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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.

Josh Lanier's Contributions

Lifestyle

Cheshire-Native James Van Der Beek Says He’s 'At the Finish Line' Of Colon Cancer Fight James Van Der Beek opened up this week about his battle with colorectal cancer as he begins the “healing phase” of his journey. The Cheshire native announced he was diagnosed in November, the same month he turned 48. After months of intensive treatment, the Dawson’s Creek star said he is now in recovery and feels like he's at “the finish line.” “I feel like I can see the finish line,” he told "Extra." “I’m in a healing phase, which is great. I’m going back to work next month. I’m taking this month really to just kind of relax.” Van Der Beek said he was most concerned about how his illness …

03/21/2025

Obituaries

Clinton Pilot Who Died In CT Glider Crash Remembered As 'One Of The Greatest Humans' A Connecticut dentist who died in a single-engine ultralight glider crash last week is being remembered for his devotion to family, passion for flying, and unwavering kindness. Bradley Daar, 70, of Clinton, was killed on March 14 when his aircraft went down in a wooded area near Cedar Lake Road in Deep River. Paramedics transported him to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries later that day. He leaves behind a wife and two sons. The Illinois native made Connecticut his home in 1983. He opened Shoreline Modern Dental in Old Saybrook and later joined Manchester Family D…

03/21/2025

News

Elon Musk Says Tesla Vandalism Linked To Trans Activism Following Daughter’s Public Criticism The same day that his trans daughter slammed him in a magazine interview, Elon Musk is linking the national spree of vandalism against Tesla cars and dealerships to trans activists. The billionaire tech mogul, now a central figure in former President Donald Trump’s fight against the bureaucratic state, took to X to amplify posts alleging that most suspects arrested in connection with the attacks are trans or nonbinary. What are the statistics on trans violence?The probability of a trans person being violent appears to be vastly higher than non-trans. Hormone injections cause …

03/21/2025

Police & Fire

Wanted Waterbury Man Turns Himself In To Police Nearly Year After He Led High-Speed Chase: Cops A Connecticut man is facing multiple charges after police say he fled from officers during a traffic stop on Route 8 in May 2024 and remained on the run for months. Milton Westley, 45, of Waterbury, surrendered to Connecticut State Police around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, after he allegedly fled a traffic stop in Naugatuck at speeds topping 90 mph in a 55 mph zone, authorities said. Troopers also determined he was driving with a suspended license. Investigators said they made several attempts to locate Westley following the chase, but he and the BMW he was driving were nowhere to be fou…

03/21/2025

Obituaries

Police ID Weymouth Man Killed Crossing Busy Street In Quincy Authorities have identified the man who was hit by a car while crossing the street in Quincy earlier this week. He died of his injuries a day after the crash. William Jacobs, 58, of Weymouth, was hit on Southern Artery near Broad Street in Quincy around 7 p.m. Monday, March 17, the Norfolk District Attorney's Office said. Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, but doctors were unable to save his life. He died Tuesday morning, the prosecutor's office said. The driver, an 82-year-old Quincy man, remained at the scene and was not injured, police said. No charges ha…

03/21/2025

Police & Fire

South Windsor Man Busted With Loaded Pistol, Kids In Car During Domestic Argument: Police A domestic dispute ended with a Connecticut man in custody earlier this week. Marco Tocel, 42, of South Windsor, was arrested around 9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, after police responded to reports of a verbal altercation, officers said. Tocel was taken into custody after officers found a loaded pistol in his front pocket while he was sitting in a vehicle with two children inside, according to South Windsor police. He was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, illegal possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle, and risk of injury to a minor, police said. Tocel was being held on a …

03/21/2025

Police & Fire

Milford Drug Bust Tied to Woman’s Overdose Death: Police A 28-year-old woman was found dead at the Super 8 Motel earlier this month in what police believe is a drug-related overdose. Milford officers responded after a man called to report the woman was unresponsive at the on Boston Post Road motel in Milford. He told police she had taken narcotics the night before and may have overdosed, police said. Milford police said they found “white long pill shaped bars consistent with Xanax, numerous containers of unlabeled pills, and a box of a powdered white substance resembling crack cocaine” among her belonging. The Office of the Chief Medical Ex…

03/21/2025

News

$1M Lottery Jackpot: Worcester Karate Instructor Kicks His Way Into Millionaire's Club A Massachusetts karate instructor will have a near-infinite number of boards to break after scoring a $1 million prize in the state lottery. Alan D'Allessandro, of Worcester, won the payday playing the “$5,000,000 100X Cashword” game, a $20 scratch-off ticket. Related: Winthrop Winner Lands $1 Million Lottery Windfall D'Allessandro chose to receive the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would have paid the full amount over 20 years. He bought the winning ticket at Edgemere Mini Mart, 1 Pineland Ave. #9 in Shrewsbury. The store rece…

03/21/2025

Obituaries

She 'Brought So Much Joy': Funeral Announced For Mansfield Center Mom, Beloved Waitress Friends and family of a beloved Connecticut mother, known for her warmth, compassion, and kindness, have announced details of her funeral. Kelsey Dunnack, 36, of Mansfield Center, was a well-loved waitress at That Breakfast Place in Willimantic, where she worked alongside her teenage daughter. She passed away on Wednesday, March 12, though details of her death have not been released. Her funeral service is scheduled for Monday at First Congregational Church, located at 199 Valley St. in Willimantic. Doors open at noon, and services begin at 1 p.m., according to her obituary. Dozens of peop…

03/20/2025

Schools

Trump Signs Order to Dismantle Dept of Education Sparking Backlash From CT Democrats, Teachers President Donald Trump fulfilled a campaign promise this week by signing an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education. The move has thrilled many Republicans, but Connecticut Democrats fear long-lasting repercussions for the state's most vulnerable students. Trump signed the order Thursday, May 20, in the East Room of the White House, flanked by children. The goal, the president said, is to return school decisions to the states. But such a major overhaul will require congressional approval, meaning it needs some Democratic support. "Everybody knows it’s right, and the…

03/20/2025

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