A painting vanished 50 years ago. A Connecticut cowboy collector helped bring it home.

it was discovered that not only had Winter not seen the painting in nearly 50 years — the painting had actually been stolen from him after lending it to an art gallery in the 70's.

Southington's Koshi Sushi & Grill, known for Japanese and Korean cuisine, closes after 7 years

SOUTHINGTON - With "mixed emotions," the owners of Koshi Sushi & Grill in Southington said goodbye to customers on social media ahead of the restaurant's Nov. 7 closure. "After many wonderful years, we have made the difficult decision to close Koshi Sushi & Grill," they said in their post. The...

Lady Vols defeat New Haven for third win

Tennessee (3-0) defeated New Haven (1-1), 83-40, Tuesday at Food City Center. The Lady Vols led, 37-24, at halftime. Aaliyah Moore was Tennessee's leading scorer with 14 points. She also totaled seven rebounds, two blocks and one steal. Moore converted 4-of-6 field goal attempts and 6-of-9 free-throw attempts. Moore was one of four Lady Vols to score 10-plus points in the contest against the Chargers. Gabby Minus recorded 13 points, eight rebounds and six steals, while Kennedy Fauntleroy had 11 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals for Tennessee. Kaylene Smikle finished the game with 10 points, six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal for the Lady Vols, who outrebounded New Haven, 53-43, and forced the Chargers into 26 turnovers. Fatmata Janneh was the Lady Vols' leading rebounder (nine). She also totaled four points and two assists before fouling out in the fourth quarter. Teaira Kelley led New Haven with 17 points. She had a double-double, recording 12 rebounds for the Chargers, who converted 1-of-18 three-point attempts. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Lady Vols defeat New Haven for third win

Ansonia Aldermen Approve Speed Cameras

ANSONIA – Members of the Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a proposal from police to install speed cameras at two locations on Pershing Drive and Ford Street. At a meeting following a public hearing Nov. 10, members of the board approved a plan from the police department which now goes to a state board for review. Ansonia Police Chief Wayne Williams said the speed cameras could be installed by early spring.

Connecticut DOT adds service on Hartford Line

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has added a new weekday CTrail train and extended both weekday and weekend service on its Hartford Line. The new round-trip weekday commuter train will run between New Haven and Hartford; CTDOT has also extended a weekday morning southbound CTrail train that will now originate in Springfield, and extended weekend trains to and from Hartford that stop at the Windsor and Windsor Locks stations.

Grasso Tech, Hillhouse boys, Hamden girls elect to play in CIAC Division I basketball tournaments

An SCC boys and girls team move up to Division I, joining the first CTC boys team to do so.

Two struggling football teams collide as Bristol Eastern visits Newington on Friday

At the start of each year in high school football, every team has hopes and dreams to be in the upper echelon of the state. By mid- November, teams across the state have solidified themselves. They can be a variety of options; a top championship caliber team, a playoff team, a playoff contender, or the rest.

The Children’s Place files for bankruptcy. 8 Connecticut stores face uncertain future

The Children’s Place has filed for bankruptcy and plans to sell its assets. Gift cards are still being honored, but only for a limited time.

Big Connect Business Expo returns to New Haven Nov. 19

The Big Connect Business Expo returns to New Haven on Nov. 19 with networking, workshops, leadership panels and local food vendors.

Derby Commission Pushes Back After DiGiovanni’s Ouster

DERBY – The members of the Sterling Opera House Commission voted Monday to indefinitely suspend meetings after the ouster of their former chairman, Gino DiGiovanni, Jr. “I believe that the best thing for this committee is to indefinitely suspend meetings from here on in. I believe that is in our right to do so,” said Brian Coppolo, the new chairman of the commission.

Ansonia Test Scores Improving But Still Below State Average

ANSONIA – Test scores in Ansonia schools have improved in recent years, although they remain well below the state average. That was the takeaway from a presentation given to board of education members at a meeting Oct. 26. Delivered by Bridget Calabrese and John LaRovera – the district’s directors...

Turn Down The Volume: Downtowners Seek Peace & Quiet

Downtown New Haven is just too damn loud. At least, that’s how a number of downtown residents described life at the center of the Elm City, where the sounds of revving motorcycles, blaring car stereos, and late-night bar crowds have become an unwelcome part of their days and nights.

I-Team: CSCU pays media consulting firm $20,000/month to in part monitor our reporting

(WFSB) - The I-Team has been closely following ongoing issues within the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system, known as CSCU. It turns out while the I-Team was watching CSCU, CSCU was watching us. There was a two week period between the time WFSB first reported on the investigation into...

Connecticut Foodshare prepares Thanksgiving meals as SNAP cuts increase need

WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Connecticut Foodshare is preparing 40,000 Thanksgiving meals as federal cuts to food assistance put additional pressure on families and food pantries across the state. The cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, are expected to affect more than 6 million families nationwide, including 35,000...

Seymour Students Participate In Veterans Day Ceremony

SEYMOUR – Fourth graders Caleb Arrington and Josh Demers carried a wreath to lay at a war monument Wednesday, knowing full well what it meant. “It’s important for other people to honor all those who served our nation and gave us freedom,” said Caleb, 10. Josh, 9,...

New Book Details Photography Of The Lower Valley

THE VALLEY — Derby, native Dr. Joseph M. DiRienzo, in collaboration with the Derby Historical Society, recently published his fifth book detailing the colorful history of Derby and the other towns of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Region. This latest collaborative endeavor focuses on the history of photography in the...

The Funeral Portrait brings A Hex on the Nation Tour to Toad’s Place in New Haven

The Funeral Portrait brings A Hex on the Nation Tour to Toad’s Place in New Haven The Funeral Portrait will bring their A Hex on ... The post The Funeral Portrait brings A Hex on the Nation Tour to Toad’s Place in New Haven first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Hot COCO 5K and Kids Fun Run expected to draw over 800 participants to Cheshire

Hot COCO 5K and Kids Fun Run expected to draw over 800 participants to Cheshire The 18th annual Hot COCO 5K, 1 Mile Walk, and ... The post Hot COCO 5K and Kids Fun Run expected to draw over 800 participants to Cheshire first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

New science lab opens in Downtown New Haven giving high school students the chance to learn about STEM careers

Central volleyball advances in Class LL State Tournament with win over Wilton

The Bristol Central volleyball team defeated Wilton in four sets on Tuesday and now advances to the second round of the State Class LL Volleyball Tournament. The Rams jumped out quickly with two 25-16 victories in sets one and two. Wilton rallied to capture the third set, also by a 25-16 margin. But Central re-captured their mojo and clinched the victory with a 25-18 win in set 4.