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NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — A 48-year-old man could face 75 years in prison for allegedly filing 25 false tax returns, according to an announcement Tuesday from U.S. States Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery. David Etienne, of Norwich, has pleaded not guilty. He has been released on a $100,000 bond. Etienne is accused of preparing false tax […]

Authorities in Connecticut are still investigating the cause of a massive fire at a farm that killed approximately 100,000 egg-laying hens.

NORWICH, Conn. — A Norwich man was charged with tax fraud offenses on a 25-count federal indictment Monday, according to the U.S. State's Attorney. David Etienne, 48, allegedly operated as a tax return preparer through various businesses including Los Maestros Inc, Los Maestros Group, Tax Experts USA, and Tax Experts USA Inc.

We think of big personalities and events when we speak of history. Washington crossing the Delaware, Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address, Eisenhower and D-Day, but the root word of history, story, is perhaps better served when we celebrate ordinary people doing extraordinary things. And traditions are important in remembering people and events, both large and small.

NORWICH — Old buildings get run down, and when you need those buildings to house people with limited funds, challenges can arise. Currently, Norwich has just under 20% affordable housing, double the state’s municipal requirement of 10%. However, Norwich would have to be at 50% affordable housing to meet the need, said Sydney Phelps, director of the Office of Community Development.

PLAINFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) – A woman is under arrest for dragging an officer and being in possession of 166 bags of various drugs. Police said on January 26, officers observed the suspect, identified as Lynn Navan, speed in the area of Norwich Road and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. The officer recognized the car […]

There is no guarantee armed security guards will on the job inside Killingly schools this school year, though town officials said the new hires may begin work sooner – just without weapons. The town began soliciting applications for five open armed security officers, or ASOs, in December, about a...

A win over Putnam High School on Jan. 14 continued a winning streak for the Lyman Memorial High School girls’ varsity basketball team. After early-season losses to Bolton and Killingly, the Bellringers won a game against Wheeler, followed by a loss to Coventry. That was followed by six consecutive wins for the Bellringers, who at press time had a record of 7-3. The Lyman Memorial High School ...

A Connecticut woman was knocked to the ground and injured by a purse snatcher who jumped out of a passing car. The incident took place in New London County around 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30 in the Walmart parking lot on Queen Street in Southington. The victim reported that while...

Authorities in Connecticut are still investigating the cause of a massive fire at a chicken farm fire that killed approximately 100,000 egg-laying hens. Approximately 100,000 chickens killed in Bozrah farm …. Authorities in Connecticut are still investigating the cause of a massive fire at a chicken farm fire that killed...

Norwich ― A fire destroyed a vacant former doctor’s residence at the Norwich State Hospital on Sunday night. Laurel Hill Volunteer Fire Company Fire Chief Aaron Westervelt said the fire department received a call from Mohegan Sun, where the fire could be seen on surveillance cameras. When firefighters...

A Plainfield, Connecticut woman is on probation, accused of opening a credit card in a Montgomery County resident's name without their permission.

The UConn Foundation received a $250,000 grant from Delta Dental of Connecticut, presented to them at the UConn vs. Villanova Women’s Basketball game on Sunday. The three-year grant will help provide dental services to patients with special needs, according to Maria Kucinski, Vice President of MikeWorldWide. “The three-year grant...

One lucky person claimed a more than $260,000 jackpot after buying a lottery ticket at a gas station in Storrs. The $264,552 Fast Play EXTREME GREEN $10 ticket was sold on Saturday, Jan. 28 in Tolland County at the Mobil Xtra Mart located at 2103 Storrs Rd., Connecticut Lottery announced.

NORWICH, Conn. — From the Ham Radio Club on the fourth floor of a classroom building at Norwich Free Academy, the educational opportunities were far-reaching to begin the week. The Norwich Free Academy’s Ham Radio Club began in 1944 but had never enjoyed a day like this before. The...

Please vote for The Bulletin 'Athlete of the Week' for Jan. 23-28. Voting closes at 12 p.m. on Thursday, February 2. You can cast your vote below. We will announce the winner on Friday. Here are the nominees:. Tiffany Ambruso, Norwich Free Academy. Freshman placed first in vault (9.1), bars...

Norwich ― Static over the airwaves at Norwich Free Academy’s historic ham radio station, W1HLO, in the top floor of the Cranston Building quickly cleared, as freshman club member Clark Dziavit called, “NA1SS, NA1SS, NA1SS, this is WIHLO.”. The tiny packed room silently breathed relief and excitement...

Just past the halfway point of the Big East season, there’s a short list of strong contenders for the league’s freshman of the year honors. UConn’s Alex Karaban and Donovan Clingan in that group. Both first-year players are enjoying productive debut seasons. Karaban, 6-foot-8 redshirt freshman, is...

A win over E.O. Smith on Jan. 14 left the RHAM varsity boys’ basketball team with a 5-4 record, landing the Raptors near the middle of Division II. The RHAM varsity boys’ basketball team is coached by Todd Dean, assisted by Mike Whitmore, Jacob Hall, and Jack Risley. The seniors on this year’s team are Matthew Fraleigh, Ryan Heneghan, Luke Polowitzer, and Roan Trzaskos. Catch the Raptors at ...

NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Staffing shortages, increased call volumes and low revenue has led to what officials are calling a depleted emergency system for emergency medical services (EMS) employees. The North Haven Fire Department is getting approximately 20 emergency calls a day with ambulance response times of up to a half-hour, according to chief […]