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School bus driver suffers minor injures after crash in Waterbury
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Waterbury police say no students were injured after a school bus crash Tuesday morning. However, officers said the school bus driver suffered minor injuries and was evaluated at a local hospital. The collision happened between the bus and a vehicle in the area of 16 Gilyard Dr. around 8:49 a.m. The […]
Newspaper delivery person’s car catches fire in Orange
ORANGE, Conn. (WTNH) — Orange volunteer fire officials say a newspaper delivery person’s vehicle caught fire early Tuesday morning. Crews responded to the car fire on Cedarwood Drive around 5:09 a.m. No injuries were reported. The car fire is under investigation by the Town of Orange Fire Marshal’s Office.
Man With Machete Shot Dead At Bella Vista
A 56-year-old man with a machete — and an apparent history of mental health problems — was shot and killed during an altercation with a fellow resident at the Bella Vista apartment complex on Friday afternoon. The New Haven Police Department (NHPD) reported that homicide in a press...
New Latin-fusion restaurant brings warmth of the Dominican Republic to CT
Bright colors, good vibes and happiness are what Mamajuana Café is looking to provide to customers as it opened its first Connecticut location featuring Latino cuisine. The restaurant, located at 950 Wolcott St. in Waterbury, had its a soft opening on Aug. 23 and will celebrate its grand opening sometime next month. The Waterbury location is the 10th Mamajuana Café, that includes four ...
“This isn’t any minnow,” says fisherman
CARMEL – Chris Ravo of Patterson was fishing in Lake Gilead in Carmel Monday when the angler felt a strong tug on his line. “My first thought was, ‘This isn’t any minnow!’ and when the lake trout put up quite a fight, I said to myself, ‘Could it be Jaws?’”
66 Church Restaurant in Naugatuck to permanently close
NAUGATUCK, Conn. — It’s closing time for 66 Church in Naugatuck. “It’s a shame. Nice local business. You know you always want to see them succeed,” said Matthew Lyons of Naugatuck. The announcement was made on Facebook Tuesday that the bar is set to permanently close...
Shoreline East schedule changes as new routes begin
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Beginning Monday, the Shoreline East train schedule will get a boost as four new trains will be added, increasing available routes to Stamford and New Haven. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many shoreline train routes were cut for safety reasons and because they were not...
Hudson Valley “Conman” May Have Tricked Many In New York, SP
New York State Police arrested a "conman" that officials believe likely conned other victims. Over the weekend, New York State Police confirmed the arrest of a Westchester County man who acted as a lawyer. Westchester County "Conman" Arrested After Posing As Lawyer. Police called 56-year-old David Karaca of Somers, New...
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