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Two firefighters injured, multiple families displaced in Torrington structure fire
A major structure fire in Torrington over the weekend left two firefighters hospitalized and multiple families without homes. A Torrington fire lieutenant told NBC Connecticut that the fire erupted at a three-story apartment complex on Wall Street shortly after 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The lieutenant said the fire consumed the upper...
Fandoms of all types were represented and celebrated at Connecticon XXI in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Demon slayers, superheroes and elves all made their way to the Connecticut Convention Center Saturday for Connecticon XXI. In its 21st year, Connecticon has grown by tenfold since the first convention at the University of Hartford in 2003. Fans coming to this weekend’s convention couldn’t be more excited to come back. […]
Hartford Falls 3-1 Against Pittsburgh
Back on the road, Hartford Athletic falls 3-1 for their second match-up against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. The Green and Blue had a difficult start in the first half with three yellow cards along with three goals from Pittsburgh. With a penalty shot for the first one, it was a difficult moment for goaltender Monroe who dove the opposite way for a tricky strike. The momentum was down but that was until Mamadou Dieng had scored his second goal for the club in the 34th minute with an assist from Emmanuel Samadia with a striking header straight into the goal to put Hartford on the board 3-1.
West Hartford receives $697,000 to make sidewalks more accessible
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — The town of West Hartford announced in a release on Thursday that it will receive $697,000 from the state for sidewalk accessibility enhancements. The state’s Department of Transportation awarded the town the funding through the Community Connectivity Grant Program, which is an infrastructure improvement program that provides funding for local projects to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users in communities across the state.
Rocky Hill family collects donations for impoverished village in Ghana
A family from Rocky Hill is proving a difference can be made no matter where you are in the world. On Saturday, Kwasi Asante-Boateng and Ama Asante-Boateng along with their children and church members of the Dimension Abundant Life Ministries Church in Rocky Hill, worked together to load a 40-foot shipping container with Ghana as its final destination.
Brad Tursi returns to Westport for Levitt Pavilion concert
WESTPORT — Old Dominion’s lead guitarist Brad Tursi steps into the hometown spotlight Oct. 12 with a stop on his solo “Parallel Love” tour at the Levitt Pavilion. The Staples High School graduate, who’s found success with the Platinum-selling band based in Nashville, will perform his first collection of solo work at the Westport show. It starts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the pavilion, 40 Jesup Road.
Kayak coastal cleanup launching July 27
WESTPORT — Help turn the tide against trash cluttering the local shoreline July 27, with volunteer efforts buoyed by free kayak rentals. A coastal cleanup will be sponsored from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, by Longshore Sailing School based at Longshore Club Park, 260 Compo Road South.
PIttsfield 16s, 13s Lose in Babe Ruth Regionals
AUGUSTA, Maine -- Norwalk, Conn., scored eight runs in the top of the fifth to break open a scoreless game and went on to a 10-0 win over the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Stars at the New England Regional on Sunday. Dylan Izzi went 3-for-4 and scored a pair of...
New Assistant Principals at WHS
The Weston Public School District has announced the appointment of Parthena Proskinitopoulos and Nicholas Torres as assistant principals at Weston High School. Superintendent Lisa Barbiero described both as “dedicated and passionate educators,” and said, “I have no doubt that they will make a positive impact on the school community.”
The Sunflower Field at SSES is Extra Gorgeous This Year
Irv Silverman has done it again! We are so thankful for his many talents, the wonderful opportunities to pick and buy fresh fruit, the unique petting zoo; but the sunflower field at Samuel Staples Elementary School is something for which we Eastonites are so grateful!. Not only do these luminous...
Trooper Safely Talks Man Off Putnam Bridge
Putnam, CT – A State Trooper safely talked a man down from the side of an overpass bridge Sunday morning. According to the Connecticut State Police, at approximately 9:03 AM on Sunday, July 21st, 2024, Troop D Troopers were dispatched to the Kennedy Dr/Park Rd bridge over I-395 for a distraught man hanging over the southbound side of the bridge.
Quaker Hill Marine veteran, business owner receives specialized electronics from Mystic-based nonprofit
MYSTIC, Conn. — A Marine Corps veteran from Quaker Hill was recently awarded high security electronics and an HVAC system from Work Vessels for Vets, a Mystic nonprofit that provides equipment to injured U.S. military veterans who are operating their own businesses. According to a release this week from...
Despite 'living his best life,' he succumbed to addiction
Jul. 20—Judging by the turnout at a service in his memory, James Labbe didn't die lonely. On July 13, more than 300 people filled the Calvary Chapel in Uncasville to celebrate his life, which had ended suddenly, unexpectedly less than a month earlier. He was dearly loved by family and friends who spoke about him at the service. Even acquaintances, they said, responded to an undeniable charisma ...
2 people injured after early morning shootings in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Two people were injured Saturday night in New Haven following two separate shootings, according to New Haven police. The first shooting was reported at 12:42 a.m. on Quinnipiac Avenue. Minutes after the shooting was reported, a shooting victim arrived at the York Street site of Yale-New Haven Hospital. The victim […]
2 juveniles arrested for stealing garage door opener
NEWINGTON, CT (WFSB) -Two juveniles were arrested for stealing a garage door opener out of a vehicle on Sunday night. Officers responded to the area of Spruce Street around 8 p.m. for a report of a theft from a car. It was reported that two suspects wearing all black stole...
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. “I said like ‘Is there anybody in there?’ and a lady put her hands out the window,” […]
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