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Josh Lanier

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jlanier@dailyvoice.com

Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.


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Police & Fire
Already Jailed Man Now Charged In Meriden Armed Robbery, Carjacking: Police Already Jailed Man Now Charged In Meriden Armed Robbery, Carjacking: Police
Already Jailed Man Now Charged In Meriden Armed Robbery, Carjacking: Police A man already in jail for an alleged robbery now faces even more after police linked him to a carjacking and an armed hold-up at a Connecticut Domino's.  Keondre Ward, 27, was charged with two counts of robbery, larceny, and theft of a motor vehicle, Meriden police said.  Detectives say Ward was behind two violent crimes — one involving a carjacking at gunpoint and the robbery of the West Main Street Domino’s in Meriden.  The investigation, which began in November, led police to Ward, who was already behind bars on an unrelated robbery.  Investigators from the Mer…

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News
CT Fires Up Pizza Feud With Cheesy Billboards In NYC: 'No Shame In 2nd Place' CT Fires Up Pizza Feud With Cheesy Billboards In NYC: 'No Shame In 2nd Place'
CT Fires Up Pizza Feud With Cheesy Billboards In NYC: 'No Shame In 2nd Place' Connecticut has confidently staked its claim as the “Pizza Capital of the U.S.” — and it's taking the rivalry to New York’s doorstep, literally. And the Nutmeg State isn't stopping there to prove its 'apizza' supremacy.  The Connecticut Office of Statewide Marketing & Tourism has launched a cheeky billboard campaign in high-visibility areas, including Times Square, with bold messages like: “The Nation’s Best Pizza — Not You New York" and "There's No Shame In 2nd Place" among others.  The campaign isn't just for laughs; It asks passersby to admit Connecticut has the b…

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Police & Fire
Animals Rescued After Fire Erupts At North Haven Emergency Veterinary Clinic Animals Rescued After Fire Erupts At North Haven Emergency Veterinary Clinic
Animals Rescued After Fire Erupts At North Haven Emergency Veterinary Clinic Authorities sprang into action when a fire broke out over the weekend at a veterinarian clinic, forcing vets to perform emergency treatment in the parking lot.  A dryer fire was reported in the laundry room at the Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine, located at 4 Devine St. in North Haven, around 9:15 p.m. Sunday, June 1, firefighters said. Emergency crews acted quickly to contain the blaze to that area. As toxic smoke filled the building, firefighters and staff evacuated sick animals to safety. One dog, dropped off earlier that evening, suffered a heart emergency and had to be tr…

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Real Estate
$6.5M Buys 116-Year-Old Greenwich Mansion — With Private Island, Boats, Stunning Views $6.5M Buys 116-Year-Old Greenwich Mansion — With Private Island, Boats, Stunning Views
$6.5M Buys 116-Year-Old Greenwich Mansion — With Private Island, Boats, Stunning Views Looking for waterfront living with a twist? A stunning home along Long Island Sound that once belonged to a Broadway star is now for sale. It offers a rare chance to own a piece of the Connecticut coast, complete with its own island that you can name.  Built in 1909, the 2,800-square-foot home sits on Rich Island in Greenwich. The half-acre of land is shaded by mature trees and surrounded by breathtaking views of the Sound. The owner can use one of the two boats moored on the private dock that comes with the $6.5 million property to get a closer look.  The property sits o…

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Police & Fire
Police ID Body Of 21-Year-Old Woman Found In Milton; Police Investigating Police ID Body Of 21-Year-Old Woman Found In Milton; Police Investigating
Police ID Body Of 21-Year-Old Woman Found In Milton; Police Investigating Police have identified the remains of a 21-year-old woman whose body was found in a wooded area near a home in Milton, authorities said.  The body of Adriana Suazo was found in the area of 143 Central Ave. by a passerby at around 11:45 a.m. Sunday, June 1, the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office said. There were no obvious signs of trauma to her body.  Investigators are trying to piece together how Suazo ended up in that wooded area.  Authorities urge anyone who had spoken with her in the past week to call the Massachusetts State Police Tip Line at the Norfol…

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Police & Fire
Police ID New Britain Man Hit, Killed At Busy West Hartford Intersection Police ID New Britain Man Hit, Killed At Busy West Hartford Intersection
Police ID New Britain Man Hit, Killed At Busy West Hartford Intersection Police have identified the man who was hit at a busy West Hartford intersection.  Stephen Mendelsohn, 63, of New Britain, was struck and killed around 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, at the intersection of New Britain Avenue and South Main Street, authorities said.  Paramedics attempted CPR at the scene, but they were unable to save his life.  The driver remained at the crash site and is cooperating with police.  West Hartford police ask anyone who witnessed the crash to contact investigators at 860-523-5203.

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Police & Fire
Remains Found In Thompson ID'd As Missing 33-Year-Old Plainfield Woman Remains Found In Thompson ID'd As Missing 33-Year-Old Plainfield Woman
Remains Found In Thompson ID'd As Missing 33-Year-Old Plainfield Woman Authorities have identified the skeletal remains found in Thompson last year as those of a missing 33-year-old woman from Plainfield, according to police. On Saturday, May 31, Plainfield police confirmed that Alicia Balderston's remains had been identified.  Her body was discovered in October 2024 after her family reported her missing in March 2023. She was last known to be staying at the Elite Inn in Plainfield, police said. Balderston’s family and friends had continually sought public help since her disappearance. They shared news of her identification on the Facebook group “Al…

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News
Northern Lights Will Dance Across Half Of US: Here's When To Catch Them Northern Lights Will Dance Across Half Of US: Here's When To Catch Them
Northern Lights Will Dance Across Half Of US: Here's When To Catch Them The Northern Lights are headed South.  Forecasters say more than half of the United States may witness the Aurora Borealis on Monday, June 2, thanks to a powerful solar eruption known as a coronal mass ejection. Satellites detected the massive solar flare on Friday, launching a colossal cloud of charged particles toward Earth, according to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center. The event is expected to trigger a strong geomagnetic storm, which will likely give the Northern half of the US a rare show. The aurora is usually reserved for skies near the North and South Poles, but solar e…

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Sports
Knicks Fan Hired Internet Witch To Cast Spell On Team For Playoffs — And It Worked Knicks Fan Hired Internet Witch To Cast Spell On Team For Playoffs — And It Worked
Knicks Fan Hired Internet Witch To Cast Spell On Team For Playoffs — And It Worked The New York Knicks played eerily well in their Game 5 home playoff win over the Indiana Pacers earlier this week.  So well, in fact, that one fan claims it was witchcraft. Rohit Thawani said on X that he hired Priestess Aurora through Etsy to cast a powerful spell to keep the team's playoff hopes alive just hours before tipoff on Thursday, May 29. He even posted a photo of his receipt as proof. The Knicks went on to win 111–94, forcing a Game 6. Knicks fans - I just paid a witch on Etsy to cast a spell to help us win game 5 tonight. I’m doing my part. pic.twitter.com/a…

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Lifestyle
Middle-Aged Stalkers Have Been Chasing NJ's Livvy Dunne Through Airports, She Says Middle-Aged Stalkers Have Been Chasing NJ's Livvy Dunne Through Airports, She Says
Middle-Aged Stalkers Have Been Chasing NJ's Livvy Dunne Through Airports, She Says Livvy Dunne says she’s being stalked by a group of “ravenous,” autograph-seeking, middle-aged men at airports across the country, and she fears an airline might be involved.  The 22-year-old social media star and Hillsdale, New Jersey, native gymnast posted a now-viral video to her 13 million TikTok followers on Friday night, May 30, describing the ongoing harassment and how it’s affecting her and her family’s lives. “I fear that I’m being stalked, and I don’t know what to do. It’s gotten to the point that every single time I go to the airport, there’s a group of at least 10 middle-age…

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