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Pastor of church in Conn. accused of having illegal weapon as a convicted felon
A pastor of a church in Woodbury is accused of having an illegal weapon as a convicted felon and has been arrested. Plymouth police received a complaint from a State of Connecticut Department of Parole on June 20. Investigators said a parole officer learned that a convicted felon, later identified as 67-year-old Peter P. Ventura Jr., of Terryville, may be in possession of a gun. Ventura Jr. is the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Woodbury.
Connecticut families can expect EBT payments within coming weeks
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — After challenges with timelines, thousands of Connecticut families waiting for an EBT payment can expect to receive them three weeks earlier than expected. The initiative was supposed to rollout payments in June, then it was delayed to August, which left families struggling. The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) now says benefits should […]
CT Gov. Lamont picks fourth chief of staff in less than 6 years
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday introduced his fourth chief of staff in less than six years and is keeping his current chief in a senior advisory role. The new chief will be Matthew Brokman, a political insider who knows the state Capitol well because he served as chief of staff to the House Speaker and then the majority leader before joining the Lamont administration. Lamont described ...
Social media scam targets CT residents seeking affordable housing
A Connecticut housing aid group is alerting residents of a scam targeting those in need of low-income housing. The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) was first made aware last week of a fake Facebook page pretending to be the group. The Authority is a quasi-public agency that helps fund and connect residents with low and middle income housing programs.
Stretch Your Dollar: Second half of year marks good time to review financial plans
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — As we officially kick off the second half of the year this week, it may be a good time to review your financial plan. We are stretching your dollar with simple steps that can make a big difference. Managing your finances wisely can make...
Avelo Airlines doubles flights to Puerto Rico, extends scheduling dates for all destinations
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Avelo Airlines representatives Wednesday announced they’re extending the airlines’ East Coast flight schedule through January, allowing people to book further out. In Connecticut, fliers out of Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) can now book flights through Jan. 7, instead of the previous limit of Nov. 6. Representatives wanted to give […]
Famous Graves and Notable Names Laid to Rest in Connecticut
Were you aware that, according to causig.com, there are 213 cemeteries and burial services in Connecticut? Combined, these CT cemeteries employ 338 people, earn more than $41 million in revenue annually, and have assets of $472 million. From actors to musicians, historical figures, to Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor...
School Library Named For Local Legend
A mother, grandmother, sister, and advocate for thousands of young New Haveners — and for the broader public school community — will live on, through the newly dedicated Hazel B. Pappas Media Center at Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy. On Friday, friends and family members and New Haven Public...
New Haven nonprofit CitySeed names Sarah Miller as new executive director
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — , a New Haven-based nonprofit dedicated to serving city residents fresh, local food while building economic opportunity in the city's food system, has announced its new executive director. Lifelong New Haven resident Sarah Miller was appointed by the CitySeed Board of Directors to fill the...
Geffen Named 2024 IRCA All-American
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Harry Geffen of the Yale heavyweight crew team has been named Empacher-Intercollegiate Rowing Coaches Association (IRCA) All-Americans. To be named an "All-American", rowers and coxswains must have met the following criteria: The student-athlete must meet all eligibility rules defined by their institution. The student must have raced in their team's varsity boat for the current spring racing season The student-athlete must be nominated by their institution The head coach of the student athlete's institution must be in good standing with the IRCA Nominated student-athletes are then selected by the IRCA Board of Directors to "1st team",...
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