Jason from 'Friday the 13th' marries Ohio couple, orders bite on neck instead of kiss on lipsOctober 5th, 2009 Vampires vow till death do us part at Ohio weddingCOLUMBIA STATION, Ohio — An Ohio bride and ghoul have vowed to love each other and haunt and howl at the moon together at a Halloween-themed wedding. Sixty-one-year-old Jack Holsinger and 44-year-old Connie Spitznagel were both made up as pale-faced vampires for their scare-emoney Saturday night at a haunted house near Cleveland.
Obamas celebrate 17th wedding anniversary with dinner outOctober 3rd, 2009 Obamas celebrate anniversary with dinner outWASHINGTON — There was no trip to New York and no fancy outing as the Obamas celebrated their first wedding anniversary since they moved to the White House. Instead they kept it simple, with a dinner out Saturday night at an elegant, American-fare restaurant near Georgetown.
Book: Man charged in Conn. home invasion murders laughed, wore girl's school hat during crimeSeptember 30th, 2009 Book on Conn. killings describes laughing suspectNEW HAVEN, Conn.
Connecticut woman faces assault, larceny charges after being arrested 3 times in a daySeptember 1st, 2009 Connecticut woman arrested 3 times in a dayBRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A 29-year-old woman has a court date next week to face charges stemming from her arrest Saturday, her other arrest Saturday, and her third arrest on Saturday.
Counselors to be available at Texas school after girl dies, another injured in awning collapseAugust 26th, 2009 Counselors on hand for grieving Texas studentsBRIDGEPORT, Texas — Counselors will be available for students at a Texas high school after one girl died and another was injured when an awning fell on the teenagers. Superintendent Eddie Bland said that starting Wednesday, students and staff at Bridgeport High School can talk to counselors about the accident.
Conn. priest convicted of stealing $1M to support a lavish lifestyle dies, diocese saysAugust 23rd, 2009 Conn. priest convicted of $1M theft dies in prisonBRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport says a Connecticut priest who pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1 million from a Darien parish to support a lavish lifestyle has died.
Conn. police say they nabbed teen robber who wore Speedo-style swimsuit during theftAugust 23rd, 2009 Conn. police arrest Speedo-wearing robbery suspectEAST HARTFORD, Conn. — A burglary suspect wearing only a Speedo-style swimsuit has been arrested in Connecticut after a police dog tracked him down and bit him on the leg.
51 Colorado brides left without wedding dresses; police investigateAugust 13th, 2009 51 brides left without dresses; police investigateFORT COLLINS, Colo. — Police have launched an investigation after a Colorado bridal shop closed and allegedly failed to deliver wedding gowns that were bought and paid for.
Authorities: Now-closed Colo. shop failed to provide brides with wedding gowns they paid forAugust 13th, 2009 51 brides allege Colo. dress shop ripped them offFORT COLLINS, Colo.
APNewsBreak: Conn. diocese appeals to US Supreme Court over release of sex abuse documentsJuly 17th, 2009 High Court asked to take Conn. church abuse caseBRIDGEPORT, Conn.
Conn. man who saved life of his father twice, in critical conditionJune 30th, 2009 Conn. man in critical condition after saving dadGRISWOLD, Conn. — A 20-year-old eastern Connecticut man who family members say has saved his father's life twice in the past year is in critical condition from burns suffered when he pulled his dad out of a burning home.
Feds: Disgraced exec and wife divorcing in Conn. to avoid paying $3.2 billion in restitutionJune 18th, 2009 Feds: Exec's divorce a ploy to dodge $3.2B payoutBRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Federal prosecutors in Connecticut say a former executive involved in a major accounting scandal is trying to divorce his wife to get out of paying $3.2 billion in restitution.
Conn. man losing home over $50 tax bill; city lawyer says learned of man's payments too lateJune 9th, 2009 Conn. man says city taking house over $50 tax billBRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A man in Connecticut says he's losing his home because he owes $50 in back taxes.
Conn. bride in gown, high heels teeters through mud to help save neighbors from burning homeJune 2nd, 2009 Conn. bride helps save neighbors from burning homeBRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Georgette Fogarty-Clemons was heading home from her wedding Sunday evening, looking forward to relaxing with a few friends.
Connecticut bride leaving her reception alerts family about burning homeJune 1st, 2009 Conn. newlywed alerts family about house fireBRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Connecticut newlywed is credited with helping save a family from a house fire while in her wedding gown.