NEWHAVEN – A federal jury found a man guilty of embarking on a nine-day robbery spree in 2020 that hit five gas stations throughout Connecticut, including one in Ansonia.
William Rosario Lopez, 39, was convicted on April 28 of four counts of obstructing interstate commerce via robbery, one count of attempted obstruction of interstate commerce, four counts of brandishing a firearm during a robbery, and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon. He faces between 28 years and life in prison.
According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s office, Rosario Lopez began his spree on March 18, 2020. He walked into a gas station in Vernon that day wearing a black mask and pointed a silver pistol at an employee. After striking the employee in the back of the head, he forced the employee to hand over cash from the register.
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SEYMOUR– Most families today have more than enough to care for during daily life. When a death in the family occurs- whether expected or sudden- often, surviving family members are left to deal with the plethora of arrangements and decisions surrounding their loved one’s funeral service.
There are so many decisions to be made, and often family members are scattered living outside the area. Would mom want a wake; dad to be cremated? What about choices of caskets and types of services.
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Press Release | Apr 29, 2025 10:34 am
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Ansonia Seymour Oxford Rotary Club will welcome Seymour and Oxford High School scholarship recipients to share their winning essay and to talk about their aspirations.
Join us Wednesday, May 7, at 5:00 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church Community Room, 91 West Church Street, Seymour, CT.
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Press Release | Apr 29, 2025 10:30 am
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OXFORD — The Chabad Jewish Center of Oxford, has secured a lease for a new location that will allow it to expand its religious, educational, and cultural programming. This marks a significant milestone for the center, which has been serving the Jewish communities of Oxford, Southbury, Middlebury, Beacon Falls, and Seymour for just over a year and a half. The leased facility is located in Southford at 1450 Southford Rd. at the former Newtown Savings Bank location.
Founded in 2023, the Chabad Jewish Center of Oxford has become a hub for Jewish life in the area, offering services such as Torah study, holiday events, and community programs. The new space will provide a permanent home for its activities and create a central location for the growing community.
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Press Release | Apr 29, 2025 10:24 am
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The Sarah Riggs Humphreys-Mary Silliman Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) reminds everyone that Thursday, May 1, 2025 is the National Day of Prayer.
The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May inviting every one of all faiths to pray for our nation. The president is required by law to sign a proclamation each year encouraging all Americans to pray on this day. It is fitting that we, in 2025, take a day to meditate and pray for peace in our dealings with others remembering that we are all brothers and sisters and are truly instruments of peace.
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Press Release | Apr 29, 2025 10:17 am
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SHELTON – The Plumb Memorial Library at 65 Wooster St. in Shelton will be welcoming back Shelton author Gary Scarpa, his wife Francesca and daughter Mia on Friday, June 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the Plumb Meeting Room.
Along with his wife Francesca and daughter Mia, author Gary Scarpa will present a unique 30 minute dramatic presentation, intended to introduce readers to his latest novel, STILLLIFE. The program will feature the Scarpas acting out scenes from the novel, accompanied by nostalgic photos and music of the era, the late 1960s. Well known in the region for their outstanding work in theater over the course of more than forty years, the Scarpas’ presentation promises to be an entertaining one. After the dramatic presentation, the Scarpas will take questions from the audience.
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Press Release | Apr 29, 2025 7:55 am
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DERBY — More than 60 Valley-based nonprofits — a record number — have signed up to participate in the 2025 Great Give on May 7 – 8.
The 36-hour online fundraising spectacular, created by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven (TCF) in 2010, unites donors with area nonprofits online in a fun and engaging way.
The Great Give raises money and awareness for area nonprofits and causes with valuable matching funds and prizes from TCF, the Valley Community Foundation (VCF), and other generous sponsors. Last year, The Great Give raised more than $3.8 million for a record number 553 nonprofits in the Valley and Greater New Haven area.
There were 57 Valley-based nonprofits that participated in 2024, raising more than $507,000 for organizations in Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton.
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Jasmine Wright | Apr 29, 2025 4:53 am
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Ansonia settled a lawsuit with Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. on April 23.
ANSONIA – Ansonia’s government agreed to pay $615,000 to a debt collection agency who accused the city of selling them defective debts.
In a settlement agreement dated April 23, Benchmark Municipal Tax Services agreed to drop a lawsuit it had filed against the city in March. The agreement does not assign fault to either party.
Ansonia Corporation Counsel John Marini told The Valley Indy via email that the settlement will not have a major financial impact on the city. He said the agreement is for much less money than Benchmark had originally demanded.
“The settlement is very straightforward and – importantly – presents no financial hardship to the city,” Marini wrote.
ANSONIA – The Ansonia Senior Center is offering a three-day trip to Lancaster, PA from June 3 through 5. The trip includes a stay at a resort, a guided tour of Amish country, and reserved seats at a show.
The cost is $569 for a spot in a double-occupancy room, or $719 for a single, with $100 due at sign-up. The deadline to sign up is May 8.
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Jean Falbo-Sosnovich | Apr 28, 2025 3:32 pm
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SEYMOUR – Here are some highlights from the Seymour Police Department’s calls for service from April 21, 2025 through April 27, 2025.
It is a partial list of calls, curated by The Valley Indy. The goal is to give the public a head’s up on what’s happening in the community.
Note: generally, this publication does not post the names of people charged with misdemeanors; the names of victims; or numbered residential addresses. If we publish a suspect’s name, we track the case.
Seymour police received 310 calls for service and made six arrests between April 21, 2025 and April 27, 2025.
ANSONIA – Here are some highlights from the Ansonia Police Department’s calls for service from April 21, 2025 through April 27, 2025.
It is a partial list of calls, curated by The Valley Indy. The goal is to give the public a head’s up on what’s happening in the community.
Note: generally, this publication does not post the names of people charged with misdemeanors, the names of victims, or numbered residential addresses. If we publish a suspect’s name, we try to track the case in court.
Ansonia police received 369 calls for service and made 10 arrests between April 21, 2025 and April 27, 2025.
ANSONIA – Ansonia police released a minute-long video showing the moment a crowd surrounded a police cruiser and broke its windshield on April 26.
In the footage, which police released Monday (April 28), dozens of masked people – carrying phones, which appear to be recording – walk toward the car as it’s backing up. One person jumps on the hood, then jumps back off. Fireworks erupt in the background. The police car hits another vehicle as it’s backing up, then stops.
Then, after the car stops, one person picks up a traffic cone. The person slams into the windshield, cracking it. Most of the people then turn and run away from the car.
You can watch the video above. The first half has no audio.
SEYMOUR — The Valley Independent Sentinel won six awards from the Connecticut Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists for stories published in 2024, SPJ officials announced Monday (April 28).
The Valley Indy has now won 50 CTSPJ awards since launching in 2009.
In addition, The Valley Indy received a Silver Medal Award from The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce in 2017, and the Stephen Collins Memorial Award from The Connecticut Council on Freedom of Information in 2024.
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Fire Marshal James Tortora | Apr 28, 2025 11:32 am
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On 4/21/25 at 6:09 am the Echo Hose Co. #1, Pine Rock Co. #4 and the Huntington Co. #3 responded to a fire in a large pile of discarded trees and other organic materials at #90 Oliver Terrace.
On 4/21/25 at 9:04 am the Huntington Co. #3 responded to #52 Fawn Hill Road for a carbon monoxide alarm sounding.
On 4/21/25 at 4:49 pm the White Hills Co. #5 responded to #221 Meadow Street for a carbon monoxide alarm sounding.
On 4/21/25 at 7:12 pm the Echo Hose Co. #1 and the White Hills Co. #5 responded to an automated fire alarm activated at #475 Howe Avenue. There was no fire.
On 4/21/25 at 11:57 pm the Huntington Co. #3 and the White Hills Co. #5 responded to a fire alarm activated at the Elizabeth Shelton School #138 Willoughby Road. There was no fire.
