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Branford Breaks Ground on New Athletic Fields, Recreational Facilities at WIS
On July 12, many community players involved in supporting Branford’s town-wide athletic fields/facilities improvement initiative came out to celebrate breaking ground for the first project on the dashboard, the multi-field and recreational facilities to be installed at Walsh Intermediate School (WIS). Branford First Selectman Jamie Cosgrove, Superintendent of Schools...
UConn Rated Among Best in Nation in Affordability, Value
UConn is among the best universities in the country when it comes to value for money, according to new ratings by Money Magazine. Rating 745 four-year institutions on metrics that weigh affordability, quality of education, and outcomes, Money awarded 4.5 of 5 stars to UConn, earning the University a designation as one of America’s best colleges, in line with schools like the University of North Carolina, Michigan State University, the University of Virginia, and the University of Wisconsin.
Three Connecticut wrestlers win medals at Junior and 16U nationals in Fargo
Three Connecticut wrestlers earned All-American honors on Sunday at USA Wrestling’s Junior and 16 and under national championship tournament at the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota. Southbury’s Sarah Henckel went to the championship match for the second time in three years but fell to Illinois’ Valerie Hamilton, 3-0 in...
NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament First Round-Auburn vs Yale
Mar 22, 2024; Spokane, WA, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) drives to the basket against Yale Bulldogs guard Bez Mbeng (2) during the first half of a game in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
YMCA National Champion John Rusnock Picks Princeton
YMCA National Champion John Rusnock Picks Princeton. NEW COMMIT: Princeton University has scored a new verbal commitment* for the 2025-26 season and beyond from John Rusnock of Suffield, Connecticut. He will join Alex Townsend, Jiarui Xue and Oliver Rowe as a member of the Tigers’s Class of 2029. Regarding...
Westfield Starfires end weekend with loss against Norwich Sea Unicorns
NORWICH – The Westfield Starfires dropped the first game of a three-game series with the Norwich Sea Unicorns, 7-3, on Sunday. Westfield now stands 24-16-1 in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, with 18 games remaining. The scoring came quickly for both teams. The game’s first pitch was hit for...
New York Braces for Extreme Heat And Thunderstorm Risks Early This Week
Residents in eastern New York and northwestern Connecticut are being warned of potentially dangerous conditions as Heat Advisories are issued from noon Monday through 8 PM Tuesday. With temperatures expected to reach the upper 90s or low 100s during the afternoon and evening on both days, there is a risk of heat-related illnesses. It is crucial for people to take extra precautions to stay safe during this time.
Millions in the Midwest and the East Coast remain under heat alerts
A record-breaking heatwave continues to scorch America. The Eastern part of the country is at extreme heat risk, according to Heat.gov, as record temperatures are expected to continue through Saturday, July 20. Over 100 million Americans are under a heat advisory, meaning the temperature and humidity can be potentially dangerous...
Police Seek Jewelry Owner Following Vandalism at Killingly Cemetery
The incident occurred in Windham County on Sunday, July 14, at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Killingly. According to Connecticut State Police, troopers and Killingly Police responded to the cemetery on Maple Street after receiving a report of criminal mischief. A witness reported someone causing damage to multiple grave sites...
4 charged after Groton home invasion sends victim to hospital
GROTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Four people were charged after allegedly beating a victim with a bat and displaying a gun inside the Branford Manor apartment complex, according to City of Groton Police officials. Police said they were dispatched to the complex around 3:23 a.m. on July 14. While en route, they learned an involved vehicle […]
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