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Return of Thursday Night Thunder Closes Out with Twisted Tea Midsummer 50 at Thompson
After three weeks off, Thursday Night Thunder returns to Thompson Speedway for the final time before making the switch to Wednesday night racing in 2024 this Thursday, July 25 with the Twisted Tea Midsummer 50! The Thompson Sunoco Modifieds return to take on the Mighty Big-T for their second $3,000 to win, 50 lap showdown of the year along with action courtesy of the Late Models, AZ Roofing SK Light Modifieds, Street Stocks and Mini Stocks!
EG Woman Arrested for Crack Possession
After a multi-jurisdictional investigation, East Greenwich police announcde Tuesday they had charged 42-year-old Jennifer Prezioso of East Greenwich with possessing narcotics. On Friday, July 19, investigators executed a court authorized search warrant at 634 South Rd., seizing narcotics, cash, and other items related to drug distribution. Prezioso was arraigned and will be held as a bail violator until her next court date, July 29.
$1 million Mega Millions winner in Connecticut
Someone who bought a Mega Millions ticket in Connecticut for the drawing on Tuesday night has won $1 million. The winning numbers are 3-9-14-26-51 and the Mega Ball was 21. The Megaplier was X4. The $1 million winning ticket matched five numbers, but not the MegaBall. It was sold at...
CT chiropractor offers backpack safety guidelines ahead of back-to-school season
CONNECTICUT, USA — No matter what grade students are going into as back-to-school season approaches, what they are carrying on their back matters. Dr. Jessica Tagliarini, president of the Connecticut Chiropractic Council and a practicing chiropractor in West Hartford, said a growing spine is vulnerable to back injuries. “Depending...
CCSU pays out $760,000 after loss in Supreme Court
Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) has paid former employee Christopher Dukes $762,525 after losing an arbitration case before the Connecticut Supreme Court, rocketing Dukes to one of the ten highest-paid state employees in 2024, alongside Connecticut’s UConn basketball coaches and top doctors at UConn Health, according to the state’s open data website. State data shows […] The post CCSU pays out $760,000 after loss in Supreme Court appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Jennifer Perez-Wolfkeil, 66 Of FL, Dies In PA Car Crash: PSP
The victim of a fatal multi-vehicle crash that shuttered 10 miles of Interstate 81 has been identified by the Pennsylvania State Police on Wednesday, July 24. Passenger, Jennifer L. Perez-Wolfkeil, 66, and driver, David W. Wolfkeil, 69, both of Niceville, Florida, were in a Kia Sportage when they rear-ended 2024 Nissan Kicks while merging from the right to the left lane at mile marker 98.3 in Pine Grove around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, PSP Jonestown Trooper Dallin Ocasio detailed in the release.
‘Camp Justice’ encourages future careers in Connecticut’s criminal justice system
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WTNH) — State prosecutors are bringing dozens of teenagers into their offices in Rocky Hill. Not because the students did anything wrong. In fact, they are doing something very right. They are learning all about the criminal justice system at what the State Division of Criminal Justice calls “Camp Justice.” “Obviously, there […]
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.
East Windsor solar farm to provide energy for 12K homes
EAST WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — The state’s largest solar farm in East Windsor will provide energy to 12,000 homes and local businesses when complete this fall. The project was funded by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act and leverages tax credits. It’s considered the largest investment in energy and climate in the nation’s history. Tuesday, Sen. […]
Dom McLennon at TELEFUNKEN “Live From The Lab”
Dom McLennon at TELEFUNKEN “Live From The Lab”. Acclaimed rapper and music producer Dom McLennon, co-founder of the multi-Platinum music collective Brockhampton, returned to his Hartford, Connecticut hometown to perform a “Live From the Lab” set at the TELEFUNKEN microphones Headquarters in nearby South Windsor. The band’s performance was tracked with a full complement of the company’s microphones, and the hi-res audio and video performance can be seen here:
Big jump in traffic tickets for motorists in North Providence
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Last year saw a dramatic increase in total traffic tickets issued by members of the North Providence Police Department. According to Chief of Police Alfredo Ruggiero Jr., there were:
Nepotism claims against Cranston Mayor Hopkins dismissed
The Rhode Island Ethics Commission on Tuesday dismissed a complaint against Cranston Mayor Kenneth Hopkins accusing him of nepotism in the hiring and promotion of his son-in-law at the city’s fire department. The complaints were filed in April by a former city employee, John Psilopoulos, who served as deputy director of administration under former Republican […] The post Nepotism claims against Cranston Mayor Hopkins dismissed appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Bacteria closes beach in Waterbury
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - High bacteria levels forced the closure of a beach in Waterbury on Tuesday. The Waterbury Health Department announced that Lakewood Beach would be closed until further notice. “Your safety is our priority,” the department said. “The health department will continue testing the water daily to monitor...
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...
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