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Kent man charged after slurs, spitting at Walmart

SOUTHINGTON — A Kent man was arrested after police say he threw merchandise, damaged vehicles and spat in a customer’s face while shouting racial and homophobic slurs at him at a Southington Walmart. Matthew Colby, 32, was arrested Nov. 5 in Newington following an investigation into the Nov....

Southington, CT · 1d

Daily Voice

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6-Time DWI Offender Who Caused Route 9 Hyde Park Crash That Killed Man, 28, Gets Max Sentence

A repeat DWI offender who was driving with several drugs in his system when he caused a head-on crash that killed a 28-year-old man in Dutchess County has received the maximum prison sentence on both charges. Hyde Park resident Richard C. Rider, 47, was sentenced on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Dutche…

Hyde Park, NY · 1d

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Horse euthanized after hit-and-run in Litchfield: State police

LITCHFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A horse was euthanized Wednesday after it was struck on Route 118 in Litchfield, state police said. A portion of Route 118 in Litchfield was closed after the horse was struck in the area of East Street. The driver allegedly left the scene. State police said the horse suffered injuries that […]

Litchfield, CT · 12h

CT Insider

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New Milford man died after being pulled from burning house, officials say

Stephen Vadas, 59, died of smoke inhalation and thermal injuries, according to the state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

New Milford, CT · 1d

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A dinosaur is coming to Cornwall

On Saturday, Nov. 14, Cornwall Town Hall will be the coolest place in the county. Lou Barlow, of the rock bands Dinosaur Jr., the Folk Implosion and Sebadoh, will be joined by Attawalpa’s Luis Felber and hauntingly raw singer-songwriter Amelia Jackie as they transform the official administrative building into a rockin’ music venue.

Cornwall, CT · 1d

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After 15 years, Black Rabbit owner says goodbye

LAKEVILLE — After 15 years running the Black Rabbit Bar & Grille, Kendra Chapman decided it was time to stop working 70-hour weeks and spend more time with her family. The restaurant at 2 Ethan Allen St. closed Sunday, Nov. 8, following a busy final week filled with farewells from longtime customers. She announced the Nov. 8 closing date on Oct. 31.

Salisbury, CT · 1d

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New Milford housefire victim dies; investigation underway

One person has died from the injuries they suffered in a New Milford housefire on Sunday, according to the local fire department's Facebook page. At approximately 5:27 a.m., the New Milford Fire Department received an alert of a blaze on Charterhouse Road in the Water Witch District. Upon arrival, fire...

New Milford, CT · 1d

CNY News

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Mysterious Animal Screaming in Hudson Valley Neighborhoods

Hudson Valley residents have reported hearing a bloodcurdling noise outside their homes this month. It turns out the answer is not what most people think.

Dutchess County, NY · 2d

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Dutchess County Sheriff's Report — Thursday, November 12, 2026

Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Harlem Valley area activity report Oct. 22 to Nov. 4. Oct. 22 — Deputies report the arrest of David I. Bonilla-Barahona, age 25, for driving while intoxicated subsequent to a traffic stop on Route 22 in Dover. Bonilla-Barahona to appear in Dover Town Court at a later date.

Dutchess County, NY · 1d

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9 Connecticut Buffets Locals Actually Visit When They Want Massive Portions

Buffets are where sensible portion sizes go to be forgotten. You start with a reasonable plate, notice another tempting dish, and suddenly you’re negotiating with yourself about a second trip. It’s a familiar struggle. Some Connecticut buffets offer generous selections that make a big appetite feel like an...

Connecticut · 11h

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Amenia residents call for budget cuts

AMENIA — Concern about the current economic environment was evident as residents offered comments on the proposed 2027 budget during an Amenia Town Board meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5. The 2027 preliminary budget shows total appropriations of $3,769,844 for the General Fund and $1,577,643 for the Highway Fund, a...

Amenia, NY · 1d

Daily Voice

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Man Missing Since Prison Release In 2025, Has Poughkeepsie, NYC Ties: NYSP

Police are asking for help finding a 50-year-old man with ties to Dutchess County, New York City, and other areas of the state who has not been heard from by his family since leaving prison more than a year ago. Samar S. Corbett, 50, was last known to be traveling toward New York City af…

Poughkeepsie, NY · 10h

CT Insider

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He replaced a Connecticut baseball legend. Then Dave Werkhoven built a legacy of his own

After mentor Ted Alex died, Dave Werkhoven took over at Shepaug and won three state titles and 342 games. Werkhoven died Nov. 3 — Alex’s birthday.

Washington, CT · 2d

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Legal Notices - November 10, 2026

Town of Cornwall Notice of Annual Town Meeting Electors and citizens qualified to vote at Town Meetings of the Town of Cornwall are hereby notified and warned that the Annual Town Meeting will be held on November 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Cornwall Consolidated School for the following purposes: 1. To receive reports of the officers, boards and commissions having reports to make. 2. To adopt the Five-Year Capital Plan for the Town of Cornwall as recommended by the Board of Finance and the Board of Selectmen. 3. Upon the recommendation of the Cornwall Assessor, the Board of Selectman, and the Board of Finance, to adopt an ordinance pursuant to section 240 of Connecticut Public Act 25-168 granting a limited real estate property tax exemption to residents of the Town who have served in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force or Space Force of the United States and have been determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to have a service connected total disability based on individual unemployability. (Copy of proposed ordinance on file at the Town Clerk's Office).

Cornwall, CT · 1d

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Torrington school leaders address death threats and violence after concerns from parents

TORRINGTON, CT. (WFSB) - Torrington school leaders addressed death threats and violence after parents raised concerns. Lauryn Stevens was one of three mothers that said they had been hearing stories from their children about inappropriate things kids were saying to each other at the Torrington Intermediate School. “Another child in...

Torrington, CT · 7h

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Experts hired to address wetlands violations

SALISBURY — The Inland Wetlands Commission received a list of experts hired by Seth Churchill to prepare reports on wetlands violations at 144 Salmon Kill Road at its meeting Monday, Oct. 26. The case centers on vegetation removal, construction of a driveway and pond, and associated site work that...

Salisbury, CT · 1d

Connecticut Mirror

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Roxbury couple moves ahead with plan to allow hikers on their property

Charles and Eli Copley say the town failed to explain how making their property available to dogs and walkers would violate zoning rules.

Roxbury, CT · 10h

Daily Voice

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4 Rescued From Early-Morning Fire Blaze At Poughkeepsie Apartment Building

Four people were rescued from a burning apartment building in Dutchess County, including three who escaped with the help of firefighters using a ladder. The fire broke out at a four-unit apartment building on Flannery Avenue in the City of Poughkeepsie just before 5 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, acc…

Poughkeepsie, NY · 1d

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9 Connecticut Garden Centers That Are Secret Goldmines For Cheap Plants

Plant shopping has a funny way of getting out of control. You head out for one little houseplant, then spot something leafy and start mentally rearranging your entire living room. And that’s before you’ve checked the price tag. Some Connecticut garden centers offer affordable plants that make growing...

Connecticut · 2d

New York State News

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Avoid a Ticket: Parking Bans Begin Across the Hudson Valley

Simply parking your car could get you a ticket in towns across the Hudson Valley starting this month.

Dutchess County, NY · 1d

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