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New Ansonia Business Caters To ‘Little Divas’
ANSONIA – Families looking for a colorful way to celebrate their daughter’s next birthday can now book a ‘hot pink party bus’ thanks to a new business in town. ‘Nailicious Little Divas’ is a mobile party bus that hosts manicure and pedicure parties for kids ages four to 12.
Driver ejected, killed in I-91 crash in Rocky Hill
A man was killed early Saturday after the vehicle he was driving crashed on Interstate 91 in Rocky Hill. State police say 44-year-old Marcos Benitez-Rengifo was killed when the vehicle hit a guardrail northbound at exit 24 around 3:00 a.m.
Bear euthanized after biting woman in Cheshire
CHESHIRE, Conn. (WTNH) — A black bear in Cheshire has been euthanized after biting a woman Saturday, according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) responded to the incident around 4 p.m. in the area of Cornwall Avenue and Oak Avenue. Cheshire police said the bear approached the […]
Photo Gallery: Fueled by strong start, Riverhounds throttle Hartford Athletic for second straight win
After suffering a scoring drought that spanned a month and a half, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ offense continued to surge on Saturday night, dropping Hartford Athletic 3-1 on national television. Griffin Floyd was there to provide the match recap and get reaction from Head Coach Bob Lilley and midfielder/forward Langston...
Warm temperatures to end the weekend, humidity and showers return this week
A nice end to the weekend is expected with warm temperatures, low levels of humidity and plenty of sunshine. A weak cold front will work through the state during the day and an isolated shower can't be ruled out. Otherwise, dew point temperatures will mostly drop through the comfortable low 60s throughout the day.
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.
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. The South Fire District responded to a structure fire at 1 Dunham Avenue just after 8 p.m. […]
Children rescued from Middletown blaze that injured 4, officials say
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WFSB) - Four people were taken to the hospital on Sunday after a fire on Dunham Avenue in Middletown. Before the emergency crews arrived, there were reports of multiple residents being trapped. Officials say that flames were erupting from the back of a building upon arrival. It was...
How a CT family-owned homecare company became a trailblazer in using tech to keep seniors safe
Imagine living in another town or state and being able to monitor your elderly or disabled loved one’s key movements in their house. You’ll know when they open and close the refrigerator, when a door or window is opened, whether they get out of bed at night and, if so, when they return. Medication taking a worry? You’ll know if that’s being done correctly too. Technology being offered by a ...
Zanor column: Killingly's Bowen to receive coaching award
Just thought I’d empty out my reporter’s notebook while hoping the Boston Red Sox and All-Star MVP Jarren Duran can keep things rolling in the second half of the season …. Award winners. As a long time member of the Connecticut Sports Media Alliance, I’m thrilled with this...
Municipalities Should be Posting Their Most Interesting Records
Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo is sore at people who, he says, make lots of requests for access to town records under Connecticut’s freedom-of-information law. “Some people are abusing the sy... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if...
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