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Semira Set Up For Success Back At School
Despite Thursday’s high-90 degree temperatures, Felicia Scott and her daughter’s goddaughter Semira Estep waded through the crowd at Bowen Field as they exchanged memories and educational wisdom in preparation for New Haven Public Schools’ first day back. Semira, 6, is a rising second grader at Barnard Environmental...
Expanded service at Tweed New Haven Airport concerns Looney
This week’s announcement that passenger air service at Tweed New Haven airport will soon expand is raising concerns from the airport’s residential neighbors, including Connecticut Senate President Martin Looney. Breeze, a second airline, is joining Avelo in bringing commercial flights to Tweed. Between them, they will soon be...
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Stop For Snacks Lands Chicopee Woman Massive Check
Amy Kowal, of Chicopee, won the seven-figure check by playing the “$4,000,000 Lion’s Share,” a $10 scratch-off ticket. Two $4 million grand prizes and three $1 million winners remain in circulation. Kowal chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. She...
Longmeadow man seeks to preserve lawsuit against treasurer’s office
SPRINGFIELD — Attorneys for a Longmeadow man who is suing the state treasurer’s office filed a memorandum this week arguing why the case should continue. That request comes after Jennifer Greaney, assistant attorney general for the Commonwealth, asked a federal judge to toss the case. If you purchase...
West Haven teen keeping memory of best friend alive in aftermath of fatal crash
A West Haven teenager is facing a long road to recovery after a three car crash in New Haven last month. That crash killing two women including the teen’s best friend. "She was like my world. My everything. We did everything together," Juliana Weber of West Haven explained. The...
School Studies, Haynes Development Updates: Seymour Board Of Selectpersons Highlights
SEYMOUR – The Board of Selectpersons met Tuesday (Aug. 6) for their bi-monthly meeting. Here’s a few highlights. The board awarded a bid of $44,000 to Antinozzi Associates of Bridgeport to do a feasibility study and facility assessment review of the 70-year Bungay School. The firm was the lowest bidder for the job, out of nine bids received (with the highest bid coming in at $180,000), according to Bungay School Building Committee Chairman and Selectman Fred Stanek.
Pet of the Week: Chip
BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A total sweetheart, Chip is our Pet of the Week! Chip has been waiting for a family since Valentine’s Day. The 5-year-old came to the shelter in very poor condition, emaciated after a traumatic history. But look at him now! He’s healthy and happy! He LOVES tennis balls! He even came to the […]
High school athletes, coaches tackle new rules
(WFSB) – There are some new rules and challenges for both athletes and coaches in Connecticut this school year. Fall sports athletes have already begun to ramp up their regiments to prepare for the upcoming season. This year is one in which rule changes are minimal. They were more...
Waterbury woman struggles to find new home for two dogs
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - Rescues and shelters across Connecticut continue to report being at or near capacity. WFSB has reported on the rise of dumped and abandoned animals across the state. The Connecticut Animal Care and Control Officers Alliance tallied the numbers and reports the number of impounded animals increased...
PODCAST – Friday, August 16: Wallingford Mayor Addresses Electric Rates; Comedian Mike Finoia; Hillbilly Moments
Wallingford mayor Vinny Cervoni was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to address their electric rates, and shared how the town has been able to keep prices more affordable for residents. (0:00) Dumb Ass News – Comedian Mike Finoia was in studio, as Chaz and AJ read the story...
Waterbury buys 10K pouches to keep phones out of classrooms
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Waterbury Public Schools is using a new tool to help keep cellphones out of classrooms. The Yondr pouch is a small, magnetic bag that allows students to lock up their cellphones and other Bluetooth belongings during the day. But, the new pouch policy is drawing mixed reactions in the community. “Kids […]
Complaint Accusing Advisor of Churning Retirees' Accounts Dropped
Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided. A lawsuit accusing a Connecticut investment advisor of making excessive and inappropriate trades for a retired couple has been withdrawn. In a complaint filed in November, Terry and Nancy Chabot alleged that Samir Shehu, managing principal at Shehu Asset Management,...
Hundreds Showing Love For Milford 4-Year-Old Facing Months of Chemo
What started out as a fever and stomach ache for Mia Morse of New Haven County in Milford turned out to be every parent's worst nightmare -- cancer. Mia, usually dressed in full princess mode, is described as "hilariously imaginative, adorable, super sweet," according to a GoFundMe started to support the family so they can make it through these "trying" times.
Yale New Haven doctor speaks about the benefits and dangers of ketamine
Ketamine is garnering national attention as more details come out about the death of Hollywood star Matthew Perry. Perry struggled with drug addiction and overdosed after taking ketamine at his home. Perry was undergoing therapeutic ketamine treatment, but his death was a result of unregulated recreational use. “Someone who has...
North Branford Lowers Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Mayor and Deputy Chief Doody
On August 14, in accordance with the town's flag policy, North Branford Mayor Rose Angeloni ordered that U.S. flags at all Town of North Branford municipal buildings, schools, and facilities be lowered to half-staff in honor of the passing of former Mayor and Deputy Chief of Police Michael Doody. Individuals, businesses, and other private entities within North Branford are encouraged to do the same.
Milford's Oyster Festival returns for its 50th anniversary celebration
A free daylong event will be back in Milford for its 50th anniversary. Milford’s Oyster Festival will take place at Fowler Field and the Milford Green on Saturday from 10 a.m. through 6 p.m. Jay Pinto, the president of the Milford Oyster festival said the event is all about...
Yondr Go Cellphones In Schools?
Metropolitan Business Academy rising junior Bayan Albakkour thinks that Yondr cellphone pouches — a method for creating phone-free spaces that some New Haven schools are adopting — are a good idea to help students focus on class by hiding a key source of distraction. Her best friend, meanwhile,...
Aquarion To Clean Water Mains In Seymour
SEYMOUR — Aquarion Water Company announced a water main cleaning project in Seymour. The project, scheduled to start on August 19 and run for six weeks, will ensure customers in Seymour continue to receive the highest quality water. The cleaning schedule for the first week of the project (August...
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