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A little red cottage told a long family story, until the river washed it all away
Dennis and Carol Bradshaw hosted countless dinners and family parties in their small red cottage and barn with a patio on the Halfway River in Sandy Hook, where children swam and fished for trout. The half-acre-property has been in Carol’s family for about a century and she inherited it from her uncle 55-years ago. The couple got married there. Paige Wagner, remembers the photo of her grandparents celebrating in their kitchen with a Carvel ice cream cake.
The Rebuild Expo brings hope to Oxford and Southbury following historic flooding
OXFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – The devastating impacts of Sunday’s historic flooding can still be seen and felt in Oxford, Southbury and surrounding areas. Saturday local businesses gathered in Oxford to bring a variety of services to one spot and help those in dire need like Elizabeth Tsimbidaros. “It was the scariest thing I’ve ever seen […]
Gregory Gnandt realizes dream of serving as Barnum Festival’s ringmaster
Gregory J. Gnandt, 55, a philanthropist from Trumbull, fondly recalls how the Barnum Festival had become an annual tradition for his family. “We never missed a parade or the fireworks growing up,” he said. “My uncle would camp out and save seats for the family. It was always a part of our lives. I just always liked the community factor, family and friends, you always saw people you knew. It was always a happy, festive event — just overall a great feeling.”
Strong To Severe Storms With Damaging Winds On Track For Region: Here's Timing
The return of heat and humidity will lead to separate chances for strong to severe thunderstorms.On Monday, Aug. 26, widespread storm activity is expected over a broad area in the region. See the first image above from AccuWeather.com"Severe thunderstorms are possible Monday into Monday night,…
President Olian to step down at the end of the academic year
Quinnipiac’s President Judy Olian announced Friday morning her decision to step down from her function at the end of the 2024-25 academic year. In a university-wide email, Olian stated that it “was a difficult and emotional decision.”. “Timing for such decisions is never ideal,” Olian wrote. “There is...
'Colors of Courage' at WORK_SPACE in Manchester is meant to paint a bigger picture
MANCHESTER, Connecticut — The newest exhibit at the Galleries @ WORK_SPACE in Manchester doesn’t require the artists to have actual painting or sculpting experience - they just need military experience. The exhibit called “Colors of Courage” opened on Aug. 9 and features work from 31 different military men...
Ukrainian Independence Day marked with ceremony for third year in West Haven
PHOTO — West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer, holding sunflowers, stands with members of the Ukrainian American community, including advocacy Chair Ann Salemme of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America Branch 108 of New Haven, third from left, and West Haven Fair Rent Commission Chairman Steven R. Mullins, fourth from left, in front of City Hall on Friday, Aug. 23, in observance of Ukrainian Independence Day. (City Photo/Michael P. Walsh)
Path to the Parade 5k raises money for New Haven Saint Patrick’s Day parade
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Even though it’s only August, it’s never too early to plan for Saint Patrick’s Day! The Path to the Parade 5k was in Hamden on Friday, with runners lined up to run the Farmington Canal to raise money for the greater New Haven Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Organizers fundraise year-round for […]
Pumping pipeline project to begin for struggling pondside residents in Portland
PORTLAND, Conn. — As towns in the Naugatuck River Valley continue their week of flood cleanup, the Connecticut River Valley community of Portland has been cleaning up since April. But now there’s renewed hope for the residents of Jobs Pond. Jobs Pond is a unique body of water that...
One arrested after crash on Merritt Parkway in Westport
WESTPORT, CT (WFSB) - One person was arrested after a crash on the Merritt Parkway in Westport Sunday afternoon. Police say that at around 1:50 P.M., Connecticut State Police contacted Westport police about a crash that happened in the area near the Clinton Avenue overpass. They reported that three individuals...
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