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Luxury homebuilder once featured on ‘Extreme Makeover’ convicted of defrauding U.S.
A 44-year-old man who once served as the project manager of a now-defunct luxury home-building business in West Springfield was convicted of two counts of conspiracy to defraud the United States after a five-day jury trial in federal court, acting U.S. Attorney Joshua S. Levy’s office said in a statement.
Nearly 200 gallons of diesel spills onto I-84 in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Nearly 200 gallons of diesel fuel spilled onto Interstate 84 Thursday after a dump truck crash, according to the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP). DEEP officials said their Emergency Response Unit was called to the scene of a crash involving a dump truck on the Sisson Avenue on-ramp of […]
As CT raises the minimum wage, workers worry about rising costs
On a regular trip to the grocery store in March, Kendra McGarrell was struck by how little she could buy with her budget of $100. Every year, it seems to McGarrell that her money covers less and less of her basic necessities. “Now a $100 purchase is definitely not getting...
Hartford families move into Habitat for Humanity homes
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Some Hartford families are now homeowners, thanks to Habitat for Humanity and its partners. The non-profit has specifically been focusing on raising home ownership rate in the city’s north end. The group held a multi-home dedication ceremony Tuesday morning. As part of that ceremony, Ashley Wolcott got the keys to her […]
Middle schooler presented first ever Bobby Garten Memorial Award
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Ben Bronz Academy has named a special middle school award in honor of fallen Detective Robert “Bobby” Garten, an alum of the school. Education Director Christina Lamphere said Garten was an active student when he attended the academy as a fifth and sixth grader from 1999 to 2001. “He had […]
Amendment to State Senate gun bill under review
A repeat offender amendment is possible as the State Senate is looking into a gun bill to prevent violent crimes in western Massachusetts. 22News is working for you with the latest on this amendment and how it could increase safety.
Juneteenth Program at Windsor Historical Society
Windsor, Conn. - Gather around the fire on grounds once walked by Windsor’s enslaved people to share in the dramatic reading of James Mars’ personal account of his life in 19th-century Connecticut. Come join in on Wednesday, June 19, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. outdoors at Windsor Historical Society for “Written By Himself: The Life of James Mars, A Slave Born and Sold in Connecticut.”
Springfield Juneteenth Jubilee kicks off Friday
(Mass Appeal) – Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those enslaved in the United States. Springfield is set to celebrate Juneteenth with a citywide Jubilee all weekend. There will be everything from a fashion show, local vendors, food from local Black-owned restaurants, and more all over a few days. Juneteenth Jubilee Founders Tracye Whitfield and Justin Hurst share all the details.
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