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Minor taken to hospital after car and bike collide in New London
A minor was taken to the hospital after a car collided with a bike in New London on Thursday evening. The police department responded to the area of Jefferson Avenue and Ashcraft Road just after 3 p.m. A car and bike collided, and the minor on the bike was taken...
New dam law expedites emergency response to flooding: How will this affect Norwich?
After the Fitchville Pond Dam leaked during the heavy January rains, a new law seeks to makes dams safer. SB 192, passed on May 8 at the end of the legislative session, prevents owners of dams from keeping them “in a condition which could threaten life or property.” The Connecticut Department of Energy...
Rhode Island advocates plead for netted bridge barriers to prevent suicides
NEWPORT, R.I. (WJAR) — Advocates say nets under state bridges can aid in suicide prevention, and that it's worth the expense. Samaritans of Rhode Island Executive Director Denise Panichas was one of several present at the state house Wednesday evening to push for House Bill 7858, again. "We cannot...
Rhode Island doctor explains more centenarians and steps to increase life expectancy
(WJAR) — The number of people living to 100 is on the rise!. But while we see more people reach that milestone, one doctor tells NBC 10 it doesn't mean it applies to everyone. East Providence resident Adelina Almedia is 108 years old. Her granddaughter Jessica Britto said she...
Downtown Mystic to have increased police presence this summer
“No matter what part of Connecticut you’re from, mystic is a go-to destination,” Danbury’s Patti Keckeisen said. From its shops to its restaurants, downtown Mystic takes on a whole new life come summertime. “Mystic has grown tremendously on both fronts, population wise and visitor wise,” Margaret Macris,...
Overnight Route 1 repaving to begin May 19, traffic shifted on Route 138 at bridge
NORTH KINGSTOWN − Route 138 will be slimmed down to one lane in each direction for the next three months as it goes under Route 1, until at least mid-August. Crews are working to replace the Route 1 bridge over Route 138. Traffic on Route 138 near the bridge...
Man killed by mortar-style fireworks in Westerly. What we know.
Westerly police are investigating the role fireworks may have played in the death of a 39-year-old man Sunday night. David Ziegenfuss was killed in an incident involving the use of a mortar-type firework at a home on Pound Road where he was staying, said Westerly Police Chief Paul Gingerella. No...
Plainfield Man Gets 20+ For Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
A 34-year-old Plainfield man was sentenced to 23 years in state prison on Thursday, May 16, for fatally shooting a man in 2022, authorities said.At 4 p.m. on March 11, Plainfield police responded to Johnston Avenue and East 2nd Street and found Eric Williams, a 50-year-old Plainfield resident hit w…
AccuWeather First Known Source to Provide Notice of Rhode Island Flood Risk
Flooding resulted in closed roads across Rhode Island as AccuWeather accurately predicted. AccuWeather expert meteorologists were the first to correctly identify that a coastal storm would bring heavy rain and flooding to parts of Rhode Island on the night of Wednesday, May 15. Flooding resulted in closed roads across Rhode Island as AccuWeather accurately predicted. AccuWeather forecasts predicted "renewed flooding concerns, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas," while other known sources, including the National Weather Service (NWS), only forecast "showers likely" with no mention of flooding. No flood watch was ever issued by the NWS.
1 injured in crash on entrance ramp to Rt. 2
NORWICH, Conn. (WFSB)—A driver in Norwich was injured during a crash on Wednesday. It occurred at 6:30 p.m. on the on-ramp to Rt. 2 eastbound, state police say. When firefighters arrived at the ramp from West Town Street, they found a wrecked vehicle but no rollover. It’s driver suffered...
Union County Lottery Player Wins $1K/Week For Life
A CASH4LIFE ticket matched the five white balls in the Thursday, May 16 drawing, winning $1,000 a week for life. The ticket was sold at Quick Stop Convenience in Plainfield. to follow Daily Voice Union and receive free news updates.
Lifeguard shortage easing for some towns
GROTON, CT (WFSB) – As the warmth of the Summer gets closer and beaches prepare to welcome crowds for Memorial Day weekend, CT faces a recurring challenge in ensuring lifeguard coverage for its shores. Mary Hill, Director of Groton City Parks and Recreation, has grappled with lifeguard shortages for...
Police rescue woman from burning Pawcatuck home
Pawcatuck ― Police officers forced their way into a burning Washington Street home early Thursday to rescue a woman trapped inside, fire officials said. The sole occupant of the multifamily home at 5 Washington St., who is an elderly woman recovering from a recent surgery, called 911 to report the fire at 2:02 a.m.
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