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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.
At least 7 displaced, 2 firefighters with minor injuries after 3rd-alarm fire in Torrington: FD
TORRINGTON, Conn. — A fire in Torrington Saturday left at least seven people displaced and two firefighters with minor injuries, according to the fire department Sunday. Firefighters went to Wall Street at around 8:30 p.m. after receiving a report about a structure fire and found heavy smoke with flames showing on the second and third floors of a large multi-family residence, the Torrington Fire Department said.
Black bear euthanized after biting a woman in Cheshire: DEEP
CHESHIRE, Conn. — A black bear was euthanized after biting a woman in Cheshire Saturday, according to the state's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. DEEP Environmental Conversation Police responded to a report that a woman was bit at 4 p.m. on Saturday. According to Cheshire police, the incident happened in the area of Cornwall Avenue and Oak Avenue as she was sitting in her backyard.
Connecticut congressional leaders, party officials react to President Biden withdrawal
CONNECTICUT, USA — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a problematic debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election. The decision comes after escalating...
Connecticut Children’s announces $2 million funding opportunity to reduce violence
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Children’s announced a funding opportunity on Thursday that will split $2 million among local agencies looking to facilitate community violence intervention and prevention efforts. According to a release, Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center is excited to announce a Request for Proposals for community-based agencies...
Atty. Gen. Tong sues SunRun, Bright Planet and Elevate for ‘deceptive, unlawful solar panel sales tactics’
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a lawsuit on Friday against SunRun Inc., SunRun Installation Services, Bright Planet Solar, Inc., Elevate Solar Solutions LLC and salespeople Dakota Grumet and Sierra Howes. In a release, Tong accuses the companies and individuals named in the lawsuit of deceptive,...
Connecticut takes steps to unlock $139 million in federal funding for broadband
HARTFORD, Conn. — The state of Connecticut has its eyes set on unlocking approximately $139 million in federal funding that would give more residents the opportunity to subscribe to high-speed broadband. In a release on Thursday, Gov. Ned Lamont and Commissioner Katie Dykes, of the state’s Department of Energy...
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...
3 are injured in head-on crash in Voluntown: State police
VOLUNTOWN, Conn. — A head-on crash occurred Saturday morning in Voluntown, according to a release from Connecticut State Police. A 2013 Nissan Rouge driven by a 45-year-old man from South Hadley, Mass. was traveling east on Route 138 with a 35-year-old female passenger from Chicopee, Mass, according to the crash report.
New Saint Francis Hospital President Valerie Powell-Stafford is formally welcomed
HARTFORD, Conn. — Excitement was in the air at Saint Francis Hospital on Thursday, as medical professionals, providers and local leaders gathered in the facility’s rotunda to celebrate new President Valerie Powell-Stafford, FACHE. According to a release from Trinity Health, Powell-Stafford was formally welcomed during the ceremony as...
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...
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.
Hamden Police Department has full roster for first time in 10 years
HAMDEN, Conn — For the first time in approximately 10 years, the Hamden Police Department is fully staffed. In a release earlier this week, Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett and Chief of Police Edward Page Reynolds announced that, as of July 15, the police department has a full roster with 103 filled and budgeted positions.
Serious motorcycle crash under investigation in Shelton
SHELTON, Conn. — Two motorcycle riders were taken to the hospital after their bike collided with a car in Shelton on Friday morning. Police were called to the area of Walnut Tree Hill Road and Thompson St. just after 10 a.m., Friday for a report of a motorcycle and vehicle crash.
Convenience store burglarized overnight in Wethersfield: Police
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. — Police in Wethersfield are searching for the suspect or suspects who broke into a convenience store early Saturday morning. Police were called to the Wolcott Hill Mart on 72 Wolcott Hill Road just before 5 a.m. Saturday for a report of a break-in. The employee told police that the front window was smashed and it appeared that someone entered the building.
4 killed after head-on crash, car fires: Waterbury police
WATERBURY, Conn. — Four people have died after a fiery head-on crash in Waterbury late Friday evening, according to police. Police were called to the 600 block of Thomaston Ave. around 11 p.m. Friday for a report of a two car crash. It was determined that two cars traveling...
Old Lyme resident seriously injured in Salem crash: State Police
SALEM, Conn. — An Old Lyme resident suffered serious injuries in a Salem crash Friday evening, according to a release from Connecticut State Police. According to state troopers, at approximately 5:24 p.m., a driver was “negotiating a slight ‘S’ turn in the roadway going south on Route 85 when he lost control of his vehicle.
Killingly students to benefit from expanded mental health services
KILLINGLY, Conn. — The State Department of Education announced on Friday that Killingly students will soon be given significantly expanded mental health services district-wide. A news release from the State Department of Education said the development occurred after the completion of a comprehensive investigation and resolution process following a...
Police investigate robbery at Webster Bank in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — New Haven Police are investigating a robbery at the Webster Bank at 894 Whalley Avenue, according to Public Information Officer Christian Bruckhart of the New Haven Police Department. Police report the bank robbery happened on Thursday around 3:28 p.m., when an unidentified man entered the...
Milford looks to ban future tobacco, vape and smoke shops from opening up
MILFORD, Conn. — Milford Mayor Anthony Giannattasio has constructed a proposal in collaboration with the director of health to stop new smoke, vape and tobacco stores from opening in the city. It comes after Giannattasio said it’s one of the top concerns residents have come to him with.
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