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The Apple Harvest Festival returns to Southington for its 55th year
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) —The Southington Apple Harvest Festival began this weekend at the Southington Town Green. There was fun for all ages, including apple-themed food, rides, local vendors and live entertainment. Admission and parking for the six day event is free. The event has become one of the Connecticut’s top tourist events, highlighting the area […]
Community leaders and police address unwanted weapons with gun buy-back events across the state
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — State leaders and community members held gun buy-back events in towns all over Connecticut Saturday. The events are aimed at increasing community safety by offering residents a secure and anonymous way to dispose of firearms. Participants received gift cards for their donations. News 8 spoke with Connecticut Against Gun Violence advocate […]
When does early voting start in Connecticut?
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — News 8 is your local election headquarters ahead of the Nov. 5 general election. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about early voting in Connecticut. ☆ Key dates Oct. 4 Absentee ballots become available Request a mail ballot online »Download mail ballot application » Oct. 18 Last day […]
Connecticut Ponds are Chock-Full of Arkansas Channel Catfish
It's pond and lake stocking time anglers of Connecticut, and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's Wildlife Division has just announced the release of thousands of Trout, Atlantic Salmon, and a whole bunch of sweet Arkansas Channel Catfish into our local ponds, lakes, and streams. The Channel Catfish...
Well-known CT location made national ‘Most Haunted’ list. 10 other scary destinations to visit in the state
Connecticut has a long history of haunted locations all over the state. Last year, the Mark Twain House in Hartford made Condé Nest Traveler’s list: “These Are the Most Haunted Places in the US.” Connecticut has plenty more haunted destinations to visit with friends, if you are brave enough. Dare your family to stay a night at the 1754 House in Woodbury, which is known as one of the most ...
New Britain considering metal detectors in schools
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — The Consolidated School District of New Britain is surveying residents about the possible installation of metal detectors in schools before a town hall on Tuesday. The school district said in a Facebook post that they are asking for residents' input on what "metal/weapons detection technology"...
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