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Josh Lanier

Assistant Managing Editor

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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Grandmother Mauled to Death by Hippo on African Safari; Husband Sues Stamford Tour Company Grandmother Mauled to Death by Hippo on African Safari; Husband Sues Stamford Tour Company
Grandmother Mauled to Death by Hippo on African Safari; Husband Sues Stamford Tour Company A New Jersey man is suing a Connecticut-based safari company after his wife was mauled to death by a hippopotamus during a bush walk in Zambia last year.  Craig Manders, 72, of Cranford, NJ, is suing African Portfolio, an Old Greenwich-based travel company, after a hippopotamus fatally attacked his wife, Lisa Manders, 70 — a Long Island, NY native — in Lower Zambezi National Park on June 5, 2024. NJ mom of three was mauled to death by a hippo that charged them on African safari: lawsuit https://t.co/An7NOJ2hpt pic.twitter.com/YFz7oRFoHA — New York Post (@nypost) February 13, 2025 …

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Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Crashes On I-395 While Trying To Run From Police In Killingly: Troopers Drunk Driver Crashes On I-395 While Trying To Run From Police In Killingly: Troopers
Drunk Driver Crashes On I-395 While Trying To Run From Police In Killingly: Troopers An intoxicated 20-year-old Massachusetts man led Connecticut police on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash on I-395, authorities said. Victor Lagutowski, 20, was arrested early Thursday, Feb. 13, after crashing his car into a guardrail on I-395 in Killingly, Connecticut, State Police said. The chase started in Webster, where local officers said they spotted Lagutowski driving recklessly in a parking lot around 2 a.m. When they attempted to stop him, he sped away, State Police said. Webster officers lost sight of the car but later found it wrecked in Connecticut, where it had destroyed…

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Police & Fire
Dump Truck Slams Into SUV On I-84 In Waterbury, Speeds Away; Police Searching For Driver Dump Truck Slams Into SUV On I-84 In Waterbury, Speeds Away; Police Searching For Driver
Dump Truck Slams Into SUV On I-84 In Waterbury, Speeds Away; Police Searching For Driver A driver was lucky to walk away after a crash Thursday morning, Feb. 13, on I-84 in Waterbury when a dump truck slammed into their vehicle and sped away, state police said.  The large truck slammed into the SUV — flattening the vehicle's front half — near the westbound Exit 25A just after 9 a.m., Connecticut State Police said.  No one was injured in the hit-and-run crash.  The SUV driver gave police a good description of the dump truck, and troopers are searching for the vehicle and the person behind the wheel. Investigators urge anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Con…

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Police & Fire
Wallingford Drunk Driver Crashes Into Woman, Breaking Her Back, Ribs: Police Wallingford Drunk Driver Crashes Into Woman, Breaking Her Back, Ribs: Police
Wallingford Drunk Driver Crashes Into Woman, Breaking Her Back, Ribs: Police A 64-year-old Connecticut man is accused of hitting a pedestrian last week, leaving her with severe injuries, and fleeing the scene. Carlton Brechlin, of Wallingford, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, operating a vehicle with unsafe tires, and injuring a vulnerable person on a public highway, authorities said. Wallingford police said Brechlin was behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Silverado when he struck a 52-year-old woman on Center Street on Friday, Feb. 7. Paramedics rushed her to an area hospital, where she was treated for three broken vertebrae and eight fractur…

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Traffic
Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Massive Traffic Jam On Route 15 In Meriden Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Massive Traffic Jam On Route 15 In Meriden
Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Massive Traffic Jam On Route 15 In Meriden A portion of Route 15 was closed Thursday morning, Feb. 13, after a car crashed with a tractor-trailer. The wreck was reported around 7:45 a.m. between westbound Exits 66 and 68, CTRoads.org said. No one was hurt, but the crash caused a traffic jam that stretched four miles. The Department of Energy and Environmental responded to the scene because of a reported fuel leak.  Police closed the I-691 West ramp (Exit 68W) ramp Thursday morning as they cleaned, cleared, and investigated the scene. Visit CT Roads for updates on when the ramp reopens. 

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Police & Fire
1 Dead After Sedan Crashes Into Box Truck On I-95 In Mansfield 1 Dead After Sedan Crashes Into Box Truck On I-95 In Mansfield
1 Dead After Sedan Crashes Into Box Truck On I-95 In Mansfield One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Thursday morning, Feb. 13, on I-95 in Mansfield, authorities said.  The wreck was reported around 12:30 a.m. near mile marker 12 when a sedan slammed into the back of a box truck, Massachusetts State Police said.  A passenger in the sedan was killed in the crash. Their name has not been released.  Police closed the middle and right lanes of I-95 for hours as they cleaned and cleared the scene.  Massachusetts State Police are investigating the crash. 

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News
Litchfield Hills Named The Top Spot For A Romantic Getaway In Connecticut Litchfield Hills Named The Top Spot For A Romantic Getaway In Connecticut
Litchfield Hills Named The Top Spot For A Romantic Getaway In Connecticut When it comes to cozy Valentine's Day getaways, there's a clear winner for the Nutmeg State.   A survey of 3,000 couples by DatingAdvice ranked Litchfield Hills as the clear favorite destination as the state’s top romantic spot, beating out Mystic and Kent for the No. 1 spot. With its rolling hills, scenic drives, and charming small towns, Litchfield Hills is a picture-perfect retreat for couples looking to embrace the season. Visitors can wander through antique shops, sip cider by a fireplace, or take in breathtaking autumn foliage. Mystic, known for its coastal charm,…

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Lifestyle
From STEM to Spotlight: Westport's Liana Sonenclar Set For Off-Broadway Breakthrough From STEM to Spotlight: Westport's Liana Sonenclar Set For Off-Broadway Breakthrough
From STEM to Spotlight: Westport's Liana Sonenclar Set For Off-Broadway Breakthrough Liana Sonenclar is a name you may not know yet, but it's one you'll likely hear soon — and often. The 28-year-old, Westport-born writer's new play, "Before This New Year," is set to begin production later this month before making its Off-Broadway debut on March 19. It's the culmination of years of work that started after she achieved her dream at just 18 years old, but not the one she wanted. Related: For information or tickets to "Before This New Year," click here. The Staples High School graduate said she was a math and science kid growing up and never considered being a writer. It was…

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Newly Minted Millionaire: Stoughton Winner Has Big Plans For Her Massive Payday Newly Minted Millionaire: Stoughton Winner Has Big Plans For Her Massive Payday
Newly Minted Millionaire: Stoughton Winner Has Big Plans For Her Massive Payday It's been a very lucky week for one Baystater who won a $1 million prize in the Massachusett State Lottery.  Brenda Stineman, of Stoughton, won the seven-figure prize playing the $10 scratch-off game "$2,000,000 50X Cashword." Stineman elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  She said she plans to use the money to update her home.  Stineman bought the winning ticket at The Chateau Restaurant, 404 Boston-Providence Turnpike in Norwood. The restaurant will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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Schools
List Of CT School Closings For Thursday, Feb. 6 List Of CT School Closings For Thursday, Feb. 6
List Of CT School Closings For Thursday, Feb. 6 Several of Connecticut's school districts will be closed Thursday, Feb. 6, because of a winter storm expected to batter the area.  Here is a list of those schools: Ansonia Public Schools: Closed Avon Public Schools: Closed Berlin Public Schools: Closed Bethany Public Schools: Closed Bethel Public Schools: Closed Bolton Public Schools: Closed Bristol Public Schools: Closed Brooklyn Public Schools: Closed Canton Public Schools: Closed Cheshire Public Schools: Closed Colchester Public Schools: Closed Consolidated School District of New Britain: Closed Cromwell Public Schools: …

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