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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Greenwich, CT

Obituaries

Greenwich Honors Fallen Officer: ‘He Represented The Very Best’ A Connecticut community is mourning the loss of Officer Robert Pascale, a respected member of the Greenwich Police Department remembered for his professionalism, compassion, and heart for service. The police department announced Pascale's death on Thursday, Oct. 30. However, they did not provide any details on the cause. Officer Pascale grew up in Stamford and studied at Penn State University, where he earned degrees in criminology and economics. He joined the Greenwich Police Department in 2022. Greenwich police said he was known for his "professionalism, integrity, and compass…

by Josh Lanier

10/30/2025

Killingly-Danielson, CT

Obituaries

'Heart Of Gold': Loved Ones Mourn Canterbury Man Killed While Watching 'Toy Story' With Child A 39-year-old Connecticut father who was fatally shot while watching a movie with a 12-year-old child is being remembered for his kindness and generosity. Andrew Michael Olson, of Canterbury, was shot in the chest around 9:20 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, inside a home on Pratt Road in Killingly, police said. Michelle Yeagher, 65, was arrested and charged with the killing, Connecticut State Police said. A family member launched a GoFundMe campaign to help Olson’s family cover funeral expenses. The fundraiser had collected $3,600 of its $4,500 goal as of Thursday afternoon. “…

by Josh Lanier

10/30/2025

Stonington-North Stonington, CT

Your Community

(Update) Stonington High Student Arrested After Gun Report Prompts Lockdown: Police A Connecticut high school student was arrested after police were called to their school for reports of a gun. Stonington police said they were called to Stonington High School around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, for reports of a weapon on campus. Officials placed the school on lockdown as a precaution and later reduced it to a classroom hold. Police arrested the unnamed student following a brief investigation, authorities stated. Officers later said they found pellet guns in the student's backpack. MESSAGE FROM STONINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS: UPDATE AS OF 12:50PM As o…

by Josh Lanier

10/30/2025

Mystic, CT

Breaking News

Mystic Seaport Museum Lays Off 15 Percent Of Staff Amid Money Struggles Mystic Seaport Museum is cutting 22 jobs to help steady its finances. Christopher Freeman, the museum’s interim president and CEO, said the layoffs were “difficult but necessary” to address long-standing financial struggles. “On October 28, Mystic Seaport Museum implemented difficult but necessary organizational changes to address long-standing financial challenges that have been compounded in recent years by rising inflation, increased operating costs, and uncertainty in state and federal funding for cultural institutions. While these steps were not easy, they were essential to the Museum’…

by Josh Lanier

10/30/2025

Manchester, CT

Breaking News

Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Struck In Manchester A woman was seriously injured after being hit by a car on Center Street in Manchester, police said. Officers were called to 288 Center Street on Wednesday, Oct. 29, around 6:47 p.m. for a crash involving a pedestrian, according to the Manchester Police Department. Investigators said a vehicle heading west struck a 32-year-old Manchester woman. The driver, a 77-year-old man also from Manchester, stayed at the scene and is cooperating with police. Authorities did not release their names. The woman was taken to Hartford Hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said. The Manchest…

by Josh Lanier

10/30/2025

Framingham, MA

Obituaries

Framingham Mourns After Firefighter's Sudden Death: 'The Type Of Guy You Want On Your Truck' Massachusetts firefighters are raising money to help the family of Framingham firefighter Keith Cashman, a respected and beloved member of the department who died unexpectedly earlier this month. Keith Cashman, 52, of Swansea, died on Oct. 4 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. He left behind a wife of 30 years and three children, his obituary said. Fellow firefighters created a GoFundMe to provide for his loved ones as they navigate the new world without him. They have raised more than $14,000 of their $16,000 goal as of Wednesday, Oct. 29. Framingham Firefighters Local 1652 wr…

by Josh Lanier

10/29/2025

Hartford, CT

Breaking News

Jury Finds Hartford Man Guilty Of Killing Friend, Injuring Another In Apartment Attack A Connecticut jury has found a 38-year-old man guilty of a fatal shooting inside an apartment in 2022. Benjamin White was convicted of murdering Simon Griffin, 33, by shooting him in the head inside Griffin's Hartford home, the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice announced on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Another man, 27, was also shot in the neck but survived. According to trial evidence, White joined Griffin and the surviving victim to smoke and drink at the Laurel Street apartment on Aug. 11, 2022. The men got into an argument over a past crime White had committed. Whit…

by Josh Lanier

10/29/2025

Colchester, CT

Your Community

Colchester Teacher Wins $25K Milken Educator Award For Transforming Bacon Academy David Mason thought he was attending a routine assembly at Bacon Academy in Colchester earlier this month. Instead, the technology education teacher walked into a celebration of his own. Mason was honored with the prestigious Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 cash prize for his innovative teaching and leadership. The surprise came during what he believed was a visit from Connecticut Commissioner of Education Charlene M. Russell-Tucker about college and career readiness. “Today we celebrate David Mason for reshaping what’s possible for high school students at Bacon Academy,” said Dr. Jane …

by Josh Lanier

10/29/2025

Farmington, CT

On Your Side

Big Y Announces New Location In Farmington After 'Long Search' A new Big Y grocery store is coming to Connecticut. Company officials said the 53,000-square-foot store will open on the southern side of Westfarms in Farmington in the Spring of 2027. "We're thrilled to become part of the vibrant Westfarms community after a long search for the right opportunity," said Mathieu L. D'Amour, vice president of real estate and development for the company, in a statement. Big Y said more details about hiring and grand opening events will be shared in the coming months. Big Y operates multiple stores across Connecticut and Massachusetts.&n…

by Josh Lanier

10/29/2025

Ledyard-Preston, CT

Breaking News

Police ID Norwich Man Killed In Preston Hit-Run Crash; Investigators Searching For BMW A Connecticut man was killed a car crashed into him on Route 2 before it sped away, leaving him on the side of the road in Preston, authorities said. Robert Edwin McGlothin, 57, was identified as the pedestrian struck on Monday, Oct. 27, just before 9:30 p.m., Connecticut State Police said. Troopers are investigating the crash. Police said the vehicle is believed to be a 2019 to 2025 BMW X series. Investigators said there is no confirmed color, license plate, or other identifying details at this time. The car may have front-end and undercarriage damage. McGlothin was pronounced…

by Josh Lanier

10/29/2025

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