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11 Cardinals Named All-American Scholars
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. – The Wesleyan women’s ice hockey team saw 11 members earn American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA)/Krampade All-American Scholar honors, as announced by the association on Monday. AHCA Release To receive recognition, the player much have achieved a minimum 3.75 grade point average for each semester and had to appear in at least 40% of the team’s games. Exceptions were granted to injured players and back-up goaltenders. In total, 453 players from the Division II and III ranks were honored. Wesleyan’s 11 honorees are tied for the fourth-most in the NESCAC. The Cardinals who made the list included: Isabelle…
In A Minute: DeNegre Invites Shoreline Neighbors to Guilford Craft Expo
Vivika DeNegre wonders if her shoreline neighbors in Branford and North Branford are as excited as she is to live minutes away from one of the most successful and longest-running craft shows in America — and one of New England’s premiere shows — the Guilford Craft Expo, which welcomes over 7,000 visitors annually.
Susan Lexa-Senning: Use the Sidewalk
Sidewalks are for hopscotch grids, tic-tac-toe diagrams, and pictures drawn with brightly colored chalk. However, for those who are beyond their hopscotch and sidewalk art days, sidewalks can not only be for safe strolling, but also for satisfying shopping. That’s what will be happening in Essex on Saturday, July 27...
As rents rise, New Haven preschool teachers take advantage of free housing
A nonprofit preschool in New Haven is taking the next step in its effort to provide free housing for many of its teachers. In Connecticut, early childhood educators make an average salary of less than $30,000 annually, making it hard to afford basic needs like rent. In his current living...
Avon’s Connor Harris selected to play in Sunday’s NECBL All-Star Game
GROTON, July 16, 2024 – The Mystic Schooners scored six runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to beat the Valley Blue Sox, 8-3 on Tuesday night in New England Collegiate Baseball League action at Fitch High. Avon High graduate Connor Harris got the start for Mystic (18-14)...
City Unveils First Electric Trash Truck
New Haven trash, meet the 2024 Battle Motors LET 2 EV. That’s Connecticut’s first ever electric garbage and recycling truck, which is slated to take to the streets of New Haven starting Wednesday morning. City officials gathered at the public works headquarters at 34 Middletown Ave. Tuesday morning...
Sagnella Swung Steady in Volatile Golf Game for North Haven
While not really involving himself with the game of golf until recently, Will Sagnella has become drawn to its truly unpredictable nature. No matter the uncertainties of the sport, he has become one of the more dependable linksmen for the North Haven golf team during its very successful 2024 campaign.
Newtown woman accused of stealing over $132K in antiques from Cornwall home
CORNWALL, Conn. (WTNH) — A 39-year-old woman is facing charges after stealing more than $132,000 in antiques from a home in Cornwall, according to Connecticut State Police. Jessica Ann Thompson, of Newtown, has been charged with third-degree burglary and first-degree larceny, with the property being worth possibly hundreds of thousands of dollars. She stole paintings, […]
Norwich officer accused of shoplifting at Walmart
NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — An officer with the Norwich Police Department has been placed on administrative leave after being accused of stealing food from a Walmart. Megan Crawford is a member of the patrol division, according to Norwich Police Chief Patrick Daley. She’s been with the department for three years and is now the subject […]
Nursing Home Employee Accused Of Attacking Disabled Resident In Somers
Dutchess County resident Jossette Thompson of Dover was arrested on Tuesday, June 11 in connection with the alleged attack, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, July 17. According to authorities, while employed at The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Somers at 189 Route 100, Thompson physically...
Juvenile struck by vehicle in Suffield: Police
SUFFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Suffield police say a juvenile was injured after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday night. Police said the crash occurred around 9:15 p.m. in the area of Route 159/Mapleton Avenue and Hickory Street, just south of the Massachusetts state line. Police said the juvenile was walking south when they were struck […]
Waterbury 18-year-olds charged for stealing 21 guns from Salem store
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Two 18-year-olds were charged for stealing guns and committing two carjackings. According to police, Tyssan “Tigger” Woods and Eduardo Cruz, both from Waterbury, stole 21 firearms from Statewide Pawn Shop in Salem. After the burglaries, Woods and another individual committed two carjackings. Police have only recovered eight of the stolen firearms. […]
Bob’s Discount garners top recognition for customer experience in nationwide survey
MANCHESTER, Conn. — Bob’s Discount Furniture, a Top 100 omnichannel furniture retailer, has been named one of America’s Top Retailers, 2024 by USA Today and Plant-A Insights Group. “Bob’s Discount Furniture is thrilled to learn that our in-store experience has been recognized by such an esteemed data...
Post 366 Returns After Three-Year Pause (Stats Recap)
The New Haven Post 366 “A” Legion Baseball team returned to the field after a three-year drought. The freshmen fought an uphill battle throughout the season but always gave their opponents a tough time and kept each contest close. They edged out Wentzville 8-6 and rallied to beat Elsberry 7-5 for their two victories of their twenty-two-game season.
Police ID man killed during fight at party in Bloomfield
A 24-year-old man was killed in a shooting during a fight at a party in Bloomfield on Saturday evening. Police said officers found Keyandre Hightower, of Bloomfield, with a gunshot wound to the neck when they responded to Evan Lane around 7:40 p.m. Saturday to investigate a shooting. A 17-year-old...
Central Connecticut Excels: USTFCCCA All-Academic Award & Track Victories
The Central Connecticut men’s and women’s track and field teams were recognized by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for their academic performance during the 2023-24 school year with the All-Academic Team Award it was announced on Thursday. USTFCCCA Academic Awards Release Brooke Morabito received Track & Field All-Academic Athlete recognition, which is presented to student-athletes that maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better and must have finished the season ranked in the top-96 in an indoor individual championship event or participated in any round of the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field…
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