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Naugatuck police blotter
Naugatuck police recently filed the following charges: ALEXANDER GATLING, 27, 100 Francis St., Waterbury, three counts of violation of probation, Jan. 1. ANGEL MATEO, 46, 175 Calhoun St., Torrington, failure to display plates/inserts, illegal operation of motor vehicle without minimum insurance, operate/parks unregistered motor vehicle, illegal operation of motor vehicle under suspension, second-degree reckless endangerment, […]
Waterbury police blotter
Waterbury police recently filed the following charges: ALEXANDRA SANTAMARIA, 35, of 651 S. Main St., illegal operation of motor vehicle without minimum insurance, illegal operation of motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs, failure to drive in proper lane, operating/parking unregistered motor vehicle. MELANIE VIRELLA, 37, of 126 Walnut St., second-degree failure to appear, […]
Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:04:01 +0000
Ursula (Calabrese) Cercola
WATERBURY – Ursula (Calabrese) Cercola, age 95, wife of the late Armand S. Cercola, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at Beacon Brook Health Center. She was born in Hoboken, N.J., on Sept. 27, 1929, daughter of the late Ernest and Angelina (Fiore) Calabrese Deleppo. Ursula was a longtime Waterbury resident and retired […]
Dr. Michael Janiszewski
WOODBURY – Dr. Michael Janiszewski, 66, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on Jan. 27, 2025. His immense strength as he battled cancer was bolstered by his loving wife of 34 years, Dr. Zife Krosi. Michael was born in Warsaw, Poland on Dec. 23, 1958, to the late Bronislaw and Danuta (Nowotny) Janiszewski. In 1968, Michael’s […]
Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:02:59 +0000
UConn men survive scare, rally past DePaul
HARTFORD – Jaylin Stewart played his most important game of the season for the Huskies, scoring 15 points to help lead the Huskies to a 72-61 victory and avoid a scare against a DePaul team tied for last in the Big East. The game marked only the sixth time this season Stewart scored in double […]
Passenger jet collides with helicopter while landing at Reagan Washington National Airport, FAA says
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — A passenger jet has collided with a helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington. That’s according to the Federal Aviation Administration, which says the collision remains under investigation. There was no immediate word on casualties, but all takeoffs and landings from the airport near Washington have been halted. […]
Today in History, January 30
By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2025. There are 335 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 30, 1948, Indian political and spiritual leader Mohandas K. Gandhi, 78, was shot and killed in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse (neh-too-RAHM’ gahd-SAY’), a Hindu extremist. Also on […]
Getaway driver takes plea deal for courthouse shooting
WATERBURY – The getaway driver in last year’s courthouse shooting that killed a city man pleaded guilty Wednesday in Waterbury Superior Court to reduced charges as part of a plea agreement that includes cooperating with prosecutors in future trials. Deera Nelson, 22, of Meriden, will serve 20 years in prison if she testifies truthfully in […]
Energy policy: France provides model for Connecticut
Adozen or so years ago, we suggested, somewhat in jest, that then-Gov. Dannel P. Malloy should designate “The French Mistake,” from the Mel Brooks film “Blazing Saddles,” as his 2014 campaign song. The point was that Gov. Malloy’s policies and outcomes were at least as counterproductive as those practiced in France – then an economic […]
Democrats should look in the mirror before bashing Trump supporters
This is in response to Susan Gillespie’s complaint (in her Jan. 19 letter, “Calling out pro-Trump letter writers”) about letters to the editor submitted by me and others – that we “ranted” – “slamming Democrats and insulting those of us that are loyal to their principles.” I can’t speak for the others mentioned in Gillespie’s […]
Funding rollercoaster: Area officials react to uncertainty before Trump rescinds order
SOUTHINGTON – Wolcott Mayor Thomas G. Dunn and other local leaders attending the annual town meeting of the Connecticut Council of Small Towns were still searching for answers Wednesday morning on whether anticipated federal payments would come or not. Dunn said Wolcott is counting on federal funding for some town infrastructure projects, and he remained […]
Murderer says he’s rehabilitated: Serving 55 years for killing Waterbury man
WATERBURY – Time hasn’t healed the wounds for the Nieves family. Almost 30 years since the brutal stabbing death of Hector Nieves, 17, his family remains gripped by the anguish of his loss. Nieves’ family packed into a Waterbury courtroom Wednesday for the sentence modification hearing of Jose Colon, who was 18 years old when […]
Lamont proposes expanding tax credits on property
SOUTHINGTON – Gov. Ned Lamont told a gathering of town officials Wednesday that he plans to propose to expand the property tax credit on the state income tax. The state legislature and Lamont last revisited the property tax credit in 2022 when they increased the amount of the credit and restored eligibility to taxpayers under […]
Gregory Barnes
MIDDLEBURY – The essence that was Gregory Barnes left his body on Jan. 17, 2025, at the age of 77. Greg was the second youngest child of Dr. Francis Barnes and Margurite Stoddard Barnes. He was predeceased by his brothers, Ned Clark, Francis Stoddard Barnes, and Brian Anthony Barnes; and his sisters Merle Barnes Risley […]
Kimberly A. DiBona
PROSPECT – It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Kimberly Ann (Rinaldi) DiBona. After a brave and valiant battle with breast cancer, Kim died peacefully at her home while enfolded in the love of her devoted family, on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. Kim leaves her beloved husband and […]
Gloria M. Ditoto
BRISTOL – Gloria M. (Valentino) Ditoto, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at The Pines at Bristol. She was the loving wife of the late Raymond F. Ditoto. Born in Waterbury on July 7, 1930, Gloria was the daughter of the late Frank and Jenny (Ventresca) Valentino. […]
Richard L. Embelton
THOMASTON – Mr. Richard L. “Dicky” Embelton, 68, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford. He was the husband of Monique (LaFrancois) Embelton. Dickey was born Aug. 6, 1956, in Presque Isle, Maine, son of the late William T. and Jo Ann (Cahill) Embelton. Raised in Bristol and Thomaston, […]
David M. Leo Sr.
WATERBURY – David (Dave) M. Leo, 57, of Waterbury, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Born on Nov. 14, 1967, to James V. Leo II and Concetta (Famiglietti) Leo, Dave spent his life cherishing the bonds of family and friendship. Dave was a devoted family man, always prioritizing his loved ones above all else. […]
George T. Lisieski
NAUGATUCK – George Thomas Lisieski, 70, died peacefully on Jan. 27, 2025, at Complete Care at Glendale Center. George was born March 8, 1954 in Waterbury, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Lisieski. George was raised in Naugatuck and he attended Paier College School of Art. George had a lifelong love of the […]
Domenic Moffo Jr.
PROSPECT – It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of our beloved husband and father, Domenic Moffo Jr. While surrounded in the loving embrace of his family, Dom passed on to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at Saint Mary’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Rosalyn (DeVito) […]
Ann C. Mulhall
WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness that the family of Ann C. (Lahey) Mulhall, age 91 of Waterbury and Bayview, Milford, shares the news of her peaceful passing in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of John P. Mulhall, who passed in 2022. Ann was born […]
Ruth S. O’Neill
LITCHFIELD – Ruth (Ba) (Synnott) O’Neill, 81, formerly of Waterbury, passed away on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. Ruth was born in Waterbury on July 17, 1943, daughter of the late John and Ruth (Dailey) Synnott. Raised in Waterbury, Ruth attended local schools and was a graduate of Croft High School and then the Saint Mary’s […]
Robert F. Revaz
w/photo and flag TORRINGTON – Robert Francis Revaz, 95, of Torrington, passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at Cherry Brook Health Center in Canton. He was the beloved husband of the late Arlene Z. Revaz for 66 happy years. Bob was born Sept. 27, 1929, in Torrington, son of the late John C. Revaz and […]
Jodi Ann Thomas
WATERBURY – Jodi Ann (DeLeo) Thomas, 56, entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital after a brief yet courageous battle with liver disease. Calling hours will be Saturday, from 10 a.m. until noon, at Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home. For full obituary, service information, or to send […]
Labriola settles into probate position: Former legislator brings experience to 22nd district
SOUTHBURY – After a long career as a state legislator in Hartford, David K. Labriola is now settling into his new role as the Region 22 Probate District judge. The 64-year-old Oxford resident was elected to his first four-year term last November, succeeding Domenick N. Calabrese, who stepped down to move to Florida. Labriola spent […]
A horse is a horse: Southbury’s Glen Morris gets lifetime honor
SOUTHBURY – Longtime resident Glen Morris entertained people for more than four decades with his Morgan horse-drawn carriage rides, bringing equine joy and fun during the holidays or at other special events. His carriages and sleighs could be seen throughout the area, dashing through the snow, “making spirits bright,” his passengers “laughing all the way.” […]
Devastating fire leaves family in Beacon Falls homeless
BEACON FALLS – A family of four was displaced after a fire destroyed a two-story home Tuesday night at 581 Skokorat Road. Beacon Hose Company No. 1 firefighters were dispatched at 6:04 p.m. Assistant Fire Chief Cody Brennan said flames were spreading from the garage to the second floor when they arrived. All four residents […]
HAPPENINGS IN THE HILLS: Litchfield dancers tap their way onto Team USA
LITCHFIELD – A pair of dancers from Sparkle & Shine Dance have earned the right to showcase their ability with the U.S.A. National Tap Dance Team at an international competition in Prague, Czech Republic, in October. Lily Lipinsky, 13, of Litchfield, and Clara Dains, 12, of Watertown, learned last week their auditions for the team […]
Waterbury police blotter
WATERBURY Waterbury police recently filed the following charges: RUEBEN SULLIVAN, 36, of 125 Shell St., Bridgeport, second-degree failure to appear, four counts first-degree failure to appear, risk of injury to child, disorderly conduct, second-degree strangulation/suffocation, violation of protective order. SHAKEEM HYDE, 27, of 16 Grandview Ave., two counts second-degree failure to appear. THOMAS GOETHE, 43, […]
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:56:35 +0000
Schedule for Opening Day (Sept. 7)
as of Sept. 6, noon FOOTBALL Naugatuck Valley League GNH at Ansonia, 6 Wilby at Oxford, 6:30 Woodland at Holy Cross (Municipal), 6:30 Derby at St. Paul, 7 Naugatuck at Wolcott, ppd. to Saturday Others Pomperaug at Bullard-Kolbe, ppd. to Saturday New Britain at Southington, 7 BOYS SOCCER Berkshire League Wamogo at Northwestern, ppd. to […]