Josh Lanier

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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.


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Thomaston, CT
Breaking News
Overnight Fire Tears Through Multiple Thomaston Businesses; Roads Remain Closed Next Morning Overnight Fire Tears Through Multiple Thomaston Businesses; Roads Remain Closed Next Morning
Overnight Fire Tears Through Multiple Thomaston Businesses; Roads Remain Closed Next Morning Police in Connecticut closed multiple downtown roads in Thomaston as authorities investigate a fire that tore through several businesses overnight. Drivers are asked to avoid downtown Thomaston as crews worked to extinguish lingering hot spots Wednesday morning, Jan. 28, after the fire broke out overnight.  The Tuesday night fire dominated the sky over Thomastown.  Watertown Fire Department Thomaston police closed Park Street, Main Street between Clay and North Main streets, East Main Street between Father McGiveney Way and Main Street, and High Street between Sanford Aven…

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by Josh Lanier
Shelton, CT
Breaking News
Grandma Goes Off: CT Police Say Threats Led To Gun, Drugs Found In Woman's Apartment Grandma Goes Off: CT Police Say Threats Led To Gun, Drugs Found In Woman's Apartment
Grandma Goes Off: CT Police Say Threats Led To Gun, Drugs Found In Woman's Apartment Police in Connecticut say an incident between neighbors turned into multiple charges after an intoxicated woman pointed a gun while making threats.  Eunice Berrios, 60, is accused of the incident, which happened Sunday night, Jan. 25, 2026, at around 8:30 p.m. in Shelton.  It's unclear what sparked the commotion, but officers responded to calls of a disturbance. The commotion had died down by the time they got there. Neighbors told them Berrios had been making threats and waving a gun around.  During a sweep of the woman's apartment, officers found an unregistered Maste…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwich, CT
On Your Side
Heartbreak In Norwich After Beloved Taco, Ice Cream Spot Announces Closure Heartbreak In Norwich After Beloved Taco, Ice Cream Spot Announces Closure
Heartbreak In Norwich After Beloved Taco, Ice Cream Spot Announces Closure Fans of a Connecticut restaurant and ice cream shop are upset after the spot announced it would serve its final scoops later this winter. Encanto Scoops at The Docks, a restaurant and ice cream shop in Norwich, announced the closure in a Facebook post this week. “You turned Encanto Scoops into something truly special, and that will stay with us forever," they wrote. "Thank you for all the love, encouragement, and unforgettable moments. We hope to see you before we close so we can share a few more smiles and sweet memories together.” The post thanked customers who helped build the busine…

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by Josh Lanier
Glastonbury, CT
On Your Side
Colony Grill Bringing Its Famous Hot Oil Pizza to Glastonbury Colony Grill Bringing Its Famous Hot Oil Pizza to Glastonbury
Colony Grill Bringing Its Famous Hot Oil Pizza to Glastonbury A legendary Connecticut pizza spot is expanding again, adding its sixth restaurant in the state and its 11th overall. Colony Grill will open a new restaurant at The Shops at Somerset Square in Glastonbury, the owners announced this week. The brand is best known for its thin-crust, bar-top pizza topped with hot oil. The pizzeria dates back nearly 90 years, opening its first location in Stamford in 1935. The news comes shortly after Colony Grill opened a Shelton location on Jan. 15 at a former Burger King building. Owners have not announced when the Glastonbury restaurant will open. The n…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Yale Offering Free Tuition: Families Earning Under $200K Won’t Pay A Dime Yale Offering Free Tuition: Families Earning Under $200K Won’t Pay A Dime
Yale Offering Free Tuition: Families Earning Under $200K Won’t Pay A Dime Yale University is removing cost as a barrier for thousands of high-achieving students. Beginning in the fall, families earning less than $200,000 a year will no longer have to pay tuition. The New Haven school announced the sweeping financial aid expansion on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Families earning less than $100,000 a year will have all expected costs covered, including tuition, housing, books, meals, and fees. That would make the university completely free for nearly half of US households with children ages 6 to 17, Yale said.  The changes will take effect for students entering in the f…

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by Josh Lanier
East Lyme-Niantic, CT
Breaking News
East Lyme Driver Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Crash With Snowplow: Police East Lyme Driver Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Crash With Snowplow: Police
East Lyme Driver Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Crash With Snowplow: Police A driver suffered life-threatening injuries after crashing into a Connecticut Department of Transportation snowplow on Monday, Jan. 26, authorities said.  The crash was reported around 5:30 p.m. in the area of Rocky Neck Connector and West Main Street in East Lyme.  East Lyme police have not released the. driver's name, but on Tuesday, authorities said they were in stable condition.  Police are investigating the cause of the crash.  East Lyme police ask anyone who witnessed the crash to contact investigators at 860-739-5900. 

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by Josh Lanier
East Hartford, CT
Breaking News
East Hartford Man Gets 10 Years After Second Child Porn Conviction; 3K Images Found: Feds East Hartford Man Gets 10 Years After Second Child Porn Conviction; 3K Images Found: Feds
East Hartford Man Gets 10 Years After Second Child Porn Conviction; 3K Images Found: Feds A Connecticut man previously found guilty of sharing child sexual abuse material was sentenced this week after authorities said investigators again found him sharing images of children online. Ryan Perry, 39, of East Hartford, was sentenced Tuesday in Hartford to 10 years in federal prison and 20 years of supervised release, according to the U.S. Attorney for Connecticut. Perry pleaded guilty in October to possession of child pornography, officials said. The case dates back more than a decade. In 2013, investigators found that Perry used a peer-to-peer file-sharing network to trade videos …

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by Josh Lanier
Enfield, CT
Breaking News
Bloomfield Mom, 38, Dies In 3-Vehicle Crash On I-91 In Enfield Bloomfield Mom, 38, Dies In 3-Vehicle Crash On I-91 In Enfield
Bloomfield Mom, 38, Dies In 3-Vehicle Crash On I-91 In Enfield Loved ones are mourning the death of a 38-year-old Connecticut mother who was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 91 earlier this week. Sabria Hardy, of Bloomfield, was involved in a crash near Exit 46 in Enfield around 2:40 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, Connecticut State Police said. A 2021 Acura ILX and Hardy’s 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander were stopped in an unspecified lane following that initial wreck. Hardy was seated as a passenger in the Acura when a 2025 Jeep Compass struck the vehicle in the center travel lane. She suffered critical injuries in that collision. She succumbed to those…

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by Josh Lanier
Rocky Hill, CT
Obituaries
In Wake Of Rocky Hill Man's Sudden Death, $11K Raised For Mom, Children In Wake Of Rocky Hill Man's Sudden Death, $11K Raised For Mom, Children
In Wake Of Rocky Hill Man's Sudden Death, $11K Raised For Mom, Children A Connecticut family is reeling after the sudden loss of a devoted father and fiancé, leaving a young mother to raise two small children on her own. Jon “Jonny” Sansabrino, 35, of Rocky Hill, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, Jan. 21, according to family and friends. He leaves behind his fiancée, Schantal Thielke, and their young children, 6-year-old Chloe and 3-year-old Leo. A GoFundMe launched by coworkers describes the impact in plain terms. “Schantal is a young mother who has just suffered an unimaginable loss,” organizer Jeannine Audia wrote. “... With his unexpected passing…

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by Josh Lanier
Milford, CT
Breaking News
Milford Felon Found With Homemade AR-15, Handgun Without Serial Number: Police Milford Felon Found With Homemade AR-15, Handgun Without Serial Number: Police
Milford Felon Found With Homemade AR-15, Handgun Without Serial Number: Police A Connecticut convicted felon is facing multiple felony charges after police said they found him with a homemade AR-15-style ghost gun, a handgun without a serial number, and several large-capacity magazines. Vincent Musante, 43, of Milford, is charged with two counts each of criminal possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm without a serial number, and possession of a large-capacity magazine, police said. Police announced the charges after an investigation into what they described as serious violations of Connecticut gun laws. Neither the AR-15-style ghost gun rifle nor the handgu…

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