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J. Timothy’s, Martin Rosol’s offer Hurley free food for life following decision to stay at UConn
(WFSB) - UConn men’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley is staying with the Huskies after turning down a 6 year, $70-million deal to coach the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s widely expected that Hurley will get a new deal from UConn, and we’re expected to hear from the coach himself on Thursday.
Waterbury man sentenced to prison for illegal gun possession and violating supervised release
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Waterbury man was sentenced to six years in federal prison in a New Haven courthouse on Friday for illegally possessing a gun and violating the conditions of his supervised release, according to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Alexander Calderon, 28, who...
Amenia decides against pursuing grant, avoiding park-land forever status
AMENIA — Nine resolutions were considered at the regular meeting of the Town Board on Thursday, June 6, with eight winning unanimous approval, but one failing to pass by a vote of 3 – 2. The failed resolution would have permitted the Parks and Recreation Department to apply for a grant from the Environmental Protection Fund within the Parks, Preservation and Heritage program, a state-administered fund.
Plainville Hot Air Balloon festival adds carnival rides, games
PLAINVILLE, CT (WFSB) - Organizers added rides and games to the Plainville Hot Air Balloon Festival this year. The Plainville Fire Company Hot Air Balloon Festival was officially set for Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24. Organizers announced the new features on Monday. “We’re officially 75 days away from...
Rhode Island man arrested for DUI after driving through construction zone on I-84 in Southington
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. — A Rhode Island man was arrested for driving through a construction zone on Interstate 84 in Southington while under the influence, according to Connecticut state police. State police said they were assisting with traffic and lane closures at a construction project on I-84 West near Exit...
Crashes close lanes of Route 8 in Naugatuck, Waterbury
Lanes of Route 8 were closed in Waterbury and Naugatuck Friday after multi-vehicle crashes, according to the state Department of Transportation. The state Department of Transportation website said one lane of Route 8 North was open between exits 29 and 30 in Naugatuck and the left lane of Route 8 South in Waterbury was closed between exits 30 and 29.
Common scam draining bank accounts and SNAP benefits
WATERBURY, Conn. (WFSB) - A common scam is draining bank accounts and costing families hundreds of dollars at a time. Families that rely on SNAP benefits are some of the most vulnerable. Some people depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for groceries throughout the month. Tonight, one family says...
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