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Legislators, please don’t weaken CCSU
As a recent graduate of Central Connecticut State University, I can’t help but worry about the cost of public higher education. Is it getting out of reach for students like me? Central is the largest university in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system (CSCU). The system’s board of regents is trying to close a […]
Developer sues CT town for denying massive apartment plan. Site was former corporate headquarters.
Rebuffed in its bid to build more than 430 apartments and townhouses, the Silverman Group is suing Simsbury, claiming town officials acted illegally when they rejected the plan. Silverman, the company that previously built 280 apartments on the north end of The Hartford’s former campus, contends Simsbury’s zoning commission ignored evidence when it voted against the proposal for a far more ...
Geissler’s celebrates reopening and 101 years in business
The ribbon cutting for the Grand Reopening of Geissler’s Granby Store was held on Saturday, May 4. The Chamber of Commerce, local dignitaries, vendors, customers and friends joined in on the festivities. New extra-wide sliding doors open to a grand entrance, and as guests entered the building they were...
Red ink at CT sports stadium prompts need for $25M upgrades to boost revenue. Who will pay for them?
A $14 million, mostly taxpayer-funded renovation of Hartford’s Dillon Stadium in 2019 for the Hartford Athletic may now need nearly twice that investment for upgrades the professional soccer team sees as critical for the franchise to at least break-even, if not turn a profit. At least $25 million in improvements may be needed in the next few years to bring more revenue to the 5,500-seat, ...
Melodic Thriller Closes TheaterWorks Hartford’s ‘24-’25 Season
Theatergoers can expect an exciting and bold end to TheaterWorks Hartford’s 2024-2025 season with SANDRA—a theatrical one-woman thriller. Obie-Winner Jared Mezzocchi Directs this performance, written by David Cale with original music by Matthew Dean Marsh, that explores how people reinvent and transform themselves when faced with adversity. The show also features original video design and creative content by Camilla Tassi.
Man accused of running over South Windsor Target employee’s foot during robbery
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) – South Windsor police say a Bloomfield man intentionally ran over a Target employee’s foot when they tried stopping him from robbing the store in March. Gary L. Kenion, 52, was charged on an active arrest warrant for sixth-degree larceny and third-degree robbery. His charges stem from a March incident, during […]
Sgt. Doreen Mikan chose Granby
Sometimes, life sends you exactly where you need to be. Doreen Mikan grew up in a small farm town where she enjoyed riding her horse in a beautiful rural setting. Following high school graduation, she followed her heart to the University of Connecticut to study animal science. “I rode as...
After Farmington River flooding in 2023, Collinsville canoe and kayak business hopes for comeback
CANTON, Conn. — Collinsville Canoe & Kayak, which operates on the Farmington River, lost 23 weekends due to rainouts in 2023 but, gearing up for Memorial Day Weekend, the early outlook is brighter. “We’ve had a lot of people coming in and getting on the river and this weekend...
Manchester Woman Who Tied Dog To Tree With Collar Charged
Hartford County resident Janiya N. Bradford, 26, of Manchester, turned herself in to police on Thursday, May 16, for the April 22 incident in South Windsor. According to Sgt. Mark Cleverdon of the South Windsor Police, an investigation found that Bradford abandoned her dog and secured his collar to a large tree branch off a walking path at the Neiderwerfer Wildlife Sanctuary.
A CT school district reported ‘irregularities’ with student testing to state. What does that mean?
A Connecticut elementary school principal is on administrative leave after public school officials announced that the district was “made aware of alleged state testing irregularities.” Very little information has been released about the circumstances that led to the temporary removal of Principal Emily Gomes from Ivy Drive School in Bristol and many questions remain. An interim principal was ...
Police arrest suspect in Windsor Locks stabbing
A man was stabbed several times in Windsor Locks on Sunday night. Police said someone made an anonymous call just before 8 p.m. reporting that a person was stabbed several times and others were holding down the person who did it. Officers responded and found people holding down a suspect.
Grenade-like paperweight brings police & firefighters to Hartford Hospital
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Hartford police and firefighters were called to Hartford Hospital just after 3 p.m. Saturday on the report of a suspicious item. According to a fire department spokesperson the initial belief was that it may be a grenade which was removed from a patitnet at the Red Pod at the hospital but […]
Knights rally, walk off Bees, 8-7
NASHUA, NH – In an afternoon of lead changes and late-game drama, the Nashua Silver Knights captured their first victory of 2024 in a thrilling 8-7 extra-inning finish. Nashua fought back after letting up a six spot in the seventh, adding two in the bottom of the frame to tie it 7-7. Following a scoreless eighth and ninth, New Britain started the tenth with a ghost runner on second with Wake Forest’s Andrew Koshy on the bump.
Robin Hood's Medieval Faire Presents the Barbarian & Swashbuckler Weekend
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience at Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire in Harwinton, where enchantment and excitement abound! Be transported to a bygone era filled with awe-inspiring performances, scrumptious delicacies, and a vast selection of artisan goods. This event takes place every Saturday and Sunday through June 30th. Perfect...
Farmington River tubing starts tomorrow
NEW HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Farmington River Tubing opens for the season on Saturday. The New Hartford Fire Department sought to remind people about river safety. “It’s that time of year again,” the department posted to social media. “Our friends at Farmington River Tubing are opening for the 2024 season [Saturday], just in time for Memorial Day Weekend!”
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