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3-vehicle crash in North Stonington under investigation
NORTH STONINGTON, CT (WFSB) - Firefighters and emergency crews responded to a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in North Stonington overnight. The North Stonington Volunteer Fire Company reported that it was called to the northbound side of the highway around midnight on Friday. It posted a photo of the scene...
Three teens, juvenile arrested for causing $20,000 worth of damage to high school in Deep River
DEEP RIVER, CT (WFSB) - Four people were arrested for burglarizing and damaging a high school in Deep River earlier this month. State police announced on Friday that they charged Jonathan Gosnell, 18, Henry Grabowski, 18, and Mackie Olynnger, also18, with third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary, and conspiracy to commit first-degree criminal mischief.
'We enjoy being here': Norwich Auto Parts is over 100 years old - how they compete
A lot of work and reaching out to people has kept one Norwich business going for over 100 years. Word of mouth helps too, owner Rich Chaluto said. Norwich Auto Parts opened in 1923, and is currently located at 567 East Main St. Over its 101 years of business, it’s always been an auto parts and machine shop business. ...
Gas prices in region run gamut from high to higher
For a while Thursday, the Xpress Fuel station at 338 Route 12 in Groton had some of the cheapest gas around. When a reporter pulled into the station at 2:30 p.m., Xpress was selling the stuff for $3.39 a gallon, 30 cents less than the daily average in the New London-Norwich metropolitan area, according to AAA.
Police seek suspects who stole pool from Walmart in Waterford
WATERFORD, CT (WFSB) - Police in Waterford said they are looking for two women they said stole a pool from the Walmart in Waterford. The incident happened on April 14. Police said the pool cost $548. “They left in this black-colored GMC Terrain that was bearing CT plates BL75714,” Waterford...
U.S. News & World Report ranks Connecticut top high schools. Which ones made the list?
U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 best public high schools rankings for the U.S. on Tuesday, releasing rankings both at a national and state level. Locally, Marine Science Magnet High School of Southeastern in Groton ranked as the No. 3 high school in the state, falling two places from where it ranked last September. It ranked No. 225 in the nation.
Police warn high school ‘Assassins’ game in Old Lyme a ‘dangerous activity’
Old Lyme ― As members of law enforcement sound the alarm on a popular high school tradition, students and parents at Lyme-Old Lyme High School are hopeful the game known as Assassins will go on as planned. High school students across the country are embarking on the annual rite...
Former Hot Rod Cafe gets a face-lift in New London
New London ― Construction workers with Allied Group of CT LLC installed new windows at the former Hot Rod Cafe on Wednesday. Property owner Rod Cornish closed the popular restaurant on Bank Street in October. Earlier this year, the city’s Planning and & Zoning Commission approved Cornish’s plans to turn the space into a retail gallery and apartment space.
Manwaring owner threatens lawsuit related to collapsed New London church
New London ― The integrity of a damaged retaining wall is at the center of a pending lawsuit launched against the owners of a collapsed downtown church property. High Tide Capital, owner of the Manwaring building at 223-229 State St., filed a notice April 11 with the New London Superior Court naming Engaging Heaven Inc. ― owner of the 66 Union St. church property ― as a defendant in a potential lawsuit related to the retaining wall’s stability.
Cracks filled, lane reopens on I-95 in East Lyme
East Lyme ― Cracks about 60 feet long on Interstate 95 north between exits 74 and 75 closed the right lane Thursday afternoon for several hours while crews investigated the integrity of the road and worked to resolve the problem. The fissures were due to settling caused by the...
Freebie Friday: National Pretzel Day and Colchester Food Truck Festival
(WTNH) – From food to books, we are heading into the weekend Stretching Your Dollar with a look at some spring money-savers as you enjoy the nice weather. First Friday only, it’s National Pretzel Day! Rewards members can get a free pretzel at Auntie Anne’s in celebration of the day at participating locations. No purchase is required.
Montville will allow a second cannabis store
Montville ― The Planning and Zoning Commission passed regulations on Tuesday that will allow a second retail cannabis establishment to come into town ― but only in the Chesterfield area, about a half-mile from the Dinosaur Place. The commissioners’ 6-0 vote marks the end of a year-long moratorium...
Wildfire Wharton State Forest Shamong
The fire had burned along Jackson Road in Shamong and Waterford townships, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Jackson Road reopened at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24. Forest Fire Service staff will remain on scene and continue to monitor control lines and address areas of concern until...
Citing ‘level of depravity,’ judge refuses to reduce 85-year sentence for New London killer
Saying the crime stood out for its “level of gratuitous violence,” New London Superior Court Judge John M. Newson on Monday rejected a request for a sentence reduction by Gregory Pierre, one of the three men convicted in the 1998 murder of James Connor of Essex. “In the...
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