Manchester, CT|News|
Manchester Officials Issue 'Bear Sighting' Advisory
Residents are being urged to follow several steps from the DEEP to "stay safe" from bears.
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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Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
End Of An Era At UConn's Health Emergency Room
A pioneering doctor in UConn Health's Emergency Department has retired.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
More Charges Filed Against Hartford Man In Connection With Lengthy Crime Spree In Glastonbury
A Hartford resident is facing more theft-related charges in Glastonbury, police said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|News|
High-Priced Scratch Ticket Turns Into 6-Figure Win For CT Lottery Player From Middletown
A CT Lottery player from Middletown garnered a big payday off a scratch ticket.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon|News|
Illegal Fireworks Stash Seized During Traffic Stop In Vernon
A trunkful of "exploding" fireworks was discovered at a Vernon traffic stop, police said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|News|
Potential Standoff Resolved Peacefully In Middletown
A man "in crisis" caused a heavy police presence in Middletown Wednesday night, police said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|News|
State Senator — Who's Also A Doctor — Hailing New Prescription Drug Legislation
A state senator and physician is hailing the passage of House Bill 7192, landmark legislation aimed at lowering the cost of prescriptions.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon|News|
Vernon's National Night Out Returning To Old Stomping Ground
An old location is now a new location for Vernon's National Night Out.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|News|
Chicken Joint With Presence In Oxford Named Among 'Most Investable Businesses' In Survey
A chicken restaurant chain with a strong presence in Connecticut has been named one of the "most investible" a recent survey proclaims.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|News|
Chicken Joint With Presence In Middletown Named Among 'Most Investable Businesses' In Survey
A chicken restaurant chain with a strong presence in Connecticut has been named one of the "most investible" a recent survey proclaims.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
Chicken Joint With Presence In Storrs Named Among 'Most Investable Businesses' In Survey
A chicken restaurant chain with a strong presence in Connecticut has been named one of the "most investible" a recent survey proclaims.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Chicken Joint With Presence In CT Named Among 'Most Investable Businesses' In Survey
A chicken restaurant chain with a strong presence in Connecticut has been named one of the "most investible" a recent survey proclaims.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
Hartford Man's Bonds Now Surpass $1.2 Million After More Charges In Glastonbury
A Hartford man, already a defendant in multiple criminal cases out of Glastonbury, is facing another set of charges.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Stafford-Willington, CT|News|
Car Show Gone From Stafford Legion Grounds, Dispute Leads To Charges
A weekly car show at a Stafford club has vanished after a contract dispute, state police said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|News|
Man Arrested For Smoking — Outside A Health Center In Middletown
A man just picked the wrong place to light up a joint, Middletown Police said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|News|
The Latest Arrests Made By Middletown Police
Middletown Police Department arrests: July 4 through July 11, 2025.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Mixed-Use Parcel On The Market Near Downtown Manchester
A mixed-use parcel is for sale near Downtown Manchester.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
Glastonbury's MahoneySabol Announces Promotion, New Hire
MahoneySabol, a regional certified public accounting firm based in Glastonbury, has announced a promotion and new hire.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon|News|
State Grant Paves Way For 'Pocket Park' On Vacant Parcel In Vernon
A vacant lot in Vernon has been designated to receive a state grant for open space preservation.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
Driver Hits Pedestrian In Mansfield ... Then Takes Him To Hospital
A bad situation turned into a good deed last week in Mansfield, state police said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
