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Explosion At Business Heard For Miles: Hartford/Tolland County News

New Police Chief Sworn Into Office / Women Charged With SNAP Benefit Fraud / Holiday Tradition Nets Hefty Charitable Donations And More

A roundup of some of the top stories from around Hartford and Tolland counties on Wednesday.
A roundup of some of the top stories from around Hartford and Tolland counties on Wednesday. (PDClipart.org - Tim Jensen/Patch)

This nightly roundup brings you breaking and trending news stories from Hartford and Tolland counties each Monday through Thursday. Here are those stories:

Tire Explosion At Asphalt Contractor Heard In Several Towns

A tire on a payloader exploded early Wednesday morning, causing a fire which consumed the vehicle and other equipment.>>>Read More.

Veteran Cop Named New Police Chief

A new chief of police was sworn into office in a northern Connecticut town.>>>Read More.

Find out what's happening in South Windsorfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Area Residents Facing Charges For SNAP Benefit Fraud

Two Connecticut women are accused of fudging documents to obtain nutrition benefits from the state to the tune of more than $11,000.>>>Read More.

Thanksgiving Day Tradition Tops $80,000 In Charitable Donations

Charitable donations for the annual event were announced Wednesday.>>>Read More.

Find out what's happening in South Windsorfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Owner Of Building Covered In Graffiti Fined By City

The owner of a vacant 15-story building covered in graffiti is being fined over $1,000 daily.>>>Read More.

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