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Fandoms of all types were represented and celebrated at Connecticon XXI in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Demon slayers, superheroes and elves all made their way to the Connecticut Convention Center Saturday for Connecticon XXI. In its 21st year, Connecticon has grown by tenfold since the first convention at the University of Hartford in 2003. Fans coming to this weekend’s convention couldn’t be more excited to come back. […]
Standing tall: St. Mary Church tower renovations complete
Jul. 21—NORWICH — Two years ago, St. Mary Church Pastor Father Bob Washabaugh stood with an architect at the base of the 100-year-old stone and brick bell tower, already surrounded by a safety fence to protect passersby from the potential of falling stones. "The architect said, 'I don't feel comfortable standing inside this fence,'" Washabaugh recalled Thursday. The entire square tower was in ...
Hartford Falls 3-1 Against Pittsburgh
Back on the road, Hartford Athletic falls 3-1 for their second match-up against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. The Green and Blue had a difficult start in the first half with three yellow cards along with three goals from Pittsburgh. With a penalty shot for the first one, it was a difficult moment for goaltender Monroe who dove the opposite way for a tricky strike. The momentum was down but that was until Mamadou Dieng had scored his second goal for the club in the 34th minute with an assist from Emmanuel Samadia with a striking header straight into the goal to put Hartford on the board 3-1.
State champion Canton makes Eastern Regional debut on Sunday
The Canton Junior Little League baseball team is venturing where no Canton has been before – the Eastern Regional championships. Canton won the first Little League state championship in any division a week ago with a two-game sweep over Somers to claim the Junior Division (ages 13-14) state championship.
West Hartford receives $697,000 to make sidewalks more accessible
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — The town of West Hartford announced in a release on Thursday that it will receive $697,000 from the state for sidewalk accessibility enhancements. The state’s Department of Transportation awarded the town the funding through the Community Connectivity Grant Program, which is an infrastructure improvement program that provides funding for local projects to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users in communities across the state.
Rocky Hill family collects donations for impoverished village in Ghana
A family from Rocky Hill is proving a difference can be made no matter where you are in the world. On Saturday, Kwasi Asante-Boateng and Ama Asante-Boateng along with their children and church members of the Dimension Abundant Life Ministries Church in Rocky Hill, worked together to load a 40-foot shipping container with Ghana as its final destination.
Kimco Heads Back to P&Z Tonight with Approval from the Inland Wetlands Commission
Kimco’s proposal to redevelop the southern half of its Wilton Center campus (at 21 River Rd.) into a five-story, 169-unit mixed-use complex moved one step closer to the finish line on Thursday, July 11, when the Inland Wetlands Commission voted to approve the application. The project is currently being reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and could go to public comment and even a vote by P&Z as early as tonight, Monday, July 22.
Saved but not sorry: Waterford emergency crews rescue dog stuck in recliner couch
WATERFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — First responders worked a unique case Saturday when a dog managed to get stuck inside a recliner. Using their tools, Waterford firefighters helped Waterford-East Lyme Animal Control get the dog out of the motorized recliner couch and back to his family, happy to see him safe again. “Judging by his expression, […]
Stony Brook University & the Simons Foundation named recipient of 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
Stony Brook University and the Simons Foundation were recently named recipients of the Insight Into Diversity magazine 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award. Insight Into Diversity is the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Stony Brook University and the Simons Foundation will be featured, along with 82 other recipients, in the September 2024 issue of Insight Into Diversity magazine.
Wilton Real Estate Report (July 12-18, 2024): 12 Single Family Homes and One Condo Change Hands
Each week the Wilton Town Clerk’s office releases data for the prior week’s real estate transactions. For the one-week period from July 12-18, 2024, Town Clerk Lori Kaback reported 12 single-family homes changed hands. One condominium within the Village Walk complex also transferred ownership during the one-week period.
Madison 12-U All-Star Softball Squad Finishes as State Runner-Up
The Madison 12-U All-Star softball team recently completed another tremendous campaign after finishing as the runner-up in the state championship, falling 3-1 to Milford on July 16. Previously this summer, the girls won the District 9 crown before taking the Section 3 championship. Looking back further to the successes of...
Win tickets to ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil
Listen to Anna and Raven all this week at 9am for your chance to win a pair of tickets to opening night on November 29th of ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil. ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is a Christmas themed show inspired by the joy of giving and the wonder of the holiday season, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Whether you are a child of 5, 50, or 95 years old you are sure to be wowed by incredible acrobatics and a heart-warming story this season at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT, for a strictly limited engagement, November 29 through December 8, 2024.
A Heartfelt Thank You From Brynn King
The Roberts Wesleyan University community is beyond excited that Brynn King has qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics. This tremendous achievement is a testament to Brynn's dedication, skills, and the unwavering support of the Roberts community. As she prepares to represent the United States and the university on the world...
National Ice Cream Day celebrates homemade treats and sweet deals
VERNON, CT (WFSB) – National Ice Cream Day offers not only sweet deals but also opportunities to learn how to make ice cream at home. The Strong Family Farm in Vernon marked the occasion by teaching participants the art of homemade ice cream. This event, now in its third...
Road Rage: New Canaan Man, 62, Charged After Slashing Tires
Police last week arrested a 62-year-old New Canaan man and charged him with second-degree criminal mischief and second-degree breach of peace. At about 9:53 p.m. on July 16 (a Tuesday), officers were dispatched to a River Street home on a report of a road rage incident, according to police. The...
PIttsfield 16s, 13s Lose in Babe Ruth Regionals
AUGUSTA, Maine -- Norwalk, Conn., scored eight runs in the top of the fifth to break open a scoreless game and went on to a 10-0 win over the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Stars at the New England Regional on Sunday. Dylan Izzi went 3-for-4 and scored a pair of...
New Assistant Principals at WHS
The Weston Public School District has announced the appointment of Parthena Proskinitopoulos and Nicholas Torres as assistant principals at Weston High School. Superintendent Lisa Barbiero described both as “dedicated and passionate educators,” and said, “I have no doubt that they will make a positive impact on the school community.”
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