Josh Lanier

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Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.


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West Hartford, CT
On Your Side
New Sensory Playground, Cafe For Kids Seeks OK In West Hartford: Report New Sensory Playground, Cafe For Kids Seeks OK In West Hartford: Report
New Sensory Playground, Cafe For Kids Seeks OK In West Hartford: Report A new indoor playground and cafe designed for young children could soon open at West Hartford's Bishops Corner, giving local families a new option for play and child care, according to a new report from the Hartford Business Journal.  West Hartford resident Sojung Jacobskind has filed an application with the West Hartford Town Plan and Zoning Commission seeking a special permit for the business. The proposal was submitted as the business looks to open in summer 2026, per the report.  Jacobskind plans to operate a Little Wanderers facility at 2523 Albany Ave., inside a multi-use of…

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by Josh Lanier
Southington, CT
Obituaries
Southington Priest Who Served Central Connecticut For 50 Years Dies After Brief Illness Southington Priest Who Served Central Connecticut For 50 Years Dies After Brief Illness
Southington Priest Who Served Central Connecticut For 50 Years Dies After Brief Illness A longtime Connecticut resident and priest who served the state for more than five decades has died. The Rev. Gerald H. Dziedzic, of Southington, died Feb. 25 after a brief illness, the Archdiocese of Hartford announced Monday, March 2. He was 78. Dziedzic spent much of his life serving local parishes and schools. For many families in Southington, Meriden, New Milford, Terryville, Hartford, and Bristol, he was a steady presence at baptisms, weddings, and funerals. He was ordained on May 25, 1974, at Saint Joseph Cathedral by Archbishop John Whealon. His early work in the Archdiocese of Ha…

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by Josh Lanier
Avon, CT
Breaking News
Ex-Avon Investment Advisor Accused Of $3.3M Scheme Faces 220 Years In Prison If Guilty: Feds Ex-Avon Investment Advisor Accused Of $3.3M Scheme Faces 220 Years In Prison If Guilty: Feds
Ex-Avon Investment Advisor Accused Of $3.3M Scheme Faces 220 Years In Prison If Guilty: Feds A Connecticut investment advisor is facing federal fraud charges after prosecutors say he carried out a multimillion-dollar scheme that left financial firms with heavy losses. Andrew M. Komarow, 36, of Avon, was indicted by a federal grand jury in New Haven last month. He pleaded not guilty to the 11-count indictment and was released on a $50,000 bond, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut said.  Prosecutors say Komarow worked as an investment advisor and broker-dealer and serviced a range of clients. According to the indictment, he took advantage of credit extended by finan…

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by Josh Lanier
Clinton, CT
Obituaries
Authorities ID Clinton Man, 61, Who Died In Condominium Fire Authorities ID Clinton Man, 61, Who Died In Condominium Fire
Authorities ID Clinton Man, 61, Who Died In Condominium Fire Authorities have identified the 61-year-old man who was killed in a house fire earlier this week.  Glenn Hall, 61, died of his injuries following a fire at the Lafayette Green condominiums in Clinton on Monday, March 2, police said.  Fire crews rushed to the East Main Street condominiums just before 10:30 a.m. after multiple people called 911 to report flames coming from a second-floor window. Once they got inside, they found Hall in the hallway and pulled him from the building, authorities said.  Paramedics rushed him to Yale New Haven Hospital with severe burns. He la…

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by Josh Lanier
Hebron-Marlborough, CT
Breaking News
Marlborough Man Accused Of Touching Child's Privates, Asking Her To Take Clothes Off: Police Marlborough Man Accused Of Touching Child's Privates, Asking Her To Take Clothes Off: Police
Marlborough Man Accused Of Touching Child's Privates, Asking Her To Take Clothes Off: Police A 51-year-old Connecticut man has been arrested after a child told her mother that he had inappropriately touched her and repeatedly asked her to take her pants off, police said. Michael Eggert, of Marlborough, was charged Monday, March 2, with risk of injury to a child, according to Connecticut State Police. The victim, who was 8 at the time of the alleged offenses, told police that Eggert had touched her over her clothes on at least one occasion while pretending to "tickle" her, and repeatedly asked the child to take their pants off when he was left alone with her, according to the arrest…

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by Josh Lanier
Wethersfield, CT
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To Hoot No More: Wethersfield Hooters, Last Location In State, Closes After 33 Years To Hoot No More: Wethersfield Hooters, Last Location In State, Closes After 33 Years
To Hoot No More: Wethersfield Hooters, Last Location In State, Closes After 33 Years Hooters, the once-popular restaurant chain, has legged it out of Connecticut, closing its final location earlier this month.  Owners of the Wethersfield location placed a sign on the door to keep customers abreast of the situation.  "After 33 incredible years, we have made the difficult decision to close this location," a sign on the door read. "Thank you for the many memories, the great laughs, and of course the hot wings shared. We are truly grateful for every guest who walked through our doors and every team member who made it special." The restaurant at 1731 Berlin Turnpike f…

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by Josh Lanier
Foxborough, MA
Breaking News
Man In His 80s, Dog Killed In Early Morning Foxborough House Fire; Officials Investigating Man In His 80s, Dog Killed In Early Morning Foxborough House Fire; Officials Investigating
Man In His 80s, Dog Killed In Early Morning Foxborough House Fire; Officials Investigating An early morning house fire in Foxborough that left an elderly man dead is under investigation, authorities said.  The fire broke out just before 3 a.m. at 39 Granite St., according to Foxborough Fire Chief Michael P. Kelleher. A Foxborough police officer on patrol smelled smoke and alerted firefighters. Firefighters shared video of the blaze on Facebook.  Crews arrived to find the single-family home heavily involved. Flames vented through the windows. Firefighters attacked the blaze from the ground and used an aerial ladder to reach the roof of the two-story home.  In…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
Routine Traffic Stop Turns Spirals Into Major Stolen Gun Bust In Norwalk: Police Routine Traffic Stop Turns Spirals Into Major Stolen Gun Bust In Norwalk: Police
Routine Traffic Stop Turns Spirals Into Major Stolen Gun Bust In Norwalk: Police A Connecticut traffic stop led to the arrest of a West Haven man after police said they found a stolen handgun and loaded magazines inside his SUV. Fredrick Jerome Pate, 25, was stopped Monday morning, March 2, on Westport Avenue in Norwalk for an improperly printed temporary registration plate on his Jeep, police said. It was all routine until police learned Pate was driving on a suspended license and that the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee was unregistered and uninsured, Norwalk police said.  Officers searched the SUV and found a 9mm magazine loaded with seven rounds in the rear pass…

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by Josh Lanier
Norfolk, MA
Breaking News
Brockton Double Teen Murder Suspect Captured In Mexico Held Without Bail, Pleads Not Guilty: DA Brockton Double Teen Murder Suspect Captured In Mexico Held Without Bail, Pleads Not Guilty: DA
Brockton Double Teen Murder Suspect Captured In Mexico Held Without Bail, Pleads Not Guilty: DA A man accused of killing two teens outside a busy Brockton shopping plaza has pleaded not guilty and will remain held without bail, prosecutors said.  Davinci Leonard, 23, was arrested Feb. 12 in Mexico after authorities say he fled the country following the shooting, according to Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz. He is accused of killing 15-year-old Tymari Albertson and 18-year-old Cevannah Alvarez. He pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder. He also faces charges of discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, a…

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by Josh Lanier
Shrewsbury, MA
Breaking News
Newly Minted Millionaire: Shrewsbury Woman Knows How She'll Spend $1M Payday Newly Minted Millionaire: Shrewsbury Woman Knows How She'll Spend $1M Payday
Newly Minted Millionaire: Shrewsbury Woman Knows How She'll Spend $1M Payday A Shrewsbury woman this week landed a $1 million jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery, and she has a prudent plan for her payday.  Colleen Sweet won the seven-figure payout in the lottery's “$2,000,000 50X Cashword" ticket, a $10 scratch-off game. A million-dollar and a $2.5 million grand prize ticket remain in circulation.  Sweet chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would have paid the full amount over 20 years in annual payments.  She said she plans to buy a home and invest the cash.  Sweet bought the tick…

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