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Eastford congregation votes to relocate after devasting church fire
EASTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – The Congregational Church of Eastford’s membership decided Wednesday to relocate to a new site after their church building was devasted by a fire last year. The vote had an “overwhelming” majority, with most members opting to move to a location with “abundant” space to host community events, programs for school kids […]
Violent fugitive from MA arrested in Willimantic
WILLIMANTIC, CT (WFSB) - U.S. marshals and Willimantic police arrested a violent felon wanted in Massachusetts on Thursday morning. Lee George-Maldonado was wanted as a fugitive from justice for charges of kidnapping with a firearm, possession of a firearm without a license, conspiracy to violate drug law, felony assault and armed robbery, according to authorities.
CIAC state tournaments begin this week
The CIAC state tournaments begin this week. Here’s a look where Norwich Free Academy, Norwich Tech, Griswold, Plainfield, Killingly and Ellis Tech are headed in their quest for a state championship banner. Baseball Class LL: No. 25 Norwich Free Academy travels to No. 8 Naugatuck on Tuesday. The winner meets either No. 9 Newington...
Attempted Carjacking: Pair Grab, Drag Woman Along I-84 In Vernon, Police Say
The Tolland County incident occurred on Thursday, May 23 in Vernon. According to Connecticut State Police, the two men — Emmanuel Nina-Saldana, age 21, and Bryan Saldana, age 20 — were tailgating a woman driving a Porsche SUV as she drove east on I-84 just after 4:30 p.m.
Mass. day care worker charged with assault and battery on child
SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. — A former day care worker was in court Thursday, accused of assaulting a little boy in her care. Wendy Hanson, of Southbridge, is charged with three counts of assault and battery in an incident that police say was partially caught on video. Police say the incident...
Mango the canary: Lost, then found in Monson
MONSON — After Mango took off and left her without warning, Sandra R. Skoczylas had no way of knowing if she’d ever hear his beautiful voice again. But, she was hopeful. She made a plea on social media to spread the word about her lost pet, a canary that flew out an open window last Tuesday.
Brian Sullivan Wins Monaco Ford SK Light Double Down at Stafford Speedway; DiMatteo, Durand, Hammann, & Hydar Also Score Feature Wins
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway hosted the extra distance Monaco Ford SK Light Double Down along with Stafford’s other four weekly divisions on Friday, May 24th. Scoring the big win of the night was Brian Sullivan in the 40-lap Monaco Ford SK Light Double Down. Sullivan was scored as the race winner when Nick Anglace was penalized to the last car on the lead lap for making contact with Meghan Fuller on the final lap of the race. Other feature winners on the night included Cory DiMatteo, who notched his third consecutive SK Modified® feature victory, Andrew Durand in the Late Model feature, Rich Hammann in the Limited Late Model feature, and Travis Hydar was a winner in the Street Stock division for the second week in a row.
‘Dads Climb Free’ at The Adventure Park at Storrs on Father's Day
STORRS, Conn. — The great outdoors awaits Connecticut families on Father’s Day, as The Adventure Park at Storrs is promoting its “Dads Climb Free” initiative, according to a release from the business. The Adventure Park in Storrs, located on Storrs Road near the University of Connecticut,...
Update: Police Nab Driver Who Left Crash Scene In Northern Westchester
This story has been updated. Authorities apprehended a driver who left the scene of a Northern Westchester crash that briefly caused a closure on a well-traveled main road. The crash happened on Friday, May 24 around 11:30 a.m. on Route 6 near the Somers Commons shopping center, according…
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