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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.
New Haven Post 366 Comes In Clutch To Upset Elsberry 7-5
Post 366’s three-run rally in the bottom of the 6th seizes the win. New Haven Post 366 staged a late comeback in the bottom of the 6th to take down Elsberry 7-5 on Friday, June 28. Despite Post 226 outhitting them, New Haven snatched the victory in the first match of the home doubleheader.
Billboard Builder Seeks “Spectacular” Relief
An Ohio-based advertising firm seeking to erect another billboard by the Q Bridge has run into a “spectacular” roadblock, in the form of an expanded highway and a decades-old zoning map. That “outdoor advertising” dispute entered public view during the latest monthly online meeting of the Board...
Symposium Shows The Love For Newhallville
Back in 2019, then-NHPD Lt. Manmeet Bhagtana and then-Newhallville Alder Delphine Clyburn drove around the neighborhood identifying the light posts that were either out or low. At night Bhagtana had her officers check the same. Bhagtana wrote up a list for UI, and gave them the crime stats from CompStat. Then she learned UI would replace the light posts.
Pastor of church in Conn. accused of having illegal weapon as a convicted felon
A pastor of a church in Woodbury is accused of having an illegal weapon as a convicted felon and has been arrested. Plymouth police received a complaint from a State of Connecticut Department of Parole on June 20. Investigators said a parole officer learned that a convicted felon, later identified as 67-year-old Peter P. Ventura Jr., of Terryville, may be in possession of a gun. Ventura Jr. is the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Woodbury.
‘Mikey RTN’ of Bridgeport’s Original North End gang receives 9-year prison sentence
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A member of Bridgeport’s violent Original North End gang has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Michael “Mikey RTN” Lockhart, 25, of Bridgeport...
Man in critical condition after double shooting in Hartford on Fourth of July
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Hartford police say one person is in critical condition and another injured after a shooting on Seymour Street Thursday night. Police responded to Hartford Hospital around 11:24 p.m. after a 19-year-old gunshot victim appeared for treatment, transported by a private vehicle. According to police, he was listed in critical condition. A […]
Late For Second Year In A Row, Stewart City Hall Reports Completion Of 2023 Audit
The administration of Mayor Stewart (R) is reporting that the audit for the 2023 budget year, nearly six months late, according to state law, is ready. The six month late report follows another, nearly year-late report from the previous budget year. A report from Stewart administration Finance Director Jonathan M....
A few thundershowers today and tomorrow
Luckily, the showers and storms held off for fireworks last night! We have been tracking some passing showers and downpours through the overnight hours. I expect some spotty showers this morning, then more isolated showers and storms later this afternoon/evening. In between, we’ll see partly sunny skies with highs in the low to mid 80s. […]
Keeping pets safe while having fun on the 4th of July
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) - The countdown to the 4th of July has begun, and it’s time to think about pet safety. You’ll likely experience the sights and sounds of fireworks, and while they’re a form of patriotism to us, they can be downright scary to our four-legged friends.
Plainville man who told police he can't remember Cromwell crash faces DUI, evading charges
CROMWELL, Conn. — A Plainville man faces DUI and evading charges after fleeing the scene of a crash in Cromwell on Wednesday morning, according to a release from Connecticut State Police. When apprehended later that day, the man told state police he didn’t remember the crash at all.
Basketball Capital Pro-Am continues to grow in popularity
WEST HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - For more than 25 years, the most skilled basketball players in Greater Hartford and from around the Northeast have been able to hone their skills and stay in shape in a Pro-Am league in and around Hartford. There’s been a name change, but the game’s...
Hartford man sentenced to prison for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Hartford man was sentenced on Wednesday in Bridgeport to two years and nine months in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Luis Ivan Diaz, 26, will have his 33-month sentence followed...
Housatonic Railroad sprays herbicide days before new regs
The Housatonic Railroad Co. (HRRC) sprayed herbicide along tracks between New Milford and North Canaan days before new state laws took effect on July 1 requiring notification of spraying times and locations, local officials said Tuesday, July 2. “They snuck it in just before they had to follow all the...
Search is on for new Emergency Management Director
KENT—The hunt is on again for a volunteer Emergency Management Director. Brian Hunt, who has been on the job for only a few months, has had to resign because of work schedule conflicts and other concerns and the selectmen are seeking a replacement. In a letter of resignation received...
Should a selectman also be on the Park and Rec board?
KENT—The Board of Selectmen last week discussed whether the third selectmen should be a voting member of the Park and Recreation Commission. A selectman has filled that position since 1999. A 2021 legal opinion from town counsel affirmed the selectman could be a voting member. But now Park and...
New transfer station rules go into effect Saturday
KENT—As of this weekend, all Kent Transfer Station users must have a 2024-25 permit (purple) and orange bags for household garbage. Anyone not using orange bags will have the ability to purchase their permits and bags at the station this coming weekend so that they may dispose of their household garbage in accordance with the new system guidelines.
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