Police ID 25-Year-Old Electrocuted At CT Workplace: 'He Will Be Missed Beyond Words' Police ID 25-Year-Old Electrocuted At CT Workplace: 'He Will Be Missed Beyond Words' Police ID 25-Year-Old Electrocuted At CT Workplace: 'He Will Be Missed Beyond Words'
Police ID 25-Year-Old Electrocuted At CT Workplace: 'He Will Be Missed Beyond Words' Authorities have identified the 25-year-old man who was electrocuted at a Connecticut aerospace manufacturer last month. His family said he was a beloved son and big brother who lived life on his own terms. Mason Montalvo died on Oct. 30, a day after suffering an electric shock while working on equipment at TIGHITCO on Old Brickyard Lane in Berlin, police said. An autopsy found that Montalvo died from complications of electrocution. The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled his death an accident. Authorities did not say where he lived.  His family posted a m…

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Armed And Dangerous: 3 Masked Robbery Suspects On The Run In CT, Police Say Armed And Dangerous: 3 Masked Robbery Suspects On The Run In CT, Police Say Armed And Dangerous: 3 Masked Robbery Suspects On The Run In CT, Police Say
Armed And Dangerous: 3 Masked Robbery Suspects On The Run In CT, Police Say Connecticut police are reminding residents to stay alert as officers search for three masked suspects wanted in an armed convenience store robbery. The robbery happened Thursday night, Nov. 12, at the Howe Avenue Convenience Store in Shelton. Shelton police said three men dressed all in black and wearing ski masks entered the store, stole several things, and then ran away north on Howe Avenue. Police did not release the exact time of the robbery. Investigators are now asking the public for tips to help track down the suspects.  “Residents, neighbors, and business owners are asked to …
A Life Of Books, Boats, And Adventure: Longtime New London Teacher, Groton Man Remembered At 83 A Life Of Books, Boats, And Adventure: Longtime New London Teacher, Groton Man Remembered At 83 A Life Of Books, Boats, And Adventure: Longtime New London Teacher, Groton Man Remembered At 83
A Life Of Books, Boats, And Adventure: Longtime New London Teacher, Groton Man Remembered At 83 For more than 30 years, Christopher Andrews shaped young minds in classrooms. Outside school, he loved boats, books, and the waters near his Connecticut home. He died last month enjoying all of his favorite passions.  The 83-year-old former New London High School English teacher set out in his Bristol Skiff named "Bean Bag" on Mystic Harbor Sunday, Oct. 25, packing a biography of railroad tycoon Leland Stanford, his obituary said.  "Sometime after the full moon rose, he slipped into his final chapter and was found the next morning along the shore with his boat anchored nearb…
FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop, Cites 'Extraordinary Circumstances' FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop, Cites 'Extraordinary Circumstances' FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop, Cites 'Extraordinary Circumstances'
FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop, Cites 'Extraordinary Circumstances' The FAA issued a sweeping nationwide ground stop, ordering departing flights to remain on the ground while citing extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns. An air traffic control advisory posted Friday afternoon, Nov. 13, directed airports nationwide to halt departures. “All departing traffic should remain ground stopped until further notice,” the advisory stated. The notice cited “extraordinary circumstances” and “reasons of safety.” It did not provide a specific explanation. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement late Friday afternoon that the FAA issued …
Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked
Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Federal regulators are issuing an urgent fire risk warning because more than 720,000 recalled BMW vehicles can ignite even when they're turned off and parked. BMW of North America issued the recall for 720,796 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a news release on Friday, Nov. 13. The recall involves a water pump electrical connector that may not be properly sealed.  The connector's material can break down over time, allowing water to enter and cause a short circuit. "These vehicles were previously recalled in 2024 for a water pump i…

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Wealthy NJ Town Elects 'Real Housewives' Newcomer To School Board Vanessa Barrera hasn't even made her "Real Housewives of New Jersey" debut yet, but she's already won a seat at a very different table: the Alpine Board of Education. Barrera, who joins Season 15 of the Bravo reality series as a friend of the cast, secured one of two open seats in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election. Described by Bravo as Alpine's "Social Mayor," Barrera received 272 votes, or 36.12%, finishing just 12 votes behind incumbent Maria DiBiase, who led the race with 284 votes, or 37.72%, according to the election results provided to Daily Voice. Anthony Fasano finished third with …

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Water In Fuel Caused Fatal Plane Crash On I-684 At CT, NY Border, NTSB Says Water In Fuel Caused Fatal Plane Crash On I-684 At CT, NY Border, NTSB Says Water In Fuel Caused Fatal Plane Crash On I-684 At CT, NY Border, NTSB Says
Water In Fuel Caused Fatal Plane Crash On I-684 At CT, NY Border, NTSB Says Water that leaked into a small airplane's fuel tanks caused its engine to fail before it crashed onto Interstate 684 near the New York-Connecticut border, killing a Rockland County pilot, federal investigators have determined.  The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) identified contaminated fuel and an inadequate preflight inspection as the probable causes of the Dec. 12, 2024, crash in a final report released on Tuesday, Nov. 3.  The crash killed Jacob Yankele Friedman, 32, of Monsey, a commercial pilot serving as a safety pilot, and seriously injured Kalmen Goldberger, 2…

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Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing Kraft Heinz is planning major changes to some of its most well-known brands as it tries to turn around struggling sales. The food giant outlined its growth strategy during its 2026 Investor Day on Thursday, Nov. 12. Kraft Heinz, which is based in Pittsburgh and Chicago, plans to improve existing products and introduce new ones as it increases investments in its brands. The company said its turnaround is showing early progress, including smaller market share losses and improving sales volume trends. "The opportunity ahead of us is significant, and we have the brands, scale and cap…

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Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing Kraft Heinz is planning major changes to some of its most well-known brands as it tries to turn around struggling sales. The food giant outlined its growth strategy during its 2026 Investor Day on Thursday, Nov. 12. Kraft Heinz, which is based in Pittsburgh and Chicago, plans to improve existing products and introduce new ones as it increases investments in its brands. The company said its turnaround is showing early progress, including smaller market share losses and improving sales volume trends. "The opportunity ahead of us is significant, and we have the brands, scale and cap…

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Cruise Ship With 129 Passengers Struck By Tanker In New Orleans: Developing Cruise Ship With 129 Passengers Struck By Tanker In New Orleans: Developing Cruise Ship With 129 Passengers Struck By Tanker In New Orleans: Developing
Cruise Ship With 129 Passengers Struck By Tanker In New Orleans: Developing A tanker struck a docked cruise ship carrying 129 passengers in New Orleans, triggering a major emergency response on the Mississippi River, according to multiple reports. The Atlantic Asphalt collided with the American Heritage around 12:30 p.m. local time Friday, Nov. 13, near the Crescent City Connection bridge. American Cruise Lines operates the riverboat. The collision occurred outside the Port of New Orleans Administration Building, where emergency crews gathered to assist passengers and crew, according to the initial accounts from NBC affiliate WDSU in New Orleans and ABC News. Init…