Missing Easton man Deep Debt, Metro North Danbury Line Funding

Things you need to know on August 13.

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Police are still hoping to locate an Easton couple who have been missing for more than a week. Records indicate that Jeffrey Navin is more than two-millions-dollars in debt over a foreclosure of a Guilford home. The foreclosure has been going on for eight years, and there is no indication at this time that the case is directly linked to their disappearance.

Connecticut state employees are launching their annual campaign for charitable giving. The campaign raised more than one-million-dollars for various charities last year. State Comptroller Kevin Lembo says for the first time, Connecticut is offering an online portal where state workers and retirees can easily make donations towards this year's campaign. Lembo says he believes the online portal will help make this a record year. Click on EMPLOYEE-GIVING

Members of Connecticut's congressional delegation are pledging to help the state improve Metro North's Danbury Line. Senators Blumenthal and Murphy say they are supporting the Connecticut's request for 12-million-dollars in federal funding to pay for improvements. Congressman Jim Himes is also pledging to help.

Are you having surgery soon? You may need less pain medication if you listen to music beforehand.Researchers at London's Queen Mary University also found music can help surgery patients feel less anxiousbefore their procedure and even while under anesthesia. Gives new meaning to Rock On!