Dominion Energy grant helps feed local seniors

The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has awarded $2,000 to Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc. to help provide nutritious meals to seniors through its Senior Nutrition Program. The funding will support the more than 250,000 meals the organization expects to serve to older adults throughout the region over the next year, according to a community announcement. The donation continues a partnership between Dominion Energy and TVCCA that has lasted nearly a decade. “Dominion Energy has been a consistent partner of ours for nearly a decade,” stated Eugene Theroux, TVCCA’s director of Nutrition Services. “As the cost of living continues to increase across the country, no population is more impacted than our senior friends and family doing their best to live on fixed income. Dominion’s contribution will help sustain this vital program, so seniors in the area can continue to access nutritious food, regardless of their financial situation.” Senior Nutrition Program offers meals and wellness checks TVCCA operates two services designed to help older residents maintain their independence while receiving nutritious meals. The program offers congregate dining at local senior centers, providing opportunities for seniors to share meals and socialize. For residents who are homebound or have disabilities, the organization's

"She Fills a Need That We Have": Geno Auriemma Secures Commitment After Michigan Loss as No. 9 Recruit Picks Huskies Over Five Rivals

The UConn Huskies have finally secured the commitment of one of the top 10 prospects in the high school Class of 2027. With Sydney Savoury now off the board, only three players from ESPN’s top 10 rankings remain uncommitted. And just as the Huskies managed to secure Savoury’s signature, Geno Auriemma will likely face stiff competition from other top programs looking to land the remaining elite prospects. For now, however, the legendary coach has every reason to celebrate his latest recruiting victory. Savoury verbally committed to UConn on November 6, 2026, before officially signing her letter...

Three Connecticut towns could get fuel cell facilities. Vernon seeks a hearing

Dispatch Energy has filed petitions with the Connecticut Siting Council seeking to build fuel cell facilities in New London, Suffield and Vernon.

Two navy pilots who died after collision above Preston honored

PRESTON, CT. (WFSB) - Two navy pilots who died after colliding above Preston were honored on Veterans Day. George Kraus and Merle Longnecker were practicing nighttime flying in Hellcat fighter planes on October 19th, 1944 when the incident happened. Jeff Beckwith organizes a walk that leads a group around the...

Kennedy Cambridge steals the ball and hits a fast-break pull-up three, cutting Ohio State’s deficit against UConn

Manchester set to begin removal of Flock cameras from town

MANCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — Manchester is joining Windsor and Killingworth in not just pausing its Flock camera use, but removing them entirely. The decision was made Tuesday night in a 5-to-4 vote by the Manchester Board of Directors, which said the town has had a contract with Flock since 2022. All 17 cameras, including a […]

Chelsea Groton Bank to host career fair in Norwich

Chelsea Groton Bank will host a career fair from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 19 at its Norwich-Westside Branch, 444 West Main St., Norwich. The event will give candidates a chance to meet bank employees and learn about current openings and potential career paths, according to a community announcement. “Chelsea Groton offers a collaborative environment where team members are encouraged to learn, grow, and build rewarding careers,” said Jean McGran, FVP, Member Experience market manager at Chelsea Groton Bank. “Whether someone is entering the workforce, changing careers, or seeking their next opportunity, our Career Fair is a great place to discover what makes our organization unique.” Candidates should dress professionally and bring a resume because on-the-spot interviews for branch and department positions may be available, according to the announcement. Those who want to review openings or apply online before the career fair can visit www.chelseagroton.com/Careers . Accommodations available for applicants Chelsea Groton Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected class under federal, state or local law. Qualified applicants with disabilities who need

Manchester votes to terminate Flock contract

The Manchester Board of Directors voted 5-4 on November 10 to terminate a contract with Flock Safety and remove automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras before the end of the year. Manchester has 18 cameras, the majority of which are stationary Falcon cameras. Under the terms of the resolution introduced by Director Jerald Lentini, the […] The post Manchester votes to terminate Flock contract appeared first on Inside Investigator .

UConn alum Werstler wins the 35th district

University of Connecticut alumnus Ethan Werstler was elected to represent Connecticut’s 35th State Senate District in last Tuesday’s midterm elections. “It’s exciting to run, it’s exciting to win, but what I’m most excited about is the opportunity to prove people right,” Werstler said in an interview with The Daily Campus.

Hartford HealthCare Emergency Department Nurse Earns Prestigious International Honor, Becoming First in Connecticut Recognized to Receive Nursing's Highest Distinction

(MANCHESTER, CT) – Margaret "Marge" Letitia, BSN, RN, EMT-P, CEN, a Manchester Memorial Hospital Emergency Department nurse, became the first in Connecticut to be named a fellow at the Academy of Emergency Nursing. This distinctive honor is reserved for fewer than 1% of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) members worldwide.

Toys for Tykes pool tournament in CT earns Vernon Volunteer Fire Dept. $12k+ in donations

Daryl Turbacuski goes undefeated to claim 96-entrant Toys for Tykes 20th annual event. In a ‘first-come, first-served’ kind of way, the Toys for Tykes program, run by the Vernon, CT Volunteer Fire Department and supported by (among other efforts) an annual pool tournament held at Buckland Billiards in Vernon, has become (here) a ‘poster child’ for a number of Christmas-season programs being held, annually, nation-wide. Toys for Tykes is just one name used in an effort to bring Christmas gifts to underprivileged children, including (among others) Toys for Kids, Santa’s Workshop, Angel Tree, and the acknowledged ‘grand-daddy’ of them all, Toys for Tots, which traces its origins to a grassroots effort by a Marine Corps reservist and his wife in 1947, eventually expanding to become a nationwide, registered charitable program run by the US Marine Corps Reserve. Early on, it was Walt Disney who designed the first Toys for Tots poster and created the iconic, three-car, red train logo. Toys for Tots has grown from its somewhat modest efforts to operate approximately 870 local chapters and campaigns, nation-wide.

UConn, Strong still searching for identity amid 3-1 start to season

The Huskies' outlook appears murkier than in years past after the "worst UConn performance" in 20 years.

“Ducking the Duke Game”: Fans React as UConn’s Nik Khamenia’s Approximate Injury Layoff Time Becomes Public

Nik Khamenia suffered a left foot injury in UConn’s victory over the Wagner Seahawks on Monday, and the school has confirmed he will undergo surgery and miss several weeks of action. Khamenia will miss UConn’s highly anticipated game against his former program, Duke. Head coach Dan Hurley said Khamenia...

The Weekly: UConn officially signs Sydney Savoury

Sign up to get The Weekly in your inbox every Thursday or subscribe to get our premium coverage which includes game stories, analysis and more. After verbally committing to the Huskies last Friday, Sydney Savoury officially signed with the program on Wednesday. The No. 9 prospect in the class of 2027, she’s a 5-11 guard out of Belleville, Michigan.

Ascend Bank to open downtown Norwich banking hub for business development and growth

Norwich, CT Ascend Bank will establish a new downtown office at 187 Main St. to support loan production, business banking, and community development. This expansion reflects the bank’s longstanding commitment to the city and its continued investment in the city’s future. Located in the former home of the...