CT Rep's Son Arrested In Underage Girl's Disappearance, Dad 'Disappointed' CT Rep's Son Arrested In Underage Girl's Disappearance, Dad 'Disappointed'
CT Rep's Son Arrested In Underage Girl's Disappearance, Dad 'Disappointed' A Connecticut lawmaker’s son is facing charges after police say he drove off with a 15-year-old girl and ducked officers for three days. Christopher M. Aniskovich, 22, of Clinton — who appears to have welcomed a baby girl in February — is accused of picking the teen up outside her home Saturday night, June 21, said police in West Haven, where the girl was from. Christopher Aniskovitch Christopher Aniskovitch Her mother called the police right away, sparking a search that stretched across state lines, according to WSFB.  An email to West Haven police for more informati…
This Man Has Recovered 200 Rings Lost At The Beach: Here's His One Tip To Help You Find Yours This Man Has Recovered 200 Rings Lost At The Beach: Here's His One Tip To Help You Find Yours
This Man Has Recovered 200 Rings Lost At The Beach: Here's His One Tip To Help You Find Yours Most people walk the beach to relax. Ed Trapper walks it to solve mysteries. The 67-year-old Forked River resident has spent the past five summers recovering wedding rings, heirloom jewelry, and priceless memories lost in the sand and surf. Better known as the NJ Ring Finder, Trapper has notched over 200 successful recoveries, many of them pulled from feet of water, feet of sand, and sometimes — against all odds — both. “I’ve been metal detecting for 35 years and picked it up again 5 years ago,” Trapper said. “It’s basically just a hobby that turned into something where you can make some he…
Adam Sandler To Play MA Show On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour Adam Sandler To Play MA Show On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour
Adam Sandler To Play MA Show On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour The Sandman is stepping back into the spotlight. Funnyman Adam Sandler will hit the road this fall for a new North American comedy tour, titled “You’re My Best Friend.” The tour features stops in over 30 cities across the United States and Canada, including New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Tickets are available at StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. Here’s when and where you can catch him: Saturday, Sept. 13 – CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD Monday, Sept. 15 – Madison Square Garden in New York, NY Tuesday, Sept. 16 – MVP Arena in Albany, NY Friday, Sept. 1…
MA Woman Showed Up To Court With A Warrant — Then She Made A Run For It, Cops Say MA Woman Showed Up To Court With A Warrant — Then She Made A Run For It, Cops Say
MA Woman Showed Up To Court With A Warrant — Then She Made A Run For It, Cops Say A 25-year-old woman from Worcester, MA, is facing multiple charges in Connecticut after she was arrested at a courthouse, then ran from troopers while they were trying to take her into custody, according to state police. Jada Williams was arrested on June 16, around 2:13 p.m., after arriving at Manchester Superior Court while wanted on an active warrant from Troop C – Tolland, State Police said. The arrest stems from an investigation that began in October 2024, when troopers say Williams broke into a vehicle on Shenipsit Lake Road in Tolland, stole credit and debit cards, and used them to m…
New England Author Wally Lamb Picked For Oprah’s Book Club — Again New England Author Wally Lamb Picked For Oprah’s Book Club — Again
New England Author Wally Lamb Picked For Oprah’s Book Club — Again Norwich native Wally Lamb has once again caught the attention of Oprah Winfrey. Lamb’s new New York Times best-selling novel, "The River Is Waiting," is the latest pick for Oprah’s Book Club.  Winfrey announced the selection during her podcast last week. The novel tells the story of a father named Corby Ledbetter. "New fatherhood, the loss of his job, and a growing secret addiction have thrown his marriage to his beloved Emily into a tailspin," publisher Simon and Schuster wrote in the abstract.  It becomes the 115th title in her long-running book club, and the third novel fr…
Busch Light Drops Newest Flavor For Summer: Here's What It Tastes Like Busch Light Drops Newest Flavor For Summer: Here's What It Tastes Like
Busch Light Drops Newest Flavor For Summer: Here's What It Tastes Like Busch Light is trying to recapture the popularity of its fruit-flavored beers with a new flavor in time for the summer. Anheuser-Busch announced the release of Busch Light Lime on Monday, June 16. The beer will be available for a limited time in 25 states, including Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The lime-flavored lager is described as crisp and smooth, with a sweet front and a clean finish. It joins a roster of other fruit-based beers like apple and peach. Busch Light Apple was a huge success for the brand before the beer was discontinued in 2022,…
CT Mom Killed During 'Long-Awaited' Trip To Northern Ireland CT Mom Killed During 'Long-Awaited' Trip To Northern Ireland
CT Mom Killed During 'Long-Awaited' Trip To Northern Ireland A Connecticut mom was killed in a crash while visiting Ireland on a long-awaited trip to explore her heritage, loved ones say. Allison Eichner, a U.S. citizen from Connecticut, died Wednesday, June 11, in a one-vehicle crash in the Causeway Road area of Bushmills, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland. A police report indicates that a 66-year-old driver struck Eichner, a pedestrian, just before 12:30 p.m. Eichner was rushed to the hospital, where she died, and the driver was later charged with causing death by careless driving. Eichner was on a "long-awaited, special tri…
Senator Stuck In Iraq Amid Overseas Chaos Returns To Logan Airport: 'Grateful To Be Home' Senator Stuck In Iraq Amid Overseas Chaos Returns To Logan Airport: 'Grateful To Be Home'
Senator Stuck In Iraq Amid Overseas Chaos Returns To Logan Airport: 'Grateful To Be Home' A Connecticut Senator is back in the US after being stuck for days in Iraq amid the ongoing tensions and attacks in the Middle East. Sen. Saud Anwar, who represents the state's 3rd District, confirmed that he safely returned to Boston Logan Airport on Saturday, June 14, days after posting a video about the airline shutdown in the region. "Feeling incredibly blessed to be back home in the United States," Anwar posted on Facebook. "A heartfelt thank you to everyone who reached out through emails, texts, voice messages, social media, and your prayers.  "Your love and support have truly lifted…
MA Ranked Best State For Working Dads In New Study: Here's Why MA Ranked Best State For Working Dads In New Study: Here's Why
MA Ranked Best State For Working Dads In New Study: Here's Why This Father's Day, many Northeast states are getting recognized as having some of the best conditions for working dads. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Working Dads on Tuesday, June 10. The study compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, across 22 metrics tied to economic stability, child care quality, parental leave policies, health care, and overall work-life balance. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says 94.3% of married fathers are employed. "Working dads have to worry about much more than just how much income they're bringing home to support th…
MA Among 10 Best States For Environmental Protections, New Study Says: Here's Why MA Among 10 Best States For Environmental Protections, New Study Says: Here's Why
MA Among 10 Best States For Environmental Protections, New Study Says: Here's Why Many Northeast states are among the nation's leaders in protecting the environment, according to a new study. SmileHub released its 2025 list of Best States for Environmental Protection on Tuesday, June 10. The website ranked all 50 states based on environmental protection programs, energy use, waste reduction, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. The analysis included whether states have water reuse rules, how many environmental charities they support, and how vulnerable they are to climate shifts like record-breaking heat. "The US produces over 292 million tons of waste per…
Jennifer Dulos' Family Speaks Out After Attorney Pleads To Lesser Charge, Gets Time Served Jennifer Dulos' Family Speaks Out After Attorney Pleads To Lesser Charge, Gets Time Served
Jennifer Dulos' Family Speaks Out After Attorney Pleads To Lesser Charge, Gets Time Served The family of Jennifer Farber Dulos, the Connecticut mother of five whose 2019 disappearance sparked years of speculation and high-profile legal battles, has responded to news that her husband's former attorney once charged in her case was allowed to plead to a lesser charge. Attorney Kent Mawhinney, 59 — the lawyer for the New Canaan mom's husband husband —had been charged with conspiracy to commit murder. However, he submitted an Alford plea on Friday, June 13, to interfering with an officer, according to NBC Connecticut. A judge sentenced him to time served — 11 months. The Alf…
Springfield Drunk Driver Busted Going Wrong Way On I-91: Police Springfield Drunk Driver Busted Going Wrong Way On I-91: Police
Springfield Drunk Driver Busted Going Wrong Way On I-91: Police A Massachusetts man was arrested after multiple people called 911 to report him driving on the wrong side of the I-91 over the weekend. When Connecticut police spoke to him, they said he was drunk. Tyzier Virola, 25, of Springfield, faces charges of illegal operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs/alcohol, driving the wrong way on a divided highway, and improper parking on the highway, Connecticut State Police said.  People began calling 911 around 3:45 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, to report a car driving north in the southbound lanes of I-91 near Exit 49 in Enfield…