Vernon|News|
Vernon Again Offering Drive-Through Holiday Light Display
An early soft opening is being planned for Vernon's annual drive-through holiday light display.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
- Vernon, CT
Email: chris.dehnel@patch.com
Bio: Chris is a founding editor at Patch who now covers the Vernon, Tolland, Manchester, Stafford-Willington, Glastonbury, Mansfield and Middletown sites in addition to UConn news and statewide business. Since becoming a full-time journalist in 1984, he has won national and regional awards for sports, general news, breaking news, business, feature writing and opinion, including a national award by the Associated Press Sports Editors for coverage of the 1988 America's Cup controversy while at the Greenwich Time newspaper and a regional award from the New England Press Association for covering the anti-income tax rally during the Weicker Administration in CT while at the Milford Citizen. While the business editor at the Journal Inquirer newspaper, Chris successfully won a CT Freedom of Information case that made teacher disciplinary records public record. Chris is also a past-president of the Eastern Ski Writers Association and has contributed to several books on snow sports. He is also a certified Level 1 coach with USA Lacrosse. and coaches Rockville High School during the winter indoor season.
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Ellington-Somers, CT|News|
Famed North Central Connecticut Bakery Issues Thanksgiving 'Apology' To Grandma
A longtime business and staple in the community posted a hysterical Thanksgiving promotion this week.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
Eastern Connecticut State University Officially Starts New Cybersecurity Minor
A minor that comes with the times has been created at Eastern.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|News|
Yes ... The Snowplows Were Out In Tolland Wednesday
Check out the video showing how plow drivers train for tricky maneuvers in Tolland.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
Town Of Glastonbury: Glastonbury Food Pantry Receives Phenomenal Support During SNAP Crisis
The Town of Glastonbury extends its deepest appreciation to the community for the overwhelming response to support the Food Pantry durin ...
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
UConn School of Business Launching New 1-Year MBA Program
The program is billed as, "a fast-track alternative that offers the same rigor, coursework, and faculty instruction as the current ones."
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Manchester Awarded State Grant For Downtown Bike Lane
Manchester is getting a transportation safety and mobility grant from the state.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon|News|
Car Parked In Stop & Shop Fire Lane Tips Off Vernon Cops To Trio Of Wanted Bandits
A sport utility vehicle was parked in the wrong place at the wrong time when Vernon police caught shoplifting suspects at a Stop & Shop.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|News|
Husky Rescued From North Central Connecticut State Forest
Ellington Animal Control is caring for a husky located alone in some woods.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|News|
Middletown Superintendent Fired — Not For His DUI Case, But A Major Clerical Oversight
The Middletown Board of Education has terminated its superintendent for failing to renew a certification that is required every five years.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|News|
Brush, Structure Fires Break Out In Tolland Tuesday
After fire officials issued a warning, a brush fire broke out on Tolland.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Stafford-Willington, CT|News|
Small Car Loses To Large Stump In Stafford Crash: State Police
A Saturday crash left a small car wrecked in Stafford, state police said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon|News|
Stabbing In Vernon Sends 1 Person To Hospital With Multiple Wounds: Police
Someone was stabbed in the Rockville section of Vernon Tuesday evening, police said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon|News|
Tiny Home In Vernon Undergoes Stylish Makeover, Goes On The Market
A cool home in an interesting location is for sale in Vernon.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
Bad Lights, Bad Driving Leads To DUI Arrest In Glastonbury
A suspected drunken driver was apprehended in Glastonbury over the weekend.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
Tolland County Woman Accused Of Extensive Sexual Activity With Minor Enters Plea In Federal Case
A woman from Tolland County who is accused of coercing a young boy to engage in "sexual activity" has entered a plea in her federal case.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|News|
Ellington-Based Tobacco Wholesaler Gets Prison Time In $1.2 Million Federal Tax Case
The case involved "defrauding the State of Connecticut of tobacco tax revenue," prosecutors said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon|News|
Vernon Man Gets 7 Years In Federal Underage Snapchat Lewd Picture Exchange Case
The man is required to report to prison on Jan. 7.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Manchester Road Race Issues 'Critical' Blood, Food Donation Pleas
The annual Manchester Road Race Ray Crothers Blood Drive is set for Nov. 28. Food donations will also be accepted.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Dog Roaming For Weeks On And Near Highway Rescued In Manchester
A dog that has been wandering in a heavy traffic area of Manchester is now safe.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
