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Second Student At HS In Fairfield County Dies Unexpectedly In Two-Week Span Second Student At HS In Fairfield County Dies Unexpectedly In Two-Week Span
Second Student At HS In Fairfield County Dies Unexpectedly In Two-Week Span The second Wilton High School student in a two-week span has died unexpectedly, according to Wilton Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Smith.  The unnamed student, died after he was "gravely" wounded around 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2. His death follows the unexpected passing of 16-year-old junior George DiRocco, who succumbed to an undetected heart condition.  “I am terribly heartbroken to report that earlier this morning we learned that our Wilton High School student who was injured on Friday passed away,” said Smith on Monday, Oct. 5. “This loss is incomprehensible and we ache f…

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by Christina Coulter
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Former Wilton HS Booster Club President Charged In $20K Embezzlement Scheme, Police Say Former Wilton HS Booster Club President Charged In $20K Embezzlement Scheme, Police Say
Former Wilton HS Booster Club President Charged In $20K Embezzlement Scheme, Police Say The former president of Wilton High School’s Booster Club has been arrested after his alleged involvement in an embezzlement scheme, according to police. Brian F. Colburn, 50, of Wilton was arrested on Friday, Aug. 9 after an investigation by Wilton Police showed that he was connected to the scheme that netted more than $20,000. Wilton Police say they received a complaint from the Wilton High School football program and others affiliated with the Boosters in May 2019. The parties shared their suspicion regarding the organization’s finances, according to police. Colburn became the president…

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by Valerie Musson