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This weekend marks 80 years since Hartford circus fire
(WFSB) - This weekend will mark 80 years since the deadly circus fire in Hartford. On July 6, 1944, 168 people died, and hundreds more were hurt after the Big Top went up in flames. The community is honoring the victims and the survivors as we approach the devastating anniversary.
Enfield Loaves and Fishes seeks volunteers for summer months
ENFIELD — Enfield Loaves and Fishes, a soup kitchen that serves the greater Hartford area, is currently seeking volunteers for the summer. Executive Director Maya Matthews explained that the nonprofit organization is mostly volunteer run with about 80 active volunteers throughout the week, but their roster consists of over 500.
Hartford Public Library will once again offer free eye exams for children
Children ages 5 to 18 will be able to get free eye exams at Hartford libraries this summer. The Hartford Public Library has partnered with Vision to Learn, a nonprofit that provides free vision screenings, eye exams and glasses to low-income schools and communities. In the past two years, Vision...
Hartford’s mayor appoints acting police chief
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – Hartford’s mayor appointed an acting police chief as the capital city continues its search for a permanent replacement. Hartford Assistant Chief Kenny Howell was named Acting Chief of Police by Mayor Arunan Arulampalam on Wednesday. Howell will take over for Chief Jason Thody, who...
Fellow learns the importance of local government through planning and zoning work
After returning from a semester in Washington D.C., Michael Scott ‘25 knew he wanted to explore more forms of government this summer. As a Quinnipiac Presidential Public Service Fellow, Scott serves in Hamden's planning and zoning department. During his time in the town's planning and zoning department, Scott has...
Alumnus transforms skills learned in the classroom, media suite to help broadcast Paris Olympics
Peter O’Neill ’20 created content for NBC Sports during the 2022 Beijing Olympics and is now preparing coverage for the 2024 Paris Olympics as an associate producer. During his years at Quinnipiac, O’Neill honed his skills in broadcasting, photography and editing — both in and out of the classroom. Whether he was learning in the student media or writing stories for The Quinnipiac Chronicle, he was constantly strenthening the foundation for a career in in the news industry.
Rhode Island man died after firework set off on his head, police say
A recent autopsy report following the Mother’s Day incident shows the man died of a “blast injury.”. A 39-year-old man was killed on May 12 when a mortar-style firework was placed on his head and set off, according to police in Westerly, Rhode Island. A recent autopsy report...
38-Year-Old Drowns In Trumbull Lake
The incident occurred in Trumbull around 7 p.m. at Pinewood Lake, in the Nichols section of town, on Wednesday, July 3. According to Lt. Brian Weir of the Trumbull Police, William Krahe, of Trumbull, was pulled from the water at Pinewood Lake. He was transported to Saint Vincent’s Medical Center,...
Two-Alarm Fire Closes Morris County Burger King: Authorities
At 5:15 p.m., firefighters in Madison received multiple 911 calls about a fire at the Burger King on 317 Main St., with flames visible from the roof, the borough said in a release. Firefighters and EMS responded within minutes, transmitting a second alarm, requesting additional units to fight the blaze,...
Marquis Cultivates Next Gen Excellence
“Prepare your minds,” Marquis Brantley announced to his squad of six young athletes, “to crab.” He crouched down on all fours, alternating between his left and right limbs as he “crabbed” to the opposite side of Bowen Field. “Just because I can do...
Greenfield woman arrested in car theft investigation
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Tuesday, a Greenfield woman was arrested for her alleged involvement in a three-person South Windsor, Connecticut car theft that took place in April of 2023. Yanassis Ruiz, 24, of Greenfield was charged with conspiracy to commit larceny of a motor vehicle and failure to appear in the 2nd degree.
Wall catches fire in Milford home on Fourth of July night
MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — There was a fire in a wall at a house in Milford on Thursday night. According to the Milford Fire Department, at around 9:12 p.m., fire crews arrived to 79 Hillside Ave. to find an active fire in a wall. They quickly located the fire and extinguished it. To make sure […]
Wethersfield man charged for giving overdose victim in Meriden fentanyl and oxycodone
HARTFORD, Conn. — A federal grand jury in New Haven recently returned an indictment charging a Wethersfield man with distribution of fentanyl and oxycodone which allegedly led to an overdose death in 2023, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to prosecutors,...
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