"I myself have a little baby here. A representative for the Worcester County District Attorneys Office said only that state police detectives assigned to the office are investigating the unattended death of Maynard in Milford on May 10. Publication of the accompanying photo played a part in the arrest. Low 31F. When officers arrived, they discovered the building had been entered. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 10 Speen St., 2nd Floor, Framingham, MA 01701. Milford man gets 44 years for murder in restaurant owner's 2016 death. 749 were here. "0" + year2 : year2; He was 67.Smirgadis was born in Greece and built a wonderful life in America.He will be remembered for preparing meals that brought people t Upon taking over, Chatzopoulos strived to maintain the restaurant's culture of quality, service and community. WATSEKA A 22-year-old Milford man has been sentenced to 44 years in prison for murdering Milford restaurant owner Jesus "Jesse" Cintora in November 2016. Video of fatal police shooting of CT man will not be released yet, Cannabis activists want more CT criminal cases dropped, expunged, CT DOT faces criticism following overnight tree-cutting, Haar: Payouts at fading CT trash agency offer lessons in a crisis. Those renovations will include re-upholstered booths, additional seating, new flooring, a renovated kitchen and the addition of wireless internet access. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Hasu said she and those she worked with were given hardly any notice. The Milford Diner has been closed since Oct. 7, following the murder of former owner Micheal Gklotsos, who also owned the Hollywood Diner in Dover. Tran said his family is not seeking to sell the property, as some reports have indicated. Irene Gklotos declined to comment further, except to say that the decision to close the businesses was a direct result of her father's death. Many ancient pipes in CT aren't up to the task of draining storm water, yet officials just seem to shrug. One patron, who asked not to be identified, said Cintora and his wife would open up early during hunting season. Milford Family Restaurant owner killed outside of business. "We purchased it when the original owner filed for bankruptcy and we built it up into a Milford landmark," he said. of Operation: Open seven days a week 6:00am - 10:00pm301 His family will never forget his strength, generosity, ambition and love. A teen has been arrested for her alleged involvement in a home invasion that took the life of a Dover businessman. Disposition is private. yy = todaysdate.getYear(); Its an experience thats helped me grow as a person., Youngest son Amir, 13, who will be a freshman at Jonathan Law High School, said the best part about the business to him is, all the free food.. Draper, who purchased the diner with three other partners in the late 1970s, said he was saddened to see his former business fall on hard times. Koutoufaris and Meyers said they anticipate hiring 40 to 45 full- and part-time employees, including seven to eight cooks, not including Koutoufaris, who will cook as well as manage the diners day-to-day operations. dateline[10] = month + "-" + date + "-" + year2; "We don't know why . Ive been in this town for 40 years and I know what people here like, and thats good food and plenty of it at a reasonable price.. We had met with our comptroller and enough was enough. "It's a total disaster," said Sunny Palaj, owner of Alfoccino Italian Restaurant, 2225 N. Opdyke Road in Auburn Hills . MILFORD An incident in May in which a Sutton man was crushed by glass plates in Milford, resulting in his death, has been ruled an accident, according to . The woman said a male at the residence was assaulted. days2[4] = "Wed"; Police announced the man's death early Tuesday, four hours after shootings broke out . Had to wait a few minutes for a table. A review of the claims revealed that all of . *******************************************/ City Manager Richard Carmean said he believes having the diner open for business again will be a positive development for the entire town. 3 were here. Read the News-Gazette on your mobile device just as it appears in print. Scott Anderson MILFORD About an hour after the yellow crime tape was taken down in front. 2023 www.delawareonline.com. Some of the restaurants are willing to give a $300 sign-on bonus. Milford police responded around 4:15 a.m. to Dilla Street for a report of a pedestrian accident by the rear entrance to Wendy's. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries in the crash. "I've heard at least two or three names of people who supposedly have bought it," he said. Style 3: Saturday March 17, 2000 Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. The investigation also revealed that Lemonicks girlfriend, Angeline Terek,23 of Bristol Township, Pa, had ties to the Dover area and knew the victim. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. MILFORD >> It sounds like a simple name Milford Diner but the name is rich in local history, so Moe Elhelw was thrilled to get rights to it for his new restaurant business at 886 Bridgeport Ave. Elhelw, who has more than 30 years in the restaurant business, opened Milford Diner in late June and of the success of the business so far, It went beyond my expectations, Elhelw said. For Elhelw, who came here from Egypt in the 1980s, its a family business, even though hes the one who puts in the 16-hour days. We are absorbing the ones that we can. 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Great stores with an awesome place to eat. But he did say they would be willing to renegotiate the lease agreement that Gklotsos signed when he purchased the business. Photograph: Scott Bandle/AP. Im really glad we have this business. Lawrence said she had been trying to help place employees at the three other Red Arrow Diners while they focused on opening a new restaurant. months2[6] = "Jun"; months2[12] = "Dec"; A 24-year-old Florida man has died after riding on top of a car and falling off near an Interstate 95 off-ramp in Milford early Tuesday morning, according to Milford police. David Dorn in 2008. The 59-year-old was strangled inside his home in what police have described as a home invasion robbery. The Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health sent out a press release this week, highlighting the death of Maynard, whom the group had not identified, and a Maine manwho the group said died after the tractor-trailer he was driving rolled over in Amesbury. Im not sure well go to 24 hours but Id like to add an hour here or there and stay open later on Friday and Saturday nights, maybe starting in the spring.. days[4] = "Wednesday"; A couple of hours is just not enough. A 77-year-old retired St Louis police captain who served 38 years on the force was shot and killed by looters at a pawn shop early Tuesday . The Milford Diner on Bridgeport Ave. in Milford. . Receive our daily headlines. Sit n' Chat is a casual family restaurant that features a wide variety of dishes: from 50. The Milford Diner has been closed since Oct. 7, following the murder of former owner Micheal Gklotsos, who also owned the Hollywood Diner in Dover. The Red Arrow had been open for 10 years. A 16-year-old girl from Pennsylvania also is charged with robbery and other crimes in connection with the incident. State and local police continue to investigate the homicide and an autopsy was scheduled for today. We wanted to take the opportunity to at least give them a jump start to be able to transition to a new job," Tom Boucher of Great New Hampshire Restaurants said. A new Red Arrow Diner is set to open within three months if things go as planned. Nov 13, 2016 Police investigate a burglary and homicide at the Milford Family Restaurant on Sunday. months[4] = "April"; months[10] = "October"; Word of Chatzopoulos' passing began flooding social media Tuesday, with many noting the restauranteur's generous and caring nature and warm personality. Several employees of the Red Arrow Diner in Milford are out of a job after it abruptly closed on Sunday. The death of two workers last week in Massachusetts is a clear sign that more must be done to protect workers on the job as our economy reopens, the statement reads. date = todaysdate.getDate(); Our deepest sympathies are with his loved ones, friends and his restaurant family.". Despite the five month hiatus, a half-dozen potential customers stopped by the diner Friday only to discover the cars in the parking lot were there for a press conference organized by the citys economic development office to announce the impending reopening. Caption. Every shop owner is super friendly, and you will always be greeted with a smile, only adding to the whole experience. The co-owner said Tuesday night it was a tough decision to close it.We dont know why they closed. Skip to main content LinkedIn. "They will have to interview and go through the normal process, but we hope they start with us really soon.. A man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle near a Wendy's restaurant in Milford, Massachusetts, according to police. ORANGE, CT George Chatzopoulos, owner of the Connecticut-based Chip's Family Restaurant chain famous for its pancakes, died this week, leaving behind a legacy of care and generosity, according . We just know that 30 of us are out of work, said Erma Hasu, a former Red Arrow Diner employee. MANAGEMENT ARE ALSO WILLING TO GIVE OUT A THREE HUNDRED DOLLAR SIGN ON BONUS. Written January 19, 2013. /****************************************** That didn't fix outage-related losses for small business owners. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WMUR-TV. Chatzopoulos' sister and business partner, Dina Bajko, confirmed the news to the New Haven Register on Tuesday, noting her brother died peacefully in her arms Monday night after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. "He loved our industry and has left a lasting impact. The Red Arrow had been open for 10 years. "When people in Milford go out to eat, they're interested in the quality of the food, not flashing lights and Teddy bear machines. "We were in the process of negotiating a new lease with the Trans when Gklotsos came along and made an offer to purchase the diner, while also making an offer to pay them a ridiculous rent increase, like twice what we were paying," he said. Hours of Operation: Open seven days a week 6:00am - 10:00pm 301 Broad Street, MILFORD, PA.18337 (Route 6 & 209) PHONE: (570) 296-8611 -13 FAX: (570) 409-1141 Please click to Enter! Please disable your ad blocker, whitelist our site, or purchase a subscription. Last week, Rosetta explained that she received three unemployment claims in one day for people she had never employed. The charges come after . Sign-up today! Original favorites, such as Stuffed Cabbage, Beef Goulash with Egg Noodles, and Pork Roast with Sauerkraut and Potato Pancake, are still a part of the menu. Given the cost of the lease and the decline in business, Draper said he was surprised the Milford Diner was able to remain open as long as it did. UPDATE: Tornado watch issued until 3 p.m. I love it, Samir said. John's of Arthur Avenue. Milford man gets 44 years for murder in restaurant owner's 2016 death, By Will Brumleve wbrumleve@news-gazette.com, Georgia star Jalen Carter charged with racing in fatal wreck, TikTok sets new default time limits for minors, Death toll keeps rising in Greece's deadliest train crash, Lilly plans to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap, Nigeria's Bola Tinubu declared winner of presidential vote, Intel agencies: No sign adversaries behind 'Havana syndrome'. Its got a lot of history and I know we were able to make a good living out of it.. '' https: //www.nytimes.com/reviews/movies '' > the new York Times /a > Fatal central. Elhelw, who loves the Milford community, jumped at the chance and took the name. Choose wisely! 144. . Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Terri Rosetta, co-owner of Milford Diner says she has received at least a dozen unemployment claims Reading Time: 3 minutes Skip Faust named number one agent in Delaware for 25th Year. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts . "I myself have a little baby here. Pa. juvenile arrested in connection with home invasion that led to slaying Reedy Creek Improvement District Updates Plan for Walt Disney World Resort Expansion as Florida Governor Angles for Control, Get in line for Christiana Mall Microsoft store opening to score seats for Weezer concert, Report: Hollywood owner in talks to buy stake in Maryland Live! HEWITT Ever since Mayor Bettina Bieri cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the new Sit 'n Chat Diner and Family Restaurant at 2020 Greenwood Lake Turnpike in Hewitt, the business has been flourishing at a non-stop pace. The diner initially will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., although Koutoufaris said he would like to add hours as business allows. Pompton Lakes, A few restaurants have reached out to the former employees still looking for work, such as the Copper Door, Cactus Jack's, Grill 603 in Milford, Roland's, T-Bones and CJs Great West Grill. John Bogan co-owned the diner with Stephen Meyers. Join to view profile Milford Diner, LLC. The co-owner said Tuesday night it was a tough decision to close it. A warrant issued by the court to commit him to imprisonment was stayed until a hearing set for March 5. I think that just shows that the Milford Diner is a landmark and people are going to be very excited to find out its opening back up, said Meyers, a Harrington resident who also owns the Monkeys Truck in Ocean City, Md.