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Groton police investigating several vehicle break-ins, thefts
Groton police are investigating after several vehicle break-ins and thefts overnight. Police said the vehicles were stolen from the Mystic/Noank section of Groton. Police said they have reports from Prospect Street, Whitehall Avenue, Brook Street and Hillside Avenue. They are urging residents to remove all valuables from their vehicles and...
Connecticut man arrested on drug charges in Burlington, Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Connecticut man was arrested on drug charges following a police operation in Burlington earlier this week. The Burlington Police Department arrested 37-year-old Christopher Stevens, of Hartford, on Tuesday following an investigation into drug activity at a home on Buell Street. According to police, investigators had...
Get Ready For 20,000 Kinds Of Drinks When 7 Brew Open New Stand In Wallingford
Known for its 20,000 different kinds of drinks ranging from coffee, smoothies, shakes, and teas, 7 Brew will open in New Haven County in Wallingford in September. Gracie Hughes, a spokesperson for the company, said the future coffee stand was dropped on site and will be located at 905 N. Colony Road.
Residents advised to shelter in place during 12-hour standoff with armed suicidal suspect
WALLINGFORD, CT (WFSB) - Wallingford police issued a shelter-in-place order for residents that lasted over 12 hours after a suicidal man barricaded himself in a home. Police say they responded to 20 Perkins Drive at 9:53 p.m. Friday when it was reported that a man was threatening to harm himself with a firearm.
Nine Bulldogs Named to ICSA All-Academic Team
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Nine student-athletes from the Yale coed and women's sailing teams were named to the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) All-Academic Sailing Team, as announced by the organization on Wednesday. A total of 290 student-athletes from 65 schools have been named to the team. The ICSA All-Academic Sailing Team recognizes juniors and seniors who have participated as a competitor or alternate in seven regattas (2023-2024) and have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The Bulldogs' honorees are: Nathan Sih Mia Nicolosi Teddy Nicolosi Jack Egan Carmen Cowles Emma Cowles Catherine Cheung Jessi Avila-Shah...
Craft Class At Derby Public Library July 31
Copied from the Derby Public Library Facebook page:. Ansonia Animal Control Officer Jeanie Roslonowski returns to the Library to show participants how to make recyclable items using teabags and the art of letter writing by embellishing a card. All materials provided. The class, for ages 18+, will be held at...
Allez-y! Yale rowers go for gold at Paris Olympics
During the opening ceremonies for the Paris Olympics, on July 26, athletes from across the world will cross the city’s center, gliding along the Seine in a parade of boats. And among them will be a strong contingent of Yalies — including 16 current or former Yale rowers, the largest showing from the Ivy League in that sport.
Two males injured in double shooting in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A double shooting early this morning in Hartford has sent two men to the hospital, said police. A shotspotter notification alerted Hartford police officers to 202 Blue Hills Ave. minutes before 4:30 a.m., where they found a male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The man was promptly transported to a hospital […]
Litchfield Hills Brewfest Serves Up Local Tastes
New Hartford’s Ski Sundown hosted the 13th annual Litchfield Hills Brewfest on June 8. A variety of local, regional and national craft beers, wines, ciders and spirits were available for tasting, along with eats from food truck vendors, set to the backdrop of the ski slopes with music by Organized Chaos. Sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank and NeJaime’s Fine Wine & Spirits, event proceeds benefited St. Maron Church, Brooker Memorial and Summit Adaptive Sports.
Man catches children jumping from second floor to escape house fire
Each week, WTMJ’s Wis. Morning News recognizes an ‘Everyday Hero.’ The show defines an Everyday Hero as “an average Jon/Jane Doe who woke up one morning having no idea they’d be saving a life.”. In Middletown, Connecticut: 23-year-old Drew Reyes was driving to the store...
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