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STAMFORD, Conn. — In case you haven’t been checking out the Stamford Daily Voice’s every day this week, here is what you missed.

Sky Mercede is willing to pay $500 for the return of the plaque honoring John "Sharkey" Laureno.

Sky Mercede is willing to pay $500 for the return of the plaque honoring John "Sharkey" Laureno.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Michelle Mercede

? On Sunday police found Russell Pinto, 45, of Stamford dead at his home. The death was ruled accidental due to cardiology problems, however police are still looking into signs of trauma to Pinto’s body.

? A gas leak near the Stamford train station delayed trains on Metro-North on Monday afternoon.

? Rogers International School honored two teachers who lost their battles with cancer last year by dedicating parts of the school to them in a ceremony Tuesday.

? On Tuesday afternoon, two volunteer firefighters were charged with stealing emergency lighting equipment from the Springdale Firehouse and from the homes of Fire Chief Antonio Conte, Stratford Fire Chief Robert McGrath and a state trooper.

? Sky Mercede has put up a $500 reward for the return of the John “Sharkey” Laureno‘s plaque. The bronze plaque was taken from Scalzi Park in March.

? Greenwich Police charged a student with breach of peace Thursday after he allegedly made comments about bringing a gun into Greenwich High School and shooting people. The school was put on lockdown after the threat.

? On Friday, the movie “42” starring Harrison Ford and Chadwick Boseman premiered. It is about former Stamford resident Jackie Robinson and how he became the first African-American man to play Major League Baseball.

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