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Plainfield Town Hall sign looks different: What was done?
Those passing by Plainfield Town Hall should notice the repainted town hall sign. Dawn VanCedarfield, co-founder of the Plainfield Beautification Association, contacted Plainfield High School Teacher Erin Cameron about repainting the sign. Cameron and a group of Plainfield High students spent parts of three days this week sanding, cleaning and repainting the sign. “It...
Gang member sentenced for 2020 club shooting in Hartford
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a shooting that happened at a club in Hartford in 2020. Carl Jones, who went by “M.O.B.” learned his fate on Thursday, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut.
Liberty vs. Sun: Affordable WNBA Tickets for August 24 Showdown
The Liberty and Sun meet for the final time this season, potentially previewing a championship showdown. Both teams are currently at the top of the WNBA standings and are vying for playoff positioning. The Sun recently bolstered their roster by acquiring Marina Mabrey while the Liberty seek redemption after last year's finals loss. Historically, the Liberty have dominated the matchup, winning all three games this season. This crucial game takes place on August 24 in Brooklyn.
Essex Library Association Celebrates Marilyn and Richard Buel’s Advocacy with Renaming of Program Room
The Essex Library Association is delighted to announce that it renamed a room in honor of Marilyn and Richard Buel for their many years of dedicated advocacy and support. In recognition of the significant contributions of the Buels, the library’s program room was officially renamed The Buel Room at a special celebration held in July.
CTDPH reports year’s first case of West Nile Virus
This morning, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CTDPH) announced this year’s first case of West Nile Virus (WNV), a mosquito-borne illness that first appeared in Connecticut in 1999. Last year, the state recorded seven such cases. “We continue to detect high numbers of mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus in Connecticut as a part of […] The post CTDPH reports year’s first case of West Nile Virus appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Housing Prices Lead to National Tenant Organizing
Five groups have formed a Tenant Union Federation to link tenant organizing efforts across the country. The founding groups are in Kansas City, Louisville, Chicago, Connecticut, and Bozeman, Mont. The groups have backed local policy shifts and called for a national cap on rent increases, something President Joe Biden and...
Connecticut Garden Journal: It's hot and muggy...and the melons are eating it up
The hot, wet summer has been particularly good for growing melons. Cantaloups, honeydews and watermelons all seem to be enjoying the heat and humidity, more than I am. Once the melon fruits form and start to grow big, the question always comes up about when to harvest the fruits. So, let's talk about harvesting melons.
Hurricane Ernesto is Gaining Strength: How Will It Affect Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts?
Until recently, New England rarely had to worry about tropical storms and hurricanes. Over the last few years, we have seen that change, though. In September 2023, we had to deal with a pair of back-to-back storms. While those storms had lost much of their strength by the time they reached New England, they did hit us within days of each other. And after dealing with Debby last weekend, we are getting ready to deal with Ernesto this weekend.
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