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Seeks Matching Donations To Grow Trail In 2026
Norwalk River Valley Trail is asking supporters to donate in 2026 to help add new miles and care for the trail. Norwalk River Valley Trail said in a Facebook post that it sees the trail as a thread connecting local towns, creating places for calm, connection, and joy. Donations can be made here. Norwalk River Valley Trail's logo. Norwalk River Valley Trail The donations will help support additional miles of trail, maintain greenways and wildlife habitats, and build welcoming areas designed to encourage movement, wellness, and shared use. Matching gifts are available that wou…
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CT State Trooper Fired After Investigation Into Relationship With High School Student
A Connecticut State Police trooper has been fired following an internal affairs investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a high school student, state police said. Trooper First Class Timothy Haroian, 39, was terminated from state service on Dec. 30, Connecticut State Police confirmed Thursday. The decision followed an investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a student at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown, where he served as a school resource officer. Law enforcement records show the relationship involved a 17-year-old student. Investigators said Haroian beg…
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Lights, Camera, Action: Those Near Westchester Wanted For New Streaming Series 'Minivan'
Ever wanted to see yourself strolling across the big screen? A new streaming series is giving Westchester residents a shot at their background-actor moment. Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. is looking for Westchester County locals to work as paid extras on an upcoming series titled “MINIVAN,” with roles ranging from college students to pedestrians and other everyday characters. The work is paid, with non-union actors earning $187 for up to 10 hours. According to the casting notice, the background roles are not covered by a SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement, though both union a…
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New Year's Crash Nearly Killed Him — Now CT Community Is Repaying Man With 'Heart Of Gold'
A Connecticut family is facing every parent’s worst fear after a serious New Year’s Day crash left their son fighting for his life. But they're not alone, as their community is stepping up to help with his recovery. Logan Resnick, 21, of Prospect, suffered catastrophic injuries in an off-road vehicle crash on Bank Street in Waterbury. His wounds were so severe that he had to be resuscitated at the scene. Paramedics rushed him to Saint Mary’s Hospital, where doctors later airlifted him to Hartford Hospital. He has remained in the Neuro ICU since the crash. Logan suffered multiple …
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US Department Of Justice Sues CT Over Access To Voters' Data
The US Department of Justice announced Tuesday, Jan. 6, it is taking Connecticut to court over access to voter registration records. Federal officials said the lawsuit was filed Tuesday, Jan. 6, alleging Connecticut failed to provide complete voter registration lists when requested. The department also said it plans to sue Arizona over similar issues, adding to the number of states the Trump administration has targeted over access to voter roll data. “This Department of Justice has now sued 23 states for failing to provide voter roll data and will continue filing lawsuits to protect America…
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Connecticut Hospitals Welcome First Babies Of 2026 On New Year’s Day
Connecticut families rang in the new year in delivery rooms across the state as hospitals welcomed their first babies of 2026 on Thursday, Jan. 1. At Manchester Memorial Hospital, Mindy and Louis Medina II became some of the first parents in Connecticut to mark the new year when their son, Louis Medina III, was born at 12:36 a.m., hospital officials said. The newborn weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches. He was the first baby delivered at Manchester Memorial Hospital after the facility officially joined the Hartford HealthCare system at midnight. Bridgeport Hospital welcomed…
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33 Christmas Dinners Delivered To Ridgefield Residents
The Ridgefield Police Benevolent Association teamed with Ridgefield Social Services and Pastor Beth from St. Andrew's Church to hand out 33 Christmas dinners to Ridgefield residents yesterday, the Ridgefield Police Department announced on Facebook. According to the Department's Facebook post, 850 Wood Fired Pizza and Ace Endico of Brewster donated the meals. The PBA also thanked the businesses for helping make the outreach possible.
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Ridgefield Library Sets Noon Year’s Eve Balloon Drop Dec. 31
Ridgefield Library will welcome 2026 with a Noon Year’s Eve balloon drop on Wednesday, Dec. 31, running from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. All ages are invited to take part in the midday countdown at the library, with the balloon drop slated for noon. Per a Facebook post by the Town of Ridgefield, CT, the celebration will also include an apple juice toast for children. A dance party is planned in the Bossidy Commons, featuring DJ Miles from Ridgefield’s Bach to Rock. Drop-ins are welcome, though families who want refreshments must register. Participants are asked to register by family unit and …
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East Ridge Morning Show Urges Students: Make A New Friend
East Ridge Middle School’s Morning Show crew urged students to reach out to someone new this week as Ridgefield Public Schools observed Inclusive Schools Week. According to a Ridgefield Public Schools Smore update, the student broadcasters delivered a simple challenge on Wednesday: take one small step that pulls someone in, help a classmate, invite a new face to lunch or recess, or even greet someone in a different language. Inclusive Schools Week is a nationwide effort launched in 2001 to spotlight progress in making schools more welcoming for all learners, and this year’s theme is “Childr…
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This Fairfield Home Belonged To A Broadway Legend. Now The Internet Is Obsessed With It
A historic Fairfield home linked to Broadway royalty is now catching national attention. A popular Zillow blog and social media brand has highlighted the former Connecticut home of famed composer Richard Rodgers of Rodgers and Hammerstein fame. The feature is putting a spotlight on a quiet corner of Fairfield with deep cultural roots. Zillow Gone Wild shared the $15 million Congress Street home with its massive online audience. The brand is known for showcasing unusual and eye-catching homes listed on Zillow. Its reach is huge, with millions of followers across social platforms and a TV sho…
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Mass Gov. Healy Demands ICE End Deportation Flights From Airfield: 'This Practice Must Stop'
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has written a letter to federal officials demanding they stop using Hanscom Field for private deportation flights. In a Monday, Dec. 15, letter sent to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, Healey accused the agency of blocking basic legal rights. The governor says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are using private aircraft in Bedford, about 20 miles outside of Boston, to quickly remove detained residents from Massachusetts, often without due process. Many of those resident…
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Stratford School Principal Resigns Suddenly, Social Media Wiped Clean
A Connecticut elementary school principal abruptly resigned this week. Principal Daniel Hicks of Second Hill Lane Elementary School in Stratford issued a statement Monday, Dec. 8, informing staff he was stepping down “effective immediately.” He did not provide a reason for the sudden departure. A call to the school system was met with a response that officials do not comment on personnel matters. Reporters contacted Stratford police, who said there were no pending charges. An email to Hicks from Daily Voice on Tuesday was not returned, and a call to his number went to voicemail. In his l…
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