Middletown
LATEST NEWS
Middletown holds benefit tournament after encouraging 2024 season
Pictured: Anthony Nanfito (left) and Andrew Dunn led the Blue Dragons to a third-place showing in the conference championship tournament this spring. A golf tournament to benefit the boys and girls programs at Middletown High School will be held Sept. 28 at Portland Golf Course. The entry fee is $125....
To prepare to teach financial literacy, Conn. educators go back to school
Christian Sherrill was trying to corral the attention of 150 students wrapping up a classroom activity and chatting with each other about their results. A handful were getting water refills, others were checking their phones. “If you can hear my voice, clap once,” Sherrill’s voice boomed. A few people clapped, the room quieted slightly. “If you can hear my voice, clap twice.” More eyes turned toward the presentation screen. Most — not all — of the conversations...
Hornishes to appeal ruling finding them liable for kennel fees
The Hartford Superior Court ruled last week that Annie and Neil Hornish would be held liable for all kenneling costs in relation to their dog, Dexter, who was involved in the mauling death of 95-year-old Janet D’Aleo in 2019. Despite the ruling, Annie Hornish has already announced her intent to appeal the ruling. “We disagree […] The post Hornishes to appeal ruling finding them liable for kennel fees appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
The 2024 Men’s Soccer Bobcats look to bounce back from a disappointing 2023 season.
The 2024 Men’s Soccer season is here, and this could be an important year for Quinnipiac as the team looks to keep the program heading in the right direction. After a difficult 2023 season, the Bobcats are back with some fresh faces to take another go at the MAAC.
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.
Indoor pickleball opens at Renegade gym in Waterford
Aug. 23—WATERFORD — Renegade Fitness broke in its three brand-new, air-conditioned pickleball courts last weekend with a tournament featuring 36 entries. The fitness facility at 6 Fargo Road has created an area near its gym where regulation-size courts and nets are laid out over an area that years ago was used as tennis courts in a facility previously known as Work Out World and, before then, ...
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.
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 ...
Plainfield football set for return to the ECC
After two rebuilding seasons playing an independent schedule, the Plainfield football team has returned to the Eastern Connecticut Conference for the 2024 season. “I’m excited because it benefits us to play the teams in our league,” Plainfield Athletic Director Tom Hardy said. “Being out of the league was a short term agreement. I felt like our numbers were growing. They're still not as high as, obviously, we would like them but we can be competitive.” ...
North Branford Town Council Approves New Town Flag
At its regular meeting Aug. 20, the North Branford Town Council received the votes cast during the North Branford Potato and Corn Festival to choose a new flag for the town of North Branford. The choices were between three flags selected from various designs by the council. The winning flag...
Man arrested for allegedly threatening drivers with paintball gun in Connecticut
(WJAR) — A Putnam man was arrested forallegedly threatening drivers with a paintball gunFriday night in Connecticut. State police received multiple calls just after 6 p.m. for a red sedan that was tailgating other vehicles and driving in an aggressive manner on I-395 southbound in Thompson and Putnam. Callers...
WATCH: Large bear spooks family in Connecticut driveway (video)
Watch out! One family in Connecticut had a too-close-for-comfort encounter with a large black bear in front of their home earlier this week. Three children were playing in a driveway in Simsbury, while two seated adults supervised. Unbeknownst to them, another large guest was occupying the same real estate. WATCH...
Annual Dream Ride in Farmington raise money for Special Olympics
FARMINGTON, CT (WFSB) - It was a very special day in Farmington, as the annual Dream Ride took over the roads. The event raises money for the Special Olympics. This year, a YouTube star even got involved. It’s a tradition for David Hill and his family. “We come here...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.