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.
The Commission on People with Disabilities publishes a monthly newsletter. The topic of the March issue is "Municipal Requirements Under ...
Three big draw game wins have emerged from Middletown.
A local student testified in support of expanded state scholarship.
Patch's weekly CT Lottery roundup.
The town of Mansfield is seeking input from people throughout the region on the "Mansfield Tomorrow" plan.
A new DOT project is designed to improve lane configurations on Route 2 eastbound.
The Harlem Wizards, the most interactive, fun, community basketball event in the world is coming to Tolland AGAIN!
The town of Vernon Fire Department honored its members and others at its annual awards ceremony this week
A motorcycle rider is facing 11 charges for high-speed violations in Vernon, police said.
Land near Crystal Lake is for sale in Stafford.
Police in Middletown will be out to enforce drunken driving laws this weekend.
Hannah Caiola has wrapped up a 2024-25 Indoor season that featured an NCAA record.
The latest trip to a Gem is perfect for the start of the golf season.
The Manchester Road Race Committee Friday announced it was bearing $100,000 in gifts to local non-profit organizations.
The QDOBA restaurant has announced a major expansion initiative in the "Springfield and Hartford" market.
Keith Niles has been named head golf professional at Keney Park.
The Second Congregational Church of Manchester will be staging its annual antiques show on Friday and Saturday.
The search for the person associated with a car then went into the Connecticut River in Middletown has been suspended, police said.
Brush fire danger is high in Tolland, officials said.
The flea market at the Mansfield Drive-in is ready for season No. 50.
