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A Taste of the World
Ross Bacarella, left, Susan Bacarella, Dave Kemmer, and Dawn Kemmer finish their drinks at the third International Food and Beer Festival on June 12 behind Andrews Memorial Town Hall in Clinton. The event, presented by the Clinton Placemakers, featured food and beverages from around the world.
Burlington-Canton Animal Shelter at full capacity
BURLINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Officials with the Burlington-Canton Animal Shelter announced Tuesday they are not taking in any more animals right now after reaching capacity. Animal Control said they are down to one emergency kennel. If you’re able to help foster or adopt a dog, they have two dogs- a senior pitty and a 6-month-old- […]
As rents rise, New Haven preschool teachers take advantage of free housing
A nonprofit preschool in New Haven is taking the next step in its effort to provide free housing for many of its teachers. In Connecticut, early childhood educators make an average salary of less than $30,000 annually, making it hard to afford basic needs like rent. In his current living...
Shopping for free furniture at New London middle school
Jul. 16—NEW LONDON — There was no room for basketball or laps around the gymnasium of Bennie Dover Jackson Multi-Magnet Middle School in New London on Tuesday. Instead, visitors walked through stacks of student desks, chairs and tables as they tried to figure out how they could get them home. Hundreds of pieces of school furniture left over from renovations were available to the public for ...
Safely dispose of hazardous waste
A Household Hazardous Waste and Paint Collection Day is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wolcott Public Works facility at 48 Todd Road in Wolcott. It is free to residents of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Derby, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Oxford, Prospect, Seymour, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott and Woodbury. There is no need to line up before 8 a.m.
City Unveils First Electric Trash Truck
New Haven trash, meet the 2024 Battle Motors LET 2 EV. That’s Connecticut’s first ever electric garbage and recycling truck, which is slated to take to the streets of New Haven starting Wednesday morning. City officials gathered at the public works headquarters at 34 Middletown Ave. Tuesday morning...
Middletown Fire Chief retired amid multiple conduct complaints by union
Former Middletown Fire Chief John “Jay” Woron retired in March of 2024, following a long career as a firefighter and a short career as fire chief for Middletown, but he also retired as the city was facing two prohibited practice complaints lodged by the Middletown Professional Fire Fighters Association (MPFFA) against the city for Woron’s conduct.
Two injured in New Haven stabbing
Two men were injured in a stabbing in New Haven on Wednesday night. Police said they found a large group of people and blood on the sidewalk as well as the street when they responded to Del Rio Drive just before 9 p.m., but there was no victim. Soon after,...
Hot with PM severe storms possible
Hydrate! One more hot and humid day ahead! Please pay attention to any storms that move through this afternoon and this evening as they could be severe. Strong gusts, hail and rotation possible. Watches and warnings are expected! A dramatic shift in our weather pattern will bring much drier air and comfortable conditions in across […]
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Local students receive degrees from Quinnipiac University
The following students received degrees from Quinnipiac University during commencement ceremonies held in May:. Matthew Rodgers-Aniello, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in game design and development. Tuxedo Park. Matthew Kashevaroff earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in film, television, and media arts. Monroe. Bianca DeGennaro earned of Bachelor of...
Fabbri Adds Hopper To The Staff
HAMDEN, Conn. – Quinnipiac University women's basketball Head Coach Tricia Fabbri announced the addition of Ashley Hopper as the Director of Basketball Operations on Tuesday, July 16th. "I want to thank Coach Fabbri for the opportunity," said Hopper. "I am super grateful to be at Quinnipiac and it's been...
Sagnella Swung Steady in Volatile Golf Game for North Haven
While not really involving himself with the game of golf until recently, Will Sagnella has become drawn to its truly unpredictable nature. No matter the uncertainties of the sport, he has become one of the more dependable linksmen for the North Haven golf team during its very successful 2024 campaign.
Turner Announces 2024-25 Non-Conference Schedule
HAMDEN, Conn. – The Quinnipiac Women's Ice Hockey program has revealed its non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season, as announced Head Coach Cassandra Turner and the Bobcats on Tuesday afternoon. The non-conference slate features 13 games with four at home in Hamden while the Bobcats will hit the...
UConn basketball alumni team up to form the Stars of Storrs in summer tournament
(WFSB) - For the first time ever, a UConn alumni basketball team is preparing to play in a national summer tournament. The team held a workout today and Eyewitness News spent some time courtside. The team is called the Stars of Storrs. They are putting on a show Wednesday for...
A growing mission in Griswold: 'Sunflowers for Wishes' blooms
GRISWOLD, Conn. — Sunflowers for Wishes, an annual fundraiser benefitting Make-A-Wish Connecticut, is in bloom once again – 21 years after the goodwill mission began at Buttonwood Farm. The premise is simple; visitors come and cut fresh sunflowers and 100% of the proceeds go to local Make-A-Wish families...
“Teachers Village” Grows In The Heights
For financial reasons, Justin Cross lives with his mom and Ubers, an expense he can ill afford, all the way across town from the Hill to his early childhood education job in Fair Haven Heights. Eric Gill commutes from Waterbury, where he shares a single room with a brother and...
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