Dan Fappiano

Sports Editor

United States

Professional sports journalist with over six years of experience in
breaking news, feature writing and strong editorial judgment across print and
digital mediums. Proficient in managing the 24/7 news cycle while
delivering engaging stories using best SEO practices.

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10/04/2022
Bob DeMayo Retires as Head Coach of North Haven Baseball

Legendary Skipper Won 937 Games and 5 State Titles, Impacted Thousands When you think of baseball in North Haven, you think of Bob DeMayo. It's hard not to considering that he served as the head coach of North Haven High School baseball team for the past 64 years.

SouthingtonOutsider
09/25/2025
Cavanaugh Leaves Legacy With Girls Cross Country

Katie Cavanaugh was in eighth grade when she lined up in that year's Southington Apple Harvest 5K. While she had been running cross country before that, it was her first road race and her first 5K.

SouthingtonOutsider
03/31/2026
Taylor Cooley Doesn't Let Injuries Stop Gymnastics Dream

First it was a stress fracture in her back. Then, a torn UCL in her elbow. Each injury forced Southington senior Taylor Cooley to be away from the mat, and at times not involved in gymnastics at all. But for all the time she lost due to injuries, Cooley never lost her resilience.

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10/04/2022
North Haven Football's Spring Brawl Supports Nate Gagne

For the town of North Haven, the football team's annual Spring Brawl fundraiser has become a way for people in the community to give back to someone in need. This year, while pushing through numerous obstacles, North Haven succeeded in its goal by raising nearly $20,000 to support three year-old Nate Gagne.

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Russell Took the Easties to the Top During 13-Year Run as Head Coach

For the past 13 years, Anthony Russell has helped the East Haven girls' basketball team rise to tremendous heights while serving as the team's head coach. Now, following a run in which he won 181 games, claimed a Class M state title, and experienced a myriad of memories, Russell has stepped down from his post as the Yellowjackets' coach.

CCSU Recorder
Recorder Layout

Newspaper layout by Dan Fappiano during time as EIC of The Recorder