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These 3 Big Lots stores in Connecticut are listed as closing
CONNECTICUT, USA — Three Big Lots stores in Connecticut are closing, according to the company's website as of Sunday. Out of 16 locations in the state listed on the Big Lots website, the webpages for three stores include a message that says "closing this location." Those locations are 1470 Pleasant Valley Road in Manchester, 56 Turnpike Square in Milford and 40 Boston Post Road in Waterford.
4 jump from multi-family home to escape fire in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Firefighters are looking to identify the Good Samaritans who helped save four people from a fire Sunday night. They’re being praised for being instrumental in saving the lives of two adults and two children. The South Fire District responded to a structure fire at 1 Dunham Avenue just after 8 p.m. […]
Valley Blue Sox end losing against Bristol Blues, keep posteason hopes alive
HOLYOKE – The Valley Blue Sox walked into Saturday’s game on a two-game losing streak, 3.5 games behind the Bristol Blues for the division lead, and fell out of the playoff picture. It was a must-win situation against the division leader themselves, the Bristol Blues, in a possible...
How a CT family-owned homecare company became a trailblazer in using tech to keep seniors safe
Imagine living in another town or state and being able to monitor your elderly or disabled loved one’s key movements in their house. You’ll know when they open and close the refrigerator, when a door or window is opened, whether they get out of bed at night and, if so, when they return. Medication taking a worry? You’ll know if that’s being done correctly too. Technology being offered by a ...
Zanor column: Killingly's Bowen to receive coaching award
Just thought I’d empty out my reporter’s notebook while hoping the Boston Red Sox and All-Star MVP Jarren Duran can keep things rolling in the second half of the season …. Award winners. As a long time member of the Connecticut Sports Media Alliance, I’m thrilled with this...
Municipalities Should be Posting Their Most Interesting Records
Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo is sore at people who, he says, make lots of requests for access to town records under Connecticut’s freedom-of-information law. “Some people are abusing the sy... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if...
See all homes sold in Hampden County, July 14 to July 20
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Hampden County reported from July 14 to July 20. There were 143 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,292-square-foot home on Allen Street in Springfield that sold for $322,000. Agawam.
Quick start leads Pittsburgh past slumping Hartford
Pittsburgh scored three goals in the first 22 minutes of the game to beat the Hartford Athletic, 3-1 on Saturday night in USL Championship action in Pittsburgh. The Riverhounds took a quick 1-0 lead when Edward Kizza converted on a penalty kick just five minutes into the game after a defender was taken down in the penalty box.
Zoning commission approves plan for Raising Cane's to open in Wethersfield
People hungry for a new fast food option in Wethersfield are one step closer to a popular chain coming to their community. Back in February, Raising Cane's announced that they planned to open a location in Wethersfield. A spokesperson had said they would begin construction on the restaurant in the spring of 2025.
Former cryptocurrency exec from Westport pleads guilty to stealing $4.46 million
HARTFORD, Conn. — Earlier this week, a former cryptocurrency executive from Westport pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court to a fraud offense after stealing millions of dollars from his former employer, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Dylan Meissner, 31, pleaded guilty...
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