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Loving CT Mother Known For Humor, Devotion To Teen Daughter Dies At 33 Loving CT Mother Known For Humor, Devotion To Teen Daughter Dies At 33
Loving CT Mother Known For Humor, Devotion To Teen Daughter Dies At 33 A 33-year-old Connecticut mother known for her sense of humor and endless love for her young daughter died on Saturday, Dec. 7. Lauren Dibble, a vibrant and cherished figure in the Danbury community, left an indelible mark on her family and friends with her warmth, humor, and unwavering devotion to those she loved, her obituary on the Green Funeral Home website reads. Her family did not disclose her cause of death. "At 33 years old, Lauren held many roles," reads a GoFundMe campaign launched by Allison Smith. "Daughter, sister, friend, instigator of all the funniest cousin shenanigans, and …
Rabid Raccoon Found In CT: Officials Urge Precautions To Protect Pets, Residents Rabid Raccoon Found In CT: Officials Urge Precautions To Protect Pets, Residents
Rabid Raccoon Found In CT: Officials Urge Precautions To Protect Pets, Residents A week after a fox tested positive, a raccoon in Connecticut also tested positive for the fatal virus and experts are warning caution around unfamiliar animals and extra protection for pets.  The Ledge Light Health District announced on Monday, Dec. 9, that the stray animal had tested positive for rabies in North Stonington. Related: Rabid Coyote Attacks Three Workers in Wallingford Last Week Rabies spreads through an infected animal's saliva, usually via bites or scratches, according to the Ledge Light Health District in a Facebook post. It can also be transmitted when infecte…
TikTok Star Rhuhama Shitrit Brings Middle Eastern Flavors To Farmington In Live Cooking Demo TikTok Star Rhuhama Shitrit Brings Middle Eastern Flavors To Farmington In Live Cooking Demo
TikTok Star Rhuhama Shitrit Brings Middle Eastern Flavors To Farmington In Live Cooking Demo Ruhama Shitrit, a Middle Eastern TikToker with more than 1 million followers on the video-sharing platform, is bringing her spice to Connecticut.  Shitrit will be holding a cooking demonstration at the Chabad House of Farmington on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Shitrit moved with her family from Israel to Boston and only recently began going viral for her simple yet delicious Middle Eastern recipes, that she dreams up herself. @ruhamasfood MY KIDS FAVORITE DINNER! This is one of the recipes that you will be repeating for your weekly meals. An easy one-pan dinner that my kids love! 🙌🏻🥰 I se…
Anthem Reverses Anesthesia Coverage Cap After Outcry In NY, CT Anthem Reverses Anesthesia Coverage Cap After Outcry In NY, CT
Anthem Reverses Anesthesia Coverage Cap After Outcry In NY, CT New York and Connecticut residents can breathe easier: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has reversed its decision to impose time limits on anesthesia coverage during procedures, officials announced Thursday, Dec. 5. The policy, initially set to take effect on Feb. 1, 2025, would have capped anesthesia coverage if a procedure exceeded an arbitrary time limit, regardless of medical necessity, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists. The decision applied to residents in Connecticut, New York, and Missouri. Facing backlash from patients, healthcare advocates, and state leaders, Anth…
DIY Bomb Experiment Gone Wrong Leaves CT Man Badly Hurt; FBI Steps In DIY Bomb Experiment Gone Wrong Leaves CT Man Badly Hurt; FBI Steps In
DIY Bomb Experiment Gone Wrong Leaves CT Man Badly Hurt; FBI Steps In Doctors are attempting to save a Connecticut man's hand after the homemade explosive he and another man built blew up prematurely, authorities said. The FBI is working with Fairfield Police to investigate the incident.  The chaos began just before 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, when the college-aged man and a friend built four homemade explosives and took them to a secluded area of Pine Creek Marsh to blow them up, Fairfield Police said.  Authorities did not release their names.  Two of the bombs exploded as planned, but the third erupted early, causing serious injuries to th…
Recall Issued For Produce Sold In NY, CT Stores Over Potential Listeria Contamination Recall Issued For Produce Sold In NY, CT Stores Over Potential Listeria Contamination
Recall Issued For Produce Sold In NY, CT Stores Over Potential Listeria Contamination Ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable products sold in the parts of the Northeast are being recalled. Connecticut-based Gracie’s Kitchens Inc., located in New Haven, has issued the recall due to potential contamination with Listeria, a bacteria that can cause serious health risks, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall involves products manufactured between Monday, Nov. 4 and Wednesday, Nov. 13, and sold under the Gracie’s Kitchens, King Kullen, and Wild By Nature brands.   The products were distributed to grocery stores in New York and Connecticut. Items …
Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination
Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination Cucumbers distributed throughout the US and Canada and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in several states have been recalled due to the risk of Salmonella contamination. Cucumber recall SunFed Produce, LLC (SunFed) is recalling all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the “SunFed” label or in a generic white box or black plastic crate with a sticker that provides the implicated grower’s name “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V." The recalled cucumbers were sold between Saturday, Oct. 12, through Thursday, Nov. 26, 2024. The whole fresh America…
Thanksgiving Bomb Threats: 5 CT Democrat Lawmakers Targeted Amid Political Unrest Thanksgiving Bomb Threats: 5 CT Democrat Lawmakers Targeted Amid Political Unrest
Thanksgiving Bomb Threats: 5 CT Democrat Lawmakers Targeted Amid Political Unrest Five Democratic lawmakers in Connecticut were targeted by bomb threat hoaxes on Thanksgiving, marking an alarming escalation in politically motivated attacks. Reps. Jim Himes, Jahana Hayes, Joe Courtney, and John Larson all announced that they received bomb threats requiring police intervention early Thursday morning, Nov. 28. Sen. Chris Murphy also received a threat.  Related: Bomb Threats, Swatting Incidents Target Trump Cabinet Picks Rep. Hayes, who represents Connecticut's 5th District, posted on X that police contacted her just before 8 a.m. about the threat.  My …
Man Accused Of Attempted Identity Theft At CT Bank Man Accused Of Attempted Identity Theft At CT Bank
Man Accused Of Attempted Identity Theft At CT Bank A man was caught in Connecticut after allegedly using a fake driver’s license to try to access another person’s bank account information at a local bank, according to police. The incident occurred on Friday, Nov. 22, at approximately 3:40 p.m., when Oxford Police responded to the bank after a report of suspicious activity. Officers found a man, later identified as Oronde S. Homan, age 42, seated at the customer service desk.  Police said no other customers were present at the time. According to authorities, a bank employee told officers that Homan presented a Connecticut driver’s lice…
This Is Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In CT, Report Says This Is Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In CT, Report Says
This Is Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In CT, Report Says Move over, stuffing and cranberry sauce – this Thanksgiving side reigns supreme in Connecticut. Of all the delectable dishes to play second fiddle to the turkey, sweet potato casserole is the most popular in the Constitution State, according to AllRecipes. The website analyzed its data from Turkey Days past to come up with its list of the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes in every state, based on recipe search volumes. A holiday staple for many, sweet potato casserole is typically made with brown sugar, butter, orange juice, and cinnamon, and topped with gooey marshmallows. Home chefs…
Former CT Resident Martha Stewart To Switch Up Thanksgiving Plans This Year: Here's How Former CT Resident Martha Stewart To Switch Up Thanksgiving Plans This Year: Here's How
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…
Local Couple Accused Of $1M Lululemon Theft Spree Across 5 States, Including CT Local Couple Accused Of $1M Lululemon Theft Spree Across 5 States, Including CT
Local Couple Accused Of $1M Lululemon Theft Spree Across 5 States, Including CT A Connecticut couple has been accused of orchestrating a multi-state theft operation targeting Lululemon stores, resulting in approximately $1 million in stolen merchandise. Jadion Anthony Richards, age 44, and Akwele Nickeisha Lawes-Richards, age 45, both from Danbury, were charged in in Minnesota on Friday, Nov. 22, at Ramsey County District Court with organized retail theft, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune.  Their alleged activities spanned over two months and involved thefts in several states, including New York, Connecticut, Minnesota, Colorado, and Utah, the Star Tri…
CT Woman Leads Wrong-Way I-84 Pursuit Before Arrest 18 Miles Away: Police CT Woman Leads Wrong-Way I-84 Pursuit Before Arrest 18 Miles Away: Police
CT Woman Leads Wrong-Way I-84 Pursuit Before Arrest 18 Miles Away: Police A 24-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly turning around and driving the wrong way on I-84 before leading police on a pursuit in Connecticut, authorities said. The incident began on Sunday, Nov. 24, just before 1:30 p.m., when a vehicle driven by Tierra Turner was seen traveling erratically and in the wrong direction near Exit 62 on I-84 East in Manchester, according to Connecticut State Police.  The vehicle, a white 2012 Honda Accord, was first reported to have stopped on the left shoulder before it continued east in the right lane erratically, State Police said. …
Island Livin' In CT: Hedge Fund Exec. Puts Private Island On Market For $35M Island Livin' In CT: Hedge Fund Exec. Puts Private Island On Market For $35M
Island Livin' In CT: Hedge Fund Exec. Puts Private Island On Market For $35M If you've always dreamed of wasting away on a beach like Jimmy Buffett but can do without tropical heat — and happen to be a multimillionaire — a new opportunity awaits.  Welcome to Roger's Island. Part of the Thimble Islands archipelago off Connecticut's southeastern shore, Roger's Island is one of the eight islands that have been renovated over the years, according to the New York Post. The 8,700-square-foot mansion sits on 7.65 acres on an island in the Long Island Sound. Zillow Bridgewater Associates executive Greg Jensen recently listed his private Branford island for a h…
CT Women's Shoplifting Spree Ends In New Jersey Police Chase Crash: Cops CT Women's Shoplifting Spree Ends In New Jersey Police Chase Crash: Cops
CT Women's Shoplifting Spree Ends In New Jersey Police Chase Crash: Cops A shoplifting incident at an Ulta store in New Jersey led to a police pursuit, a crash, and the arrest of two Connecticut women after a chaotic chase, authorities said. Ramsey police responded to reports of a shoplifting in progress at Ulta, located at 1255 Route 17 South, around 4:09 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, according to Detective Jaclyn Sabatelli. Officers saw the suspect vehicle, a white 2023 Jeep Compass, driving erratically and entering Route 17 South in an unsafe manner. A brief police pursuit ensued but was terminated due to heavy traffic. The suspect vehicle continued south and ulti…
CT Hunter Dies After Falling From Tree Stand: Police CT Hunter Dies After Falling From Tree Stand: Police
CT Hunter Dies After Falling From Tree Stand: Police A Connecticut hunter was killed early Friday morning, Nov. 22, after they fell from a tree stand, authorities said.  Police in Harwinton are investigating the Terryville Road incident. Authorities were called to the scene just after 10 a.m., State Police said.  The fall remains under investigation, but no more information was released Friday afternoon. Police did not disclose the hunter's name or any details surrounding the fall.  State Police along with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection are investigating the fatal incident.  This is a developi…
Lucky Streak! Three $100K Winners in CT Lottery Within A Week Lucky Streak! Three $100K Winners in CT Lottery Within A Week
Lucky Streak! Three $100K Winners in CT Lottery Within A Week It’s been a week of life-changing luck for three Connecticut Lottery players after each scored $100,000 prizes across the state. The wins were all claimed within seven days of each other. The winning streak began Wednesday, Nov. 13, when a Norwalk resident snagged the $100,000 top prize in the CT Lottery’s popular Cash5 drawing. The lucky ticket, sold at Super 7 Food & Market on New Canaan Avenue, earned the store a $1,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.  Related: Newly Minted Connecticut Millionaire Claims $3 Million Lottery Jackpot Not long after, another Cash5 win rolle…
CT's Second Female Governor Jodi Rell Dies At 78 CT's Second Female Governor Jodi Rell Dies At 78
CT's Second Female Governor Jodi Rell Dies At 78 Connecticut is mourning the loss of its second female governor, Jodi Rell, who died following a brief illness.  Rell, who served as the state's 87th governor from 2004 to 2011, died on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the age of 78 at a hospital in Florida following a short illness, CBS News reported.  Rell took office following the resignation of her predecessor, John G. Rowland, who pleaded guilty to corruption charges in 2004. She is the most recent Republican to serve as Connecticut's governor and spent her two terms expanding healthcare and childcare, strengthening ethics laws, and brin…
CT Frontier Customers Will Get $860K In Bill Credits Over Service Failures CT Frontier Customers Will Get $860K In Bill Credits Over Service Failures
CT Frontier Customers Will Get $860K In Bill Credits Over Service Failures Connecticut consumer protection authorities have reached an agreement with Frontier Communications to reimburse customers $860,000 for repeated failures to meet state customer service standards, officials said. The settlement between the Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel and the Texas-based telecommunications firm follows the company’s failure to address out-of-service repairs promptly and to meet scheduled maintenance appointments from January 2015 to December 2023, according to a release. The money will be issued to customers as bill credits. However, it remains unclear how much each…
CT's Linda McMahon Picked To Head Department Of Education CT's Linda McMahon Picked To Head Department Of Education
CT's Linda McMahon Picked To Head Department Of Education President-elect Donald Trump named Linda McMahon, a prominent figure in business and politics, the next Secretary of the Department of Education. Trump noted McMahon's two years working on the Connecticut Board of Education when nominating her as the nation's top teacher. “As Secretary of Education, Linda will fight tirelessly to expand 'Choice' to every State in America, and empower parents to make the best Education decisions for their families,” Trump said in a statement that promised she would be a “fierce advocate for Parents’ Rights.” Related: Dr. Oz Tapped To Oversee Medicare, Medi…
College Dorm Sexual Assault: Berlin Man Guilty Of Attack At CT University College Dorm Sexual Assault: Berlin Man Guilty Of Attack At CT University
College Dorm Sexual Assault: Berlin Man Guilty Of Attack At CT University A Connecticut jury has convicted a 23-year-old man of sexually assaulting a "physically helpless" woman in a college dorm room, authorities announced.  Daniel Cervoni, age 23, of Berlin, was charged with sexual assault and faces between nine months and 10 years following his conviction on Wednesday, Nov. 14, the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice said.  Investigators said Cervoni and three friends were at Quinnipiac University and after a night out returned to the dorms at the New Haven County school. During the night, witnesses told police they saw Cervoni sexually ass…
School Goes On Lockdown After Student Brings Fake Gun; 2 Arrested: Police School Goes On Lockdown After Student Brings Fake Gun; 2 Arrested: Police
School Goes On Lockdown After Student Brings Fake Gun; 2 Arrested: Police Two Connecticut high school students were arrested after one brought an airsoft pistol to class forcing administrators to go into lockdown, authorities said.  Police swarmed West Have High School on Friday, Nov. 15, just after 10 a.m. after a student reported seeing another student handle what they believed to be a handgun, authorities said.  The gun was not real, but airsoft weapons are designed to look like the real thing.  The student who brought the airsoft weapon left the school before officers arrived, but they found him nearby with the gun soon after, West Haven …
'Oscars Of Teaching': CT Teacher Earns Prestigious Award For Her Work In, Out Of Classroom 'Oscars Of Teaching': CT Teacher Earns Prestigious Award For Her Work In, Out Of Classroom
'Oscars Of Teaching': CT Teacher Earns Prestigious Award For Her Work In, Out Of Classroom A Connecticut teacher was honored among the nation’s top educators in what is nicknamed the "Oscars of teaching." Jessica Chapman who teaches at  Norwich Free Academy in New London County was named a Milken Educator Award recipient, the organization announced. She found out she had won the prestigious award at a schoolwide assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 12, surrounded by her students and colleagues who gave her a standing ovation.  Chapman, a social studies teacher at the Norwich school is known for her innovative approach and was the only educator in Connecticut to receive this n…
Brush Fire Engulfs, Destroys CT Police SUV Brush Fire Engulfs, Destroys CT Police SUV
Brush Fire Engulfs, Destroys CT Police SUV A Connecticut police cruiser was destroyed when a brush fire leaped onto the vehicle and burned it completely.  A Greenwich police officer was out of the car and responding to a medical call on Wednesday morning when the brush fire crept onto their vehicle, authorities said.  No one was injured.  Related: Brush Fire Destroys Two-Family Home Greenwich Police used the blaze to remind residents to be aware of potential brush fires as Connecticut remains under a red flag warning. Multiple small fires have turned into potentially life-threatening ones in recent weeks because of …
Internet Roasts Rocky Hill Officer's 'Round Of Sausage' Faux Pas On 'Wheel Of Fortune' Internet Roasts Rocky Hill Officer's 'Round Of Sausage' Faux Pas On 'Wheel Of Fortune'
Internet Roasts Rocky Hill Officer's 'Round Of Sausage' Faux Pas On 'Wheel Of Fortune' A momentary lapse in judgment on "Wheel of Fortune" has turned a Connecticut police officer into the internet's latest obsession, garnering reactions from "Good Morning America" and thousands of people online.  Rocky Hill Student Resource Officer Will Jordan appeared on the Veteran's Day episode of the popular game show, but things didn't go as he had hoped.  Related: Rocky Hill Officer Appears On "Wheel Of Fortune," Steals The Show During one round, Will admits he got caught up in the moment and his mind went blank at the wrong time. When he went to solve the puzzle "Give Yourse…
Fireball Lights Up East Coast Sky, Captivating Hundreds Across CT Fireball Lights Up East Coast Sky, Captivating Hundreds Across CT
Fireball Lights Up East Coast Sky, Captivating Hundreds Across CT A bright fireball streaked across the East Coast on Monday, Nov. 11, catching the attention of hundreds of people from Connecticut to Virginia (did you see it? Send footage to clevine@dailyvoice.com). The American Meteor Society reported that 236 people witnessed the fireball around 7:48 p.m., with sightings spanning 13 states, the District of Columbia, and Ontario, Canada (click here for the sightings map). Witnesses described the fireball as a striking light blue or green that illuminated the sky for four to seven seconds, moving diagonally from the upper right to the lower left. The eve…
Windsor Officer, Dad Of 2 Dies Unexpectedly: 'He Was Friend To Everyone He Met' Windsor Officer, Dad Of 2 Dies Unexpectedly: 'He Was Friend To Everyone He Met'
Windsor Police Officer Louis Clayton Dies While Off Duty Police in Connecticut are mourning the death of an officer who died unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 8, while off duty.  Windsor Police Officer Louis “The Kidd” Clayton leaves behind two young daughters — 2-year-old Zendaya and 3-year-old Zola — his parents, and long-time girlfriend, Olivia.  Related: Former Windsor Police Chief Dies After Long Illness Windsor Police did not disclose how Clayton died, but the department said he was a dedicated and compassionate public servant.  "Officer Clayton served with dedication and honor, and this loss has profoundly affected our depart…
Pedestrian Killed Walking Along Bristol Highway; Police Investigating Crash Pedestrian Killed Walking Along Bristol Highway; Police Investigating Crash
Pedestrian Killed Walking Along Bristol Highway; Police Investigating Crash Police in Connecticut are asking to speak to witnesses of a crash on Sunday, Nov. 10, that left a pedestrian dead in Hartford County.  Authorities were called to the wreck at the intersection of Barnes Highway (Route 72) and Lincoln Avenue in Bristol just before 6 p.m. and found a man suffering severe injuries, police said.  Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, where he died of his wounds. Bristol Police have not released his name.  The driver who struck him remained at the scene and was cooperating with police.  Bristol Police shut down a portion of Barnes Highw…
These Are CT's Top 5 Public Elementary Schools: New Rankings Released These Are CT's Top 5 Public Elementary Schools: New Rankings Released
These Are CT's Top 5 Public Elementary Schools: New Rankings Released One school district in Connecticut scored three of the top five elementary schools in the state in a new ranking.  New Canaan Public Schools have clinched the top spots in Niche’s annual ranking of the best public elementary schools in Connecticut.  Leading the way is West School, ranked as the best elementary school in the state, with East School and South School following close behind in the second and third positions, respectively. These schools shine because of their student-to-teacher ratios, dedicated faculty, and community support. West School, which serves students from p…
Hartford Hospital Ranks Among Best In State In New Report Hartford Hospital Ranks Among Best In State In New Report
Hartford Hospital Ranks Among Best In State In New Report 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…
Newly Minted Millionaire: $3M Lottery Ticket Sold In CT Newly Minted Millionaire: $3M Lottery Ticket Sold In CT
Newly Minted Millionaire: $3M Lottery Ticket Sold In CT A Mega Millions lottery ticket worth $3 million was sold in Connecticut on Friday, Nov. 8.  The winner correctly matched all five numbers in the drawing, which were: 25-28-42-64-69. The Mega Ball was 19 and the Megaplier was X3.  Related: See Winning Numbers In The $92 Million Powerball Lottery The winner has not come forward, and the lottery officials haven't disclosed where the ticket was sold yet. However, the store will receive a $30,000 bonus for the sale.  Another Connecticut player scored a $30,000 win in the same drawing, officials added. They matched four of…