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Vernon couple looking for family of missing Navy sailor; want to return his journal to them
VERNON, CT (WFSB) - A Vernon couple is hoping to find the family of a Navy sailor, presumed to be missing in action during World War II. They have something that belongs to him and want to return it. “I looked each day for a letter from you. I’ll admit...
Basketball Capital Pro-Am continues to grow in popularity
WEST HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - For more than 25 years, the most skilled basketball players in Greater Hartford and from around the Northeast have been able to hone their skills and stay in shape in a Pro-Am league in and around Hartford. There’s been a name change, but the game’s...
Unearthing relics of the Cold War in Waterford and Norwich
Jul. 4—In the early 1960s, the Federal Emergency Management Agency built a bomb shelter at the WNLC offices and radio broadcasting center at the end of Foster Road in Waterford. The idea of the shelter was to allow the station to be able to broadcast if a nuclear attack was launched on eastern Connecticut. "So they provided the station with the generator and the bomb shelter so that it could ...
WinnCompanies to Launch $18M Rehab After Acquiring Historic Apartment Complex
Hartford, CT – WinnCompanies announced the acquisition of 84 apartments grouped within 10 three-story residential buildings in Clay Arsenal in Hartford. The acquisition of the Bedford Gardens Apartment complex marks the start of an $18.7 million effort by WinnDevelopment to renovate the historic property by upgrading brick exteriors; installing new roofs, balconies, windows, HVAC systems, kitchen cabinets, appliances, bathroom fixtures and security features; adding on-site laundry facilities and a property management office; and creating nine fully handicap-accessible units throughout the property.
POW: Leslie Barlow: At the Front of the Parade
Leslie Barlow didn’t have her moment last Fourth of July. She and her husband Cotty were slated to be the grand marshals of the Ivoryton Independence Day Parade, except that there was no parade, as it was cancelled by rain. So, Leslie’s moment will come at this year’s Ivoryton...
$1.1M will help transform Colchester area into park
COLCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — A Colchester property the city bought for $1 is getting a $1.1 million boost to become a public park. “When complete, Colchester residents and visitors, including those traveling along the nearby Airline Trail, will be able to enjoy this beautiful spot to relax on a bench, sit by the water, enjoy […]
Hartford’s mayor appoints acting police chief
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – Hartford’s mayor appointed an acting police chief as the capital city continues its search for a permanent replacement. Hartford Assistant Chief Kenny Howell was named Acting Chief of Police by Mayor Arunan Arulampalam on Wednesday. Howell will take over for Chief Jason Thody, who...
Connecticut River Museum hosts boat parade in Essex
ESSEX, Conn. (WTNH) — Nearly 20 decorated boats participated in the Connecticut River Museum board parade on Thursday. Executive Director of the Connecticut River Museum Elizabeth Taeser said, “We thought because this is our 50th anniversary here at the museum, and it’s a good year both to sort of look back and explore new beginnings, […]
Waterford collision sends multiple people to hospital
WATERFORD — A serious motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Bloomingdale Road and Old Colchester Road sent several people to the hospital Tuesday evening, authorities said. The Waterford Police, Fire, and EMS responded to the crash site around 5:49 p.m. after a report of the accident. Officers from...
Michael J. Fox Delivers Emotional Musical Cameo with Coldplay at Glastonbury
The crowd at Glastonbury wasn’t ready for that yet, but their kids are gonna love it. Michael J. Fox, 63, joined Coldplay onstage to play guitar during the band’s Glastonbury festival performance on Saturday. Chris Martin took a moment to thank the ‘Back to the Future’ star, who has Parkinson’s disease and performed in a wheelchair.
Windsor's Vintage Radio and Communications Museum hit with unexpected expense
WINDSOR, Conn. — A hidden gem of history needs the community's help to hang on. The Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut is getting hit with an unexpected expense. The museum in Windsor, which showcases technology of the past, said they need support more now than ever to...
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