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Another Coworking Hub To Close
Remote workers, local artists, and self-employed entrepreneurs who currently rent desks at Known will have to find a new place to work by mid-fall. The coworking space is officially closing at the end of October due to funding difficulties, after years of trying to stay afloat through a seismic shift in Americans’ relationship to the office.
Parents in Oxford react to delayed start of school
OXFORD, Connecticut — An unexpected extension to summer for students in Oxford is throwing a wrench in parents’ plans. Next Wednesday was supposed to mark the first day of school for students in Oxford, but due to unsafe road conditions and minimal bus routes that date has been postponed.
Montville police identify officer who used homophobic slur during arrest
Montville ― A police officer who used a homophobic slur and profanity toward a suspect during an arrest last year has received a verbal warning and was required to attend a one-hour training course on deescalation techniques. On Thursday, the department released several documents including a certificate stating Sgt....
Gwyneth Paltrow And Her Husband Brad Falchuk Wear Matching White Shirts While Dropping Of His Son At College
It’s that time of year when kids are heading off to college and celebrity parents are popping up on campuses! The latest stars to drop off their college-bound child were Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband, Brad Falchuk. The couple was spotted on M...
Two More MA National Drug Stores Have Closed their Doors, Permanently!
A new court filing this week announces the number of Rite Aid locations have dwindled as 77 stores have become casualties while the drug chain continues downsizing amid a bankruptcy that was recently filed by the national pharmacy chain. Hundreds of Rite Aid locations have closed since an initial announcement...
Former Lyman star Colton Bender still living out his baseball dreams
Aug. 23—Colton Bender occasionally pauses for a moment of appreciation while at the ballpark. Not too far in the past, Bender was playing baseball at Lyman Memorial High School in Lebanon dreaming about the possibility of pursuing a professional career. Now he's in his fourth season as a minor leaguer in the San Diego Padres organization. "I'm just so grateful for just the opportunity of ...
New London replacing lead pipes
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — New London is getting the lead out of pipes. Friday, the state’s top health official, as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, celebrated this first-in-the-state project. “This is about the kids,” Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani said. She was among those praising New London’s proactive efforts […]
Cheshire High School announces death of student, shares grief resources
CHESHIRE, Conn. (WTNH) — The Cheshire High School principal this week announced the sudden passing of a student. In a statement to parents and students Thursday, Principal Mary Joscelyn-Gadd said they are unable to release the name of the child due to confidentiality laws and out of respect for the family’s privacy. School activities were […]
Meriden Police get new therapy dog
MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Meriden Police have a new partner on the force. John is the department’s first therapy dog. He’ll be going to schools to calm kids, crime scenes and also help with officers who may be suffering from trauma on the job. Officer Stephanie Masella is John’s handler, and John came to her in […]
Southbury man with sawed-off shotguns and silencers is sentenced
HARTFORD, Conn. — A Southbury man was sentenced on Thursday in Hartford to five years in federal prison for illegally possessing sawed-off shotguns and silencers, according to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Anthony Englehardt, 44, will have his prison sentence followed by three years of supervised...
Local farm in Bethlehem doing their part to help victims impacted by flooding
BETHLEHEM, CT (WFSB) - Communities are continuing to pitch in for those affected by Sunday’s historic floods. Local businesses and area residents joined together at March Farm in Bethlehem to do their part as well. The farm has held a concert series for four years with a local band...
Path to the Parade 5k raises money for New Haven Saint Patrick’s Day parade
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Even though it’s only August, it’s never too early to plan for Saint Patrick’s Day! The Path to the Parade 5k was in Hamden on Friday, with runners lined up to run the Farmington Canal to raise money for the greater New Haven Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Organizers fundraise year-round for […]
Family makes renewed plea as Billy Smolinski missing person case marks 20 years
Saturday marks 20 years since Billy Smolinski went missing from his home on Holly Street in Waterbury. The date was Aug. 24, 2004. Decades later, some are still searching and they say areas of interest are some of the same areas impacted by recent flooding. It’s leading to a call...
Oxford church provides sanctuary during Sunday's damaging storm
Providing refuge during an uncertain time. A local church in Oxford was a place of shelter for people stranded during Sunday’s storm. The pastor said providing a safe place is what they’re there for. Sunday’s storm in Oxford was a treacherous time for drivers. That included Reverend Karen...
New London gets $7M boost to replace lead-lined water pipes
Aug. 23—NEW LONDON — Federal, state and local officials on Friday celebrated a $7 million infusion of federal dollars to help subsidize a lead water line replacement project that has so far found fewer instances of the dangerous material in pipes buried throughout the city than originally anticipated. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law loan, an unknown portion of which is expected to be ...
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