Across Connecticut, CT|News|
CT Lottery Roundup: The Latest Big Winners From Across The State
Patch's weekly CT Lottery roundup.
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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Vernon|News|
Image Gallery: Holiday Season Officially Begins In Vernon
Vernon kick-started the local holiday season Friday at the annual tree lighting ceremony.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|News|
Middletown Man Sentenced In Meriden Sex Solicitation Investigation
A Middletown man who was caught by an undercover cop trying to set up a sex encounter with a teen at a park in Meriden has been sentenced.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Manchester Police Officer Arrested Friday Later Found Dead
A Manchester police officer arrested Friday was later found dead at a boat launch in Vernon, authorities said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|News|
Where Middletown Residents Can See The Best Holiday Lights
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to compile a list of light displays within an easy drive from town.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
Where Mansfield Residents Can See The Best Holiday Lights
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to compile a list of light displays within an easy drive from town.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Stafford-Willington, CT|News|
Where Stafford, Willington Residents Can See The Best Holiday Lights
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to compile a list of light displays within an easy drive from town.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
Where Glastonbury Residents Can See The Best Holiday Lights
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to compile a list of light displays within an easy drive from town.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Where Manchester Residents Can See The Best Holiday Lights
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to compile a list of light displays within an easy drive from town.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|News|
Where Tolland Residents Can See The Best Holiday Lights
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to compile a list of light displays within an easy drive from town.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon|News|
Where Vernon Residents Can See The Best Holiday Lights
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to compile a list of light displays within an easy drive from town.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
Gampel's Wi-Fi Signal Getting A Big Boost, UConn Officials Say
The University of Connecticut has announced an overhaul to the wi-fi system at Gampel Pavilion, along with other improvements.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Hartford And Tolland Counties
The latest Gem is a tree farm that even the Griswolds would like.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
Geno Auriemma 'Winningest Coach' Bobbleheads Unveiled Friday
A New UConn collectible featuring Geno Auriemma was released Friday by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|News|
Subject Of Undercover Middletown Meth Buy Enters Plea In Fed Court
A Hartford man implicated in an undercover meth purchase in Middletown is facing at least five years in prison, authorities said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon|News|
Vernon Superintendent Hooping It Up Over Local Top 25 School
A recent Top 25 school ranking puts Vernon's Unicorns in a similar light as UConn's Huskies, the town's top educator said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|News|
Connecticut State Police Warning Residents Of 'Jury Duty' Scam Calls
A recorded message is being sent to phones in Connecticut about fake missed jury duty dates, state police said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
Sand/Salt Mix Available To Glastonbury Residents
Glastonbury Residents can pick up a winter sand/salt treatment at four locations in town.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Stafford-Willington, CT|News|
Stafford, Willington Hit Hardest By Power Outages During Clipper
Stafford and Willington seemed to get the worst of a clipper system that hit north central Connecticut in terms of power outages.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
Dads Cooking Breakfast At Newest Doughnut Shop In Eastern Connecticut
A new locally owned doughnut shop has opened in Mansfield Center.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
