Josh Lanier

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Josh Lanier has spent years chasing leads wherever they take him — from presidential campaigns and murderers to mommy bloggers. His work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, and online publications. His favorite story is still the next one.

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National Interest

$1.4M Swansea Mansion Listing Goes Viral For All Wrong Reasons: 'Ugliest House I've Ever Seen' It's giving "nightmares," "crime scene," and "dictator's 1970s mansion." That's been the reaction to a Massachusetts mansion after a post on Reddit highlighted some of the interesting interior design choices. The controversy over the $1.4 million Swansea home has drawn hundreds of comments, but thousands of additional views for the Zillow listing. The 48 Laurie Lane home in Swansea has become a viral hit on Reddit. Zillow The $1.4 million nine-bedroom, six-bath house on Laurie Lane comes with a jacuzzi in the master suite, a four-car garage, and nearly 10,000 square feet…

by Josh Lanier

10/31/2025

Ansonia, CT

Breaking News

Ansonia Man Faces Charges In High-Speed Crash That Killed Racing Partner: Police A Connecticut man has been charged in connection with a deadly crash that killed 26-year-old Adonis Lapuppet-Bligen last month. Isac Saravia, 26, of Ansonia, was arrested this week and charged with reckless endangerment and reckless driving in the Sept. 24 Ansonia crash, police said. Ansonia detectives said Saravia and Lapuppet-Bligen were racing at 80 miles per hour on Pershing Drive when they crashed their vehicles. Police said they could not determine why the two cars were racing. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Lapuppet-Bligen’s deat…

by Josh Lanier

10/31/2025

Simsbury, CT

Your Community

From Simsbury To Hollywood: Rachel Sennott’s New HBO Comedy ‘I Love LA’ Earning Early Praise Connecticut-born comedian, actress, and influencer Rachel Sennott will star in a new HBO comedy series that blends a little bit of everything she’s known for into The Simsbury native created and stars in “I Love LA,” debuting Sunday, Nov. 2, at 10:30 p.m., a coveted prime-time slot on the high-profile network. Sennott, 30, an alum of New York University and the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, also wrote and directed several episodes. “I Love LA” follows an up-and-coming talent manager navigating the chaos of her late 20s in Los Angeles. Early reviews have been largely positive, and the…

by Josh Lanier

10/31/2025

Ware, MA

Breaking News

Police ID Monson Woman Found Dead In Ware; Investigation Continues Police are investigating after a 41-year-old woman was found dead in her backyard in Ware. Officers responded to Bellevue Avenue after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, and found Karyn Perez, from Monson, dead behind her home, according to the Ware Police Department. “The circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation by the Ware Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit attached to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office,” officials said. Investigators said there is no threat to public safety. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determ…

by Josh Lanier

10/31/2025

Milford, CT

Breaking News

Huge Barges Run Aground On Milford Beach; Coast Guard Working To Remove Them Authorities are working on plans to remove two barges that washed up on the shore of a Connecticut beach. Firefighters were called to Woodmont Beach in Milford on Thursday, Oct. 30, to reports of the ships being pushed onto the sand. No injuries were reported. The US Coast Guard said they are aware of the situation, and authorities are working on a plan to remove the vessels. However, they don’t yet know how the barges ended up on the beach or how they would remove them. Milford firefighters shared a video of one of the barges along with the Gordon Lightfoot cl…

by Josh Lanier

10/30/2025

Fairfield, CT

Breaking News

State AG Expands Probe Into Soaring Grocery Prices, Targets Big Distributors Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has widened his investigation into the state's high grocery prices, sending letters to five major food distributors operating in the state. The move, Tong announced on Thursday, Oct. 30, expands the ongoing inquiry into why food costs remain high years after the pandemic sparked sharp price spikes. Tong’s office began the investigation at the request of lawmakers hoping to uncover whether unfair practices or price gouging contributed to Connecticut’s grocery bills. His latest step pushes the focus beyond local grocers and into the companies th…

by Josh Lanier

10/30/2025

Greenwich, CT

Obituaries

Greenwich Honors Fallen Officer: ‘He Represented The Very Best’ A Connecticut community is mourning the loss of Officer Robert Pascale, a respected member of the Greenwich Police Department remembered for his professionalism, compassion, and heart for service. The police department announced Pascale's death on Thursday, Oct. 30. However, they did not provide any details on the cause. Officer Pascale grew up in Stamford and studied at Penn State University, where he earned degrees in criminology and economics. He joined the Greenwich Police Department in 2022. Greenwich police said he was known for his "professionalism, integrity, and compass…

by Josh Lanier

10/30/2025

Killingly-Danielson, CT

Obituaries

'Heart Of Gold': Loved Ones Mourn Canterbury Man Killed While Watching 'Toy Story' With Child A 39-year-old Connecticut father who was fatally shot while watching a movie with a 12-year-old child is being remembered for his kindness and generosity. Andrew Michael Olson, of Canterbury, was shot in the chest around 9:20 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, inside a home on Pratt Road in Killingly, police said. Michelle Yeagher, 65, was arrested and charged with the killing, Connecticut State Police said. A family member launched a GoFundMe campaign to help Olson’s family cover funeral expenses. The fundraiser had collected $3,600 of its $4,500 goal as of Thursday afternoon. “…

by Josh Lanier

10/30/2025

Stonington-North Stonington, CT

Your Community

(Update) Stonington High Student Arrested After Gun Report Prompts Lockdown: Police A Connecticut high school student was arrested after police were called to their school for reports of a gun. Stonington police said they were called to Stonington High School around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, for reports of a weapon on campus. Officials placed the school on lockdown as a precaution and later reduced it to a classroom hold. Police arrested the unnamed student following a brief investigation, authorities stated. Officers later said they found pellet guns in the student's backpack. MESSAGE FROM STONINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS: UPDATE AS OF 12:50PM As o…

by Josh Lanier

10/30/2025

Mystic, CT

Breaking News

Mystic Seaport Museum Lays Off 15 Percent Of Staff Amid Money Struggles Mystic Seaport Museum is cutting 22 jobs to help steady its finances. Christopher Freeman, the museum’s interim president and CEO, said the layoffs were “difficult but necessary” to address long-standing financial struggles. “On October 28, Mystic Seaport Museum implemented difficult but necessary organizational changes to address long-standing financial challenges that have been compounded in recent years by rising inflation, increased operating costs, and uncertainty in state and federal funding for cultural institutions. While these steps were not easy, they were essential to the Museum’…

by Josh Lanier

10/30/2025

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