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32 arrested, 2,875 bags of fentanyl seized in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Dozens were arrested and a hefty amount of drugs seized after a weeklong operation in Hartford. The initiative, which included Hartford police, state police and the FBI, targeted areas where residents had complained about illegal activity happening. Overall, teams executed 11 search warrants, made 32 arrest and served 14 arrest warrants, […]
Girls Future Firefighter Camp in Bloomfield gives hands-on training
A camp designed to teach teenage girls about the values of firefighters is underway in Bloomfield. It is called the Girls Future Firefighter Camp. Organizers said they teach the young ladies to be disciplined, courageous, and team players, whether they choose firefighting as their future career or not. It is...
Former York inmate behind push for positive thinking
Jul. 26—GROTON — Carol Belli doesn't want to say anything negative about the 60 days she spent as an inmate at York Correctional Institution for striking and killing an elderly couple while driving in Mystic. Instead, the retired educator created the nonprofit Road Signs for Life organization to distribute inspirational posters to inmates. Within a few months of her April 2023 departure from ...
Future use of former New London school property hinges on inspection results
Jul. 26—NEW LONDON — An environmental assessment team in the coming weeks will begin analyzing the former Harbor Elementary School property for hazardous materials, as the city takes the first step toward attracting a developer for the site. The City Council on July 15 approved using $63,700 in federal COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act monies for a Phase I environmental assessment of the ...
Dog found on highway reunited with owner
CHESTER, Conn. (WFSB) - A chocolate lab was rescued and returned to his owner by state police after being found on the highway. State police say they received a call on July 10 reporting a dog running on Route 9 in Chester. State Police Trooper Smith was able to find...
Investigation Leads To Guns, Cash, Drugs, Middletown Duo Charged, Police Say
The incident occurred in Orange County on Thursday, July 25, at three locations in the city of Middletown. According to Lt. Jeffry Thoelen of the Middletown Police, the Department's Narcotics Unit executed three no-knock search warrants at two residences and a storage unit, concluding an extensive two-year investigation into the sale and trafficking of fentanyl and cocaine in and around the Middletown area.
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...
Paranormal Cirque III Comes to Clinton Aug. 8
The circus is coming to town. From Aug. 8 to 11, the Paranormal Cirque III will perform six shows under a big top tent in the Clinton Outlets parking lot. Boasting a lineup that is anything but normal with “horrifying yet seductive” acts, a press release for the show states the circus will include illusionists, acrobatics, contortionists, mythical horror characters, and more.
New Britain Homeowners Frustrated by Unchecked Flooding
NEW BRITAIN — Andrew Pope has had enough. Pope, who moved into his 2,700-square-foot bungalow-style home on Brighton Street in New Britain three years ago, said the constant basement flooding and water seepage coupled with the emotional and financial costs have hit a breaking point. It’s so bad, Pope...
The puck drops in Hartford | Whalers Alumni Weekend returns
HARTFORD, Conn. — For the seventh time, Hartford Whalers Alumni Weekend returns to Dunkin' Park in downtown Hartford, and for fans, the weekend is a win-win. The Hartford Yard Goats continue to support the Whalers and, this year, the baseball team has brought back 19 former Whaler hockey players for events on Friday and Saturday night.
Some CT city leaders are pushing for political civility. Those calls are generating mixed reactions
Easton residents usually argue, sometimes contentiously, about local issues, like any other small town, according to First Selectman David Bindleglass. But a recent incident led to the town taking action after a town volunteer’s personal information was leaked. “That form also included the person's social security number, and that...
Phoenix Rising vs Hartford Athletic in Vital Friday Showdown at Trinity Health Stadium
Hartford Athletic prepares to host Phoenix Rising at Trinity Health Stadium, seeking crucial points to stay in the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. Four wins, two draws, and three losses at home for Hartford Athletic. Phoenix Rising, the defending champions, currently sit just outside the playoff spots in the...
Lyman Real Estate brokers two retail space transactions - $425,000
Clinton, CT The building at 5 and 7 East Main St., has been sold. Lyman Broker & Development associate Sam Lyman represented both the sellers and buyer Ace Andaleeb in the $425,000 transaction. The property includes two first-floor retail spaces, a 1,232 s/f space that used to house a dance...
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