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Friday 09/25/2020
Department of Public Health releases new guidance, recommendations for organized sports Posted: 25 September 2020 [03:27 PM] The Department of Public Health on Friday released new guidance and recommendations for organized sports, including youth and adult club and private…
Police: Thomaston man shot, killed bear that his dog confronted Posted: 25 September 2020 [03:22 PM] THOMASTON - A Connecticut man shot and killed a black bear that his dog confronted near his yard, police said. William O’Connor,…
Positive virus test rate drops to 3% in Connecticut prisons Posted: 25 September 2020 [03:19 PM] HARTFORD - The number of Connecticut prisoners testing positive for the coronavirus has dropped substantially over the past three months, decreasing to…
Three residential students at CCSU test positive for coronavirus Posted: 25 September 2020 [02:50 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Three new covid-19 cases from residential students have been reported by Central Connecticut State University. The reported new…
'I think that Berlin is definitely our flagship store, 100 percent': Roosters' Chicken and Waffles officially opens Posted: 25 September 2020 [02:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The first of many new restaurants coming to Berlin officially opened its doors Friday, as Rooster’s Chicken and…
Connecticut moves to expand restaurant capacity, gatherings, some businesses still remain closed Posted: 25 September 2020 [11:47 AM] Capacity at Connecticut restaurants, hair salons, libraries, and certain outdoor and indoor event and performing arts venues will increase beginning Oct. 8,…
Commission fails to agree on nominee for police investigator Posted: 25 September 2020 [11:41 AM] HARTFORD - Connecticut officials on Thursday evening failed to agree on a candidate to serve as the state's first inspector general to…
Thursday 09/24/2020
CCSU now at six straight days with zero new coronavirus cases Posted: 24 September 2020 [05:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University is reporting zero new covid-19 cases for the sixth straight day. From Sept. 18…
Commission to nominate official to probe killings by police, one finalist is New Britain state's attorney Posted: 24 September 2020 [12:53 PM] HARTFORD - A Connecticut commission on Thursday is nominating the first inspector general to investigate police officers’ use of deadly force, a…
Warrant: Workplace shooter says gun fired by accident Posted: 24 September 2020 [12:39 PM] SOUTH WINDSOR - A man charged with wounding his boss and another employee in a shooting at a Connecticut trucking company told…
Wednesday 09/23/2020
CCSU reaches five straight days with zero new coronavirus cases Posted: 23 September 2020 [05:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN – For the fifth straight day, Central Connecticut State University is reporting zero new covid-19 cases. From Sept. 18…
Hartford HealthCare seeing uptick in coronavirus patients, more cases for those in 20s; kick off flu shot campaign Posted: 23 September 2020 [05:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN – As Hartford HealthCare continues to partner with the community to combat covid-19 it is also gearing up for…
Police: Workplace shooter to be returned to Connecticut Posted: 23 September 2020 [11:07 AM] SOUTH WINDSOR - A man accused of wounding two people in a workplace shooting is expected to be returned Wednesday to Connecticut…
Connecticut to help tourism sites; provides loan to aquarium Posted: 23 September 2020 [10:59 AM] Connecticut to help tourism sites; provides loan to aquarium Preston, Conn. (AP) - The state of Connecticut is providing a $7 million…
Tuesday 09/22/2020
CCSU reports zero new coronavirus cases for fourth straight day Posted: 22 September 2020 [03:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN – For the fourth straight day, Central Connecticut State University is reporting zero new covid-19 cases. From Sept. 18…
Rhode Island added back to Connecticut quarantine list Posted: 22 September 2020 [01:54 PM] HARTFORD - Rhode Island and four other states have reappeared on Connecticut's COVID-19 travel advisory, given recent upticks in cases in those…
2 wounded in workplace shooting, suspect in custody Posted: 22 September 2020 [12:17 PM] SOUTH WINDSOR - A shooter opened fire and wounded two people outside a Connecticut business Tuesday before being taken into custody on…
Governor forms coronavirus vaccine advisory group Posted: 22 September 2020 [12:13 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut is forming an advisory group to validate the safety of any coronavirus vaccines and how to distribute them to…
Micari Financial Group provides residents with full service products, determined to help customers achieve goals Posted: 22 September 2020 [11:45 AM] Micari Financial Group has been providing Connecticut residents with full service financial products since 1990 and is determined to help all…
Monday 09/21/2020
HEALTHY LIVING: How neurosurgery is giving quality of life to patients at The Hospital of Central Connecticut Posted: 21 September 2020 [09:31 PM] Hartford HealthCare Rosa Muscarella knew something wasn’t right with her husband, Fillippo, back in April…
CCSU cancels spring break Posted: 21 September 2020 [07:17 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University announced Monday that spring break has been canceled and spring semester will begin Jan.…
State universities, including CCSU, cancel spring break, public schools close Posted: 21 September 2020 [02:02 PM] HARTFORD - Spring break at Connecticut's four state universities was canceled and several public schools around the state were closed Monday because…
UConn places a second dorm in quarantine due to coronavirus Posted: 21 September 2020 [11:27 AM] STORRS - The University of Connecticut on Saturday placed a second dormitory under medical quarantine after several students tested positive for the…
Former college basketball star fatally shot in Hartford Posted: 21 September 2020 [11:25 AM] HARTFORD - A former star basketball star at Albertus Magnus College has been shot and killed in Hartford, authorities said. The Hartford…
Sunday 09/20/2020
SENIOR SIGNALS: How to make sure you choose a proper nursing home facility Posted: 20 September 2020 [08:30 PM] By DANIEL O. TULLY QUESTION As much as I don’t want to admit it, I can no longer care for my husband…
Friday 09/18/2020
Another residential student tests positive for coronavirus at CCSU Posted: 18 September 2020 [12:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN – One new Central Connecticut State University residential student has been tested positive for covid-19 on Sept. 17. There…
Thursday 09/17/2020
Boxes to Boots ramping up fundraising and collection efforts Posted: 17 September 2020 [04:56 PM] BERLIN – In just three short years, one local non-profit has passed along the reins to new leadership, moved its headquarters…
Four more residential students test positive for coronavirus at CCSU Posted: 17 September 2020 [02:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University is reporting four new covid-19 cases that are all from residential students. In the…
Wednesday 09/16/2020
Governor attends Steele Center groundbreaking Posted: 16 September 2020 [07:07 PM] BERLIN - For Berlin Economic Development Director Chris Edge, organizing the groundbreaking for the Steele Center at Farmington project was a…
CCSU has two new positive coronavirus cases, both residential students Posted: 16 September 2020 [05:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Two new Central Connecticut State University residential students have been tested positive for covid-19 Tuesday. There were zero…
State to close nursing home after deadly covid-19 outbreak Posted: 16 September 2020 [04:03 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut's Department of Public Health has decided to close a Norwich nursing home where officials allege violations of COVID-19 protocols…
Pandemic spells opportunity for marooned Coast Guard cadets Posted: 16 September 2020 [11:14 AM] NEW LONDON - Branyelle Carillo was facing the prospect of a summer marooned by the pandemic at the Coast Guard Academy in…
Ex-manager of bone-strewn cemetery charged with embezzling Posted: 16 September 2020 [11:03 AM] BRIDGEPORT - A former caretaker of a Connecticut cemetery where police found bones strewn about and new graves placed over old ones…
Tuesday 09/15/2020
Nine new positive coronavirus cases at CCSU, eight of which are students Posted: 15 September 2020 [01:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN – There are nine new positive covid-19 cases reporting out of Central Connecticut State University Tuesday, eight from residential…
James Rybczyk Instant Response Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning has knowledge, experience to serve customers' needs 24/7 Posted: 15 September 2020 [11:00 AM] BRISTOL – James Rybczyk Instant Response Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. strives to do the job right the first time…
Monday 09/14/2020
Three residential students have tested positive for coronavirus at CCSU Posted: 14 September 2020 [05:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Three new covid-19 cases from residential students have been reported by Central Connecticut State University. As of Sept.…
HEALTHY LIVING Making suicide prevention a even during COVID Posted: 14 September 2020 [04:10 PM] Bristol Health The year 2020 has brought a unique set of unprecedented challenges that only…
Lamont doesn't want schools to close because of isolated coronavirus cases Posted: 14 September 2020 [01:40 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut's governor said Monday he does not want to see schools closing their buildings because of isolated coronavirus cases. A…
Schools in state temporarily closing after positive coronavirus tests Posted: 14 September 2020 [11:49 AM] HARTFORD - A number of schools across Connecticut have closed their buildings or sections of them as COVID-19 cases begin popping up…
UConn may go beyond patches in support of BLM Posted: 14 September 2020 [09:50 AM] STORRS- University of Connecticut officials have discussed creating helmet stickers, warm-up T-shirts and altering athletic uniforms in other ways to show support…
UConn orders students in apartment complex to quarantine Posted: 14 September 2020 [09:47 AM] STORRS - University of Connecticut and local health officials have ordered about 700 students living in an off-campus apartment complex to quarantine…
Health officials warn of infections from LI Sound water Posted: 14 September 2020 [09:44 AM] HARTFORD - Connecticut health officials are warning of a rise in infections stemming from the exposure to bacteria in Long Island Sound.…
Sunday 09/13/2020
SENIOR SIGNALS: Common errors in long-term care planning Posted: 13 September 2020 [08:37 PM] By DANIEL O. TULLY Our law firm assists seniors, disabled persons and their family members in applying for Medicaid assistance. We frequently…
'Cherish Our Children' a simpler but equally meaningful gathering this year during pandemic Posted: 13 September 2020 [04:47 PM] Surviving the woes of a pandemic just do not compare with outliving a child. Diana Duksa-Kurz reminded bereaved families of…
Friday 09/11/2020
Positive coronavirus cases traced back to CCSU students who were at Elmer's Place, which is now closed for 'quarantine' Posted: 11 September 2020 [05:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN – For the second day in a row, Central Connecticut State University is reporting zero new covid-19 cases. The…
Health, CIAC officials meet to discuss high school football Posted: 11 September 2020 [11:21 AM] HARTFORD - Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont called a huddle Friday with health officials and the organization overseeing high school sports in the…
Thursday 09/10/2020
Police chief hit with federal charges of rigging his hiring Posted: 10 September 2020 [02:37 PM] BRIDGEPORT - The police chief of Connecticut's largest city was arrested Thursday on federal charges that he teamed with Bridgeport's personnel director…
Wednesday 09/09/2020
Four new commuter students have tested positive for coronavirus at CCSU Posted: 09 September 2020 [04:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Four new commuter students at Central Connecticut State University have been tested positive for covid-19 while there are…
Former WWE wrestlers' lawsuit over brain damage is dismissed Posted: 09 September 2020 [02:08 PM] A federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit Wednesday that had been filed by 50 former pro wrestlers, many of them stars in…