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In former CT grocery store, a plan to bring trampolines, slides, dodgeball and more
Sky Zone, a national franchiser of trampoline parks, is looking to open a third Connecticut location by remodeling a former supermarket in Newington. Ayesha Afzal is the managing partner of a franchise group that wants to open a 33,000-square-foot trampoline and adventure park in the Lowrey Place building that once housed Best Market. Sky Zone, which operates in Trumbull and Norwalk, announced ...
Looking Back: RJ Surdell Recounts Viral Moment In Truck Race At Monadnock Speedway
STAFFORD – On July 20 at Monadnock Speedway, Stafford Speedway Limited Late Model division regular RJ Surdell had what ultimately became a viral moment. Surdell was competing in the Evolve Pro Truck Challenge series event at Monadnock. During the race Surdell and his son Damien Palardy had issues on...
Stafford Notes: Chris Matthews Tops SK Light Modifieds
STAFFORD – Chris Matthews held off the charges of Nick Anglace over the closing laps to win the 20-lap SK Light Modified feature Friday at Stafford Speedway. It was the 21st career SK Light Modified win at Stafford for Matthews, of Stafford. Matthews sits atop the all-time win list for the division.
32 arrests made in Hartford this week as money, drugs and guns seized: Police
HARTFORD, Conn. — Hartford police report that citywide operations led to 32 arrests this week. After receiving citizen complaints of narcotic and quality of life issues, the Hartford Police Narcotics Unit spent the past week serving multiple warrants, seizing money and taking a considerable amount of drugs off the streets, according to a release Friday from the police department.
New Haven seeing an uptick in gun violence
NEW HAVEN, CT - (WFSB) - The Elm City has been dealing with an increase in shootings. Police and city officials addressed it during a new conference in New Haven on Thursday, which had been planned to discuss a recent arrest. Officials said that over the past 12 days, 16...
Devastating Drowning at Popular Summer Spot Near New York
More details are expected to come out regarding the downing at this popular vacation destination. There are so many things to do in the summer like go swimming, boating, hiking, and more. May New Yorkers agree that one of the most beautiful places to do all of that is at Candlewood Lake in Connecticut.
Big Y temporarily closes delis over Boar’s Head recall
(WFSB) - Boar’s Head Provisions Co. said that it is recalling a number of products over possible listeria contamination concerns. The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall on Friday. As a result, Big Y announced that it temporarily closed its delis. The store said it planned...
CMP Exterior Certified as Woman-owned Small Business
Suffield, CT – CMP Exterior, LLC announced it has received two business certifications: Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certification and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification. WBENC certification is a widely recognized national certification program for women-owned businesses in the U.S. The federal government’s WOSB certification is issued...
UConn To Host Open Practice On August 3 at Gampel
Come check out the 2024-25 Huskies for the first time in person!. The back-to-back defending champion UConn men's basketball will host a team workout that is free to the public on Saturday, August 3rd at Gampel Pavilion. Claim your ticket for admission at the link HERE. Doors will open at...
Connecticut auto thefts increased by 33% in 2023: National Insurance Crime Bureau, AAA
HARTFORD, Conn. — For most people, a vehicle is a prized possession and an integral part of making ends meet. Therefore, it is critical that vehicle owners take simple steps to prevent their investment from ending up in the hands of thieves. However, as AAA reports that vehicle theft is on the rise across the United States, Connecticut residents should be on alert and take preventative measures to thwart criminals.
WLAX Announces 2024-25 Captains
STORRS, Conn. - The UConn Women's Lacrosse team announced their captains for the 2024-2025 year on Thursday, July 25th. The captains are graduate student attacker #31 Eliza Bowman, and senior defender #4 Riley Daly. #31 Eliza Bowman Bowman appeared in all 18 games for the Huskies in 2024, scoring 28 goals overall. Bowman notched consecutive 4-goal performances against Xavier on 4/6, and Albany on 4/13. Prior to transferring to UConn, the Darien, Conn. native played two seasons at Johns Hopkins University. While at Johns Hopkins, Bowman scored 11 goals and was named to the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll. Bowman was...
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