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Swimming areas at 3 state parks closed due to bacteria
HARTFORD, Conn — The swimming areas in three state parks are closed to swimmers Tuesday after indicator bacteria was found in the water. Day Pond State Park in Colchester, Wadsworth Falls State Park in Middlefield/Middletown and Wharton Brook State Park in Wallingford had their swimming areas closed. Indicator bacteria...
Fugitive murder suspect with ties to Waterbury is on the loose
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - A man wanted for a murder in Texas and escaping custody in Mississippi has ties to Waterbury, according to U.S. marshals. Joshua Zimmerman, 30, has been on the run since June 14. Marshals said he escaped from a court building in Hernando, MS. He had been...
This business training program keeps CT’s economy running
Waterbury educator Angélica Cervantes fixes her hair after letting a student play with it. CREDIT: SHAHRZAD RASEKH / CT MIRROR. On a Saturday morning in June, “Pomp and Circumstance” filled the solarium at Discovery Science Center and Planetarium in Bridgeport as 20 women, one by one, stepped forward to receive certificates after an intensive 10 weeks of business coursework.
CT teens to compete in international baseball competition
(WFSB) - Summertime has long been baseball season and at the youth level that means a lot of all-star play. For a couple of Connecticut teenagers that means a trip to the Bahamas for a big international competition. Lorenzo Flores from Bridgeport and Waterbury’s Issac Leon are two members of...
4 Connecticut school districts accused of disability discrimination
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Four Connecticut school districts are facing allegations of disability discrimination. It’s part of a complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Justice, following a report by the Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) and Disability Rights Connecticut (DRCT). The report said the Waterbury, Hartford, Bridgeport and Stratford school districts were […]
Brescome Barton Hosts Wine Show in Milford
Brescome Barton hosted a spring wine show for its New Haven County accounts at Gusto Trattoria in Milford on June 3. The Wines Around the World trade tasting showcased a variety of domestic and imported fine wine selections. Suppliers, sales representatives and brand ambassadors educated trade professionals and guests on offerings from 16 different tables. Attendees learned more through two seminars held during the afternoon: the first hosted by Emily Cipollone, Northeast District Manager and Master Educator, Far Niente Winery, and the second led by Michael Murphy, Brescome Barton, which showcased wines from Italian producers Ca’ Del Bosco, Banfi, Masi, Giovanni Rosso and Lamole di Lamole Winery.
Trio On Run After Robbing CT Shop At Gunpoint: Police
Police in Connecticut are on the hunt for three men who allegedly robbed a smoke shop at gunpoint, making off with cash and goods.The incident occurred in New Haven County around 7 p.m., Saturday, June 29, at Moe's Smoke Shop at 213 Pershing Drive in Ansonia.According to Lt. Patrick Lynch of …
AG Tong probes Capulet Fest, which was moved and scaled back with little notice
AG William Tong is investigating as ticketholders for last weekend’s Capulet Fest music event have been trying to get their money back after the festival was moved to an alternate location without much notice, scaled back and eventually shortened.
Social media scam targets CT residents seeking affordable housing
A Connecticut housing aid group is alerting residents of a scam targeting those in need of low-income housing. The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) was first made aware last week of a fake Facebook page pretending to be the group. The Authority is a quasi-public agency that helps fund and connect residents with low and middle income housing programs.
CT bar announces closing following double stabbing, years of disturbances
A bar in Southington plagued with fights and other disturbances, including a double stabbing that injured two bouncers earlier this year, will be permanently closing its doors on Wednesday. The announcement was made Monday on the 75 Center bar and grill’s Facebook page, where an accompanying video showed a photo montage of employees. “To our loyal and dear customers,” the bar wrote. “Thank you ...
Bob's Stores is closing all New England locations. What it means in RI.
Bob's Stores is closing all of its stores, including the 1400 Oaklawn Ave. Cranston location. The discount retailer announced it's closing all of its locations throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. Bob's Stores President Dave Barton said the company's financial struggles led to the...
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