Former Brookfield Volunteer Fire Chief Dies Following Cancer Battle After 50 Years Of Service Former Brookfield Volunteer Fire Chief Dies Following Cancer Battle After 50 Years Of Service Former Brookfield Volunteer Fire Chief Dies Following Cancer Battle After 50 Years Of Service
Former Brookfield Volunteer Fire Chief Dies Following Cancer Battle After 50 Years Of Service A longtime former Connecticut volunteer fire chief has died following a battle with cancer. He served his community for more than 50 years, and now residents are giving back to the family he leaves behind. Glenn Martone, who served as chief of the Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company for decades, died Sunday, May 17, surrounded by family, according to his obituary. He was 70.  A Brookfield High School graduate from the Class of 1973, Martone served the Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company as chief, president, and board member during his time with the department. “His leadership, mentorship,…
Drunk Driver Charged After Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With School Bus In Farmington: Cops Drunk Driver Charged After Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With School Bus In Farmington: Cops Drunk Driver Charged After Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With School Bus In Farmington: Cops
Drunk Driver Charged After Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With School Bus In Farmington: Cops A 63-year-old Connecticut man was charged with DUI after a motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash involving a school bus, police said. Farmington police responded to Meadow Road near Plainville Avenue around 4 p.m. on Monday, May 18, for a serious crash involving a school bus, motorcycle, and pickup truck, Chief Paul Melanson said. Officers and emergency crews began lifesaving measures for the motorcycle operator, who suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital, Melanson said. The rider remained in critical condition following the crash and later died from the…
Masked Gunmen Rob Trumbull Gas Station, Attack Employee During Holdup: Police Masked Gunmen Rob Trumbull Gas Station, Attack Employee During Holdup: Police Masked Gunmen Rob Trumbull Gas Station, Attack Employee During Holdup: Police
Masked Gunmen Rob Trumbull Gas Station, Attack Employee During Holdup: Police Two masked men armed with handguns stormed a Connecticut gas station, attacking an employee and threatening customers before making a quick escape with cash. The robbery happened around 9:30 Thursday night, April 16, at the Shell station at 648 White Plains Road in Trumbull. Police said the suspects entered the store, displayed weapons, and demanded money while people were inside. During the incident, one suspect slapped an employee in the head. Trumbull EMS treated the worker at the scene for a minor injury. No other injuries were reported. Police believe the suspects jumped into a waitin…
'Apparent Pipe Bomb' Found In Hartford Apartment Building Forces Evacuation 'Apparent Pipe Bomb' Found In Hartford Apartment Building Forces Evacuation 'Apparent Pipe Bomb' Found In Hartford Apartment Building Forces Evacuation
'Apparent Pipe Bomb' Found In Hartford Apartment Building Forces Evacuation Police evacuated a Connecticut apartment building after finding an "apparent pipe bomb" inside a recently vacated unit, authorities said.  Officers were called to 127 Wyllys St. in the Dutch Point area of Hartford just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, after someone found the device.  The Hartford Police Bomb Squad responded and destroyed the device.  Authorities said the evacuation was a precautionary measure. No injuries were reported.  Police are still trying to determine how the device got there and who may be responsible. Hartford police urge anyone with …
Inside The Room: Warrant Reveals New Evidence In Death Of Girl Found On Enfield Bedroom Floor Inside The Room: Warrant Reveals New Evidence In Death Of Girl Found On Enfield Bedroom Floor Inside The Room: Warrant Reveals New Evidence In Death Of Girl Found On Enfield Bedroom Floor
Inside The Room: Warrant Reveals New Evidence In Death Of Girl Found On Enfield Bedroom Floor Police are releasing new details in their investigation into the death of a 12-year-old Connecticut girl and her stepfather, who is accused of sexual assault. Enfield police have released a search warrant for the Elm Street home where Eve Rogers was found dead on March 18. Authorities say she was lying on her bedroom floor, with a blanket and naked from the waist down. Her stepfather, 39-year-old Anthony Federline, was arrested on April 2 and charged with first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor. Investigators said DNA evidence tied him to the girl. No one has been charged…
Fairfield Quick Center Brings Back Youth Summer Camps Fairfield Quick Center Brings Back Youth Summer Camps Fairfield Quick Center Brings Back Youth Summer Camps
Fairfield Quick Center Brings Back Youth Summer Camps Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will offer youth performing arts summer camp programs in 2026, including a mix of summer intensives and returning Missoula Children’s Theatre sessions. In its press release, the Quick Center said the lineup will span multiple disciplines, with options ranging from acting and improvisation to circus skills, singing, and audition preparation, with camps geared to kids starting at age 8, depending on the program. The center also said registration for its 2026 Missoula Children’s Theatre camps is currently full, and families who want to…
Top Stamford Prosecutor To Step Down After Nearly 40 Years In Justice System Top Stamford Prosecutor To Step Down After Nearly 40 Years In Justice System Top Stamford Prosecutor To Step Down After Nearly 40 Years In Justice System
Top Stamford Prosecutor To Step Down After Nearly 40 Years In Justice System The top prosecutor overseeing Stamford and Norwalk will step down, marking a major shift for local courts and law enforcement. State’s Attorney Paul J. Ferencek announced he will retire at the end of his term on June 30, 2026. Ferencek has led the Stamford/Norwalk Judicial District since 2020. The district covers Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, and Wilton. As State’s Attorney, he oversees prosecutors handling criminal cases and shares oversight of juvenile matters. “On behalf of the Criminal Justice Commission, I wish to extend our sincere gratitude and …
More Than 1 In 3 CT Hospitals Threatened By Medicaid Cuts, Study Finds: See Which Ones More Than 1 In 3 CT Hospitals Threatened By Medicaid Cuts, Study Finds: See Which Ones More Than 1 In 3 CT Hospitals Threatened By Medicaid Cuts, Study Finds: See Which Ones
More Than 1 In 3 CT Hospitals Threatened By Medicaid Cuts, Study Finds: See Which Ones Nearly 90 hospitals across the Northeast are at risk of closing, slashing services, or laying off workers due to Republican-passed cuts to Medicaid, according to a new study. Public Citizen released a report on Tuesday, March 31, that identifies 446 hospitals especially vulnerable to major cuts due to the previously named "One Big Beautiful Bill." President Donald Trump signed the GOP-backed budget reconciliation package into law on Friday, July 4, 2025. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the spending plan will gut $911 billion in federal spend…
MA Ranked No. 2 For Innovation In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why MA Ranked No. 2 For Innovation In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why MA Ranked No. 2 For Innovation In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why
MA Ranked No. 2 For Innovation In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why The nation's capital and several Northeast states are driving research, innovation, and business growth, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Most & Least Innovative States on Wednesday, March 18. The report evaluated all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 25 indicators tied to innovation. The metrics include the share of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workers, research and development spending, and tech industry presence. Washington, DC, retained its place as the nation's innovation leader, according to WalletHub. The District sto…
Airbnb Offering Cash To New Bergen County Hosts For World Cup: See If Your Town Qualifies Airbnb Offering Cash To New Bergen County Hosts For World Cup: See If Your Town Qualifies Airbnb Offering Cash To New Bergen County Hosts For World Cup: See If Your Town Qualifies
Airbnb Offering Cash To New Bergen County Hosts For World Cup: See If Your Town Qualifies Airbnb is offering a cash incentive to homeowners who rent their properties during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The short-term rental platform said new hosts who list an entire home in eligible areas and welcome their first guests before July 31 can receive a $750 reward The incentive program comes as millions of soccer fans around the world are expected to travel to North America for the tournament, which begins in June 2026. Eight games are set to happen at MetLife Stadium beween June 13 and July 19. Airbnb said demand for stays during the FIFA World Cup is already surging, with searches for…
Tavern Life In Early Connecticut At Stratford Historical Society Feb. 15 Tavern Life In Early Connecticut At Stratford Historical Society Feb. 15 Tavern Life In Early Connecticut At Stratford Historical Society Feb. 15
Tavern Life In Early Connecticut At Stratford Historical Society Feb. 15 The Stratford Historical Society is inviting the community to “Tapping Into the Past: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut” on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. Admission is free for members and $10 for non-members. Click here to register online. Organization's logo. Stratford Historical Society The society announced on Facebook that the talk will explore how taverns once played a central role in towns across Connecticut. In early Connecticut, taverns weren’t only places to drink. They were places where travelers and locals went to be entertained, spread news and gossip, grab a nice meal, an…
CT Man Guilty Of Killing Vernon Hotel Owner Over $10 Pool Pass: State CT Man Guilty Of Killing Vernon Hotel Owner Over $10 Pool Pass: State CT Man Guilty Of Killing Vernon Hotel Owner Over $10 Pool Pass: State
CT Man Guilty Of Killing Vernon Hotel Owner Over $10 Pool Pass: State A Hartford man has been convicted in the shooting death of a Vernon motel owner and worker after an argument over a swimming pool pass, state prosecutors announced. Alvin Waugh, 35, was found guilty of murder and carrying a pistol without a permit on Friday, Jan. 30, according to Craig P. Nowak, state’s attorney for the Tolland Judicial District. He was accused of shooting Zeshan Chaudhry, the manager and owner of the Motel 6 on Hartford Turnpike in Vernon. Prosecutors said evidence showed the violence began on June 27, 2021, when Chaudhry told Waugh to leave after Waugh "became belligerent…