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Griswold dog rescue is "All Paws On Deck" for mother dogs: What celebrity gave them a grant
Curiosity about pet adoption and a desire for a more meaningful job lead a local woman to improving the lives of many dogs who might have otherwise been put down. Susan Burgess was looking for a puppy in 2020, and wondered what happened to mother dogs in shelters. While puppies were in high demand at that time, it turned out that many mother dogs at kill shelters get euthanized, she said. ...
Incoming UConn freshman Sarah Strong leads Team USA to gold in FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup
(WFSB) - Incoming UConn freshman Sarah Strong is already making strides on the court for her country. She led Team USA to the gold medal at the 2024 FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup in Hungary. The team went 7-0 in the tournament and beat Japan on Friday for the gold...
#13 Field Hockey Battles Back, But Drops Opener at UConn, 5-4, in Overtime
STORRS, Conn. – The Saint Joseph's field hockey team opened its 2024 season on Friday afternoon, dropping an overtime barnburner at UConn, 5-4. HOW IT HAPPENED. • The hosts opened the scoring less than two minutes into the game as Juul Sauer sent in a shot from the left wing.
Huskies Win OT Thriller Over #13 St. Joseph's
STORRS, Conn. – The UConn women's field hockey team opens the 2024 season with a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory. Senior Sophia Ugo pitched in two goals including the game winner with two minutes remaining in overtime. The Huskies came out firing scoring two minutes into the start of the...
NHPS begins school year with a $2.3 million budget deficit, $11.8 million unfunded
As students returned to class in New Haven on Thursday, New Haven Public Schools are starting the school year with an unusually large budget deficit. After requesting a $17 million increase in city funds to maintain the previous year’s programs, the New Haven public school system received only a $5 million increase to the previous $203,263,784 budget. In June, the Board of Education approved a tentative budget that sees New Haven Public Schools enter the year with a $2.3 million deficit. The deficit must be made up through staffing changes as the year progresses.
WATCH: Animal rescue reunites nursing mother with her puppies in Waterbury
An animal rescue organization has reunited a nursing mother with several of her puppies in Waterbury Thursday night. The dog was found in the area of Lincoln Street, and was likely dumped after giving birth. BARC CT, an animal advocacy and rescue organization, helped the Pitbull reunite with five of...
Football Opens Season With Two Home Games
The 2024 Campaign for Pace Football will begin at home for Week 1 and 2. The Setters are set to play the East Stroudsburg University Pirates next Thursday, September 5th, at 7:00 pm. That game is followed by another one early in the week, the University of New Haven Chargers, a fellow Northeast-10 team. The Chargers and Setters kick off Friday, September 13th at 7:00 pm.
Proclamation: Madison Salutes Our Heroes
WHEREAS, the members of the Exchange Club of Madison were so affected by the events of September 11, 2001 that they were moved to design a public ceremony of honor which has been held for the last three years; and. WHEREAS, The Salute to Madison’s Heroes is a reverent tribute...
Lisbon Woman Killed After Car Veers Into Oncoming Lane, Sidewalk On Busy Jewett City Road
The crash happened in New London County on Thursday, Aug. 29 just before 3:45 p.m., when a 2017 BMW X5 collided with a pedestrian, street sign, building, and two vehicles parked on Main Street in the borough of Jewett City in the town of Griswold, Connecticut State Police announced on Friday, Aug. 30.
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
DEEP cutting back on amount of lifeguards at state beaches as summer ends
MADISON, Conn. (WTNH) — The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is cutting back on the number of lifeguards starting this weekend. Lifeguards will only be at Rocky Neck State Park and Hammonasset Beach and Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Other state parks and beaches around the state won’t have lifeguards on duty. […]
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