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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Canaan-Sharon-Kent, CT
Your Community
Toothpaste Heir’s Sharon Mansion, Once Home To Arena Rock Hitmaker, Hits Market for $7.5M Toothpaste Heir’s Sharon Mansion, Once Home To Arena Rock Hitmaker, Hits Market for $7.5M Toothpaste Heir’s Sharon Mansion, Once Home To Arena Rock Hitmaker, Hits Market for $7.5M
Toothpaste Heir’s Sharon Mansion, Once Home To Arena Rock Hitmaker, Hits Market for $7.5M One of Connecticut’s most storied mansions is now for sale, offering a level of grandeur rarely seen outside of America's Gilded Age. Known as Filston, the 12,000-square-foot Neoclassical estate in Sharon is a time capsule of turn-of-the-century elegance. Designed by renowned architect William Cromwell Jr., the $7.5 million property blends old-world European styles into one stunning showpiece. Think Italianate Renaissance, French Empire, and Palladian flair — all meticulously preserved for more than a century. An heir to the Colgate fortune built the Filston mansion beginning in 1903…

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Orange-Athol, MA
Breaking News
CT Man Dies In Skydiving Accident In Massachusetts CT Man Dies In Skydiving Accident In Massachusetts CT Man Dies In Skydiving Accident In Massachusetts
CT Man Dies In Skydiving Accident In Massachusetts A 62-year-old Connecticut man has died days after being involved in a skydiving accident in Massachusetts, authorities announced on Thursday.  Robert Szabo went skydiving on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Orange Municipal Airport. Authorities have not said what happened, but he was taken to the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, where he died on Tuesday.  Reports said Szabo was involved in a mid-air collision.  Szabo was a professional skydiver with the Connecticut Parachutists in Ellington, Connecticut. His bio on the website states that he made h…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Trump Calls For Investigation Of CT Sen. Blumenthal Over Old Military Service Controversy Trump Calls For Investigation Of CT Sen. Blumenthal Over Old Military Service Controversy Trump Calls For Investigation Of CT Sen. Blumenthal Over Old Military Service Controversy
Trump Calls For Investigation Of CT Sen. Blumenthal Over Old Military Service Controversy President Donald Trump is once again going after Sen. Richard Blumenthal, calling for an investigation into the Connecticut Democrat’s military record. In a late-night Truth Social post, Trump brought up allegations that Blumenthal lied about his military service during Vietnam. Adding, “This guy shouldn’t be in the U.S. Senate. It should be investigated, and Justice should be sought.” The post came hours after a tense Senate hearing where Blumenthal clashed with Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to CNN.  Blumenthal attacked back.  “Donald Trump is lashing out because he doe…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
Bridgeport Woman Who Trafficked Children To Norwalk Hotel For Sex Gets Prison Time Bridgeport Woman Who Trafficked Children To Norwalk Hotel For Sex Gets Prison Time Bridgeport Woman Who Trafficked Children To Norwalk Hotel For Sex Gets Prison Time
Bridgeport Woman Who Trafficked Children To Norwalk Hotel For Sex Gets Prison Time A 39-year-old Connecticut woman who admitted to sexually trafficking three minors for sex work at a Fairfield County hotel will spend several years in prison, authorities said.  Teresa Martinez, of Bridgeport, was sentenced to 15 years in prison, but her term is suspended after six years, the Office of the State's Attorney announced on Wednesday, Oct. 8. She must serve five years of probation after her release.  Martinez pleaded guilty to trafficking in persons and risk of injury to a child, prosecutors said.  Investigators found that Martinez, who went by the name Tecca, tr…

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by Josh Lanier
Danbury, CT
Breaking News
'Flex Lanes' Are Coming To Ease Traffic Jams On I-84 In Danbury 'Flex Lanes' Are Coming To Ease Traffic Jams On I-84 In Danbury 'Flex Lanes' Are Coming To Ease Traffic Jams On I-84 In Danbury
'Flex Lanes' Are Coming To Ease Traffic Jams On I-84 In Danbury The Connecticut Department of Transportation is planning a “flex lane” for Interstate 84 and Route 7 in Danbury to tackle some of the region’s worst traffic. The project would let drivers use the highway shoulder during rush hours. It’s part of a plan to ease congestion and improve mobility in one of the busiest corridors in the state. A video released by the DOT shows how it will work. A green arrow means the shoulder is open to traffic. A red X means it’s closed. A yellow X warns drivers the lane will end soon. The CTDOT has determined that a Flex Lane concept, which uses the median…

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by Josh Lanier
Stamford, CT
Breaking News
Stamford Teen Crashes Stolen Car In Westport, Tries To Walk Away From Wreckage: Cops Stamford Teen Crashes Stolen Car In Westport, Tries To Walk Away From Wreckage: Cops Stamford Teen Crashes Stolen Car In Westport, Tries To Walk Away From Wreckage: Cops
Stamford Teen Crashes Stolen Car In Westport, Tries To Walk Away From Wreckage: Cops A Connecticut woman is accused of crashing a stolen car in Westport and trying to leave the scene of the wreck, authorities said.  Jennya Lopez, 19, of Stamford, faces multiple charges following the crash on Tuesday, Oct. 7, authorities said.  Stamford police were called to Beachside Avenue near Sasco Creek Road in Westport around 11 a.m. after witnesses saw a car speeding eastbound. The vehicle was going too fast for the curve and crashed into a concrete bridge and guardrail, officers said.  Witnesses told officers the two people inside jumped out of the wrecked c…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Waterbury Man Killed Parents In Double Shooting: Police; Has Long Criminal History Waterbury Man Killed Parents In Double Shooting: Police; Has Long Criminal History Waterbury Man Killed Parents In Double Shooting: Police; Has Long Criminal History
Waterbury Man Killed Parents In Double Shooting: Police; Has Long Criminal History A Waterbury man has been charged with murdering his parents in what police call a double shooting. Javian Adams, 25, faces multiple charges, including murder with special circumstances, reckless endangerment, and criminal possession of a firearm, Waterbury police said. A judge set his bond at $6 million.  During a press conference on Wednesday, Oct. 8, police identified the victims as Carlene Williams, 52, and Marc Adams, 55, both of Waterbury. Officers found them inside their 176 Beverly Avenue home with gunshot wounds. They were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities said Adams h…

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by Josh Lanier
Vernon-Rockville, CT
Breaking News
Worker Pinned Under Truck In Vernon Crash; Police Investigating Cause Worker Pinned Under Truck In Vernon Crash; Police Investigating Cause Worker Pinned Under Truck In Vernon Crash; Police Investigating Cause
Worker Pinned Under Truck In Vernon Crash; Police Investigating Cause A pedestrian was seriously hurt after a crash on Hartford Turnpike near 862 in Vernon, police said. Officers arrived to find the person lying in the road under their work truck. Vernon Police, Vernon EMS, and the Vernon Fire Department gave aid. The victim was taken to Hartford Hospital. Police identified the pedestrian as Logan Baker, 31, of Manchester. Baker is in stable condition. At the scene, officers also found a 2005 Honda Accord facing eastbound that appeared involved. The driver is Christopher Brown, 34, of Vernon. Police said he is cooperating with the investigation. The crash w…

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfield, CT
Weather
Fairfield County, 2 Others In Stage 2 Drought, Gov. Lamont Says: What That Means For You Fairfield County, 2 Others In Stage 2 Drought, Gov. Lamont Says: What That Means For You Fairfield County, 2 Others In Stage 2 Drought, Gov. Lamont Says: What That Means For You
Fairfield County, 2 Others In Stage 2 Drought, Gov. Lamont Says: What That Means For You Governor Ned Lamont has declared a Stage 2 drought advisory for Fairfield, Middlesex, and New Haven counties as rainfall levels continue to drop across Connecticut. A Stage 2 drought marks an “emerging drought event” that could affect drinking water, farms, and the environment. It is the second of five stages under the state’s drought plan. Stage 5 is the most extreme.  The state is asking residents and businesses to conserve water by shutting off automatic sprinklers, fixing leaky faucets, and following local conservation requests. Officials also warn that those relying on private we…

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by Josh Lanier
Bridgeport, CT
Breaking News
Bridgeport Man Hits $1M Lottery Jackpot — Again: It's His 2nd Big Win This Year Bridgeport Man Hits $1M Lottery Jackpot — Again: It's His 2nd Big Win This Year Bridgeport Man Hits $1M Lottery Jackpot — Again: It's His 2nd Big Win This Year
Bridgeport Man Hits $1M Lottery Jackpot — Again: It's His 2nd Big Win This Year For one Connecticut player, lightning really did strike twice. A Bridgeport man is celebrating his second big lottery win of the year. Shelley Suttles was picking up a few items at a convenience store on Sept. 30 when he bought an Ultimate 7s scratch ticket, according to the Connecticut Lottery. He scratched it right there and couldn’t believe what he saw. “I almost passed out,” Suttles told the CT Lottery. “I scratched off the box and saw a million dollars. I’ve never seen a million dollars on a ticket before. I picked up the phone and told my sister, and she started screaming. She co…

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