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After a Rough Summer, Southbury Green Lands Barnes & Noble
Another week, another change in the normally stable retail and restaurant scene in Southbury, Connecticut. I have great news for those of us who have missed having a national bookstore in town, Barnes & Noble continues it's investment in Connecticut, a new one is coming to the Southbury Green shopping center.
Arrest Made in New Milford Robbery: Putnam County Police Track Down Suspect
Sheriff Kevin J. McConville has some news to share about a recent arrest related to a robbery that went down in Connecticut. On September 30, 2024, around 3:45 PM, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office got the word about a vehicle and suspect involved in a knife-point robbery in New Milford, CT. Here’s what allegedly went down:
Connecticut gets $25M from EPA to replace lead pipes, provide cleaner water
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Connecticut is set to receive $25 million in federal funding to provide clean water to schools and homes, as part of the Biden administration’s final rule issued Tuesday. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) requires water systems across the county to find and replace lead pipes within 10 years. It will […]
Spirit Halloween Is Transforming Into Spirit Christmas This Year
Spirit Halloween is getting into a new spirit this year — the Christmas spirit. The retail popup has announced plans to test out a Christmas-themed store, aptly called Spirit Christmas. Similar to its spooky counterpart, the jolly new concept will occupy vacant buildings across the nation to bring shoppers...
Quinnipiac University president injured after being struck by truck while bicycling
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Quinnipiac University’s president Judy Olian says she’s recovering after being struck by a pickup truck while biking in Arizona last week. In a statement released to the school community, Olian said the truck struck her from behind, causing injury to her back. She said she’s continuing to work while receiving treatment- […]
Connecticut Attorney General Tong on TikTok lawsuits
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Social media giant TikTok is facing lawsuits in 14 different states, claiming that the app is harming the mental health of young people. Lawsuits say that the algorithm is “addictive,” and that the platform is “wreaking havoc on the mental health of millions of American children and teenagers.” Attorney General William […]
Recall for raw milk from Bridgewater farm after 2 people fall ill from bacteria
BRIDGEWATER, Conn — Raw milk from a Bridgewater dairy farm distributed to local farm stands and grocers is being recalled after two people got sick from drinking it. The Connecticut Dept. of Agriculture (DoAg) is recalling bottled raw milk from Nature View Dairy in Bridgewater after two people recently got sick from a bacteria called Campylobacter. Bottled raw milk was sampled and tested, and researchers detected the bacteria in the milk, DoAg said.
New 55-and-over homes proposed in central CT town that’s becoming known for them
A local company wants to build 27 age-restricted houses on a vacant tract in Southington, the third subdivision exclusively for seniors that’s been proposed or built this year. Hoylst Real Estate LLC is seeking town permission to build on 7.5 undeveloped acres off Lazy Lane, about a half-mile west of Queen Street. Hoylst put forward its proposal last week, and residents will get to offer their ...
Advocates push for Connecticut to offer child tax credit
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The United Way and non-profit community leaders and elected officials unveiled their latest policy agenda for 2025 at the State Capitol on Tuesday. Their goal is to help income-constrained families. Jacqueline Torres is a single mother of a 2-year-old son. She has two jobs and is in school full-time, but she’s […]
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