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Dog found tied to tree in Southbury
SOUTHBURY, CT (WFSB) - Animal control officers in Southbury said they’re looking for information about a dog found tied to a tree at a horse farm. They said the female German shepherd was found tied up at the Willow Creek Horse Farm on North George’s Hill Road at some point on Thursday morning.
Dog snatched by coyote in Seymour
SEYMOUR, CT (WFSB) – A dog was recently snatched by a coyote in Seymour, according to a town official. First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis said a rust-colored dog was taken in the area of Bridle Path and Stony Creek Lane. “We are hoping the little one was able to get...
DEEP: Temporary alcohol ban re-imposed at 7 state parks
(WFSB) – A temporary alcohol ban has been re-imposed at seven state parks, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). The ban started on Wednesday and will run through August 12, officials said. The alcohol ban is in effect at these state recreation areas:. Beach Pond...
A CT woman unapologetically uses her family’s incredibly famous name. It’s never for herself.
A Connecticut woman is the granddaughter of two of the most famous actors and comedians ever. And as the granddaughter of the legendary duo of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, she is doing some name-dropping to raise money and awareness for a cause that’s not funny at all. Julia Arnaz Massey, 53, a regular person who lives in Milford, loves dogs and is a domestic violence survivor, is putting the ...
Fitness chain to open in CT with pickleball, racquetball courts, saltwater lap pool, day care
A chain of fitness centers in Georgia is making its debut in Connecticut this spring by taking over the recently closed Esporta gym in Bristol, which will reopen as GF Fitness next month. The roughly 45,000-square-foot gym will feature pickleball courts, a saltwater lap pool, a small day care operation and more, the operators said Tuesday in announcing the plan. GF Fitness said its Bristol ...
Bristol geese population: Short-term solution found as city discusses management plan
BRISTOL, Conn — The issue of an estimated 12,000 Canadian geese that have made Bristol their home was the subject of a Bristol park commission meeting Wednesday, as they create a headache for residents by the droppings they leave behind. The meeting followed an initial proposal to euthanize many...
May 10: Northern Lights
The colors and waves of light across the night sky were visible across the region and night owls everywhere got outdoors to capture the spectacle. We asked readers to send us their best shots. Here is a collection of many of them. (If you don’t see yours, apologies. Some downloaded too small to reproduce well.) We also were excited to see submissions from well beyond Waterbury and our nearest neighboring towns, letting us know we have readers far and wide, like this shot from South Hero.
CITA PARK: New Haven's Night Market Features Beer Garden Built On Inclusion & Culture
In the picturesque streets of downtown New Haven, a significant movement is coming to fruition—beer, music, food and vibes, with a heart and soul that’s built around black and brown culture and presence. The vision comes alive with the debut of CITA Park at the New Haven Night Market on May 17, marking the arrival of the region’s first beer garden that is prioritizing a welcoming celebration of black culture and people.
New Haven's Culinary Legacy: The birthplace of the American sandwich
Join us in this week's edition of Road Trip Close to Home, where News 12 photojournalist Lori Golias takes us on a journey to Louis' Lunch, the historic establishment where this culinary marvel originated.
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