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Hurley unimpressed with UConn romp
STORRS – Comically bad. That’s the way UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley described the Huskies’ 81-46 victory over East Texas A&M on Tuesday night in front of a sellout crowd at Gampel Pavilion. The No. 2-ranked Huskies won by 35 points, but only because they had more talent and athleticism than an East Texas […]
Waterbury hosts employment training virtual session
The Academy for Human Service Training will host an online virtual information session Friday at 3:30 p.m. for those who are under or unemployed and wish to further their career. The session aims at preparing individuals to work with children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, mental illnesses and other service needs. Those who […]
State launches CT Gateway portal to boost contracting
HARTFORD — State officials Tuesday announced the launch of CT Gateway, a new Cloud-based portal that will host applications for several state procurement programs. The state Department of Administrative Services reported the Small and Minority Enterprise Program is the first to be transitioned to CT Gateway. The program was created to increase contracting opportunities for […]
UConn women’s basketball: 40 years of Auriemma and Dailey
STORRS – They are coming en masse from long ago and far away to celebrate the dynasty that Coach Geno Auriemma and his associate head coach Chris Dailey have built over the last 40 years. More than 60 former players coming from as far away Paris, France and as long ago as Geno and CD’s […]
Judge rejects modification to man’s 53-year sentence for Waterbury killing
WATERBURY — A man from Queens, N.Y., convicted of the shooting death of another man in 2003 after being teased will continue to serve his 53-year prison sentence after a judge rejected a request to modify his sentence. In a decision issued Nov. 7, Judge Corinne L. Klatt ruled that Jerome Rice, 50, had not […]
Defendant recounts near-fatal stabbing in Torrington fight during testimony
TORRINGTON – Defendant Jonathan Todd told police in an interview in 2022 he didn’t want to die when he stabbed Aaron Vella-Whelan five times to stop his aggression, nearly killing him. But when Todd took the witness stand Tuesday in the second and final day of testimony at his trial for first-degree assault in Torrington […]
Felon deposits fake Treasury check into his bank account at Thomaston Savings Bank
TORRINGTON – A Meriden man accused of depositing a fake U.S. Treasury check into his Thomaston Savings Bank account and drawing funds from it was allowed to go free Tuesday at his arraignment in Torrington Superior Court while his case is pending. Police and bank investigators allege Adrian Ibarrondo, 42, deposited a $5,782 check into […]
Morning 5: ‘Monday Night Raw’
World Wrestling Entertainment’s first episode of “Monday Night Raw” on Netflix will take place from the Intuit Dome on Jan. 6. Here are five Raw stars: 1) Akira Tozawa — The Japanese wrestler is a one-time WWE Cruiserweight Champion. He is also known for his previous work in Dragon Gate. 2) Asuka — The winner […]
Advise and Consent’ is as important as ever
There is a great old movie, a black and white classic called “Advise and Consent.” I make sure to watch it at least once a year, not just because of the incredible cast that includes Charles Laughton, Henry Fonda, Gene Tierney, Walter Pidgeon and Franchot Tone, but because it is incredibly relevant six decades after […]
Trump should pursue aggressive economic agenda to compete with China
During the first Trump administration and continuing through the Biden administration, the United States took a strong stance against China’s mercantilist policies. This new China strategy was characterized by a bipartisan consensus, significant strategic investment, and a stronger alliance partnership with U.S. allies. In a second Trump administration, it is imperative that the U.S. develops […]
Political discrimination: Trump voters targeted
Just two days after the presidential election, a shocking revelation about how FEMA conducts its disaster-relief efforts vindicated much of the rhetoric that emanated from the Trump campaign and President-elect Donald Trump’s supporters. “A FEMA supervisor told workers in a message to ‘avoid homes advertising Trump’ as they canvassed Lake Placid, Florida to identify residents […]
Move forward from the election and be civil to one another
The election is over; God willing, we still have the same family and friends. On Route 4, less than half a mile from the wonderful Wildlife Foundation, on the Torrington-Goshen line, was a huge four-foot-by-three-foot sign stating “ALL DEMOCRATS SUCK” on a homeowner’s property. No one could miss it. I am a registered Democrat, but […]
Will Connecticut voters ever break their Democrat addiction?
Connecticut, the land of steady voting habits. The vast majority of our country shifted to the right this election cycle in hopes of salvaging a decimated economy. In Connecticut voters dug in their heels, handed Democrats at least five more seats in the state legislature, and re-elected every member of our all-Democrat congressional delegation. What […]
Morris selectmen endorse Region 20 plan to absorb Litchfield debt
MORRIS – The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday endorsed a proposal by the Region 20 Board of Education to absorb Litchfield’s $1.8 million education debt and service it through long-term bonding. Voters in Morris, Litchfield, Goshen and Warren will consider the proposal in a referendum Dec. 3. Litchfield’s boards of selectmen and finance have endorsed […]
History, November 20
Today in History: November 20, the Mexican Revolution begins By The Associated Press undefined Today is Wednesday, Nov. 20, the 325th day of 2024. There are 41 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 20, 1910, Francisco Madero led a revolt against Mexican President Porfirio Díaz, marking the beginning of the decade-long […]
No prison time for postal worker: Waterbury man used USPS fuel card to steal cash
WATERBURY – A former postal service driver who scammed the government out of $85,000 by using a U.S. Postal Service fuel card as his personal ATM has been sentenced to time served and one year of supervised release. He is also required to make full restitution to the USPS. Lindim Asipi, 47, of Waterbury, appeared […]
Torrington to demolish Hotchkiss Brothers Co. building
TORRINGTON – City officials invite residents to a farewell ceremony and demolition of six of the seven buildings that once housed the former Hotchkiss Brothers Co. facility at 199 Water St. and 229 Church St. today at 11 a.m. Parking will be at 190 Water St., the old Register Citizen building. Redevelopment plans for this […]
Heritage Village residents: Ambulance response time too slow after complex discontinued its service
SOUTHBURY – Residents in Heritage Village say they feel a little more vulnerable because of extra-long response times for ambulance service since the Heritage Village Ambulance Association discontinued operations earlier this year. The association ended its 52-year tradition of providing basic-life support service to the more than 5,000 people who live in the retirement community, […]
Joseph Reynolds Jr.
WATERBURY – Joseph Reynolds Jr., 71, of Waterbury, formerly of Hartford, entered in eternal rest Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at his home. Funeral services Thursday at 11 a.m. at New Deliverance Church of God in Christ, 25 Crown St., Waterbury. Family will receive friends at church from 10 a.m. until service at 11. Burial with […]
Joseph D’Onofrio
WINSTED – Joseph D’Onofrio, 68, of Winsted, died Nov. 17, 2024. He was born April 21, 1956, in East Hartford, and is survived by his wife of 29 years, Karen D’Onofrio. Funeral services are private and have been entrusted to Cook Funeral Home. To read a complete obituary, please visit cookfuneralhomect.com.
Daniel J. Paden
TORRINGTON – Daniel J. Paden passed away unexpectedly in Torrington on Nov. 12, 2024. Kindly visit thurstonrowefuneralhome.com to view a full obituary.
Carolyn Alfano
TORRINGTON – Carolyn (Green) Alfano, 87, of Torrington, passed away Nov. 18, 2024, at her home. She was the wife of Raymond Alfano Sr. for 70 years. Carolyn was born May 3, 1937, in Haverhill, N.H., the daughter of the late Gladys (Burque) and Steven Green Sr. She was a fabulous cook, a devoted mother, […]
IN YOUR CORNER: Canaan explores its history on the railways
CANAAN – The topic of trains always piques interest here, and Saturday, visitors to Canaan Union Station had the opportunity to attend two programs on the subject. Kathryn Boughton, the town’s historian, presented “Canaan: The Town the Railroad Built.” Before its arrival, the main mode of transportation was horses and Boughton described the length of […]
Ghita M. Aureli
WATERTOWN – It is with profound sadness that the family of Ghita M. Aureli, age 91 of Watertown, shares the news of the peaceful passing of their beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Stonebridge Center for Health and Rehab in Newtown. She was the widow of the late William […]
Diane A. Devino
PROSPECT – Diane A. Devino, 79, of Prospect, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at the Civita Care Center in Cheshire surrounded by her loving family. Diane was born in Waterbury on Oct. 23, 1945, daughter of the late Rocco and Lena (Petruccelli) Devino. She was a graduate of Croft High School and […]
Margie Lefebvre
WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness that the family of Margie Lefebvre, age 82, of Waterbury, shares the news of the peaceful passing of their beloved mother, sister, aunt, nana, and Grammy, on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness. She was the widow of Gratien Lefebvre. Margie was born […]
David A. Carey
TORRINGTON – David Alan Carey, of Torrington, passed away on Nov. 13, 2024, after a long and valiant battle with kidney transplant complications at the age of 65. He was born in Torrington, son of Francis and Mary (Ryan) Carey, and is survived by his only son, David Ryan Carey of Southington, his wife Michelle, […]
John J. Grieco
NEW HARTFORD – John Joseph Grieco, 74, of New Hartford, passed away Nov. 16, 2024. He was the husband of Deborah (Laigle) Grieco for 53 years. He was born May 4, 1950, to the late Thomas W. and Viola (Bontempo) Grieco of Torrington. He attended Torrington area schools and graduated with a business degree from […]
Harold Cox
WATERBURY – Harold Cox, 95, passed away on Nov. 17, 2024, at home after a short illness. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all. He was born in Easton, Maine, on May 12, 1929. He moved to Vermont at 18, and entered the […]