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Flash Floods Wreak Havoc On The Valley
SEYMOUR – Note: this is the first story The Valley Indy published on the Aug. 18 flood in the Valley. Click this link to read other stories published since. The lower Naugatuck Valley area was inundated with rain Sunday (Aug. 18), prompting First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis to open an emergency shelter at Seymour Middle School, 211 Mountain Road.
Someone in Connecticut won big in Mega Millions drawing Friday
HARTFORD, Conn. — A Mega Millions ticket sold in Connecticut has won $30,000 in Friday's drawing. The numbers to match are 22-38-48-51-61 and the MegaBall 5 with a Megaplier that triples the prizes. One ticket matched four numbers and the MegaBall and played with Megaplier, winning $30,000. Six tickets...
Torrential rains cause flooding in western Connecticut
DANBURY, Conn. -- Connecticut was hit with flash flooding and mudslides Sunday night that forced some residents out of their homes.At least 100 people were evacuated by search and rescue teams, according to Gov. Ned Lamont, and at least one person has died. "This was an historic storm in some areas of Connecticut. Once daylight occurs, crews will be out to survey damage and begin clean-up. If you live in the western portion of Connecticut, we are urging you to stay home if you can until the flooding has receded, and definitely do not ever attempt to drive through any flooded...
Fallout from climate change in CT: Focus moves to inland towns that will be hit hard
The consequences of climate change are easy to understand along Connecticut’s coastline where the sea is now forecast to rise 20 inches by 2050. But researchers at the University of Connecticut also are now turning their attention to inland Connecticut and places that are not anywhere near the coast or even a large waterway such as the Connecticut River. Scientists at the Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation are examining how more sudden, intense rainstorms are overwhelming decades-old drainage systems, leading to more frequent flooding. “We’re seeing more of these high-intensity rain events, and then, the water is just coming down faster than it can drain away,” Mary Buchanan, a community resilience planner at CIRCA, said. “You don’t have to be anywhere near the coast to be experiencing climate change.”
Metro-North Danbury, Waterbury lines suspended through Monday morning commute
After severe flooding hit Connecticut on Sunday leading to a flash flood emergency for New Haven and Fairfield counties, Metro-North announced multiple lines would be suspended through the Monday morning commute. Metro-North said service on the Danbury and Waterbury lines would be suspended through Monday morning. Commuters were urged to...
Teaching Lessons: Woody Pitkat Wins Lincoln Tech Open Modified 80 At Stafford
Over the years Woody Pitkat has found plenty of unique ways to celebrate victories at Stafford Speedway. Friday the Stafford driver didn’t let the fanbase down in finding a new way to celebrate after his 84th career win at Stafford. Pitkat held off Mike Christopher Jr. over the closing...
Chasing It Down: Steven Chapman Scores First SK Modified Victory At Stafford Speedway
Parity has been the calling card of the SK Modified division at Stafford Speedway in 2024. Coming into Friday’s racing card there had been seven different winners in the first 11 events of the season with two of those winners scoring their first victory. Friday the numbers in those...
See all homes sold in Hampden County, Aug. 11 to Aug. 17
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Hampden County reported from Aug. 11 to Aug. 17. There were 139 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,440-square-foot home on Brentwood Street in Springfield that sold for $340,000. Agawam.
Cleanup begins in Connecticut after deadly flooding leaves trails of destruction
The torrential rain that led to catastrophic and deadly flooding in portions of Connecticut over the weekend has come to an end, and now the cleanup efforts are underway to inspect infrastructure and remove debris from damaged roadways and bridges.
Siegler Continues Hot Streak in Loss Against Yard Goats
HARTFORD, CT - The Somerset Patriots were blanked by the Hartford Yard Goats 7-0 on Friday night in game four of a six-game series at Dunkin’ Donuts Park. The seven runs marked Somerset’s biggest margin of defeat since 6/29 @RIC.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER RHP Cam Schlittler (5.1 IP, 6 R, 5 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 3 K) took the loss in his second Double-A start. 2B Anthony Seigler (2-for-3, BB, SB) notched his 14th multi-hit game of the season. Over his last three games, Seigler is 6-for-12 (.500) with 2 HR, 5 RBI, and 3 R. Seigler’s 25 BB since 6/23 are tops in the Eastern League. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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