4 Dead In Crash: Newington Teen, Family Members of Dominican Senator, ID'd As Victims
A 17-year-old senior at Newington High School was among four people killed in a two-car crash over the weekend in Connecticut, authorities said.
The collision occurred at the intersection of Willard Avenue and Greenlawn Avenue in Newington around 9 a.m. Saturday, April 19, according to police.
The victims were identified as Gabriela Difo, 17; Florinda Tineo, 50; Jeannette Tineo, 48, all of Newington; and Maritza Smith, 56, of New Britain, Newington police said.
Newington Public Schools confirmed that Difo was a senior at Newington High School. Tineo was her mother, and Jeannette Tineo was …
Community Rallies After 3 Construction Workers Killed In West Springfield I-91 Hit-Run Crash
Hundreds of people have donated to support the families of three construction workers who were killed last week when a driver allegedly struck them while they repaired a guardrail on Interstate 91 and then fled the scene, according to police. The deadly crash sparked a major manhunt.
Igor Costa, 26, of Marlborough; Ryan Almeida, 48; and Raul Bohorquez, 57, both of Brockton, died shortly before 1 a.m. on Friday, March 28, while working on the Exit 10A ramp to Riverdale Street in West Springfield, police said.
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16-Year-Old Girl Presumed Dead In Arlington: 'Beautiful Soul'
A Dutchess County school community is mourning the loss of 16-year-old Arlington High School student Maya Ferrell, who is now presumed deceased, according to a letter sent to families by district officials.
In a message to the Arlington Central School District on Monday, March 24, Superintendent Dr. Phil Benante said that while Maya’s location remains unknown, she is presumed to have died.
"We understand that you may have unanswered questions," Benante wrote, adding, "However, to honor Maya’s memory and out of respect for the family’s privacy, we kindly ask that you refrain from …
New Canaan High School Mourns Sudden Death Of Senior
A community in Fairfield County is mourning the sudden death of a high school student-athlete.
Elliott Kropf, a senior who attended New Canaan High School, died on Saturday night, Sept. 14.
Update: New Details Released On Death Of Elliot Kropf
"Elliott was a strong student, an excellent athlete, a kind young man, and a wonderful friend, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him," New Canaan Public Schools Superintendent Bryan Luizzi said in a statement on Sunday, Sept. 15.
New Canaan High School will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, Sept. 16.
"All buses …
Classes Canceled After Student Murdered Near Baltimore High School
Classes have officially been canceled for a Baltimore high school after a group of students were shot, one fatally, during a lunch break at a nearby Popeyes, according to school officials.
The principal of Edmondson-Westside High School, Karl E. Perry, released a statement on Wednesday, Jan. 4, confirming the cancellation of classes for Thursday, Jan. 5, after the students were shot.
"This tragedy is likely to raise many emotions for our students and staff members, and we are here to help", stated Perry. "Counselors from City Schools were at the school today to provide counselin…
Middle School Teacher, Wife Found Dead In Culpeper Home
A woman and her husband were both found dead inside their Culpeper home, police reported.
Stacey Garrison, 40, and Daniel Garrison, 41, were found by police inside of a home on the 15000 block of Burgandine Avenue around 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, according to the Culpeper Police Department. Police said the duo had apparent gunshot wounds and law enforcement is not looking for any persons of interest.
Daniel had been working as a science teacher at Auburn Middle School, according to InsideNOVA.com.
The school, with the help of the greater Fauquier County Public School system…