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Ohio Couple Who Mistakenly Joined Fairfield Library Reading Challenge, Come To Visit Ohio Couple Who Mistakenly Joined Fairfield Library Reading Challenge, Come To Visit
Ohio Couple Who Mistakenly Joined Fairfield Library Reading Challenge, Come To Visit When Ohio couple Andrew and Annie Meador joined Fairfield Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge, they thought they were branching out from their local library’s usual summer program.  Fairfield Town Librarian Scott Jarzombek said the couple had no idea how far their participation would take them.  When a Google search of Fairfield County Library summer programs brought up the theme “What Does the Fox Read?” Andrew was all in.  Jarzombek said that he had an affinity for foxes and had attended a recent Fox concert in Norway, so he and his wife, Annie, procee…
Emmaus Woman Critical, BFF Killed In Crash During Road Trip To Arizona Emmaus Woman Critical, BFF Killed In Crash During Road Trip To Arizona
Emmaus Woman Critical, BFF Killed In Crash During Road Trip To Arizona A road trip of two best friends from Pennsylvania to Arizona ended in tragedy in Ohio.  Kamryn Setzer, an Emmaus native, and her best friend, Emily Stevens, had uprooted their lives and were en route to relocate to Arizona, when Stevens lost control of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra on Interstate 70 on Friday, Dec. 1, Columbus police said. Their vehicle struck a guardrail near the exit to Interstate 71 and North Broad Street on the southbound side of the highway around 10:05 p.m., killing Stevens at the scene, said those who knew her on social media. Meanwhile, Kamryn was hospitalized in cr…
CT Pump Prices See Big Single-Week Change; Here's Breakdown By Region CT Pump Prices See Big Single-Week Change; Here's Breakdown By Region
CT Pump Prices See Big Single-Week Change; Here's Breakdown By Region Motorists in the Nutmeg State are seeing some financial relief at the pump with Connecticut’s “gas tax holiday" in full effect. Connecticut now has the 30th most expensive gas in the US, according to AAA, with prices dropping 11 cents in the past week, down to an average of $3.92 per gallon as of Monday, April 11. Nationally, the average price per gallon is sitting at $4.11 per gallon, down from $4.19 a week ago. AAA gas prices on Monday, April 11.AAA In Connecticut, prices on April 11 have dropped from $4.87 a month ago, but are up from $2.89 on April 11, 2021. The relief at the pu…
Baltimore Diner Named Among Best 24-Hour Restaurants In America Baltimore Diner Named Among Best 24-Hour Restaurants In America
Baltimore Diner Named Among Best 24-Hour Restaurants In America Endless coffee refills, and a long and varied menu. These are just some of the things that go into a great 24-hour restaurant. EatThisNotThat has chosen the best 24-hour eatery in every state. "Road tripping and traveling for work can bring on some late nights or early mornings," the site reads.  "Fortunately, when hunger strikes on the road, there's likely a 24-hour restaurant nearby serving up breakfast favorites like pancakes and omelets, along with full plates of fried chicken and meatloaf for those craving something more savory." In Maryland, that restaurant is the Broadway…
New Report Lists Top 10 Unanswered Questions In Gabby Petito/Brian Laundrie Case New Report Lists Top 10 Unanswered Questions In Gabby Petito/Brian Laundrie Case
New Report Lists Top 10 Unanswered Questions In Gabby Petito/Brian Laundrie Case A Florida television news station has shared some of the unanswered questions its viewers have been asking about the homicide of Gabby Petito, and the death of fellow Long Island native Brian Laundrie, the sole person of interest authorities named in her case. WFLA, an NBC-affiliated news station in Tampa, Florida, said one of the top questions includes what Laundrie's cause of death is.  Laundrie's remains were found in a Florida nature reserve on Wednesday, Oct. 20, more than a month after his parents reported him missing on Friday, Sept. 17. WFLA also reported that another top ques…
Local Police Department Admits To Crucial Error Right After Brian Laundrie Went Missing Local Police Department Admits To Crucial Error Right After Brian Laundrie Went Missing
Local Police Department Admits To Crucial Error Right After Brian Laundrie Went Missing Police involved in the missing person case of Gabby Petito have acknowledged they made a mistake in their surveillance of Brain Laundrie. The North Port Police Department in Sarasota County, Florida, said in an interview on Monday, Oct. 25 with CNN affiliate WINK-TV that officers mistook Brian Laundrie's mother for him while running surveillance. "They are built kind of similarly," North Port Police Department spokesperson Josh Taylor said when speaking about the case.   When pressed again about the mistake, Taylor said, "No case is perfect." The mistake does clear up one timeline when L…
Gabby Petito Cause Of Death Released By Coroner Gabby Petito Cause Of Death Released By Coroner
Gabby Petito Cause Of Death Released By Coroner Click here for an updated story: Laundrie Family Reacts To Cause Of Death Ruling, Says Credit Cards He Used Belonged To Petito Gabby Petito’s cause of death was strangulation and the manner of death was a homicide, according to Dr. Brent Blue, the Teton County Coroner in Wyoming. Blue made the announcement a little after 2:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 12, from his office. The coroner said an examination of the body shows Petito, age 22, was dead anywhere from three to four weeks before her body was discovered Sunday, Sept. 19. He added that Wyoming state law does not allow any …
Laundrie Flew Home To Florida Before Returning To Utah To Rejoin Gabby Petito, Attorney Says Laundrie Flew Home To Florida Before Returning To Utah To Rejoin Gabby Petito, Attorney Says
Laundrie Flew Home To Florida Before Returning To Utah To Rejoin Gabby Petito, Attorney Says A lawyer for the Laundrie family is now saying that 23-year-old Brian Laundrie flew home to Florida during his road trip with late fiancée Gabby Petito before joining her once again.  Insider reported that Attorney Steven Bertolino said Laundrie flew from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Tampa on Friday, Aug. 17. Bertolino reportedly said Laundrie went to retrieve items and "empty and close" a storage unit.  Bertolino said Laundrie did this to save money as the couple considered extending their cross-country road trip. He then joined Petito again on Monday, Aug. 23.  Laundrie was …
Chow Down & Chill With These Ultimate NJ Food Lovers' Road Trip Spots Chow Down & Chill With These Ultimate NJ Food Lovers' Road Trip Spots
Chow Down & Chill With These Ultimate NJ Food Lovers' Road Trip Spots Craving a hearty meal and a chance to take a last-minute summer road trip? Check out these New Jersey eateries that were handpicked by local foodies in a GrubStreet list of places to hit on your next tri-state getaway. Mitsuwa Marketplace (Edgewater): Mitsuwa may be a supermarket, but it's described by GrubStreet as a “daylong culinary adventure.” The marketplace features a huge variety of samples and cultural favorites like sushi rice, nori, pocky and more. Don’t forget to check out Mitsuwa’s massive food court! 595 River Road Tony Boloney’s (Jersey City, Hoboken, Long Branch a…
Gas Prices Jump For July 4th Travel Gas Prices Jump For July 4th Travel
Gas Prices Jump For July 4th Travel With a record number of Americans hitting the road to celebrate the Fourth of July, motorists are seeing an uptick in prices at the pump. After weeks of seeing declining prices at gas pumps nationwide, AAA is reporting that on average, they’ve risen more than a nickel in advance of the holiday, which will see more travelers than ever. Nationally, motorists are paying an average of $2.73 per gallon as of Tuesday, July 2; an increase of six cents from a week ago, though it’s down nearly nine cents from a month ago. Last year, the national average sat at $2.86. “For the more than 41 million m…
Here's The Worst Time To Travel During July 4th Holiday, New Report Says Here's The Worst Time To Travel During July 4th Holiday, New Report Says
Here's The Worst Time To Travel During July 4th Holiday, New Report Says Fourth of July weekend is undoubtedly known as one of the busiest travel times of the year. In fact, this year’s Fourth of July travel volume is expected to rise 4.1 percent over last year’s, with an extra 1.9 million people planning to embark on a road trip. “As Independence Day approaches, it’s time for the much-loved family road trip and this year will be one for the record books, with more Americans than ever planning vacations,” said Paula Twidale, vice president of AAA Travel. “This holiday builds on the strong travel demand seen for Memorial Day, and with schools now out of session a…
54.3M Americans Traveling 50 Miles Or More From Home Over Thanksgiving 54.3M Americans Traveling 50 Miles Or More From Home Over Thanksgiving
54.3M Americans Traveling 50 Miles Or More From Home Over Thanksgiving Hitting the road over Thanksgiving time? You're not alone.  To say the least. Much of America is as well - 54 million, to be exact, according to AAA. These numbers make for the highest travel rates recorded since 2005. The 54.3 million Americans traveling more than 50 miles away from home this Thanksgiving week (Wednesday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 25) represents a 4.8% increase from last year. “Consumers have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season: higher wages, more disposable income and rising levels of household wealth,” said Bill Sutherland, senior vice president of AA…