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Milford family asks Connecticut communities to place soccer cleats outside in honor of 12-year-old
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The family of a 12-year-old girl from Connecticut who died from cancer is asking residents to place a pair of cleats outside of their homes on Wednesday, July 24. Avery Marie Lafferty from Milford died July 12 after battling diffuse midline glioma for more than two years, according to her […]
ID Released For Woman Shot, Killed Near Amtrak Station In Meriden As 2 Suspects Remain At Large
The incident occurred in New Haven County on Monday, July 22, near the Amtrak station in Meriden. Lt. Darrin McKay of the Meriden Police said the victim has been identified as 28-year-old Beth Ndwiga of Meriden. "First off, we here at the Meriden Police Department wish to express our sincerest...
Dump truck rolls onto car in North Branford
NORTH BRANFORD, CT (WFSB) - A dump truck rollover was reported in North Branford on Wednesday morning. The truck rolled over onto a car on Foxon Boulevard, according to photos posted by the North Branford Fire Department. The truck also spilled its load, which appeared to be gravel. Drivers were...
Great Kids: Simsbury child makes playground changes for brother
SIMSBURY, CT. (WFSB) - A 6-year-old from Simsbury loves the playground at Weatogue park - but she hates that her brother can’t join her in all the fun. In this weeks Great Kids, Olivia Schueller shows us no matter your age – you have the power to make big changes.
Guard Donates F-15C to New England Air Museum
JULY 23, 2024 – The 104th Fighter Wing donated an F-15 Eagle to the New England Air Museum July 22 as the wing prepares for the conversion to the F35A Lightning II. Col. Michael Glass, 104th Operations Group commander, flew the F-15C aircraft 85-101 on its final flight, landing at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Connecticut.
Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center earns joint replacement accreditation
Avon, Conn.-based Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center has become one of just 33 ASCs in the nation to earn the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care's advanced orthopedic certification for total joint replacements. Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center is managed by ASC management services organization Constitution Surgery Alliance, according to a July...
West Michigan driver, longtime journalist to be inducted into Berlin Raceway Hall of Fame
MARNE -- Two of the most popular faces to have ever graced the grounds of Berlin Raceway are going to be enshrined among the best names in the track’s history. This Saturday, longtime race car driver Bob Bliss and late journalist Steve Kaminski will be inducted into the Berlin Raceway Hall of Fame.
New Haven senior living facility gets $20 million federal grant
A New Haven senior housing facility is getting significant upgrades, thanks to a $20 million federal grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Federal, state and local leaders visited The Towers at Tower Lane on Tuesday to celebrate. It's one of the first senior living facilities in the...
$20 Million Upgrade On Tap For Towers
When winds blow in from the Sound, windows sometimes pop open at the Towers senior complex. Now $20 million is blowing in to replace windows, roofs, and HVAC systems. The $20 million comes from a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP), which supports climate resilience and utility efficiency upgrades.
Boil water notice issued for Chester
CHESTER, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A boil water notice has been issued for the town of Chester. This comes after the MassDEP confirmed technique violations that occurred during multiple days in June and July. After reviewing water system data MassDEP decided to issue an order for water customers on the Chester...
Religion Notes: July 25, 2024
Springfield - The thrift shop at St. Gregory Armenian Church, 135 Goodwin St., in the Indian Orchard section, is open Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, go online to saintgregoryarmenianchurch.org. Church events. Sunderland – First Congregational Church of Sunderland, 91 S. Main St., Serendipity Shop is...
State finds evidence of illegal activity at ‘overly loved’ Southwick preserve
SOUTHWICK — Only a week before the Select Board voted to temporarily ban visitors from the North Pond Conservation Area, two state officials conducted the annual assessment of the property and tentatively determined the town wasn’t in compliance with its conservation restriction. “They described it as ‘overly loved,’...
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