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Greater New Haven NAACP dinner celebrates 107th year
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The Greater New Haven NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner at the Omni Hotel embraced the theme “thriving together” by celebrating the organization’s achievements, and looking forward to the future. The group granted scholarships and awards during the 107th year of the dinner. “We know that there is power in unity if […]
NH Nuns begin walking 65-day pilgrimage to Indiana
MANCHESTER, NH – Four New Hampshire nuns from the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Healing Love order in Manchester have begun a walking pilgrimage to attend the National Eucharistic Conference in Indiana. Mother Mary Maximilian, Sister Theresa Marie, Sister Mary Fatima, and Sister Miriam Christe will depart on foot from New Haven, CT, on Friday.
Suspect to appear in court for Ansonia woman’s murder
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - A man charged with murder in Ansonia is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday. Jose Morales was charged with murder and tampering with evidence after the death of Christine Holloway. Later this morning, at 10 a.m., the suspect is scheduled to appear in Milford for...
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 ...
Ceremony celebrates exemplary police work, honors former Monroe officers
MONROE, CT — Monroe police officers solved complex cases and responded to a wide variety of calls in 2022 and 2023, from arresting a woman selling fentanyl and a man calling in a bomb threat, to dealing with the paranormal and embarking on an investigation that led to the arrest of a murder suspect. Officers even helped deliver a baby during one call.
A swell of CT violence killed a bystander, left another paralyzed. Two gangsters face life in prison.
Two members of a violent Waterbury street gang have been found guilty by a federal jury of racketeering charges — marking 14 members of the 960 street gang who have been taken off the street and convicted following an extensive investigation that culminated in a 36-count indictment. Gabriel Pulliam, also known as “G,” 30, and Julian Scott, also known as “Ju Sav,” 25, were found guilty last ...
Students back in school after gas leak prompts evacuation in Seymour
Students are back in school after a gas leak prompted an evacuation in Seymour on Wednesday morning. Officials said there was a gas leak from a hot water heater at Chatfield-LoPresti Elementary School on Skokorat Street. The school was evacuated and two employees were checked out by medical personnel. The...
Troy 19-Year-Old Leads Troopers On Chase Before Crashing, Police Say
The Washington County incident happened just before 11 p.m. Sunday, May 12, in the town of Easton. New York State Police said troopers attempted to stop a vehicle on State Route 40 for traffic violation when the driver failed to stop, leading to a pursuit. The driver, 19-year-old Rensselaer County...
Woman Nabbed After Milford West Shore Middle School Incident
New Haven County resident Uniese Rivera of Milford was arrested following an incident at West Shore Middle School on Wednesday, May 1, Milford Police announced on Wednesday, May 15. According to the department, on the day of the incident, Rivera allegedly caused a disturbance and yelled profanities at the school....
FBI issues warning about threats against Pride events
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security is asking people to be aware of potential threats from foreign terrorist organizations and their supporters at LGBTQ-related events this year. "Obviously there's always some sort of underlying fear concern with such a large-scale event," Haley Stafford with Middletown Pride said. Stafford...
Crumbl Names Danbury Educator Teacher Of Year
Just in time for National Teacher Appreciation Day, cookie chain Crumbl announced the winners of its “Teacher of the Year” awards, given to educators “for their extraordinary commitment to their classrooms.”. In Connecticut, the honor went to Fairfield County teacher Melinda Scott at Stadley Rough Elementary School...
State announces settlement with ‘HighBazaar,’ end to unlicensed cannabis markets
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A settlement was reached with the so-called “HighBazaar,” which ends illegal unlicensed cannabus markets in Connecticut. State Attorney General William Tong announced what he described as a “stipulated judgement” on Wednesday. Tong said the judgement was reached with HighBazaar organizers Joseph Accettullo...
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...
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