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News headlines in and around West Haven, Connecticut, on Sunday, November 23, 2025, included local events like a Special Olympics bowling competition, a food drive, and statewide news such as the arrest of a former state trooper and an opinion piece on car dependence. 

West Haven Area News (November 23, 2025)

• Special Olympics Event: Athletes participated in a bowling event for the gold medal as part of the Special Olympics.
• Thanksgiving Food Drives: Connecticut Foodshare and other local initiatives held turkey and "Feed the City" events in the lead-up to Thanksgiving.
• Coyote Sightings: West Haven Police issued a warning after receiving reports of a coyote, mostly near West Haven High School, with two people reportedly chased briefly near the school on Friday.
• Demolition Progress: Demolition continued on the long-vacant Debonair Beach Motel on the West Haven waterfront, with plans for an upscale development at the site.
• Regional Economic Data: A report noted that New Haven topped the nation in women earning more than their male partners, based on a LendingTree analysis.
• New Haven Incident: New Haven Police responded to a "shots fired" report and a walk-in gunshot victim around 8:30 PM, though a connection between the two was unknown at the time. 

Connecticut Statewide News (November 23, 2025)

• Former Trooper Arrested: Andrew Isner, a former Connecticut state trooper, was arrested on charges of threatening, assault, and risk of injury to a child.
• Transportation Opinion: A column in the CT Mirror discussed the feasibility of living carless in Connecticut and the state's efforts to add more roundabouts to reduce serious crashes.
• Elder Abuse Allegations: Nationally, but reported by local news, three staffers were accused of elder abuse at a Missouri facility, allegedly spraying a resident with a water bottle.
• Weather Forecast: Despite sun and near-seasonable highs, windy weather was expected for Thanksgiving, making it feel like it was in the 30s.