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Two proposed Norwich elementary schools receive wetlands approvals
Norwich ― The first two new elementary schools in a $385 million school construction project received their first local permit approvals Thursday, with plans showing how the two schools would be situated on their properties. The Inland Wetlands, Watercourses and Conservation Commission approved wetlands applications for the proposed new...
Three items fail at Plainfield's special town meeting. What happens next?
Voters turned down three of the four items put before them at the special town meeting in Plainfield on Wednesday night. Item four asked voters if the Town of Plainfield should approve the sale of the town-owned cell tower located at 47-51 Unity Drive to Towerpoint for $660,000 and authorize the proceeds to the proposed upgrades to Lion’s Park. This item failed to pass, with 17 voters in favor of its passage and 84 opposed. ...
Deer slams through driver’s windshield on I-384 in Manchester
MANCHESTER, CT (WFSB)—Interstate 384 in Manchester was closed on Thursday morning due to a single-vehicle crash involving a deer. The driver was seriously injured when the deer crashed through the windshield of his vehicle. State police identified the man who suffered the injuries as Steven Farrick, 62-years-old of Lebanon,...
Montville reveals next step in animal shelter project
Montville ― A week after the town secured $2 million in state funding to build a new animal control shelter, town officials say the next step is to determine whether bids they received for the project in December are still valid. Land Use Director Matt Davis said he will...
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.
Hearing set for suspect in fatal 2020 shooting in Norwich
Witnesses are expected to testify in court this week during a hearing for a 23-year-old Norwich man accused in the fatal 2020 shooting of a Norwich woman. Atlantikh Balidemaj remains held on a $5 million bond, charged with murder in the death of 30-year-old Jashira Pagan. Balidemaj will be at the center of a probable cause hearing slated to begin Tuesday in New London Superior Court.
St. Vincent de Paul Place celebrates major renovations
Norwich ― Blue tape now forms a square on the floor to mark the spot where an elevator soon will open new doors for the St. Vincent de Paul Place to better serve the growing number of individuals and families needing services. The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce...
Thoughts on Legendary UConn Head Coach Geno Auriemma
All things considered, Geno Auriemma is one of the greatest coaches ever to grace the sidelines of a basketball court. His legendary career at UConn began in 1985 and has remained a constant presence at Storrs ever since. The upcoming 2024-2025 season will mark his 40th season with the Huskies and inked a recent five-year extension with the school. Auriemma is 70 years old with no signs of slowing, looking to add to his record 11 National Championships.
Reliving the glory days of Bid's Tavern: Tom LaFreniere's impact on Norwich
On Saturday, a large L-shaped line wrapped around the Yantic Fire Department. This would be the last time many got to relive the glory days of Bid’s Tavern, which was at 631 North Main St. The 14th and final Bid’s Tavern reunion was held at the firehouse, with plenty of tables and benches . As with previous years, money was raised for the Yantic Fire Department, Reunion Chairman Ray “Rick” O’Connell said. ...
Film producer from Norwich is honored with Native Son Award
Norwich — Andrew Gernhard is busy gearing up to produce another Hallmark Christmas movie that will be filmed at locations in southeastern Connecticut — including Connecticut College and Lighthouse Inn in New London. The production will be shot in whirlwind fashion with a completion date of July 2.
5 hospitalized in dump truck crash on Route 66; road to be closed for hours
WILLIMANTIC, CT (WFSB) – Five people were injured in a crash that involved a dump truck on Route 66 in Willimantic Monday afternoon. Police said it happened on Columbia Avenue (Route 66) near the Valero gas station and intersection with Route 32. Officers on scene told Eyewitness News that...
South Windham apparel company creates clothes for family of fallen trooper
SOUTH WINDHAM, Conn. (WTNH) — A South Windham t-shirt company has designed a special way to remember Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier and support his family. Pelletier, a Connecticut state trooper who was killed in a hit-and-run on Interstate 84 in Southington Thursday afternoon, has funeral services scheduled for this week. At Nicholas Poulin’s print […]
Collaboration Between Howard County PD, Sheriff Lands Jewelry Store Thief Behind Bars (Video)
In late May, police say that a a man brandished a knife at a mall in Columbia, where he stole two watches, though he did not get far. Police say that after threatening the employee, the suspect hopped over the counter, placed some items in a white bag and fled the area on foot.
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