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Police logs ― May 15, 2024
Celso A. Ajche Vicente, 40, of 66 Convent St., Norwich, was charged May 7 with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Robert F. Fox, 55, of 31 1/2 Lester Ave., Pawcatuck, was charged May 7 with second-degree breach of peace and Saturday with violation of a protective order.
New Norwich special education program will keep students in district: how it's a win for all
A new special education program in Norwich will save the district money and keep Norwich students in the city. The Norwich Board of Education approved the creation of the Rose City School at Bishop special education program Tuesday. The program, which will be on the first floor of the Bishop School Building, will start with five students next school year, and serve students who would otherwise be placed out of district.
Norwich BOE members concerned about superintendent investigation: What chair Kulos says
While the investigation into on-leave Norwich Superintendent Kristen Stringfellow and Assistant Superintendent Tamara Gloster has gone on since the fall, Norwich Board of Education Chair Mark Kulos urged board members that the investigation needs to take time. “It’s a slight drain on our resources and we could really use the...
Menapace challenges Cheeseman again for 37th House seat
Incumbent state Rep. Holly Cheeseman, R-East Lyme, and Democratic challenger Nick Menapace will again face off in November after being nominated at their respective conventions this week. Cheeseman, who was nominated unanimously by her party, is vying for a fifth term. The district covers East Lyme and portions of Montville...
Series of school bus accidents raises safety concerns
A concerning pattern of accidents involving school buses across Southern New England is causing parents to demand change. "It took me a second to realize what happened. And I was just nervous and like in shock," said Riley Heilborn, a sophomore at West Warwick High School. Heilborn was on a...
Deadline Approaches To Apply For $4 Million Disaster Funding
While the Disaster Recovery Centers in Cumberland, Lincoln and Coventry are scheduled to close this week, Rhode Island residents and business owners can still apply for assistance through the Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA is the largest source of federal funding during disasters. In the case of flooding that occurred...
UConn moves historic Spirit Rock: ‘A blatant attempt to suppress’ speech
The University of Connecticut relocated a historic venue for free speech on the Storrs campus Thursday, sparking concerns among some students who say the surprise move was politically motivated. The UConn Spirit Rock, which generations of students have painted and repainted as part of a decades-old tradition of free expression, was moved to a new location Thursday morning. Since 2021, the rock ...
Thoughts on the Norwich budget: Laughter isn't always the best medicine, so what do we do?
I was watching a video on a social media platform of a comic whose clips I follow, and in this one, he had the audience eating out of his hand from the moment he stepped on stage and cracked his first joke. There were images from throughout the room of people laughing and applauding. He was very funny.
UConn women’s basketball boasts ESPN’s No. 2 recruiting class as the Sarah Strong signing becomes official
STORRS, Conn. — It does not appear retirement is on the mind of UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma, as the Hall of Famer is bringing the No. 2 overall recruiting class to Storrs this fall, according to ESPN. With the addition of Sarah Strong to incoming freshmen Allie Ziebell and Morgan Cheli, Auriemma announced the completion of the prized 2024 class on Tuesday.
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…
2 arrested after police seize crack, fentanyl during traffic stop near school
PLAINFIELD, CT (WFSB) – Two people are facing charges after officers seized crack and fentanyl during a traffic stop near a school, according to Plainfield police. Authorities said 51-year-old Jamie Dionne and 38-year-old Pamela Dionne, both of Plainfield, were each charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, two counts of possession with intent to sell, two counts of possession with intent to sell within 1,500 feet of a school, possession of drug paraphernalia and operating a drug factory.
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