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Tom Renner

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No one knows local sports quite like Tom Renner, The Daily Voice's Sports Editor. For 22 years, he covered the field for The Stamford Advocate. He's been in Fairfield County since 1987.

Tom was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Schools
Seven Greenwich Students Named Semifinalists For Intel Science Competition Seven Greenwich Students Named Semifinalists For Intel Science Competition
Seven Greenwich Students Named Semifinalists For Intel Science Competition GREENWICH, Conn.. -- Seven students from Greenwich High School have been named semifinalists in the Intel Science Talent Search 2015 competition. The Intel Science Talent Search (Intel STS) is the nation's most prestigious pre-college science competition. Alumni of STS have made extraordinary contributions to science and hold more than 100 of the world's most coveted science and math honors, including the Nobel Prize and National Medal of Science. Students from Greenwich who were named semifinalists are: Jayson Chojar Kenneth Dorian Andrew Ma Spencer Matonis Maximillian Mi…

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Obituaries
Michael Corriere, 21, Danbury High Grad, Former WestConn Student Michael Corriere, 21, Danbury High Grad, Former WestConn Student
Michael Corriere, 21, Danbury High Grad, Former WestConn Student DANBURY, Conn. -- Michael Angelo Corriere, 21, of Danbury, son of Nanette (Durso) Corriere and the late Rocco Santo Corriere, died unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 1. Corriere was born in Danbury on Dec. 28, 1993, and was a graduate of Danbury High School. He was a former student at Western Connecticut State University and aspired to become an English professor. He was a talented writer and enjoyed writing poetry and fictional stories. Corriere also loved computers, music, cooking and baking. In addition to his mother, Nanette, he is survived his brother, Rocco; and many aunts, uncles, cousi…

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Sports
Baseball Star From Stamford's Trinity Catholic Commits To UConn Baseball Star From Stamford's Trinity Catholic Commits To UConn
Baseball Star From Stamford's Trinity Catholic Commits To UConn STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford's Randy Polonia, a multi-sport standout at Trinity Catholic High School, has verbally committed to play baseball at the University of Connecticut.  Polonia, a pitcher, went 6-1 last year for the Crusaders. He has also been a standout on the mound for the Stamford American Legion program, which he helped win the Junior Division state championship in 2012. Polonia, who was also a football star for the Crusaders, was the Fairfield County Interscholastic Player of the Year last spring for baseball. He had a 1.29 ERA with 57 strikeouts and just eight walks in 49 i…

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Politics
Wexler Sworn In As Judge Of Probate In Westport Wexler Sworn In As Judge Of Probate In Westport
Wexler Sworn In As Judge Of Probate In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- Lisa Wexler was sworn in on Friday, Jan. 2, as probate judge of the Westport/Weston District. Wexler ran unopposed in November for a full four-year term after first winning a special election in November 2013. Westport Town Clerk Patricia Strauss administered the oath of office in Westport Town Hall.  

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Obituaries
Margot Dee Kunkel, 99; Former Ossining Resident, Was Active In Theater Margot Dee Kunkel, 99; Former Ossining Resident, Was Active In Theater
Margot Dee Kunkel, 99; Former Ossining Resident, Was Active In Theater OSSINING, N.Y. -- Margot Dee Kunkel died on  Sunday, Dec.  28, in Oakmont, Pa., at the age 99. Kunkel was born in Ossining on June 11, 1915, the daughter of Leo J. and Angela Volker Dee. She lived on South Highland Avenue until her marriage to Francis J. Kunkel of Pittsburgh, Pa. Kunkel was a 1933 graduate of Ossining High School and a 1937 graduate of Carnegie Mellon University where she earned her bachelor's degree in drama. She was active in community theater for most of her life. She was a charter member of the Penn Hills Players, which was founded in 1956, and she acted and directe…

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Events
Greenwich Hospital Hosts Free Info Sessions On Weight Loss Surgery Greenwich Hospital Hosts Free Info Sessions On Weight Loss Surgery
Greenwich Hospital Hosts Free Info Sessions On Weight Loss Surgery GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich Hospital will host free weight-loss surgery informational sessions on Wednesday, Jan. 14, and Tuesday, Jan. 27. The Jan. 14 session will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyde Conference Room. The session on Jan. 27 begins at 4:45 p.m. at the Cos Cob Conference room. Greenwich Hospital is at 5 Perryridge Road. People who are 60 to 100 pounds overweight and concerned about developing obesity-related conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and gastric reflux may be a candidate for weight-loss surgery. Known as bariatric surgery, there are th…

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Schools
John Jay Student Named Semifinalist In Intel Science Competition John Jay Student Named Semifinalist In Intel Science Competition
John Jay Student Named Semifinalist In Intel Science Competition This story has been updated. WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Students from several high schools in Westchester County have been named semifinalists in the Intel Science Talent Search 2015 competition. The Intel Science Talent Search (Intel STS) is the nation's most prestigious pre-college science competition. Alumni of STS have made extraordinary contributions to science and hold more than 100 of the world's most coveted science and math honors, including the Nobel Prize and National Medal of Science. Annually, students entering the Intel STS compete for more than $1.6 million in awards.…

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News
New Canaan Woman Identified As Victim Of Fall At Stamford Mall New Canaan Woman Identified As Victim Of Fall At Stamford Mall
New Canaan Woman Identified As Victim Of Fall At Stamford Mall NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- A 25-year-old New Canaan woman has been identified as the victim of a deadly fall Monday at the Stamford Town Center, according to NewCanaanNewsonline.com The woman's name has not been released. She was pronounced dead at Stamford Hospital after she fell from an inside escalator on the top floor to the center of the mall. Police are investigating the incident as a possible suicide, the report said.  Read more about the incident here at the NewCanaanNewsonline.com.

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Obituaries
Ulisses Manha, 49; Native Of Brazil Lived In Norwalk Ulisses Manha, 49; Native Of Brazil Lived In Norwalk
Ulisses Manha, 49; Native Of Brazil Lived In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- Ulisses Manha, 49, a Norwalk resident who formerly lived in Stamford, died on Sunday, Dec. 28 at Norwalk Hospital of cancer. Manha was born in Brazil, and came to the United States where he married his wife, Luzia, on Jan. 9, 1988, and then returned to Brazil for seven years. Upon returning to the U.S. in 1994 he and his family lived in Stamford before moving to Norwalk nine years ago. Manha He was employed at Greenwich Hospital for 15 years. He embraced life, was a passionate cook and a lover of animals. He is survived by his wife; two children, William and Clara; …

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Obituaries
Elizabeth G. (Betty) Husti, 97, Yonkers Native Elizabeth G. (Betty) Husti, 97, Yonkers Native
Elizabeth G. (Betty) Husti, 97, Yonkers Native YONKERS, N.Y. -- Elizabeth G. (Betty) Hustis, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the age of 97. Hustis was born Feb. 9, 1917, to John and Maude Eyster in Yonkers. She is survived by three children, their spouses and two grandchildren. Services will be private with interment at Kensico Cemetery. Donations may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, Westchester

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