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South Windsor woman accused using racial slurs against group home workers, photographing their vehicles
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT (WFSB) - A woman was arrested on accusations that she used racial slurs against group home workers and photographed their vehicles. Police in South Windsor said they charged 62-year-old Lisa Pressamarita with second-degree breach of peace. Pressamarita was arrested on Thursday just before 4:15 p.m. Police said...
See all homes sold in Hampden County, April 21 to April 27
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Hampden County reported from April 21 to April 27. There were 86 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,806-square-foot home on Stewart Avenue in Monson that sold for $291,252. Agawam.
See the dramatic moment two barbers ran out the door to stop a child from wandering into traffic
Two barbers who dropped everything to save a little girl from running into traffic say they are simply dads with lucky timing. Surveillance video posted to the Instagram account of Look Sharp Barbershop owner Osvaldo Lugo and his employee Rafael Santana shows the pair racing out of the establishment after a young girl who ran down the road by herself.
‘Wicked’ arrives in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — You’ve heard the music, now here is your chance to see “Wicked” for yourself. “It is a spectacle,” said Tara Kostmayer, who plays Nessarose. The show has arrived at the Bushnell Performing Arts Center as part of the production’s national tour. It will be in Hartford until May 12. “It delivers […]
Simsbury man arrested in spouse's murder: Police
SIMSBURY, Conn. — A Simsbury man is accused of the murder of his spouse on Friday. A family called police to a home on Wildwood Road just before 11:30 a.m. for a domestic assault. The family told police there was a fight between two relatives. Arriving officers found Qiu...
A pedestrian was struck by a car in West Hartford
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Mountain Rd. in West Hartford has reopened after a car struck a pedestrian this morning. Minutes before 11 a.m., the West Hartford Police Department arrived at Mountain Rd. near Gledhill Ln. for a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Police say no serious injuries were suspected. The area was closed to drivers […]
Gov. Maura Healey announces new program to plant more trees across the state
Gov. Maura Healey announced a new program, called Cooling Corridors, which will expand tree planting in communities across Massachusetts. Healey spoke about the new program while celebrating Arbor Day Friday by planting a tree with first graders at Stefanik Elementary School in Chicopee. The Cooling Corridors program is an expansion...
Farmington Charitable Tasting Showcases Brands
The Bottle Shop of Unionville, in partnership with the Farmington Community Chest, hosted its 12th annual Wine Beer & Spirits Tasting at the Farmington Polo Club on March 23. Representatives from suppliers and distributors poured a variety of beverage tastes for guests from 21 tables throughout the venue. Guests also enjoyed food catered by the culinary team at the Farmington Polo Club and cigars from The Penthouse Cigar Lounge. A portion of the event proceeds benefited the Farmington Community Chest and Farmington Police Benevolent Association.
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