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2 Connecticut Republicans battle to be party’s Senate nominee
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Two Connecticut Republicans are vying to be their party’s nominee against incumbent Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy in November. Beacon Falls First Selectman Gerry Smith and businessman Matthew Corey, of Manchester, are set to square off in a statewide primary election next month. Both candidates sat down with News 8 chief political […]
Weekend Forecast Great For Outdoors
It's a beach weekend in the Ocean State. If the forecast is correct the weekend will be sunny and warm for all the outdoor activities. The Folk Festival is underway in Newport where gates opened at 10:00 this morning and Aquapalooza is on tap for tomorrow. Meantime there are three...
Listeria concerns lead to expanded recall of produce sold in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
A voluntary recall of cucumbers and bagged salads sold in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut due to possible listeria contamination has been expanded to include additional produce.Earlier this month, Wiers Farm recalled whole cucumbers and bagged salads with pack dates of June 5 and June 6.While the products involved are past their shelf life, the recall has been expanded to others in response to an investigation.Products involved in the expanded recall were packed between July 5-12 and sold under the brand names Wiers Farm and Freshire Farms.According to the FDA, the move is being made out of an abundance...
CT PURA shakeup: Lamont names David Arconti; Betkoski to retire
Gov. Ned Lamont made a long-awaited move Thursday to shake up the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority by nudging its longest-serving member, John W. Betkoski III, to retirement in favor of former state Rep. David A. Arconti, Jr.
Hampton-Eton Storm-Sewer Sub-Basin vs. Allen St. Storm-Sewer Basin
Former Public Works Director Carilli PE wrote the following to my neighbor. He indicates city engineers verified all of this:. “We are aware that the storm-sewer system in the Hampton-Eton area fails to handle certain rainfall intensity storms. However, the situation is one that is not limited to those particular streets alone, but as a subsystem to the storm-sewer system which serves the area of Allen St.”
Flynn, Gray, Matthews, Clement, & Lafayette Score July 26 GAF Roofing Modified Masters Feature Wins
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway hosted its five weekly racing divisions along with open modified cars as part of the GAF Roofing Modified Masters program on Friday, July 26th. Mikey Flynn was the big winner of the night taking his first career SK Modified® feature victory in the 40-lap feature event. Adam Gray was a Late Model feature winner for the second consecutive week, Chris Matthews was a first time 2024 winner in the SK Light feature, Matt Clement notched his second win of the season in the Limited Late Model feature, and Jason Lafayette scored his second win of 2024 in the Street Stock feature.
Chocolate lab chases coyote, gets rescued from Route 9 in Chester
CHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — One brave pooch in Chester had to get rescued after chasing off a coyote. A chocolate lab was rescued on July 10, according to Connecticut State Police, when it was spotted running on Route 9. The dog was then captured in the grassy median. The dog had chased off a coyote […]
Family Affair: Mikey Flynn Gets First SK Modified Victory At Stafford Speedway
STAFFORD – There have been quite a few nights since 2020 where it seemed Mikey Flynn was going to add his name to the winner’s list in the SK Modified division at Stafford. And then something would happen to make it go away. Friday the Hampden, Mass. driver...
Two arrested after child exploitation operation in Hartford
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Two men were arrested after a child exploitation operation in Hartford Thursday. Hartford police say that the Special Investigations Division, along with the FBI Crimes Against Children/Human Trafficking Task Force, conducted the operation and caught the two suspects after they responded to an undisclosed location with the intent to exchange money for sexual acts with a minor.
32 arrested, 2,875 bags of fentanyl seized in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Dozens were arrested and a hefty amount of drugs seized after a weeklong operation in Hartford. The initiative, which included Hartford police, state police and the FBI, targeted areas where residents had complained about illegal activity happening. Overall, teams executed 11 search warrants, made 32 arrest and served 14 arrest warrants, […]
Girls Future Firefighter Camp in Bloomfield gives hands-on training
A camp designed to teach teenage girls about the values of firefighters is underway in Bloomfield. It is called the Girls Future Firefighter Camp. Organizers said they teach the young ladies to be disciplined, courageous, and team players, whether they choose firefighting as their future career or not. It is...
Dog found on highway reunited with owner
CHESTER, Conn. (WFSB) - A chocolate lab was rescued and returned to his owner by state police after being found on the highway. State police say they received a call on July 10 reporting a dog running on Route 9 in Chester. State Police Trooper Smith was able to find...
Investigation Leads To Guns, Cash, Drugs, Middletown Duo Charged, Police Say
The incident occurred in Orange County on Thursday, July 25, at three locations in the city of Middletown. According to Lt. Jeffry Thoelen of the Middletown Police, the Department's Narcotics Unit executed three no-knock search warrants at two residences and a storage unit, concluding an extensive two-year investigation into the sale and trafficking of fentanyl and cocaine in and around the Middletown area.
Dominant Performances at Thompson’s Twisted Tea Midsummer Thursday Showcase
Although early rains made for a shortened practice schedule on Thursday, Thompson Speedway lit-up the night for the final round of Thursday Night Thunder this season. Dominance was the word to describe Thursday’s racing action at Thompson Speedway with the night starting off under the command of the fan-favorite Street Stock class. Former multi-time track champion ‘Leadfoot’ Larry Barnett led the 20-lap main event for the Street Stocks from the drop of the green flag to the twin checkered flags for his first win of the season. While ‘Leadfoot’ dominated up front, all eyes were on Ryan Waterman as he charged from eighth-place to third in the fast-paced feature event.
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