Teacher Accused Of Using Chokehold On Students Fired: Report: CT News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut on Wednesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories.

Teacher Accused Of Using Chokehold On Students Fired: Report

The Board of Education has terminated the contact of a teacher accused of demonstrating a chokehold on a student until they passed out.>>>Read More.

Restaurant Chain Files Plans To Open First Location In CT

The applicants seek to open Connecticut's first franchise. There are 125 locations across the country.>>>Read More.

Police Say They Have 'Person Of Interest' In Hit & Run Death Of Beloved School Employee

Police said a "person of interest has been identified after the suspect vehicle was located and seized.">>>Read More.

First-Ever Pooch Prom On Tap For Doggie Debutantes

The first-ever Pooch Prom is scheduled for Riverfront Park.>>>Read More.

Gov. Names Pascale CT Head Start State Collaboration Office Director

Karen Pascale, with United Way of Greater New Haven since 2012, has extensive experience being a leader in the Head Start community.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Area Crews Battle Large, Stubborn Brush Fire
• CT Man Assaulted After Confronting Car Thieves: Report
• Girl Struck, Injured By UPS Truck: Report
• CT Lottery Now Keeping Winners 'Safe' From Phishing Hooks
• Avelo Resumes Daily Flights From Tweed To Orlando For Summer
• UConn Women To Participate In Inaugural Cayman Islands Classic

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