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Popular Diner Closes Abruptly; $2M Lottery Winner; Hawk Attacks

School sued over student's death/ Man, 91, arrested for trying to kiss wife/ 'Chopped' champ/ Probate judge mourned: Fairfield's Most Read

There was plenty of news across Fairfield during the past year. If you missed any of it, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from 2018.

Popular Diner Closes Abruptly In Fairfield

The closing took customers, and town officials, by surprise.>>>Read More.


Man, 91, Arrested For Trying To Kiss Wife: Report

A Fairfield nursing home had the man arrested, but he says he was just trying to kiss his wife goodbye, according to a report.>>>Read More.

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Fairfield Restaurant Ordered To Pay $245K In OT Dispute

The restaurant was ordered to pay back wages and penalties as part of a settlement, according to the Department of Labor.>>>Read More.


'Lottery Club' Wins $2M Lottery Prize In Fairfield

A group of 31 co-workers will split the $2 million prize. The winning ticket was sold at a store in Fairfield.>>>Read More.

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Fairfield Mourns Sudden Death Of Longtime Probate Judge

Longtime probate judge Daniel F. Caruso died suddenly at the age of 60.>>>Read More.


Hero Marine From Fairfield Killed In California Crash

The Marine, who recently rescued two women from a fiery multi-vehicle crash in California, was killed in a motorcycle crash.>>>Read More.


Fairfield Family Mourns Loss Of Beloved Grandson, 5, In Crash

Miles, 5, was killed in a crash with a DUI driver in Georgia. "He wanted to be a writer, a teacher, and a Star Wars knower when he grew up.">>>Read More.


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