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CT woman arrested on DUI charge after rolling car over into wooded area
A woman was arrested on a DUI charge over the weekend when she rolled her car over off the road and into a wooded area in Ledyard. Officers responded to the 200 block of Iron Street just after 12:20 a.m. on Saturday on the report of a rollover crash and found the driver of the vehicle sitting on top of her car, which was on its side in a wooded area off the eastbound side of the road, ...
Police Officer Zachary Barber honored with VFW National Law Enforcement Public Servant Citation
A number of Norwich Police Department personnel as well as two civilians were honored at the Norwich City Council meeting Monday night. Officer First Class Zachary Barber was presented the VFW National Law Enforcement Public Servant Citation. This award is given to an individual who serves in a municipal, county, state or federal unit tasked with enforcement of the laws pertaining to their area of responsibility. Norwich Mayor Peter Nystrom presented Barber with a proclamation at the city council meeting, which thanked him for his efforts.
One small town in CT has 6 zip codes
SCOTLAND, Connecticut — People living in Scotland, Connecticut say they have a zip code problem. “When I moved here, I was going to put up a mailbox on the front of my house, they said, Well, you got to have a Hampton address, if you if you want to get mail to your house on there. Well, that's crazy. Because I live in Scotland, I want to Scotland address, but I didn't realize back then what a problem that was going to turn into,” longtime resident Gary said.
UConn and USC beginning two game series in 2024-25 season
STORRS, CT (WFSB) - After their matchup in the Elite Eight this year, the UConn Huskies and USC Trojans will begin a two game series next season. The programs announced this Monday on the back of the enthralling matchup which saw the Huskies advance to the Final Four in Cleveland. They would eventually fall to Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Saturday is Free Fishing Day in Connecticut
CONNECTICUT, USA — Fishing has long been a pastime that can free your mind, and on Saturday, in Connecticut, the fishing is actually free. According to the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, on Saturday, May 11, no fishing license is required to take in the outdoors and enjoy fishing for the day.
Montville police K-9 among those honored at memorial service in Washington, D.C.
Montville ― Several local police officers attended a memorial ceremony Saturday in Washington, D.C., that honored police K-9 Barrett and 25 others from around the country killed in the line of duty last year. Lt. David Radford wrote in an email Monday that the annual ceremony, which is called...
In brief: Hampton area happenings, week of May 13, 2024
Pints in the Park events are scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. May 17, June 28, July 26, Aug. 23 and Sept. 27 in the parking lot of the Hampton Community Center, 3101 McCully Road. The events feature food trucks, entertainment and beverages for over- and under-21 guests. Spring school...
On the Diamond: Pitching gems highlight big week in baseball, softball
Week 7 of the baseball and softball season featured a number of highlights and top performances. In baseball, Landon Manzi (Killingly), Keyan Mayernik (Plainfield), and Ian Brais (Ellis Tech) each tossed pitching gems to lead their respective teams to wins. On the softball diamond, Norwich Tech’s Autumn Hanks and Ellis...
CT engineering firm, marking 100 years in business, to relocate headquarters, create jobs
A high-profile civil and environmental engineering firm in Connecticut will relocate its headquarters this fall, with plans to create 74 jobs in the state over the next several years. Fuss & O’Neill Inc. will relocate from Manchester to downtown Hartford, where it was founded in 1924, and establish a new headquarters at One Financial Plaza in Hartford, the “Gold Building,” in October, leasing ...
What’s Right with Schools: Glastonbury High School art class advancing traditional artwork
GLASTONBURY, Conn. (WTNH) – Art classes are not just about putting pencil to paper. While students continue to lay the groundwork of their creativity, they’re snapping photos, scrolling tablets and taking on new machinery. “Instead of making it a purely traditional class, we pull in technology and its...
National board of suspended UConn fraternity responds to hazing allegations
The National Executive Board of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity has responded to allegations of hazing surrounding its chapter at the University of Connecticut, which was suspended this week after its former chapter president was arrested twice. “As our track record shows, Lambda Theta Phi seeks to collaborate with our host institutions and municipalities in ensuring the safety of our ...
Eastern Connecticut State University welcomes new president
WINDHAM, CT (WFSB) – Eastern Connecticut State University is embarking on a new journey under the guidance of a new president, marking the dawn of a new era. Doctor Karim Ismaili has pledged to give top priority to the development of new majors, innovative programs, and enhanced job placement opportunities.
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