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Drug bust includes 3 arrests in East Hampton
EAST HAMPTON, CT (WFSB) - Three men were arrested on a variety of drug charges after police made a bust in East Hampton on Thursday. Police identified the suspects as 60-year-old Frederick Galvin, 52-year-old Jeffrey Poe, and 44-year-old Anton Facius. They said they executed a search warrant at a couple...
Young Dog Found Tied to a Guardrail Near the Highway in Connecticut
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. A young dog was discovered tied to a guardrail in East Hartford,...
300 New Britain middle school students receive new backpacks, supplies from the International WeLoveU Foundation
NEW BRITAIN, Conn — The new school year is off to a great start for 300 New Britain middle school students who received new backpacks and essential school supplies earlier this week courtesy of the International WeLoveU Foundation. The students at Slade Middle School in New Britain were given...
A shark attack took her leg. Now Yale swimmer Ali Truwit is a 1st time Paralympian
Just over a year after losing her leg in a devastating shark attack, Ali Truwit is amazed to call herself a Paralympian. “That feels crazy, especially just thinking about where I was a little over a year ago,” Truwit, 24, told NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda in an interview that aired Aug. 23 on the 3rd hour of TODAY.
The 3rd Annual Witch of Blackbird Pond Ball, Saturday, October 26, 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
The Witch of Blackbird Pond Ball returns to the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center (200 Main Street, Wethersfield) on Saturday, October 26th from 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm, presented by Wethersfield Historical Society. Wethersfield native and media figure Renee DiNino is back as mistress of ceremonies. Renee has the requisite skills to keep the festivities rolling all night long. A professional DJ has been engaged to provide the evening’s soundtrack, guaranteed to get you up and dancing, with more than a passing nod to some Halloween classics. The Vintage Dance Society is back to provide inspiration on the dance floor and show us all how it’s done. The Ball features local refreshments, music, dancing, cocktails, potions, and other spellbinding activities! Attendees are invited to come in costume, but it’s not a requirement. (That being said, many attendees who came in street clothes said “next year, I’m coming in costume”). Those who do are automatically entered in the costume contest. Ascot Catering is already under contract to bring their delectable hors d’oeuvres. Uniquely crafted libations are being created specifically for this event. The desserts will be truly magical.
The Geenty Group Commercial arranges 4,000 s/f lease to Yale University
Madison, CT Kristin Geenty, SIOR of The Geenty Group Commercial Realtors has arranged a lease with Yale University for a lease for nearly 4,000 s/f of medical office space at 1353 Boston Post Rd. The new location, which will serve as a dermatology practice, will undergo extensive renovations to meet Yale’s standards for medical facilities, ensuring amenities and top-tier finishes that match those of all new Yale medical properties.
Connecticut Families: Orange teen raises funds for Alzheimer’s research in honor of grandfather
ORANGE, Conn. (WTNH) — “He seemed to be a very kind, selfless man and he was very funny, everyone loved him,” said Joy Eichler of her grandfather, Pop Pop, who died as a result of Alzheimer’s disease when he was only 59-years-old. The Orange teen was a toddler at the time. “I don’t remember him […]
A touch more humid with a widely scattered Sunday shower
What a day yesterday! Comfortable humidity, low 80s, lots of sun. I was boating on the Sound and there was almost no chop either! Great news for the bluefish tournament. Today looks pretty good as well, but not as nice with a little wildfire smoke in the am, some PM clouds and more humidity. There […]
Summer rebounds in part of Northeast: Expect heat, humidity and potential downpours
A gradual warmup is coming to a large part of the Northeast for the last week of August, while some areas will have to deal with stagnating temperatures and frequent showers. Summer is making a big comeback in some areas of the Northeast, while others may experience an uptick in humidity levels and downpours through the last week of August, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
Southbury man sentenced to 5 years for illegal firearm possession
SOUTHBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A Southbury man was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday for possessing sawed-off shotguns. Anthony Englehardt, 44, allegedly used a rifle to shoot a hole in the ceiling of a home in Torrington. At that time, he was under a protective order that required him to surrender all of […]
Update: FirstLight To Deal With Flood Debris Above The Stevenson Dam
OXFORD – The following information is from FirstLight, the owner of the Stevenson Dam. It was sent the evening of Aug. 21. “Beginning tomorrow, August 22nd, FirstLight will begin releasing debris that has collected between the boat barrier and the Stevenson Dam through the dam’s sluice gates. To...
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