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Newington landscaper fined $1.75M
NEWINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A judge has ordered a Newington contractor to pay a $1.75 million fine as part of his penalty for tax evasion. Anthony Niro, 61, was also sentenced Monday to three years of probation. The judge “noted Niro’s medical condition and family circumstances when imposing the sentence,” according to an announcement from […]
The Dallergut Dream Department Store
I want this to be a Miyazaki film yesterday. What a beautiful book exploring a dream world, the wonders of how people process emotion, and the excitement of learning from the perspective of a new employee at a department store. This will inspire wonder and heart into anyone’s day or good night’s sleep.
Lovelace sworn in as new North Branford chief of police
NORTH BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — North Branford has a new top cop, Chief James Lovelace. From walking the halls as a student in North Branford schools to being sworn in at the new high school as chief of police on Wednesday night. In between that time, Chief Lovelace has had a long journey with the […]
Peter Pan flies into Waterbury this weekend with the Golden Years Theatre Company
WATERBURY, Conn. — Grab your top hat - because Peter Pan is flying into Waterbury this weekend. But this is not a cast like you've ever seen before, each one of them is over the age of 60. The oldest member taking the stage is 80 years old!. The...
Stabbing in New Haven leaves 1 in critical condition
Two people are injured after a stabbing in New Haven on Wednesday evening. Police said the stabbing happened on Del Rio Drive. One of the people is reportedly in critical condition. The investigation is ongoing.
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...
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,...
Registration open for 32nd Lobster Loop road race in Canton
Registration is open for the 32nd annual Lobster Loop road race and health walk in Canton. The 3.1- mile race (5K) is set for Sunday, August 25 at 8:30 a.m. beginning and ending at the Town Green in Canton across the street from the Gallery on the Green. The race...
Man hospitalized after being struck by lightning in Colchester
COLCHESTER, CT (WFSB) – A man was taken to the hospital after he was struck by lighting in Colchester on Wednesday evening, according to fire officials. Colchester Fire Chief Steven Hoffman said it happened on Orchard Farms Road. The 34-year-old was conscious and alert but had chest pain, Hoffman...
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 ...
Waterbury 18-year-olds charged for stealing 21 guns from Salem store
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Two 18-year-olds were charged for stealing guns and committing two carjackings. According to police, Tyssan “Tigger” Woods and Eduardo Cruz, both from Waterbury, stole 21 firearms from Statewide Pawn Shop in Salem. After the burglaries, Woods and another individual committed two carjackings. Police have only recovered eight of the stolen firearms. […]
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 […]
Workforce Alliance opens doors in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — People in the New Haven area looking for a new job have a new weapon at their disposal. Workforce Alliance, a state organization that helps train workers to find and get good jobs, held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday at its new office in Fair Haven. Rep. Rosa DeLauro spoke […]
Mayor Cassetti: Ansonia Shopping Center Owner Needs To Step It Up
ANSONIA – Some five years after Big Y packed up its Ansonia store and moved to Derby, Mayor David Cassetti said on Wednesday that the owner of the Ansonia Shopping Center isn’t doing enough to fill the now mostly vacant plaza. “We’ve had many different stores wanting to...
2 elderly dogs were abandoned in Branford
BRANFORD, CT (WFSB) - Two elderly dogs were discovered abandoned and suffering from heat exhaustion in Branford on Tuesday. The Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter alerted the community via their Facebook page after both dogs were found. Both dogs are estimated to be around 14-15 years old. The first dog was...
Architecture, Interior Design Firm Announces Merger
Simsbury, CT – Phase Zero Design Corporation, a commercial architecture, interior design, and branding firm with offices in Simsbury, Conn.; Hingham, Mass.; and Cary, N.C. announced it has merged with Colliers Engineering & Design, a privately held company headquartered in Holmdel, N.J. with over 75 offices throughout the U.S. Phase Zero Design will rebrand as Colliers Engineering & Design in late 2024.
Burlington dog pound urges people to adopt as shelter reaches capacity
Three dogs are up for adoption in Burlington as the town’s dog pound is at full capacity. “Our numbers have probably doubled in the last two years. I wouldn’t say that we’ve ever been full to capacity like we are right now,” said animal control officer Katherine Meskun.
Tea time in the barn
Jul. 17—EAST LYME — Tables full of family members and friends filled the barn of Brookside Farm Museum during a children's tea event at the historical house museum on Wednesday. This was the first tea for kids event at the farm, but Wanda Stazick, with the Friends of Brookside Farm Museum, said she hoped to make it an annual event. "We're trying to get people to know we're here and introduce ...
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