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Suspected gunman in shooting death of Waterbury teen arraigned
WATERBURY – One of the four gunmen suspected in the shooting death of a city teen last November outside the North End Rec Center was arraigned Thursday in Waterbury Superior Court. A judge moved the case of Naeem Gineyard, 17, of Hartford, from juvenile to adult court following a closed-door hearing. He then was arraigned […]
Torrington residents battling rat infestation
TORRINGTON – Rats are invading people’s homes and yards in the city. Soskia Brown-Cox and Samantha Wilson are neighbors on Jardon Street and have been dealing with large rats. Brown-Cox said her infestation, which has spread inside her home, began about a week ago. Wilson said she has been dealing with the unwanted critters for […]
Woodland soccer moms saved boys life at high school game
BEACON FALLS – It was late in the second half on Sept. 5 when a soccer player for Ansonia High School went into cardiac arrest on the field against visiting Woodland Regional High School. Without hesitation, two women who were at the game to cheer on their sons, both Woodland seniors, sprang into action, rushing […]
Morning 5: Mitzi Gaynor
Mitzi Gaynor, star of many classic musicals including “South Pacific,” has died. 1) Her leading men — Gaynor appeared in musicals beside the likes of Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly. 2) “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair” — Gaynor was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role as […]
Prospect continues barrage at Yale Health as sale talks stall
WATERBURY – Prospect Medical Holdings continues to accuse Yale New Haven Health of delaying the closing of the deal to buy Prospect’s three Connecticut hospitals to drive down the value of the hospitals in the hope of extracting a lower purchase price. “For the past six months, board Chair Vincent A. Calarco, Vice Chair Mary […]
Angelina Gomes DeBrito
MIAMI – Angelina Gomes DeBrito, 89, of Miami, Fla., passed away Oct. 13, 2024, in Miami, surrounded by her family. She was the widow of João Joaquim DeBrito. For the full obituary, service info and to send e-condolences, visit chaseparkwaymemorial.com.
Barbara J. Doty
WINSTED – Barbara J. Doty died Oct. 16, 2024. Burial will be Oct. 25, 2024. at Forest View Cemetery at 11 a.m. Funeral services will be Oct. 26 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Winsted, at 2 p.m. Visit an online guest book at montano-shea.com.
Robert E. Dineen Jr.
KENT – Robert E. Dineen Jr. of Kent (previously of New York City and Sherman, Conn.), passed away at the age of 84 on Saturday evening, Oct. 12, 2024, after a brief illness. Bob was born in Syracuse, N.Y., on Sept. 21, 1940, to the late Robert Emmet Dineen and Carolyn Bareham Dineen. He is […]
Today in History: October 18, ‘Mr. October’ hits three homers to clinch World Series
Today is Friday, Oct. 18, the 292nd day of 2024. There are 74 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 18, 1977, Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in Game 6 of the World Series to lead the New York Yankees to an 8-4 win and a 4-2 Series victory over the […]
Sheila Ferrazzi
WATERBURY – Sheila (Curtis) Ferrazzi, 67, passed away unexpectedly at her home Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. She was the loving wife of John A. Ferrazzi Sr. of 48 years. Sheila was born in Torrington on Oct. 8, 1957, a daughter of the late Wesley Curtis Sr. and Eleanor (Lake) McMahon. She was a graduate of […]
Thomas H. Fitzgerald Jr.
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Thomas H. Fitzgerald Jr., president of T.H. Fitzgerald & Co., the investment management firm he founded in 1959, died in Augusta, Ga., on Oct. 13, 2024. He was 92 years old. From its very beginning, the firm maintained working offices at 180 Church St. in Naugatuck and at 79 Wall St. in […]
Gerald E. Martin
WATERBURY – It is with great sadness that the family of Gerald E. “Buzzy” Martin, age 84 of Middlebury, formerly of Waterbury, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was the beloved husband of Diana (Sasso) Martin for 62 wonderful […]
Tillie G. Roy
TORRINGTON – Tillie (Gelormino) Roy, 95, passed away Oct. 15, 2024, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Roger E. Roy. Born in Goshen, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Angelina (Maraia) Gelormino. She was raised and lived in Torrington her entire life. Earlier in life, Tillie […]
Civility a key for candidates in 64th House race
In a political season fraught with acrimony, name calling and personal attacks, the candidates for the 64th House District seat are conducting a campaign of civility. State Rep. Maria Horn, D-Salisbury, who is seeking her fourth term, is being challenged by Republican Barbara Breor to represent the district that covers the towns of Canaan, Cornwall, […]
64th House District: Maria Horn
Age: 60 Address: 137 Salmon Kill Road, PO Box 106, Salisbury Party: Democrat Education: Princeton University (BA 1986), University of Chicago (JD 1993) Experience: Salisbury Board of Finance; worked in finance at JP Morgan; clerked for a federal judge; worked for Debevoise & Plimpton; federal prosecutor Occupation: Third term in the General Assembly, currently House […]
64th House District: Barbara Breor
Age: 54 Address: 188 Five & 1/2 Mile Road, Goshen Party: Republican Education: Courses at Northwestern Connecticut Community College; certified town clerk; certified EMT Experience: Goshen town clerk, 28 years; certified Connecticut moderator; certified machine mechanic, president and secretary of Goshen Fire Company; secretary, Goshen Land Trust and Goshen Historical Society; secretary, Tri-Town Little League; […]
We endorse: State legislature races 30th, 32nd Senate and the unopposed candidates
30th Senate District Both state Senate candidates in the 30th District – which includes includes Brookfield Canaan, Cornwall, Goshen, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Milford, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Winsted, Warren and a portion of Torrington – boast valuable experience. The incumbent, Republican Sen. Sephen Harding, is a longtime legislator, having served four terms in the […]
Big government is not working for us
Amid the partisan rancor in the United States, it is commonplace to decry our divided country. On one level that division was created by and for the corporate media empires. It drives ratings, which drive advertising dollars and ultimately, the significant pay packages that the executives (and on-air “talent”) receive. A larger factor behind the […]
Naugatuck springs for new dump truck: Teens set old one in fire
NAUGATUCK – The borough will be getting a new public works truck after a group of local teens set a dump truck on fire earlier this year. The Board of Mayor and Burgesses approved purchasing a 10-wheeler truck for about $300,000. There was an increase of $78,261 that will be distributed over the remaining five […]
Reader backs Sherman in the 66th district race
Picture this: A 19-year-old boy suffers from appendicitis and rushes to the emergency room for surgery. He works full-time and has limited insurance. Though he comes from a middle-class family, they struggle financially, and now that he’s moved out on his own, he’s responsible for all his bills. He drives a 20-year-old Buick to get […]
6 candidates approved for public financing before deadline
HARTFORD – The last six candidates for General Assembly were approved for public financing just before the qualifying deadline for the 2024 elections. The final election grants were approved Wednesday two days before the cutoff date for the Citizens’ Election Program for the Nov. 5 election. The State Elections Enforcement Commission had one more meeting […]
Artist’s work survived POW camp; on view at Cheshire gallery
If you had to carry what mattered to you most on a forced march of unknown length across a wintry landscape, would you choose your works of art or food, water and warm clothing? That was the real-life decision faced by Lt. Carl. H. Holmstrom (1917-1979) in January 1945 as a prisoner of war in […]
Ovarian transplant at Yale offers hope for women who face issues with fertility
A Yale New Haven Health reproductive specialist successfully performed the first ovarian transplant at the hospital in August. Ovarian transplants have been possible since at least 2004, but they remain rare. Like most women receiving transplants, the Yale patient had undergone cancer treatment – in her case, enduring a bone marrow transplant at 20. Such […]
Play ball! You can toast all 4 teams in style
The baseball league championship series chugs along, and chances are if you are still paying attention in Connecticut, you’re rooting for the Yankees. Of course, there are a few weirdos like me faithful to the Mets, some old-school Brooklyn Dodgers fans who followed the team to Los Angeles, and perhaps a minuscule band of Nutmeggers […]
‘October Octets’ tell story of fall with wind, brass
In a new partnership with the Litchfield Community Center, the Waterbury Symphony will kick off a three-concert Litchfield Series with “October Octets” on Sunday at 4 p.m. at the center. The concert will be a fun mix of music that will feature 12 Waterbury Symphony brass and wind musicians performing the works of Handel, Mozart, […]
‘October Octets’ tell story of fall with wind, brass
In a new partnership with the Litchfield Community Center, the Waterbury Symphony will kick off a three-concert Litchfield Series with “October Octets” on Sunday at 4 p.m. at the center. The concert will be a fun mix of music that will feature 12 Waterbury Symphony brass and wind musicians performing the works of Handel, Mozart, […]
A song for Mets fans to help them keep believin’
It’s a pop hit like many others: An ascending chorus, an addictive hook, a warm rhythm. But “OMG,” performed by New York Mets infielder Jose Iglesias, has become the perfect anthem for the team’s unlikely playoff run. Since its release on streaming platforms in late June, “OMG” has become a hit for a Mets team […]
Noteworthy in North County: Harwinton’s past revealed during cemetary tour
HARWINTON – Wraiths from centuries past revisited town last Saturday when Harwinton Historical Society summoned them from their graves to tell their stories during the society’s annual cemetery tour. The tour took place at South Cemetery, the town’s second burial ground. Church records reveal that Deacon Cyprion Webster, 77, was “the first buried in this […]
Iglesias is latest in long line of baseball players (and umpires) making music
There is Bronson Arroyo, Barry Zito and Bernie Williams. Former stars like Ken Griffey Jr., Deion Sanders and Mike Piazza. Current ballplayers like Yoán Moncada, and prospects, too. Longtime executive Theo Epstein, along with retired umpire Joe West. When it comes to baseball and music, the connection runs a lot deeper than walk-up songs and […]
Full-scale replica of Anne Frank’s hidden annex heading to NYC
AMSTERDAM – The annex where the young Jewish diarist Anne Frank hid from Nazi occupiers during World War II is heading to New York. A full-scale replica of the rooms that form the heart of the Anne Frank House museum on one of Amsterdam’s historic canals is being built in the Netherlands and will be […]