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Longtime Retailer Closing Several Locations In Connecticut: CT News

New Hobby Lobby Opening / Dad Ordered Kids To Beat Up Sibling: PD / Gas Leak Closes Zoo / Mums Stolen From Garden Club's Display & More...

A roundup of some of the top news from around Connecticut on Friday.
A roundup of some of the top news from around Connecticut on Friday. (Patch Graphics)

Patch PM CT brings you the breaking and trending news stories from all across Connecticut each weeknight. Here are those stories:

Longtime Retailer Closing Several Locations In CT: Here’s Where

The well-known chain is vanishing from the Connecticut retail landscape. Here are the latest closures.>>>Read More.


Hobby Lobby Opening New Store In CT

The retail arts and crafts juggernaut Hobby Lobby will move into the 47,555 square feet of space.>>>Read More.

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Dad Ordered 2 Kids To Beat Up Sibling After Argument: Police

A dad was arrested on three felony charges and is accused of ordering two kids to attack a third, according to a police report.>>>Read More.


This Community To Be Home Of CT’s First 'Safe Play Park'

"Their vision is to create a space where young people can learn about road safety and develop responsible driving habits…">>>Read More.

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Gas Leak Closes Popular Zoo

The popular zoo closed for the day on Friday due to the gas leak.>>>Read More.


Woman Charged In Animal Cruelty Case: State Police

A second woman has been arrested in connection with the death of a dog in her care, according to state police.>>>Read More.


15 Trees At Great Island Can Be Removed, Tree Warden Rules

Residents objected to the removals, but officials have said the trees need to come down to widen the access road to Great Island.>>>Read More.


Town Nixes Tax Breaks For Horse Owners

A Board of Selectmen vote to offer tax breaks to horse owners was defeated with two 'yes' votes and three 'no' votes.>>>Read More.


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