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Watching Your Wallet: Job scams are on the rise
(WFSB) – Job hunting is stressful and difficult. Add in a growing number of scammers, it becomes even more complicated. A lot has changed about how we search and apply for jobs, opening the door for new scams. “Any time that there is a confusing process or changes in...
Suspect who stabbed a Hartford mother is still on the loose
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A mom of two in Hartford is stabbed by a stranger over the July 4th weekend. Now, she wants to know why the man who stabbed her, is still free. It was a hot July 4th night, as Salena Collado stood outside her apartment on New Britain Avenue, minding her own business.
Gene Sheehan, Master Communicator, Dies At 78
Longtime communications and advertising professional Gene Sheehan, who worked for public relations firm Sullivan & LeShane for 30 years, died Wednesday at the age of 78. Sheehan began working for a newly-minted Sullivan & LeShane in Hartford in 1989 as president of public relations, after the company was founded in 1986 by Paddi LeShane and Patrick Sullivan.
Hartford school budget woes worry parents, advocates and teacher unions
Amid budget cuts and public scrutiny in Hartford Public Schools, parents and advocates say they worry about adequate resources for multilingual learners and other underserved students. Meanwhile, teacher unions are criticizing district leadership as the district faces funding issues. "There is just not enough money to resource our district,” said...
East Windsor claims plausible deniability in contract dispute
The Town of East Windsor has yet again come under fire from residents on Facebook in response to its handling of a lawsuit, with this suit alleging the Town has broken a verbal agreement it made with a local business owner. In a court motion filed last Friday, the Town offered a defense in which […] The post East Windsor claims plausible deniability in contract dispute appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Nurse retires after more than 40 years at Waterbury Hospital
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) – A nurse retired Thursday after more than 40 years of service at Waterbury Hospital. Kim Perillo Rudaitis, RN, served patients for 41 years. “Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Kim,” Waterbury Hospital said in a social media post.
Mysterious Sword Collection Exhibited at Deep River Historical Society
How did a collection of swords from around the world land at the Deep River Historical Society (DRHS)? Who exactly was its donor, and what was it like to sail the oceans aboard ships like the invigorated United States Navy used in the early 20th century? These and other questions are sure to be asked when visiting the Lost Swords of the Great White Fleet exhibit at the DRHS Stone House building.
Blood donors in high demand
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The need for blood donation surges every summer. Dr. Bradford Sherburne, the medical director of clinical laboratories at Hartford Hospital, joined News 8 to discuss the need. Watch the full interview in the player above.
‘It seems personal:’ South Windsor Swim and Tennis Club ransacked
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — Members of the South Windsor Swim and Tennis Club are picking up the pieces after their clubhouse was broken into and vandalized Sunday night. Club leaders said those responsible broke in through the side gate and ransacked the clubhouse, stealing money, throwing the membership computer and defibrillator in the pool, […]
Vessel Technologies Wins Affordable Housing Approvals in Avon and Glastonbury, Connecticut
Vessel Technologies, an affordable housing developer, has achieved significant victories in two Connecticut towns. Avon planners unanimously approved the company’s plan for a high-tech, four-story affordable housing complex near Route 10, despite the state’s controversial 8-30g law. This decision means Avon could have 64 “attainably priced” apartments on the market by next summer.
Urgent Tehillim Needed for Young Bochur
A young bochur learning in Suffield, CT, was hit by a car and is in critical condition. Please take a moment to say kapitel 20 and 16 for Menachem Mendel ben Nechama Dina for a complete and speedy recovery. A young bochur learning in Suffield, CT, was hit by a...
Transformer fire leads to power outage at intersection in West Hartford
WEST HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A transformer fire was doused by crews in West Hartford on Thursday morning. West Hartford police said it happened at the intersection of Farmington Avenue and Highland Street. They reported that the traffic lights in the area were out. Eversource was on the scene. Police...
Rubber Duck Pluck and Scramble Golf Tournament
BMX Skateboard Park Committee has Two Fundraising Events coming up:. 2ndon Sunday, September 15th at 1pm Our 2nd Annual Golf Scramble at Grassmere Golf Club – 130 Town Farm Road, Enfield CT. Pre-registration required, Sign In at 1pm, Shotgun at 2pm . YOU CAN WIN A JEEP with a Hole in One!
Give an animal a forever home at the Simsbury Tractor Supply Pet Adoption Event July 28
SIMSBURY, Conn. — In partnership with Monkey’s Pack Animal Rescue, the Tractor Supply location at 1603 Hopmeadow St. in Simsbury invites residents to attend a Pet Adoption Event on July 28. According to a release from the store, the event begins at 12 p.m. and lasts until 2...
Trio accused of stealing from Naugatuck Tractor Supply store
NAUGATUCK, Conn. (WTNH) — Three suspects were charged Sunday in connection to a reported larceny at a Tractor Supply store, according to Naugatuck police. Officers responded to the New Haven Road store around 1 p.m. Driving near the scene, police found the suspect car and stopped it. Police said they found multiple stolen items in […]
Hartford man charged in connection to Vermont homicide
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Hartford man faces charges in connection to the death of a Vermont woman who was found in a metal toolbox in the Missisquoi River in February. Vermont State Police said Jakiy Tramaine Corey Keith, 24, faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of Kayla Wright, 29, from Derby, Vermont. Keith […]
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