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Summer Trade Program at Oliver Wolcott in August
TORRINGTON—A Summer Trade Program introducing students to trade school will be held at Oliver Wolcott Technical High School Aug. 12 to 16 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. It is for students entering seventh and eighth grade and will let them explore courses in hairdressing, carpentry, precision machine took, auto, collision repair, health tech, plumbing, heating, cooling, mechanical draft engineering technology, electrical and graphics. The program will be taught by OWTS shop instructors.
Lower humidity, plenty of sunshine to end the week, start the weekend
A cold front cleared the coast yesterday ushering in much lower levels of humidity. Dew point temperatures have gone from the tropical 70s to the refreshing lower 50s. Along with the lower levels of humidity, plenty of sunshine is in store for today and the sun will carry into the weekend.
People around the state make the most of wonderful weather
WALLINGFORD, CT (WFSB) - A beautiful summer night means there is lots going on around the state for family fun. At the 19th annual Italian Festival in Southington, you can eat your way through while listening to live music and seeing some fireworks to end the night. “It’s perfect. You...
CT PURA shakeup: Lamont names David Arconti; Betkoski to retire
Gov. Ned Lamont made a long-awaited move Thursday to shake up the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority by nudging its longest-serving member, John W. Betkoski III, to retirement in favor of former state Rep. David A. Arconti, Jr.
Motorcyclist seriously injured after Newington crash
NEWINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Newington police say one person suffered serious injuries after a motorcycle crash Thursday night. The crash occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Fenn Road, near the intersection of Cedar Street, where Cumberland Farms sits. Police said the motorcycle driver was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. The vehicle driver involved remained […]
New Haven seeing an uptick in gun violence
NEW HAVEN, CT - (WFSB) - The Elm City has been dealing with an increase in shootings. Police and city officials addressed it during a new conference in New Haven on Thursday, which had been planned to discuss a recent arrest. Officials said that over the past 12 days, 16...
Motorcyclists, drivers encouraged to enhance safety as deadly crashes are on the rise
PLYMOUTH, Conn. — A weekend forecast filled with warm weather and clear skies is welcome news for motorcyclists, but experts are urging both motorcyclists and drivers to prioritize safety out on the roads. With a hike in the number of riders out on the roads comes a need for...
Has the craft beer bubble burst? According to data, CT and nation are at tipping point
Is the craft beer trend that swept the nation now on the decline? Not quite, but it is close, according to the data. Let’s take a look at the number of craft breweries, both in Connecticut and across the country. Craft beer’s most recent boom in the United States occurred through the 2010s. A chart on the Brewers Association’s website shows craft breweries in the U.S. jumped from around 1,800 ...
Why is there an uptick in animal abandonment cases in Connecticut?
CONNECTICUT, USA — Two dogs tied to a pole in Manchester, a dog abandoned and hit by a car in Canton, two kittens thrown from a moving car in Naugatuck – Those are just a few of the animals found abandoned in Connecticut in recent weeks. Animal rights...
32 arrests made in Hartford this week as money, drugs and guns seized: Police
HARTFORD, Conn. — Hartford police report that citywide operations led to 32 arrests this week. After receiving citizen complaints of narcotic and quality of life issues, the Hartford Police Narcotics Unit spent the past week serving multiple warrants, seizing money and taking a considerable amount of drugs off the streets, according to a release Friday from the police department.
Devastating Drowning at Popular Summer Spot Near New York
More details are expected to come out regarding the downing at this popular vacation destination. There are so many things to do in the summer like go swimming, boating, hiking, and more. May New Yorkers agree that one of the most beautiful places to do all of that is at Candlewood Lake in Connecticut.
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