PA Fire Lt. Michael Bastian Dies Suddenly, Leaving Infant, Pregnant Wife
Lt. Michael Bastian, a decorated firefighter and instructor with the Williamsport Bureau of Fire, died suddenly on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at the age of 39, leaving behind a wife, a young daughter, and another baby on the way.
Lt. Bastian was known for his passion for firefighting and dedication to teaching, training countless emergency responders across Pennsylvania. Hired by the Williamsport Bureau of Fire on Sept. 9, 2015, he was a trusted leader on “C” Platoon and a State Fire Instructor.
“Michael was one of the smartest and best firemen we ever had,” his colleagues wrote in a tribute. …
Legislators' Proposal To Name Pizza Official CT State Food Sparks Wide-Ranging Responses
Two Connecticut legislators think the state has the best pizza and are even proposing legislation making it the official state food.
But other states, and plenty of people, say hang on a minute, what about New York, Chicago, and New Jersey.
The two legislators, State Rep. Patricia Dillon, who represents New Haven, and State Senator Gary Winfield, who represents New Haven and West Haven, are ready to push for their favorite food, but so far they have only received about 255 votes on a Change.org petition.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, said: "We all know who's number one!" While New Jersey Go…
