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Simsbury U10 Little League baseball team wins Section II title
BRISTOL, July 18, 2024 – Second baseman Caleb Weinberg was 3-for-4 with two doubles, a triple and one RBI to lead the Simsbury U10 Little League baseball team to a 10-5 win over Southington North/West in Section II of the state tournament Thursday night at Warren Field. The victory...
Valley Blue Sox kept quiet at home, falls to Bristol Blues
The Valley Blue Sox were held silent on Thursday, falling to the Bristol Blues, 2-1 at home. The Blue Sox drop to 15-17 on the season and will remain at home for its next game when they take on the Danbury Westerners on Friday, July 19 at 6:35 p.m. The...
EPA Awards Money For Olson Drive, Foundry Assessments In Ansonia
ANSONIA – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it would give the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) $500,000 to conduct environmental assessments on two contaminated properties in Ansonia. The money will also be used for similar projects on Factory Street in Derby and in downtown Waterbury. The...
Corner Pug in West Harford to close in August
The Corner Pug in West Hartford will be serving its last appetizers, meals and drinks next month, closing down after nearly 25 years of business. Saturday, Aug. 17 will be the last day for the Elmwood institution that greets customers with a casual pub feel and lots of photos of pugs.
Vessel Technologies Wins Affordable Housing Approvals in Avon and Glastonbury, Connecticut
Vessel Technologies, an affordable housing developer, has achieved significant victories in two Connecticut towns. Avon planners unanimously approved the company’s plan for a high-tech, four-story affordable housing complex near Route 10, despite the state’s controversial 8-30g law. This decision means Avon could have 64 “attainably priced” apartments on the market by next summer.
West Haven police commissioner resigns after berating man in custody
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — On Thursday evening, West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer told News 8 that the Chair of the West Haven Board of Police Commissioners and Police Commissioner Raymond Collins III has resigned. Borer told News 8 that Collins was wrongfully allowed into the West Haven Police Department’s lockup area and berated Romney […]
Mysterious Sword Collection Exhibited at Deep River Historical Society
How did a collection of swords from around the world land at the Deep River Historical Society (DRHS)? Who exactly was its donor, and what was it like to sail the oceans aboard ships like the invigorated United States Navy used in the early 20th century? These and other questions are sure to be asked when visiting the Lost Swords of the Great White Fleet exhibit at the DRHS Stone House building.
Police investigate break in at South Windsor Swim and Tennis Club
The South Windsor Swim and Tennis Club is asking for your help in figuring out who broke into the facility Sunday night and caused significant damage. “It's upsetting. You know, we're a community,” said Ally Gable, the club’s co-president. Gable said someone broke into the locked side gate...
Hartford school budget woes worry parents, advocates and teacher unions
Amid budget cuts and public scrutiny in Hartford Public Schools, parents and advocates say they worry about adequate resources for multilingual learners and other underserved students. Meanwhile, teacher unions are criticizing district leadership as the district faces funding issues. "There is just not enough money to resource our district,” said...
Science Hill Build-Up Cleared For Takeoff
A green, landscaped, public-welcoming entry point to Yale’s northeastern campus is coming to Science Hill — as part of a Yale Bowl-sized redevelopment project, including a massive new lab and classroom building, newly approved by the City Plan Commission. Commissioners voted unanimously in support of that proposal Wednesday...
Suspect who stabbed a Hartford mother is still on the loose
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A mom of two in Hartford is stabbed by a stranger over the July 4th weekend. Now, she wants to know why the man who stabbed her, is still free. It was a hot July 4th night, as Salena Collado stood outside her apartment on New Britain Avenue, minding her own business.
Punk Act Point Radar Ready Rock The Beeracks at Festival in East Haven
It’s been a momentous few days for the New Haven punk rock act Point Radar. Back on July 13, they put out a stellar new album titled “Customer Service” on Big B.O.I. Records and now they’re getting r... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register.
Yale police step up patrols after car break-ins, thefts
NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - Cars broken into and vehicles stolen. Yale’s police chief said recent incidents have been reported across campus. Even campus security personnel have been targeted. Yale police increased its presence across campus in response to the recent crime, including two security vehicles being attacked. Authorities...
New Haven police at scene of bank robbery
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven police were at the scene of a bank robbery Thursday afternoon. The Webster Bank on Whalley Avenue was the target, according to police. Further details were not immediately available. Check back for updates.
Give an animal a forever home at the Simsbury Tractor Supply Pet Adoption Event July 28
SIMSBURY, Conn. — In partnership with Monkey’s Pack Animal Rescue, the Tractor Supply location at 1603 Hopmeadow St. in Simsbury invites residents to attend a Pet Adoption Event on July 28. According to a release from the store, the event begins at 12 p.m. and lasts until 2...
Second Annual Build-A-Backpack Drive Scheduled Aug. 10 In Seymour
Love Mom XOXO Foundation, in partnership with the Town of Seymour, will be hosting its second annual build-a-backpack drive scavenger hunt at Ronald Randall Field (20 Pine St.) in Seymour from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. Entry is free, and children will be given school supplies during...
Summer camp teaches Hamden students about public safety
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Students in Hamden are getting a unique opportunity to learn how to save lives and protect their community. It’s not the fire academy, it’s actually a weeklong summer camp about public safety. While Thursday was all about firefighting, previous days have looked more like the police academy. “I also learned how […]
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