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3 local food staples to host fundraiser for Husky Ticket Project
CONNECTICUT, USA — J Timothy’s Taverne, Martin Rosols and Frank Pepe's Pizzeria are teaming up to raise money for the Husky Ticket Project, a nonprofit that gives underserved youth a chance to attend a UConn home game for free. The fundraising idea stems from the days following the...
Peter Pan flies into Waterbury this weekend with the Golden Years Theatre Company
WATERBURY, Conn. — Grab your top hat - because Peter Pan is flying into Waterbury this weekend. But this is not a cast like you've ever seen before, each one of them is over the age of 60. The oldest member taking the stage is 80 years old!. The...
Norwich police officer placed on administrative leave after arrest in Waterford on larceny charge
NORWICH, Conn. — A Norwich police officer was placed on administrative leave after she was arrested on a larceny charge in Waterford on July 9, according to officials. Officer Megan Crawford, 24, of Ledyard, was assigned to the Patrol Division and has been a member of the police department for three years, Norwich Police Captain John Perry said.
Give an animal a forever home at the Simsbury Tractor Supply Pet Adoption Event July 28
SIMSBURY, Conn. — In partnership with Monkey’s Pack Animal Rescue, the Tractor Supply location at 1603 Hopmeadow St. in Simsbury invites residents to attend a Pet Adoption Event on July 28. According to a release from the store, the event begins at 12 p.m. and lasts until 2...
21 guns stolen from Salem store by teens who jacked cars and trafficked guns: Prosecutors
HARTFORD, Conn. — Two 18-year-olds from Waterbury were indicted by a federal grand jury in New Haven last month for stealing 21 guns, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. The indictment also includes allegations of gun trafficking and armed carjackings. Tyssan “Tigger”...
A growing mission in Griswold: 'Sunflowers for Wishes' blooms
GRISWOLD, Conn. — Sunflowers for Wishes, an annual fundraiser benefitting Make-A-Wish Connecticut, is in bloom once again – 21 years after the goodwill mission began at Buttonwood Farm. The premise is simple; visitors come and cut fresh sunflowers and 100% of the proceeds go to local Make-A-Wish families...
New Britain declared hot dog capital of Connecticut
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — It’s official, New Britain is the hot dog capital of Connecticut. The city received a proclamation from the governor’s office Wednesday morning, celebrating its new title and the businesses which helped the community earn it. “The hot dog itself is really good,” said...
Law enforcement agencies collaborate in Danbury to make multiple drug-related arrests
DANBURY, Conn. — A collaborative effort by several law enforcement agencies in Danbury resulted in multiple arrests on Tuesday, according to a release from the city’s police department. Around 3:14 p.m. on July 16, detectives from the Danbury Police Department Special Investigations Division, members of the Drug Enforcement...
Minor arrested for shooting another minor in Norwalk: Police
NORWALK, Conn. — Last Saturday, a 16-year-old shot a 15-year-old in Norwalk’s Roodner Court Public Housing Complex, according to a release from the city’s police department on Wednesday. Around 6:54 p.m. on July 13, Norwalk police received multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired in the housing complex...
Man arrested after Middletown street takeover involving large group of dirt bike riders: Police
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — A New Jersey man was arrested on charges from a street takeover in Middletown on July 13 involving a large group of dirt bikes, the town's police department said Wednesday. Anthony Miranda, 31, of Port Monmouth, N.J., is facing charges of reckless endangerment in the first...
Milford police make 3rd arrest in connection to January ATM theft
MILFORD, Conn. — Milford police made a third arrest on Monday in connection to the theft of an ATM from Galaxy Fuel on New Haven Avenue in January, according to a Wednesday release. At 2:58 p.m. on Jan. 30, a vehicle pulled up to the business, and three men...
2 men arrested for stealing cooking oil in Ellington
ELLINGTON, Conn — Two men were arrested for illegally siphoning used cooking oil from an Ellington restaurant on Tuesday, state police said. The restaurant owner called the police when he saw two men with an unmarked white van using a hose to pump used oil into the back of the van, state police said.
Multiple vehicles damaged and stolen in Yale community: Campus police
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Yale Police Department announced Wednesday they dealt with “a concerning trend in criminal activity” over the weekend in New Haven. YPD said in a press release they received multiple reports of vehicle damage and car thefts, some involving youth. It highlighted two...
Newtown woman burglarized Cornwall home, sold stolen antiques to online auction: State police
CORNWALL, Conn. — A woman from Newtown is accused of burglarizing a home in Cornwall last summer that contained valuable antiques and art from around the world and indigenous America. State police tracked down some of the antiques posted on an auction website and matched the suspect's DNA to an energy drink left behind at the house.
City of Hartford looking for participants for 'COVID Vaccine Confidence Documentary'
HARTFORD, Conn. — The city of Hartford is looking for residents to participate in a "COVID Vaccine Confidence Documentary," according to the city's Department of Health and Human Services Tuesday. The documentary aims to share stories about "vaccine confidence," as well as the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had...
1 in 4 Connecticut adults have a disability: CDC and CT Paid Leave Authority report
HARTFORD, Conn. — July marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination based on disability. In a release this week, the CT Paid Leave Authority reminded Connecticut residents that paid leave is available for workers living with a disability, and their caregivers, if they have what is considered a serious health condition.
West Haven honors first responders who rescued twins from attempted drowning last month
WEST HAVEN, Conn. — The City of West Haven held an award ceremony Tuesday night for the first responders who helped saved two toddlers from an attempted drowning last month. Police said Ofc. Ian Williamson and Ofc. Makiem Miller were patrolling the shoreline around 2 a.m. on June 22 when they noticed a SUV parked in the sand.
Glastonbury police looking for 2 people who allegedly took off from traffic stop, almost hit officer
GLASTONBURY, Conn. — The Glastonbury Police Department is looking for the public's help in finding two people who took off from a traffic stop and almost hit an officer on Sunday, according to a Facebook post Tuesday. Police said that on July 14, two people were traveling in a...
Motorcyclist hospitalized with serious head injury after crash in Watertown: Police
WATERTOWN, Conn. — A man riding a motorcycle was left with a serious head injury after colliding with a car in Watertown Tuesday, according to the town's police department. Police said that at 1:20 p.m., first responders including police, the fire department and EMS went to the area of Litchfield Road and Killorin Road after receiving a report about the crash.
CT DEEP reports elevated levels of ozone on Tuesday, projects the same for Wednesday
HARTFORD, Conn. — The state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection witnessed temperatures rise into the mid-90s on Tuesday and projects that similar temperatures will persist into Wednesday. According to a release from DEEP on Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the...
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