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Authorities renew alcohol ban at seven recreation areas in CT
State environmental officials have renewed a temporary alcohol ban at more than a half-dozen boat launches and state forests where increased crowds and unruly behavior have been reported in recent years. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced this week that the new bans would remain in effect through Nov. 10. The 90-day ban prohibits alcohol at the Beach ...
Koma Precision Unveils KMA-60 SmartLoader Automatic Pallet Changer at IMTS 2024
East Windsor, CT – Koma Precision, Inc., the leading provider of precision rotary tables and angle heads in North America, announces the debut of a new, compact, high-mix autoloader for CNC machines. The KMA-60 SmartLoader simplifies machine loading and helps maximize production and profitability for manufacturers of all sizes.
Mass Cash Prize bought in Holyoke set to expire
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A 100-thousand-dollar Mass. Cash prize bought in Holyoke is about to expire. The ticket was bought at A&A Gas Express on 820 High Street on September 4th, 2023. The winning numbers are 1-15-22-27-32. If this is your ticket it can be claimed at the Lottery Claim...
Alumni Hall of Fame: 4-Year Starting GK Helped Ignite Soccer Program's Turnaround
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. – If you could cite the performance of just one player most responsible for the resurgence to relevance of the Eastern Connecticut State University men's soccer program in the first decade of the 2000s, it would undoubtedly be 2024 ECSU Athletics Alumni Hall of Fame goalkeeper Jonathan L. "Jay" Barney'08.
Amtrak reports delays after train hits pickup truck in Stonington
STONINGTON, CT (WFSB) - Amtrak reported service delays between New London and Kingston. A train hit a pickup truck in the area of 54 Island Rd. in Stonington, according to Stonington police. They said the crash happened around 8:25 a.m. not far from a private marina. Amtrak posted online that...
$3.34 Million USDA Grant Supports Development of Organic Poultry Industry
Organic poultry farming, an increasingly important part of U.S. agriculture, prioritizes animal welfare, environmental protection, and high-quality products and has seen a significant rise in popularity in the recent past. There are nearly 2,000 organic poultry farms in the U.S. according to 2021 data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture,...
Westfield Police Seek Help Finding Missing 12 Year Old Girl
Westfield police are asking for the public's help to find a missing child. Ryan is described as five-feet-tall and 105 pounds with bright red hair. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Westfield P-D. (Photos provided by Westfield Police)
Sunshine and smoky skies to end the week
After yesterday's showers and thunderstorms for parts of the state, expect a quieter day today. Mostly sunny skies are expected today with moderate levels of humidity. There will be quite a bit of smoke in the sky, which will make for filtered sunshine throughout the day. Today's smoke is not expected to impact air quality at the surface.
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