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Driver Tops 100 MPH In Easton School Zone, Police Asking For Help Driver Tops 100 MPH In Easton School Zone, Police Asking For Help Driver Tops 100 MPH In Easton School Zone, Police Asking For Help
Driver Tops 100 MPH In Easton School Zone, Police Asking For Help A driver reached speeds above 100 mph while fleeing an attempted traffic stop near an Easton middle school, police said. The incident happened Friday, Oct. 16, just after students were dismissed from Helen Keller Middle School, according to Easton police. An officer first clocked the vehicle at 55 mph on Route 59 in front of the school. When the officer tried to pull it over in the school zone, the driver accelerated past 100 mph, police said. Officers could not identify the license plate. Police are asking residents to help identify the vehicle and driver. “The Easton Police Department t…

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Big Y Rolls Out New Food-Ordering Systems: What You'll Find Big Y Rolls Out New Food-Ordering Systems: What You'll Find Big Y Rolls Out New Food-Ordering Systems: What You'll Find
Big Y Rolls Out New Food-Ordering Systems: What You'll Find Big Y is adding new tools to help customers order freshly prepared meals. The supermarket chain has launched in-store ordering kiosks at all 79 locations across Connecticut and Massachusetts, according to a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Customers can also place orders online for pickup or delivery through a new partnership with Instacart. The kiosks allow shoppers to customize meals from Big Y's kitchen menu, including 'Wich Way sandwiches, wraps, bowls, pizza, fried seafood meals, and sushi. Customers can also order meals online for same-day pickup or schedule catering orders in a…
Second Person Arrested In CT Motel Armed Robbery That Left Clerk Injured Second Person Arrested In CT Motel Armed Robbery That Left Clerk Injured Second Person Arrested In CT Motel Armed Robbery That Left Clerk Injured
Second Person Arrested In CT Motel Armed Robbery That Left Clerk Injured A second person faces charges following a motel robbery that left a clerk injured after being forced into an office at gunpoint, police said. Erica Valentin, 40, of Enfield, was arrested on a warrant Oct. 20 in connection with the July 27 robbery at Motel 6 on Silas Deane Highway in Wethersfield, according to police. She is charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree robbery and conspiracy to commit second-degree larceny. Valentin was released on a $500,000 bond, police said.  The robbery happened around 10:16 p.m. at 1341 Silas Deane Highway, police said. Two masked suspects carr…
Ex-Shelton IT Biz Owner Headed To Prison After Shutting Down Funeral Business, Taking Money Ex-Shelton IT Biz Owner Headed To Prison After Shutting Down Funeral Business, Taking Money Ex-Shelton IT Biz Owner Headed To Prison After Shutting Down Funeral Business, Taking Money
Ex-Shelton IT Biz Owner Headed To Prison After Shutting Down Funeral Business, Taking Money A former Connecticut IT business owner who repeatedly shut down a funeral business’s computer network has received a nine-month federal prison sentence. Billie Conley Jr., 47, formerly of Shelton, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud on June 1, was sentenced to prison and three years of supervised release, Connecticut U.S. Attorney David X. Sullivan announced. According to prosecutors, Conley created a computer network for a funeral business, but built in a backdoor to manipulate the company's operations without the owner's knowledge. He continually caused problems that required the business to…
Fairfield Woman Stole $255K From House Of Worship Over 4 Years, Police Say Fairfield Woman Stole $255K From House Of Worship Over 4 Years, Police Say Fairfield Woman Stole $255K From House Of Worship Over 4 Years, Police Say
Fairfield Woman Stole $255K From House Of Worship Over 4 Years, Police Say A Connecticut woman faces a felony charge after police say she used a local house of worship’s money to pay personal bills, taking about $255,000 over four years. Diane Devlin, 42, of Fairfield, surrendered to authorities on Oct. 13 on a first-degree larceny charge. She posted $25,000 bond and is due in Bridgeport Superior Court on Wednesday, Fairfield police said.  The case began with a review of the organization’s finances, Fairfield Police Sgt. Jenna Wellington told Patch. Devlin had worked there as a financial administrator. Police did not identify the house of worship.  The…

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CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings
CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings Thousands of elementary and middle schools across the Northeast have been evaluated in new rankings that highlight the top-performing public schools in each state. U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Elementary and Middle Schools Rankings on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The 2027 list evaluated about 46,000 public elementary schools and more than 24,000 middle schools nationwide based on reading and math achievement. The report highlights schools where students performed well on state assessments while accounting for student backgrounds.  U.S. News said its updated methodol…

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Driver Shot In Head On George Washington Bridge, PAPD Says Driver Shot In Head On George Washington Bridge, PAPD Says Driver Shot In Head On George Washington Bridge, PAPD Says
Driver Shot In Head On George Washington Bridge, Papd Says A driver was rushed to Englewood Hospital after being found with a gunshot wound to the head on the George Washington Bridge Tuesday evening, Oct. 20. Port Authority police responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash on the bridge's westbound upper level around 7:06 p.m., a PAPD spokesperson said. Responding officers found the driver suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the head, PAPD said. The driver was taken to Englewood Hospital in critical condition, according to the NYPD. Reports that the driver had died could not immediately be verified by Daily Voice. …

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Lay's Unveils New Chip Flavors Inspired By Holiday Favorites: When To Try Them Lay's Unveils New Chip Flavors Inspired By Holiday Favorites: When To Try Them Lay's Unveils New Chip Flavors Inspired By Holiday Favorites: When To Try Them
Lay's Unveils New Chip Flavors Inspired By Holiday Favorites: When To Try Them Lay's is introducing new holiday-inspired potato chip flavors, including some unusual and festive combinations. The snack brand announced its limited-edition Holi-LAY'S lineup in a news release on Monday, Oct. 19. The new flavors will begin arriving at stores nationwide on Sunday, Oct. 25, with more varieties coming in November and December. The collection includes chips inspired by traditional Thanksgiving dishes, along with chocolate-covered varieties for the Christmas season. "The holidays are all about gathering around the table with friends and family, and food plays an important role…

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Lay's Unveils New Chip Flavors Inspired By Holiday Favorites: When To Try Them Lay's Unveils New Chip Flavors Inspired By Holiday Favorites: When To Try Them Lay's Unveils New Chip Flavors Inspired By Holiday Favorites: When To Try Them
Lay's Unveils New Chip Flavors Inspired By Holiday Favorites: When To Try Them Lay's is introducing new holiday-inspired potato chip flavors, including some unusual and festive combinations. The snack brand announced its limited-edition Holi-LAY'S lineup in a news release on Monday, Oct. 19. The new flavors will begin arriving at stores nationwide on Sunday, Oct. 25, with more varieties coming in November and December. The collection includes chips inspired by traditional Thanksgiving dishes, along with chocolate-covered varieties for the Christmas season. "The holidays are all about gathering around the table with friends and family, and food plays an important role…

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Meteor Shower Countdown: Best Ways To Watch Spectacular Orionids Autumn’s signature sky show is nearing its big moment, but getting the best view will take a little planning. The Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night, Oct. 21, into Thursday morning, Oct. 22, according to NASA. The best viewing window comes after midnight, especially after the moon sets and before dawn. A bright waxing gibbous moon will interfere with this year’s display, making fainter meteors harder to spot, according to The Planetary Society. Plan for the early morning hours, roughly 2 a.m. onward, but check your local moonset time before setting an alarm.  Moonset, w…