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CT survivors say overdose deaths have everlasting impact on families of people with substance abuse addictions
Kass Kruh knows the effects of substance abuse and overdoses all too well. The 26-year-old lost both of her parents, Melissa and John, as a result of drug overdoses in her young life. Kruh, an executive assistant to Connecticut State Comptroller Sean Scanlon, spoke about her experiences at an event at Connecticut State Capitol this week as a part of International Overdose Awareness Day, which ...
In nine innings, River Rats fall in decisive game three in league finals
SOUTHINGTON, August 24, 2024 – Abi Polanco’s RBI single with one out in the ninth inning lifted the Southington Navigators to a 2-1 win in nine innings over the Collinsville River Rats in decisive game three of the Connecticut North Men’s Senior Baseball League championship game at Recreation Park.
Proposal to burn medical waste at Bristol plant raising concerns from residents
BRISTOL, CT (WFSB) - A proposal to burn medical waste at a plant in Bristol is raising concern for some area residents. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued a public notice in early July that after a public hearing, they will make a final decision as to whether or not this permit change will be approved.
Broadway Hit MJ The Musical Heading To The Bushnell; Tickets On Sale Now!
The Bushnell has announced that tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, are on sale now. MJ makes its Connecticut premiere at The Bushnell in Hartford, December 10 - 15, 2024. He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Hartford in MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and Signature Sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. It's thrilling sold-out crowds on Broadway, in cities across North America, and in London's West End…and now MJ is startin' somethin' on tour.
Manchester students get free haircuts for first day of school
MANCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — Students in Manchester will start the school year off in style with fresh haircuts from volunteers. One Stop Barber Shop on Spruce Street teamed up with Manchester schools on Monday to give kids at Illing Middle School free haircuts as a way to give back to the community. “It’s important because […]
Manchester Fire Department prepares for rapid response with safety and survival maze
MANCHESTER, Conn. — All week, Manchester firefighters have been training in their safety and survival maze to prepare them for a rapid response in an increasingly wired world. While Station #1 in Manchester appears orderly from the outside, the inside of the garage is a tangled mess or wires...
Crews to pump out water from Jobs Pond in Portland
PORTLAND, Conn. (WTNH) – Families living on Jobs Pond in Portland will soon see water levels return to normal once crews start pumping the pond this weekend. It comes after heavy rain flooded the pond in April, leading to evacuations and thousands of dollars in damages. “We’ve missed a spring, we’ve missed a summer,” said […]
Waterbury brothers sentenced to combined 25 years for gang activity
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Two brothers in Waterbury were sentenced to a combined 25 years in prison for their participation in gang activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office. Ezra “Ezzy” Alves, 24, admitted that he and other members of the 960 gang participated in multiple drive-by shootings of rival gang members, as well as […]
Newhallville Tour Bridges Teacher-Student Gap
While bussing around Newhallville, newly-hired Hillhouse, Nathan Hale, and Riverside psychologist Debbie Hull took note of hair braiding shops, faith centers, delis, green spaces, and transitional housing resources to share with her students this coming school year. Hull took in those sights during a New Haven Public Schools (NHPS)-organized bus...
VA in Rocky Hill receives funding to renovate housing units
The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs in Rocky Hill announced Monday that it will receive federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to fully renovate 46 beds and living spaces in several housing units.
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Show All About Stars
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on stars. All of the stars you see in the sky belong to the Milky Way galaxy. How does a star form? How do stars evolve? What makes a star a star? Learn the answers at our next free public planetarium show.
Makayla Theriaque Of Vernon Killed In Manchester Crash
Tolland County resident Makayla Theriaque, of Vernon, was identified as the victim in a Sunday evening, Aug. 25, crash in Manchester, police said. Officers were called to 233 Buckland Hills Drive for reports of a car crashing into a tree, Manchester police said. Paramedics rushed Theriaque, who was behind the...
DCF says they were involved with family of infant who died at Milford motel
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) said they were involved with the family of an infant found dead at a Milford motel weeks before the baby's death. In response to the incident, DCF officials said they are conducting a joint investigation with the Milford Police Department. The man suspected...
Police warn of road closures as historic houses are moved in Hartford
Four historic houses are being moved in Hartford later this week and police are warning residents and businesses that this will impact traffic. Police said four historic homes on Lincoln Street will be moved to other locations in the city. The move is expected to start around 7 a.m. on...
Orange Public Schools Announce Free & Reduced-Price Meal Eligibility for 2024-25 School Year
The Orange Public School District announced today its policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free or reduced-price meals served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). NOTE: For SY 2024-2025, all students eligible for reduced-price school meals, enrolled in a school participating in the NSLP, will be...
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