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Palmer Cup Play Starts Friday for Sambach and James
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia golfers Amanda Sambach (Pinehurst, N.C.) and Ben James (Milford, Conn.) begin play for the United States team at the 28th Arnold Palmer Cup matches on Friday. This year’s event is hosted by Lahinch Golf Club located on the west coast of Ireland. This marks the second consecutive year both Cavaliers have played for the U.S. Team at the Palmer Cup. They helped the U.S. Team to a 32-28 victory at Laurel Valley Golf Club in Ligonier, Pa.
Families enjoy Fourth of July fireworks at Meriden's Hubbard Park
Some families got a head start on the Fourth of July festivities, with many of them coming out for the fireworks show in Meriden. “I love fireworks. I’ve been looking at fireworks since I was a kid,” Jonathan Harris of Meriden said. Whether you are a kid or...
Pottery Paradise Makes Failing Fun
“I feel like failure is a really bad word, but there’s a lot of failure in pottery,” said Megan Smith, the teacher of Centering With Clay: Focusing on Pottery Foundations, a seven-week-long class for adults at Creative Arts Workshop on Audubon Street. Smith’s goal for the first class...
Highlighting Spring Academic Success, SCSU Owls Place 284 On NE10 Academic Honor Roll
Southern Connecticut State University Athletics & Recreation featured 284 student-athletes placed on the Northeast-10 Conference Spring 2024 Academic Honor Roll. Of the 284 student-athletes, 40 received Academic Excellence recognition after registering a 4.00 grade-point average for the Spring semester. The Owls also had 147 student-athletes finish with a GPA of 3.50 to 3.99 and were recognized with Academic Distinction honors. The remaining 97 student-athletes received Academic Honors with a GPA from 3.00 to 3.49.
Caroline Heshema: East Haven Teacher of the Year
Joseph Melillo Middle School (JMMS) math teacher Caroline Heshema is the East Haven Public Schools Teacher of the Year and feels “incredibly honored and happy” to have received the award. “I felt that it doesn't only acknowledge my work and the effort I put in classrooms, but it...
Summer Food and Fun: Ferrall Coordinates CDR Outdoor Community Dinners
Summer food and fun are pretty much all Jane Ferrall has been thinking about — and will be thinking about — for the foreseeable future. Two months ago, Jane, a Guilford resident, joined Community Dining Room (CDR), based in Branford, as its new Program Coordinator. Jane’s first task was to take on coordinating the newest iteration of a very popular CDR program, free summer Community Dinners on the Green.
Stretch Your Dollar: Second half of year marks good time to review financial plans
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — As we officially kick off the second half of the year this week, it may be a good time to review your financial plan. We are stretching your dollar with simple steps that can make a big difference. Managing your finances wisely can make...
Avelo Airlines doubles flights to Puerto Rico, extends scheduling dates for all destinations
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Avelo Airlines representatives Wednesday announced they’re extending the airlines’ East Coast flight schedule through January, allowing people to book further out. In Connecticut, fliers out of Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) can now book flights through Jan. 7, instead of the previous limit of Nov. 6. Representatives wanted to give […]
Here's how CT communities are gearing up for Independence Day
The city of Meriden celebrated Independence Day a day early. Families gathered at Hubbard Park Wednesday night for live music, food trucks, and games before watching a big firework show. "I've been doing this for 21 years and every show, every show I get butterflies," said Gary Brazil, lead technician...
Birthdays & Bookjoy At Pride Month Community Dinner
Diana Henderson and Benny Saldana. Lucy Gellman Photos. Two spindly candles glowed atop a craggy birthday cake, a sheen of white frosting and red sprinkles catching in the flame. Beneath it, soft layers of green and yellow sponge fell to the sides, shaped like bright, unexpected puzzle pieces. At the table around Yu Fu, the New Haven Pride Center exploded into a spirited, cacophonous rendition of “Happy Birthday.”
750 youth participating in New Haven summer employment program
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Hundreds of young people across New Haven are taking part in the city’s Youth @ Work summer employment program. “I’m doing something that I love,” said David Uzuka, a counselor at the Sullivan Academy basketball camp. It’s a full circle moment for Uzuka. He was a camper at the Sullivan […]
Brooklyn Neumen Joins Yale Women’s Lacrosse Team as Assistant Coach, Bringing Stellar Playing and Coaching Experience
Former U.S. U19 National Team member and NCAA Champion at UNC, Brooklyn Neumen, has become an assistant coach for Yale women's lacrosse, as announced by Head Coach Erica Bamford. Neumen's experience and positive personality are expected to enhance the team's development and success at conference and national levels. Neumen earned...
Family awarded over $15 million in medical malpractice lawsuit in Meriden
MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The family of a woman who died at a hospital in Meriden was awarded $15.4 million in a medical malpractice case, according to a release. In 2017, Maria Ocasio, 57, went to Midstate Medical Center to get a brief outpatient scoping procedure, which required anesthesia. At the end of the procedure, […]
New Haven affordable senior housing to get eco-friendly upgrades
Residents of an affordable senior housing development in New Haven will soon live a little more comfortably. The Towers provides different levels of assisted living for senior residents. The development recently received $20 million from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to upgrade the building’s roughly 55 year old infrastructure.
Yale Men’s Hockey Shines with 26 All-Academic Team Selections
The Yale men's hockey team had 26 student-athletes named to ECAC Hockey's All-Academic Team for the 2023-24 season, requiring a minimum GPA of 3.00. David Chen was the recipient of the Commissioner's List award, representing the top scholar from Yale. 26 Yale student-athletes honored on ECAC Hockey's All-Academic Team. Minimum...
North Haven Receives $500K Grant for Athletic Facilities Upgrades
On June 7, the Town of North Haven was awarded an Urban Act grant through the Department of Economic Community Development for $500,000 which will be directed toward several upgrades to athletic facilities for baseball, softball, tennis, and track and field in town. These upgrades will contribute to North Haven’s...
Carter Mario Law Firm: Fireworks Safety and Legality for the 4th of July Holiday
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Connecticut’s Morning Buzz Host Natasha Lubczenko recently met with Attorney Alex Mario of the Carter Mario Law Firm, and Lieutenant Edward Dunford of the New Haven Police Department to discuss fireworks safety ahead of the 4th of July celebrations. Attorney Mario clarified, “Fireworks are not legal in Connecticut, though sparklers and fountains are permitted.” Lt. Dunford, a member of the New Haven Bomb Squad, emphasized the dangers of fireworks, stating, “Anything that goes in the air, makes noise, booms, or pops, is illegal. Black powder, the main ingredient, is extremely volatile and sensitive to heat, shock, and friction.”
Health Headlines: Top tattoo ink brands test have bacteria
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — One-third of top tattoo ink brands have tested positive for bacteria regardless of sterility claims, according to a recent study. Dr. Arjun Venkatesh, the chair of emergency medicine for the Yale School of Medicine and Yale Medicine, joined News 8 to talk about how you can stay safe.
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