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Josh Lanier

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jlanier@dailyvoice.com

Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.


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Ex-WWE CEO Linda McMahon Confirmed As Secretary Of Education Ex-WWE CEO Linda McMahon Confirmed As Secretary Of Education
Ex-wwe CEO Linda McMahon Confirmed As Secretary Of Education In a party-line vote, the Senate confirmed former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO Linda McMahon as secretary of education on Monday, March 3.  It was an expected outcome as all of President Donald Trump's nominees have passed confirmation.  Trump has voiced his desire to abolish the Department of Education and transfer school decision-making powers to the states.  "It's a big con job," the president said of the Department of Education, according to Fox News. "They ranked the top countries in the world. We're ranked No. 40, but we're ranked No. 1 in one department: co…

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Schools
Lamont’s Veto Of $40M Special Ed Funds Sparks Educator Outrage: 'That Is Unacceptable' Lamont’s Veto Of $40M Special Ed Funds Sparks Educator Outrage: 'That Is Unacceptable'
Lamont’s Veto Of $40M Special Ed Funds Sparks Educator Outrage: 'That Is Unacceptable' Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont returned home on Monday, March 3, and vetoed a $40 million spending measure for special education initiatives in cities and towns across the state. Now, educators are urging lawmakers to override that decision. The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support last week before reaching the governor's desk. The measure would allocate $40 million to this school year's budget to cover special education funding gaps. Lamont told reporters Monday that he wanted to preserve the state's spending cap, which is designed to keep the state financially stable. State lawm…

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Police & Fire
Norwalk Firefighters Save Home from Spreading Blaze in Minutes Norwalk Firefighters Save Home from Spreading Blaze in Minutes
Norwalk Firefighters Save Home from Spreading Blaze in Minutes Fire tore through the back patio of a Norwalk home Monday afternoon, melting siding and threatening to engulf the structure before firefighters swiftly brought it under control. Norwalk firefighters responded to 7 Bartlett Manor around 2 p.m., where initial reports indicated the outside of the house was on fire. Crews arrived to find thick smoke and flames consuming a large amount of home furnishings on the back patio. Norwalk Fire Department As firefighters stretched hoses to attack the blaze, they saw flames melting the siding of the 1.5-story Cape Cod-style home, with fire beginning to…

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Police & Fire
Viral Video Captures Shocking Ansonia Robbery, Police Slam Bystander Inaction Viral Video Captures Shocking Ansonia Robbery, Police Slam Bystander Inaction
Viral Video Captures Shocking Ansonia Robbery, Police Slam Bystander Inaction Police are investigating a street robbery caught on video outside a popular Connecticut bar and restaurant, and they aren’t just looking for suspects — they’re also calling out bystanders who stood by and did not call for help.  The incident unfolded in front of The Spot on East Main Street in Ansonia on Saturday, March 1. A man reported that he was in a minor car crash, where the other driver turned aggressive. According to police, the woman involved in the crash allegedly yelled at the victim before stealing his wallet and phone. The victim was not injured, but instead of getting hel…

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Rolling in Recognition: Keith Richards Honored With Governor's Award Of Excellence Rolling in Recognition: Keith Richards Honored With Governor's Award Of Excellence
Rolling in Recognition: Keith Richards Honored With Governor's Award Of Excellence Rolling Stones legend and longtime Connecticut resident Keith Richards is receiving the first-ever Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence, an honor celebrating those who embody the state’s values of creativity, passion, and generosity, Governor Ned Lamont announced on Monday, March 3.  Richards, a longtime Weston resident, is being recognized not only for his decades-long music career but his deep commitment to the local community. His support for organizations like SPHERE, which empowers adults with disabilities, and The Prospector Theater, which creates meaningful jobs through fil…

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Police & Fire
CT Man Busted After 'Pleasuring' Himself At Meriden Train Station During Morning Rush: Cops CT Man Busted After 'Pleasuring' Himself At Meriden Train Station During Morning Rush: Cops
CT Man Busted After 'Pleasuring' Himself At Meriden Train Station During Morning Rush: Cops A Connecticut man with a history of run-ins with law enforcement was arrested following a disturbing act at a New Haven County train station last year, authorities said. Justin Robinson, 23, was caught on surveillance video urinating in multiple locations at a Meriden train station before sitting on the ground, taking out his phone, and masturbating at 7 a.m. on Nov. 6, 2024, Connecticut State Police said. Authorities had been called to the station multiple times regarding Robinson’s behavior. Police reviewing the footage recognized Robinson from previous encounters, the arrest warrant said…

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Police & Fire
CT Woman Charged in Litchfield Crash That Killed 86-Year-Old Driver CT Woman Charged in Litchfield Crash That Killed 86-Year-Old Driver
CT Woman Charged in Litchfield Crash That Killed 86-Year-Old Driver A 41-year-old Connecticut woman has been arrested and charged with causing a deadly chain-reaction crash that killed an elderly man last year, authorities announced Monday, March 3. Lea J. Petzold, of Litchfield, is accused of negligent homicide in the Feb. 4, 2024, death of 86-year-old Robert Rumsey, Connecticut State Police said. Police said Petzold rear-ended Rumsey’s Toyota Corolla shortly after noon on Route 202 in Litchfield. The impact forced Rumsey’s vehicle into oncoming traffic, where it was hit by a Dodge Dart. Rumsey’s car ricocheted into a brick pillar on Tapping Reeve Drive, a…

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Police & Fire
Meriden Man Hits 115 MPH On I-91, Leads Police Chase Before Arrest At Home: Cops Meriden Man Hits 115 MPH On I-91, Leads Police Chase Before Arrest At Home: Cops
Meriden Man Hits 115 MPH On I-91, Leads Police Chase Before Arrest At Home: Cops A Connecticut man hit 115 mph on I-91, leading police on a high-speed chase before being arrested over the weekend, authorities said. Shoaib Noori, 22, of Meriden, was spotted speeding past traffic near Exit 24 in Rocky Hill in a blue BMW 330i on Sunday afternoon, March 2, Connecticut State Police said. A trooper on patrol clocked him at 115 mph, well over the posted 65 mph limit. When the trooper attempted a traffic stop with lights and sirens, Noori allegedly refused to pull over and began dangerously weaving through traffic and driving on the shoulders and grassy areas near exit ramps, p…

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Woman Intentionally Sparked Chicopee Fire That Displaced 3: Investigators Woman Intentionally Sparked Chicopee Fire That Displaced 3: Investigators
Woman Intentionally Sparked Chicopee Fire That Displaced 3: Investigators A 60-year-old woman has been charged with arson after authorities say she deliberately set a fire that tore through a home over the weekend, leaving three residents displaced. Lorie Ann Kowal is charged with sparking the blaze at 143 Edgewood Ave. in Chicopee just after 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 2, the state Fire Marshal's Office said.  Firefighters said the blaze quickly escalated to a two-alarm fire before crews got it under control. No one was injured, but three people inside were left homeless. The American Red Cross is assisting them.  Investigators determined the fire w…

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And The Winner Is: New Canaan Producer Takes Home Top Oscar Award And The Winner Is: New Canaan Producer Takes Home Top Oscar Award
And The Winner Is: New Canaan Producer Takes Home Top Oscar Award It was "Anora’s" night at the Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2, as the film collected five Oscars, most of them going to writer, director, and editor Sean Baker. But when the gritty comedy won Best Picture, Baker temporarily took a back seat to one of the film’s producers, Alex Coco — a former New Canaan resident — who was the first to take the mic. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan present 'Anora' (Alex Coco, Samantha Quan, Sean Baker) with the Oscar for Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards.  Oscars Coco attended New Canaan High School, and his mother, Denise Coco, still lives i…

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