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Route 171 in Woodstock closes after car strikes pole
WOODSTOCK, Conn. (WTNH) — Route 171 is closed Wednesday morning after a crash struck a pole Tuesday night, according to the Department of Transportation. The route is closed at Barlow Cemetery Road. The crash was first reported at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday. Officials with the Bungay Fire Brigade said the road was expected to be closed […]
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EHL Announces Sale of Connecticut Chiefs to International Sports Group, LLC.
SIMSBURY, CT -- The Eastern Hockey League (EHL) is pleased to announce that the Connecticut Chiefs junior hockey franchise has been purchased by Adam Westhaver, President, CT Nor’Easter. As part of the relocation to the International Skating Center of CT (ISCC), the team, coaching staff, and hockey operations staff will remain in place within the program.
“Uncle Chip” Collins Celebrates 100
As guests entered Milton “Uncle Chip” Collins’s 100th birthday party at Amarante’s Sea Cliff, they might have had trouble distinguishing the World War II vet, beloved New Havener, aesthete, and now centenarian from a crowd of dancers. However, Collins could be found by the band, grooving along to swanky jazz.
Glastonbury’s Cotton Hollow Preserve closed due to public safety issues
GLASTONBURY, CT (WFSB) - The Cotton Hollow Preserve in Glastonbury was closed due to public safety issues, the town announced. There was no word on when it would reopen. The closure order was issued on Tuesday, and town officials said they would monitor the situation. While the exact reason for...
Sound Bites: Sailfest returns for 45th year
Good morning — At least 200,000 people were estimated to attend Sailfest — the largest maritime summer event in southeastern Connecticut — over the weekend. The two-day event, which turned 45 this year, drew visitors from across Connecticut and the surrounding New England states for more than 200 street vendors, offering food, arts and crafts and the region’s largest fireworks display.
Police: 2 arrested after gunpoint robbery at motel
CROMWELL, Conn. (WFSB) - Two were arrested after a gunpoint robbery in Cromwell, police say. It occurred on Tuesday at the Super 8 Motel on Industrial Park Road. After the incident, the victim described the suspects, and then they were detained. They were identified as Trevor Simms, age 28, of...
Haddam Neck Fair 5K Road Race September 1st
(July 16, 2024) — Get ready to lace up your running shoes and be part of a cherished tradition at the 112th Haddam Neck Fair! We are thrilled to invite runners of all ages and abilities to participate in the highly anticipated Haddam Neck Fair 5K Road Race. This exciting event will take place on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., offering a picturesque route through the beautiful landscapes of Haddam Neck.
Five hurt in Route 2 Stonington crash; road closed
STONINGTON, CT (WFSB) - Five people were hurt in a crash that closed Route 2 in Stonington on Tuesday morning. Stonington police confirmed to Channel 3 that Route 2 was closed at Interstate 95. They expected the road to remain closed for several hours. The I-95 north exit 92 off...
Push to increase protections for workers in the heat
(WFSB) - There’s a push to increase protections for workers in the heat. This comes at a time where we’re seeing hot temperatures that can quickly turn dangerous if the right measures are not taken. Bulkeley High School in Hartford is undergoing a massive renovation. Workers have been...
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