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Vernon School Employee Named Miss Connecticut
Colleen Ward was crowned over the weekend.

Erin.Quinlan@patch.com
Erin Quinlan graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2005 and immediately began her reporting career at the Middletown Press in Middletown, CT. After a short time in Middletown, Erin took a position at the Journal Inquirer, where she worked in news, sports, and advertising, and remained until coming on board at Patch. Never being content to do just one thing, Erin continued to waitress for a while after college and freelanced for The Sports Department and a couple of private companies. Erin comes from a family where sports have always been an important part of life. If they are not being played, they are being watched. In addition to sports, Erin also enjoys going to the gym and baking.
Colleen Ward was crowned over the weekend.

The 89-year-old is facing the charge after a crash that killed an 87-year-old woman.
A band of severe weather rolled through the state this morning, and more is possible, and we'll let you know when it's expected to hit.
A band of severe weather rolled through the state this morning, and more is possible, and we'll let you know when it's expected to hit.
A band of severe weather rolled through the state this morning, and more is possible, and we'll let you know when it's expected to hit.
A band of severe weather rolled through the state this morning, and more is possible, and we'll let you know when it's expected to hit.
A band of severe weather rolled through the state this morning, and more is possible, and we'll let you know when it's expected to hit.
A band of severe weather rolled through the state this morning, and more is possible, and we'll let you know when it's expected to hit.
A band of severe weather rolled through the state this morning, and more is possible, and we'll let you know when it's expected to hit.
A band of severe weather rolled through the state this morning, and more is possible, and we'll let you know when it's expected to hit.
A band of severe weather rolled through the state this morning, and more is possible, and we'll let you know when it's expected to hit.
A band of severe weather rolled through the state this morning, and more is possible, and we'll let you know when it's expected to hit.
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