Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Griffin Health in Oxford to host Healthy Eating for Diabetes cooking demo
OXFORD - In recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living is helping individuals understand how to manage or prevent the condition with a free cooking demonstration.
Healthy Eating for Diabetes will be Nov. 25 from 5-6:15 p.m. at the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen, Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road.
Griffin Health Chef Mike Rizzio will lead a cooking demonstration of Spaghetti Squash Stir Fry with Chicken and Vegetables. This colorful stir-fry swaps noodles for roasted spaghetti squash, creating a lower carb base that’s hearty and satisfying. Paired with lean chicken breast, a medley of crisp vegetables, and a savory-sweet sesame soy sauce, this plate is packed with plenty of nutritious fiber and protein.
Opened in 2020, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living is a unique facility in which Griffin Health partners with the community in wellness – offering education, guidance and assistance in preventing and managing chronic disease, and promoting overall well-being. The Center is part of Griffin’s mission to empower individuals to make choices that change their lifestyles for the better, and embodies Griffin’s goal to not only care for individuals when they are not well, but to build a meaningful relationship, guide, and coach them to maximize their quality of life.
Visit griffinhealthyliving.org for more information about the Center's features and upcoming community events.
This event is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required.
Visit www.griffinhealth.org/healthy-nutrition-for-diabetes or contact the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up.
This is a press release from Griffin Health.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Seymour Public Library to show 'Downton Abbey - The Grand Finale'
Free Movie Wednesday!
Show starts at 1 p.m. Nov. 12
All are welcome!
The Library is at 46 Church St., Seymour.
Derby Police arrest man, 26, on multiple charges after chase
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| Jonathan Villa |
DERBY - Derby Police have arrested Jonathan Villa, 26, for fleeing a motor vehicle stop last week which led to a motor vehicle accident and recovery of a dangerous weapon.
Police said Villa’s vehicle was seen traveling at approximately 6:45 p.m. Nov. 5 on Derby Avenue with multiple motor vehicle violations. PTL Tirado located the vehicle on Academy Hill Road and attempted to stop the vehicle.
Villa sped away, passing several cars on the wrong side of the road, police said. Villa struck a curb near High Street, lost control of the vehicle, and sideswiped an uninvolved motor vehicle, disabling Villa’s vehicle.
An inventory search of Villa’s vehicle located a replica Glock BB Gun (classified as a dangerous weapon) and two black ski masks.
Villa is a convicted felon.
Villa was arrested and charged with:
• C.G.S. 29-38 – Weapon in a Motor Vehicle
• C.G.S. 53-206 – Carrying a Dangerous Weapon
• C.G.S. 53a-167a – Interfering with a Police Officer
• C.G.S. 38a-371 – Failure to Insure a Motor Vehicle
• C.G.S. 14-12(a)* – Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle
• C.G.S. 14-18(a) – No Front Marker Plate
• C.G.S. 14-147(c) – Misuse of Marking Plate
• C.G.S. 14-215 – Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License
• C.G.S. 14-218 – Traveling Too Fast Conditions
• C.G.S. 14-222 – Reckless Driving
• C.G.S. 14-223(b) – Engaging Police in Pursuit
• C.G.S. 14-236 – Failure to Maintain Proper Lane Position (3 counts)
Villa was held on a $75,000 bond and was to appear Nov. 17 at Derby Superior Court.
Derby Police thank the Derby Fire Department and Storm Ambulance Corps for their assistance on scene and treating the passengers of the motor vehicle accident.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Release Authorized by:
Lieutenant Frank DeAngelo 073
Derby Police Department
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