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In Connecticut, U.S., respiratory illnesses on the rise
Aug. 16—COVID-19, whooping cough and another respiratory illness associated with children's red cheeks have been spiking in Connecticut and other states across the country, public health officials say. On Friday, Dr. Manisha Juthani, commissioner of the state Department of Public Health, said an August uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases has occurred earlier than anticipated. Although the ...
Vigil held for 23-year-old killed in hit-and-run crash
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Friends and family gathered to remember a Portland woman killed in a hit-and-run crash. The crash happened last weekend near the intersection of Franklin Street and Adelaide Street in Hartford. Finding comfort in each other, the family and friends of 23-year-old Tonyque Davis remembered a life...
Parvo cases increasing in Connecticut children
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is putting out a warning to parents about an increase in parvovirus among children. In Connecticut, 40% of children between the ages of 5 and 9 are getting the virus, according to Sonya Barrs, who works at Yale New Haven Health’s Pawcatuck office. […]
Chief Resigns Following WAA Financial Mismanagement Claims
Following accusations of longstanding financial mismanagement by the Westbrook Ambulance Association (WAA), the town of Westbrook has appropriated $233,714 to pay for an outstanding mortgage on the WAA headquarters as well as for a forensic audit of the service. A town meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall to approve the moves.
PHOTOS: 88th annual Hartford County 4-H Fair
The 88th annual Hartford County 4-H Fair at the Four Town Fair Grounds in Somers on Friday, August 16, 2024. The fair runs until Sunday, August 18, 2024, more information can be found at www.hartfordcounty4hfair.org ©2024 Hartford Courant. Visit courant.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
What would it take to open a Trader Joe's in the area?
Aug. 17—Groton residents for years have been seeking a Trader Joe's. Is now the time, with Electric Boat experiencing a historic hiring surge? What goes into Trader Joe's decision-making? Unfortunately, local officials say it will take more than jobs. Nakia Rohde, public relations manager for Trader Joe's, said the popular grocery store chain is growing and opening more new neighborhood stores ...
Targeted shooting leaves West Haven residence with bullet holes
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A residence in West Haven has multiple bullet holes after a targeted shooting late last night. The shooting occurred at 11:00 p.m. on New St. Officers with the West Haven Police Department responded to the residence and found several bullet casings. Officials say a resident was home at the time […]
Waterbury woman struggles to find new home for two dogs
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - Rescues and shelters across Connecticut continue to report being at or near capacity. WFSB has reported on the rise of dumped and abandoned animals across the state. The Connecticut Animal Care and Control Officers Alliance tallied the numbers and reports the number of impounded animals increased...
Yale New Haven doctor speaks about the benefits and dangers of ketamine
Ketamine is garnering national attention as more details come out about the death of Hollywood star Matthew Perry. Perry struggled with drug addiction and overdosed after taking ketamine at his home. Perry was undergoing therapeutic ketamine treatment, but his death was a result of unregulated recreational use. “Someone who has...
Car goes airborne before crashing into home in Torrington
TORRINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A driver ignored a red traffic light before crashing into a residence’s porch Saturday morning in Torrington. The Torrington Police Department says that at 6:15 a.m., a 25-year-old female was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Impala along Prospect St. at a high rate of speed. The operator sped through a red light […]
Prime Time for Two of White Memorial’s Marquee Trails
White Memorial has 40 miles of trails spread out across 4,000 acres and all the walks are wonderful for different reasons. Some trails stand out more than others, though. The Little Pond Boardwalk Trail in Litchfield is so popular it draws visitors from all over the state and beyond – and elicits reviews and comments online that include praise like “magical” and a “gem.”
South Asian grocery store opens in East Hartford
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A new grocery store opened in East Hartford on Friday, bringing food from South Asia. New York-based Apna Bazar Farmers Market offers thousands of products from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The 23,000 square foot space used to be a Big Y in the School Street Square plaza on Ellington Road. […]
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