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Beloved Baseball Coach Dies 'Unexpectedly' At Age 50, Mourned

The sports community is grieving the loss of a popular coach who served young athletes in a range of capacities. “His impact on his family, friends, colleagues, and former players will be felt for generations to come.”>>>Read More.

Iconic Hollywood Actor Goes For A Skate

The A-list actor and his family are reportedly spending time in Connecticut for the holidays.>>>Read More.

OSHA Proposes $1.2M Fine Against Business After Repeat Violations

The inspection followed an investigation into a workplace fatality at a site that resulted in the death of a worker. >>>Read More.

Teacher’s Daughter Battles Stage 4 Cancer, Community Rallies To Assist

"At the time, Mallory was ranked in the top of her high school class, had just gotten her driver's permit, began volunteering at the discovery museum, and was learning to play guitar. All that came to a sudden stop. Instead of starting her junior year of high school, Mallory immediately began chemotherapy…," friends of the family said>>>Read More.

CT Cancer Patients Embark On Shopping Sprees, Courtesy Of Joe Andruzzi Foundation, Bob's Furniture

"Why not enjoy a little shopping spree," Andruzzi said. "We've been doing this for a couple of years now. It's a nice gesture toward these families. Cancer not only affects one person, but the entire family.">>>Read More.

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