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Sunday, October 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Raymond Hessel, 85, died in Norwalk after spending hours trapped under his bed at an unlicensed elder care facility where families paid as much as $8,500 monthly, and police later charged a caretaker (Lydia Lungile) with first degree reckless endangerment and cruelty to persons amid lawsuits alleging fraud and unmet care promises. The Hour
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Beef prices at Norwalk-based Stew Leonard's have risen 10% over the past 60 to 90 days, according to Paul McLean (the chief merchandising officer) as sales remain strong and families face higher costs at the store. The higher prices may change how customers buy beef and give local farmers a chance to compete in the coming months. The Hour
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Ned Lamont erased the records of 81,000 people in a New Haven church as part of Connecticut’s CleanSlate program—once delayed by IT problems—that is now set to clear up to 125,000 convictions by mid-November. The law, passed in 2021, aims to remove barriers to jobs, housing and education for eligible residents. The Hour
- ➤ Mark Sudol moderated a debate where mayoral candidates Barbara Smyth and Vinny Scicchitano discussed key issues like school funding, property taxes, infrastructure, traffic, business development, affordable housing, and local environmental challenges. The general election will be held on Nov. 4 — residents will soon choose their next mayor. News 12 Connecticut
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut housing data showed that homes in metros like Hartford, Norwich, Bridgeport, and New Haven were selling quickly and for higher prices as listings dropped by more than 25% since August 2019—shifting these areas from neutral or buyer markets to strong seller’s markets. The Hour
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame-West Haven basketball star Abdou Toure announced his decision on Friday to attend Arkansas instead of UConn or Providence because he said Arkansas offered better money and more respect for his family. He will begin his college basketball career under coach John Calipari in Fayetteville. The Hour
- ➤ Wilton football defeated Ludlowe 35 to 23 at Fujitani Field on Oct. 4 with Dennis Dustin scoring four touchdowns—two in the second half—that helped the team earn 4 wins. Wilton will travel to Westport on Friday at 7 p.m. while Ludlowe hosts Norwalk at 6 p.m. The Hour
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Pat Metheny: Dream Box / MoonDial Tour
7:30-9:00 p.m. — District Music Hall — $64 – $115 — Experience the innovative jazz guitar mastery of Pat Metheny live in concert.
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6arelyhuman Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — District Music Hall — Tickets from $46 — Enjoy a night of exciting live music at District Music Hall.
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Jeff Tweedy Performance
12-3 AM — District Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience an intimate night with the renowned frontman of Wilco showcasing his solo and classic hits.
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Gary Numan Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — District Music Hall — Tickets from $64 — Experience an electrifying performance by Gary Numan in an intimate venue setting.
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Bingo at the Beer Garden
1-3 p.m. — 314 Beer Garden and Wood-Fired Pizza — Family-friendly event — Enjoy Bingo while supporting a local cause and delighting in wood-fired pizza.
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