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Community comes together to fund surgery for dog thrown from moving vehicle in Avon
A dog suffered serious injuries after being thrown from a moving vehicle in Avon on Tuesday afternoon. Avon animal control officials said the dog was thrown from a vehicle on Route 44 in the area of Petco and Puerto Vallarta at approximately 4 p.m. Tuesday. The dog — a 1-year-old...
Blake Kamoen shuts out Simsbury, Post 75 wins tournament opener
MIDDLETOWN — Blake Kamoen, the ace of Haddam-Killingworth’s staff in the spring season, continued to flash his repertoire of pitches into the summer for Middletown Post 75’s 19U squad. Kamoen got the ball for the 75ers’ first start of the American Legion state tournament Tuesday night, and...
New Britain Democrats Donate To Dr. Alton F. Brooks Scholarship Fund
The New Britain Democratic Party Chair Chris Anderson has announced that the New Britain Democrats have made a $250 donation to the Alton Brooks Scholarship, maintained at the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, in honor of the revered community leader, Dr. Alton F. Brooks. In a letter to David...
Meriden Humane Society seeing ‘unsustainable’ number of surrendered animals
MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Animal shelters and rescues across Connecticut are at capacity and in need of help. Over the weekend, the Meriden Humane Society took in 13 animals. Ten of those animals were unexpectedly surrendered, with people showing up with animals at the shelter. “The shelters around Connecticut are very much taxed,” said Michele […]
Walmart shoppers warned to check bank accounts as thief caught installing info-stealing device at self-checkout
A SCAMMER has allegedly placed a skimmer device on a Walmart self-checkout machine. Police are now asking for help to catch the alleged suspect who was attempting to steal shopper's information. On Wednesday, July 17, around 6:30 pm, a man placed a skimmer on a self-checkout register at Walmart in...
Avon golfer helps raise money for Gifts of Love
(WFSB) - Gifts of Love is a Connecticut nonprofit that helps families with short term financial needs. A golfer from Avon has come up with a unique, and inspiring way to help Gifts of Love meet their financial needs. “The most important shot in golf is the next one,” said...
Great Kids: Simsbury child makes playground changes for brother
SIMSBURY, CT. (WFSB) - A 6-year-old from Simsbury loves the playground at Weatogue park - but she hates that her brother can’t join her in all the fun. In this weeks Great Kids, Olivia Schueller shows us no matter your age – you have the power to make big changes.
New Report Outlines Challenges of LGBTQIA+ Community in Greater Hartford
HARTFORD, CT – A new report shows that despite advances in the rights that LGBTQIA+ residents in Greater Hartford enjoy, they still face greater challenges than their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts in areas ranging from financial stability to housing insecurity. The report, titled LGBTQIA+ Resident Wellbeing in Greater Hartford,...
Danielson ousted in Legion state tourney opener
The American Legion baseball season can be an arduous journey, especially for a young team. The postseason can also be unforgiving. Three Zone 6 teams were eliminated on the first day of the American Legion state baseball tournament: Tri-Town was edged by Glastonbury, 4-3; Moosup forfeited to Ridgefield; and Danielson fell to Simsbury. Zone...
Burlington Singer-Songwriter Kat Wright Plays The Kate
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Proposed plant in Bristol that would burn biomedical waste faces pushback
BRISTOL, Conn. — There is growing public outcry in opposition to a proposed plant in Bristol that would burn biomedical waste. Residents said they are concerned about the public health and environmental impacts of such a facility. It originally became an issue in 2021, but enough people voiced concern then that the proposal laid dormant until now.
Police identify 4th person killed in Waterbury crash
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - Police identified all four people killed in a fiery crash in Waterbury last week. The fourth victim was identified on Tuesday as 28-year-old Lawrence Jackson of Waterbury. Mark Sousa, 44, of Waterbury, was the sole occupant of a Lexus GS300. In the other vehicle, an Audi...
Woman Attacks Mother at Movie Theater After Son Accidentally Sits in Wrong Seat
A woman attacked a mother at a Connecticut movie theater after her son accidentally sat in the wrong seat. Two moviegoers got into it at Cinemark in Manchester, CT, when a child accidentally sat in someone else’s seat. An older woman appeared to become aggressive as she demanded the mother and her kids move immediately.
Man from Waterbury sentenced for role in drug trafficking ring
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A man who went by the nickname “Boti” learned his fate for his participating in a drug trafficking ring. Oscar Pena-Crespo, 29, of Waterbury, was sentenced to 12 months and a day in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release. The sentence was...
HRA Helping Families into Homes with “Head Start on Housing”
The Human Resources Agency of New Britain (HRA) has been helping families get needed housing, using a first-in-the nation “Head Start on Housing” program. HRA pointed to the case of the mother of an HRA pre-school student, “Maria B.”, who,. found herself and her children homeless...
Revised Plans Introduced for former Regal Cinemas Site in Branford
A revised set of applications for the proposed redevelopment of the Regal Cinemas site at 329 East Main Street are currently being reviewed by the Branford Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC), which plans to pick up the discussion at its next meeting. During a public hearing on July 18, the...
Glastonbury town councilors condemn online threats directed towards high schoolers
Condemning hate in the Town of Glastonbury. During Tuesday’s regular meeting, town councilors responded to community concerns over social media threats at the high school. “Today, I as a Glastonbury High School graduate and potential homebuyer was told from the comfort of my home that I am unwelcome here.”
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