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CT man charged in early morning shooting of woman
A man is facing charges after police allege he shot a woman in Hartford early Saturday morning, officials said. Derrick Britt, 31, of Hartford, has been arrested and charged with first-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment, criminal possession of a firearm, criminal use of a firearm and illegal discharge of a firearm, police said. On Saturday around 1:46 a.m., Hartford police ...
Rockville football team’s defense comes up big in the end to defeat Granby/Canton
VERNON – Senior Demeir Thomas made a big play in the end zone for Rockville, knocking the ball away from Granby/Canton’s Ben Vrabel with only a few seconds left, and Rockville hung on for a 27-20 win in a Pequot Conference football game Friday night. With 2:07 left in the game, the Bears (1-1) were on the 43-yard line and driving. Senior defensive lineman Jonathan Kasamba sacked Granby ...
Craig's Kitchen, Vernon's soul food restaurant, is closing its doors
VERNON, Connecticut — After seven years, Craig’s Kitchen in Vernon has closed. Craig Wright’s restaurant was known for its soul food and giving back to the community, but after seven years, he says it all became too much. Wright opened the restaurant on West Main Street back...
Ware police chief violated conflict of interest law with statements on Massachusetts gun reform bill
The State Ethics Commission has determined that the Ware Police chief violated the conflict of interest law following a series of posts he made on the department's official Facebook page.
Hartford observed a major reduction in crime during summer 2024: Police, mayor
HARTFORD, Conn. — More violent crimes typically occur in the summer than any other time of year, but the City of Hartford is reporting a historic reduction in crime during summer 2024. Mayor Arunan Arulampalam and Interim Hartford Police Chief Kenny Howell say in a release that 2024 is...
The Big E welcomes over 100K fairgoers ahead of final weekend
The Big E had over 100,000 fairgoers in attendance on Friday, according to the event’s website. There were 117,897 people at The Big E on Sept. 27, which is a jump compared to Thursday’s rainy day numbers in the 40,000 range. The Big E has reported seven attendance...
A beloved CT restaurant that gave out free meals to hundreds closed for good
Craig’s Kitchen, the popular Connecticut soul food restaurant, has closed its doors for good after weeks of speculation. The Rockville restaurant, owned by chef and entrepreneur Craig Williams, opened up back in 2017 and quickly became a popular destination for those seeking a hearty plate of Southern-style soul food. During the pandemic, Williams became known for his community involvement and ...
😢 The Shoppes at Buckland Hills | Mall in Manchester, Connecticut 😢 Absolutely terrible
Shopping malls have become important social and cultural spaces, offering not only a place to shop but also a venue for socializing, entertainment, and community events. Online shopping trends have influenced the retail landscape, but shopping malls continue to be popular destinations for those seeking a diverse and interactive shopping experience. Retail Stores: Malls typically have a wide range of retail stores, including clothing stores, electronics shops, bookstores, and more...
UConn football faces tough test with Buffalo coming to town
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Fresh off a massive 48-14 victory over Florida Atlantic, UConn football is back in action Saturday at noon against the University of Buffalo at Pratt & Whitney Stadium on CBS Sports Network. The schedule gets no easier, as the 2-2 Huskies host the 3-1 Bulls,...
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