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Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Danbury. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ CT resident Christina Derevjanik won the $1 million grand prize on Wheel of Fortune on Tuesday night, becoming the fourth contestant to secure the top prize and the highest non-celebrity winner in the show's history—she also received extra cash and travel prizes. This historic win has set a new record in the game show's legacy. The Ridgefield Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Experts at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station report that milder winters allowed more yellowjackets to survive and now their numbers grow in orchards, cider mills & fruit areas. Officials advise residents to cover garbage cans and store sweets to help prevent stings. News 12 Connecticut
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Regional Hospice and Home Care in Danbury received $2 million in state funding on Sept. 29 to expand its pediatric hospice care and help serve up to 30 children with life-limiting illnesses over the next two years—aiming to give families needed support with care and comfort. Lawmakers and hospice leaders worked together to fill gaps in specialized care amid a shortage of trained staff. The Ridgefield Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut residents are the only New England fans able to buy tickets for the Yankees-Red Sox Wild Card series at Yankee Stadium because Ticketmaster will verify residency with credit card billing information—this policy aims to stop ticket scalping and applies to people in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The games will be played on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday if needed as the teams renew their bitter rivalry. The Ridgefield Press
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Voices: One Night Only!
7-9 p.m. — Edmond Town Hall — Beer, wine, and concessions available — Experience a final performance by progressive rock band VOICES with multimedia enhancements in honor of a beloved bandmember.
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Pets in the Park Danbury 2025
11 AM – 4 PM — Danbury Town Park — $3 admission, free for kids under 13 — Celebrate pets with a costume contest, animal blessings, and local rescue support.
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Brad Upton Stand-Up Comedy
7-11 p.m. — The Palace Danbury — Ticket info unavailable — Enjoy a night of laughs with Dry Bar Comedy's most popular comedian known for his engaging style and massive online following.
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