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Killingworth Community Fund Awards Two College Scholarships
(July 18, 2024) — The Killingworth Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Middlesex County is pleased to announce the awarding of the Marjorie Kirk Ullrich Scholarship for Excellence in the Fine Arts to Nicolette Hines, and the newly established Laura Englebright Scholarship for Community and Civic Service to Luke Dooley. Both are June 2024 graduates of Haddam Killingworth High School.
Suspect who stabbed a Hartford mother is still on the loose
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A mom of two in Hartford is stabbed by a stranger over the July 4th weekend. Now, she wants to know why the man who stabbed her, is still free. It was a hot July 4th night, as Salena Collado stood outside her apartment on New Britain Avenue, minding her own business.
Give an animal a forever home at the Simsbury Tractor Supply Pet Adoption Event July 28
SIMSBURY, Conn. — In partnership with Monkey’s Pack Animal Rescue, the Tractor Supply location at 1603 Hopmeadow St. in Simsbury invites residents to attend a Pet Adoption Event on July 28. According to a release from the store, the event begins at 12 p.m. and lasts until 2...
Police, Coast Guard capture suspect from Thames River
Jul. 18—NEW LONDON — Federal and local law enforcement on Thursday fished a man out of the Thames River on Tuesday afternoon after he had tried to elude capture for more than an hour by swimming between barges moored in the river. Police said officers and emergency medical officials originally responded to a call for an assault at Riverside Park. The suspect in the assault, who has been ...
Hartford teacher's union says change is needed; 68 grievances filed this year
The Hartford Federation of Teachers says a change is needed at Hartford Public Schools and they’re losing faith in district leadership. Carol Gale, president of the union, said 68 grievances were filed this year by union members. “The first two years that we were in office, it was under...
Norwich police officer on leave following charges in Waterford: What we know
A Norwich police officer is on paid administrative leave following an incident in Waterford. On July 9, the Waterford Police Department responded to Walmart, 155 Waterford Parkway North, Waterford for the report of a larceny. Waterford Police Dispatch stated that Walmart Asset Protection had a woman detained for not scanning items at the...
Abandoned dog in Canton escapes cage only to get struck by driver
CANTON, CT (WFSB) - A dog escaped the cage it was abandoned in only to get struck by a driver. The 1-year-old terrier mix was found in the woods near the intersection of Route 44 and Sterling Drive in Canton, according to Burlington & Canton Animal Control. Animal control posted...
Southington businesses are ready for Restaurant Week in the heat
SOUTHINGTON, CT (WFSB) – Southington is kicking off Restaurant Week with multiple local businesses offering special deals. Anthony Jack’s is among the participants, featuring special lunch and dinner menus available from Wednesday through Sunday. Owner Cheryl Moran noted a busy lunchtime rush and has strategically scheduled staff for...
CCSU Cross Country 2024 Season Schedule Revealed: Coach Eric Blake Leads Teams to Championship Races
The Central Connecticut State University cross country teams unveiled their 2024 season schedules, with a focus on championship races in November. Each team will have one meet in August and September, followed by three meets in both October and November. The CCSU cross country teams will have a total of...
Young Canton rider heading back to national championship event
Later this month, Justus Pearston, a nine-year-old from Canton, will be competing in the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) amateur national championships in Tennessee for the third consecutive year. The races will be held July 29 through Aug. 3 at the Loretta Lynn ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. A year ago,...
Waterford agency, town worry battery storage facility would affect clients with disabilities
Jul. 17—WATERFORD — An agency that serves people with disabilities says it is concerned that a proposed lithium battery storage facility next door would be too noisy and create a stressful environment for its clients. United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Eastern Connecticut officials are also worried about the risk of fire from the facility, that it would be an eyesore, and that noise could drive ...
Coventry to take a closer look into backyard gun ranges
COVENTRY, Conn. (WTNH) — The town council in Coventry has unanimously approved a move to look into backyard gun ranges. The town is forming a committee, which takes aim at researching the backyard sport, because some residents are worried that a stray bullet or missed target could hit too close to home. Coventry Police Department […]
iLottery in Mass. budget deal could give way to ‘modern’ experience, director says
ILottery could soon light up Massachusetts screens after legislative negotiators included language in a compromise budget deal to make online sales legal, a move the Lottery Director said will give players a “modern lottery experience.”. The $58 billion budget plan was unveiled on Thursday and included other items like...
7 MA state senators call on Biden to withdraw from presidential race
President Joe Biden coasted through this year's primaries with members of his party united around him. But with the nominating convention scheduled for one month from Friday in Chicago, support for Biden is fragmenting and he's hearing from more and more elected Democrats that they want him to exit this year's presidential contest. "Selecting a new Democratic presidential nominee will inject badly needed excitement and grassroots energy into the party and its voters, especially young people," seven...
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