart on Mill Plain Road in his home city. Finally, Naugatuck resident Daryl McKernan completed the trifecta by winning $30,000 playing "30X Cash 6th…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 5.5 inches Nassau County East Williston, 8 inches Elmont, 6.6 inches Jericho, 7.1 inches Massapequa, 7 inches Syosset, 8.3 inches Suffolk County Islip Airport, 5.6 inches Manorville, 6 i…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Suspect At Large After Bank Robbery, CT State Police Say Suspect At Large After Bank Robbery, CT State Police Say
Suspect At Large After Bank Robbery, CT State Police Say Police are searching for a suspect accused of robbing a bank in Connecticut at gunpoint. Troopers in Windham County responded to a report of a bank robbery at Centerville Bank in Pomfret at about 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 22, according to Connecticut State Police The bank is located at 100 Averill Road. Bank employees told troopers that a suspect approached a teller station while holding a gun and demanded money. The employees complied and the suspect fled the bank in an undetermined direction, police said. The suspect is described as possibly being male and about 5-foot-2 with a medi…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Nor'easter: Here's Latest Connecticut Power Outage Update Nor'easter: Here's Latest Connecticut Power Outage Update
Nor'easter: Here's Latest Connecticut Power Outage Update Thousands in Connecticut remain without power after whipping winds and pouring rain brought down trees and power lines across the state, causing outages. As of 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 14,006 of Eversource’s 1.28 million Connecticut customers were still without power, while United Illuminating crews worked to repair 22 outages impacting 1,215 customers. Related story - Nor'easter: Here Are Highest Reported Rainfall Totals, Wind Speeds From Throughout Region More than 100 outages were still being reported in: Meriden: 2,011; Shelton: 908; Old Lyme: 882; Guilford: 765; Coventr…

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by Zak Failla
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CT Communities Working With Eversource To Reduce Future Tree-Related Storm Damage CT Communities Working With Eversource To Reduce Future Tree-Related Storm Damage
CT Communities Working With Eversource To Reduce Future Tree-Related Storm Damage Communities are teaming with Eversource to help reduce potential tree damage during big storms in the future. In the wake of Tropical Storm Henri leaving thousands without power in Connecticut and Massachusetts, the utility company announced that it is working with town officials to expand efforts to identify and proactively address areas that have been problematic during recent storms. On Wednesday, Aug. 25, two days after the storm, Eversource was still reporting multiple outages impacting nearly 300 of the company’s 1.28 million customers. “As part of its continuing efforts to improve s…

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by Zak Failla
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Henri: Here's How Many CT Residents Are Now Without Power Henri: Here's How Many CT Residents Are Now Without Power
Henri: Here's How Many CT Residents Are Now Without Power Thousands in Connecticut are without power following the round of storms that rolled through the region, though the damage was not as bad as expected. As late Monday morning, Aug. 23, more than 8,000 of Eversource’s 1.28 million customers in the state are reporting outages. United Illuminating is working to repair seven active outages impacting more than 1,100 of the company’s customers. The most outages are being reported in: Pomfret (708),  Woodstock (659),  Thompson (628),  Brooklyn (595),  Plainfield (536),  Canterbury (528),  Town of Fairfield (454) P…

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by Zak Failla