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Goodwill is accepting donations for flood victims
Help is available to get flood victims back on their feet. Goodwill of Southern New England in Wolcott is collecting donations at their Meriden Road location in Wolcott for victims of the devastating flooding. They're accepting donations for clothing, housewares and other necessities. The items will be given out at...
CT Manufacturer Raises Over $2.5K for Military Heroes
Packaging and Crating Technologies presents $2,530 check to Tunnel to Towers Foundation. (Watertown, CT) – Summer is typically a time when businesses slow down or go on furlough. Not so with Connecticut crating manufacturer Packaging And Crating Technologies, LLC (PACT), which created a grassroots fundraising opportunity for the Tunnel to Towers (T2T) Foundation that ran from May 1st through the 4th of July based on sales of its popular produce line currently used by the military and moving industry. On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, the Watertown-based company presented a $2,530 check to the national charity that directly benefits American military veterans and first responders, especially those involved with the 9/11 NYC tragedy, at its company headquarters.
Branford Rotary Awards ‘Service Above Self’ $3K Scholarships to Baylis, DeFrancesco, Coppola
The Branford Rotary Club recently presented three “Service Above Self” scholarship awards of $3,000 each to three deserving members of the Branford High School (BHS) Class of 2024. The awards are given annually to high school students from Branford who excel both in the classroom and in the community. This year’s recipients are Luke Baylis, Jenna DeFrancesco, and Sam Coppola.
Branford’s Coldwell Banker Realty Drives in Food Donations for CDR
Branford’s Coldwell Banker Realty office recently challenged its team members to a summer food drive which ultimately delivered three astounding car loads of donations to non-profit Community Dining Room (CDR) of Branford. CDR Fundraising Coordinator Patrick Hackett said the food collected and delivered by the Coldwell Banker team weighed...
PODCAST: Friday, August 23 – Towing Oxford Cars; Dinner Auction With Scot Haney; Big Donors Coming In
A ton of cars, trucks and vehicles were washed away in the flooding this past Sunday. Chaz and AJ wanted to know who is in charge of getting these vehicles out of buildings, wooded areas and more. John Weid is that man, who also was part of the viral rescue efforts by Beacon Hose at Brookside. (0:00)
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...
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...
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.” ...
Search warrant reveals large amounts of narcotics in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A handful of subdivisions at the Hartford Police Department worked together to seize large amounts of narcotics that were being sold in the Frog Hollow Neighborhood of the city. Investigators say that Friday at 86-88 Hungerford St., the Community Crime Suppression Team, Vice and Narcotics Unit, and Community Service Bureau coordinated […]
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.
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....
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.
Quinnipiac University President Judy Olian will step down following the 2024-2025 academic year
HAMDEN, Conn. — Quinnipiac University President Judy Olian announced on Friday that she will step down from her position following the 2024-2025 academic year, according to university spokesperson John Morgan. Olian joined Quinnipiac in 2018 as its ninth president. During her tenure, the university experienced significant growth and innovation.
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.
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