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Driver was going 122 miles per hour on I-91 in Wallingford: police

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2 years ago

December 2, 2024

Driver was going 122 miles per hour on I-91 in Wallingford: police

State police arrested a man who they said was going 122 miles per hour on Interstate 91 in Wallingford on Friday night, then changed the license plates on his car in an effort to avoid being found.

A state trooper who was conducting speed enforcement on I-91 North saw a gray Hyundai going much faster than the speed limit around 7:47 p.m. and clocked it at 98 miles per hour, according to state police.

When state police tried to stop the driver, he kept going, sped up to 122 miles per hour, and was weaving in and out of traffic, nearly hitting other vehicles, state police said.

State police then turned off the lights and sirens, went to the home of the registered owner of the vehicle in Waterbury, where they found the car with a Florida plate that didn’t belong to the vehicle, police said.

The driver admitted to troopers that he was driving the vehicle and changed the plate when he got home so police could not find it, police said.

He was charged with reckless driving, operating under suspension, engaging police in a pursuit and interfering with an officer.

He was held on a $20,000 bond.

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Cyclosporiasis outbreak prompts food safety concerns in Connecticut

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11 hours ago

July 12, 2026

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Cyclosporiasis outbreak prompts food safety concerns in Connecticut

ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) – People like Dena Pizzoferrato are changing what they put in their grocery carts after hearing about a cyclosporiasis outbreak.

“I’m kind of a little nervous so I’m looking to see what I buy right now,” Pizzoferrato said. “Today I didn’t buy any lettuce. I said I’m OK for now.”

Doctors say the illness is spread through parasites that make their way onto fresh produce. There have been 23 reported cases in Connecticut since May, but the CDC says the number is likely higher. Across the country, more than 840 cases and 86 hospitalizations have been reported in 31 states.

Symptoms include diarrhea and nausea that can last days to weeks. Doctors have not identified a source for the outbreak.

Dr. Ulysses Wu, chief epidemiologist at Hartford HealthCare, said a range of produce could be contaminated.

“Typical things you would think are vegetables or fruits. In the past, it’s been raspberries, basil, cilantro. You may find it in lettuces, bagged salads. So it’s a variety of things that can be contaminated, but they have not found it at this time,” said Wu.

Wu said residents should take precautions with their produce. “Take precautions with your fruit and your produce. We give the same advice when people go overseas that you should always peel something. You should always boil something,” he said.

Doctors also recommend washing produce thoroughly if boiling is not an option, and washing hands regularly.

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Milford business celebrating 50th anniversary

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21 hours ago

July 12, 2026

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Milford business celebrating 50th anniversary

Chip Rubenstein, owner of Chip’s Auto Sales of Milford, says he’s honored to celebrate the dealership’s 50th anniversary alongside America’s 250th birthday.

“I opened Chip’s Auto Sales in 1976, during a chaotic time for our nation in the world,” said Rubenstein, “50 years later, I am so proud of the legacy I’ve created as somebody who always tried his best to do right, and to serve my community proudly.”

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