Farmington, CT|News|
Pomona Pete's Closes Permanently: Report
"We couldn't hold on any longer," the owner of the Farmington restaurant told the Hartford Courant.
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West Hartford|News|
Pedestrian Hit By Car In NBC Connecticut Parking Lot: Police
The man was hit while walking across the TV station's parking lot. He was alert and conscious when EMTs arrived, police said.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon/Canton Chamber Of Commerce Hosting Community Shred Event On May 14
The group is giving residents an opportunity to shred bank records, cancelled checks, credit card statements and more.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Police Will Conduct OUI Checkpoint Thursday Night
From 5 p.m.-1 a.m., officers will be stationed near a Hartford intersection to look for people driving under the influence.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Q Whiskey Kitchen Opening Outdoor Beer Garden
The Southington restaurant will serve drinks by Massachusetts-based Night Shift Brewing at its beer garden, which is set to open May 11.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
West Hartford|News|
Keep 'Chieftain,' 'Warrior' Names, Tribal Leader Says: Report
The Schaghticoke Tribal Nation's chief said he supports the West Hartford high schools' former team names, the Hartford Courant reported.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Jogger's Killer Sentenced To Decades In Prison: Reports
William Leverett, who pleaded guilty to the 2014 killing of Simsbury's Melissa Millan, was sentenced on Tuesday.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
New Hartford Gym Will Offer 'Highly Personalized' Classes
Called btone FITNESS, the studio hosts total-body classes lasting 45 minutes. It soft-launched this month, with a grand opening on May 16.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
West Hartford|News|
University Of Saint Joseph Honors Jim Calhoun With 'Legacy Fund'
The Calhoun Legacy Fund will be used for student scholarships, academic support, facilities improvements and more, the school said.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington's Taprock Beer Bar & Refuge Will Close This Month
"We will never forget the friends made and laughs shared with so many," the restaurant's owners wrote on Facebook.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Memorial Day In Avon: Annual VFW Parade Will Return
"We expect a great day and hope for a large turnout," officials with the Avon VFW Post 3272 said.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Police Log: April 25-30, 2022
All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
West Hartford|News|
Blumenthal Visits West Hartford; Announces Money To Combat Hate Crimes
The senator's announcement comes a week after a nationalist group placed flyers around West Hartford.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Man Who Produced Child Pornography Sentenced To Prison
The man, who pleaded guilty to photographing and distributing child pornography, will spend nearly 3 decades in prison, a judge ruled.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Volunteer Fire Department Warns Residents Of T-Shirt Scam
Contrary to a text message residents may have received, the Avon Volunteer Fire Department is not selling $10 T-shirts, firefighters said.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Nonprofit Branching Into Southington Using Grant Money
UR Community Cares, which pairs people who need at-home help with volunteers, is recruiting participants in Southington.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Road Will Partially Close For Paving This Week
On weekdays through May 9, drivers can expect lane closures to affect roughly one mile of a Farmington street so crews can pave it.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Police Log: April 25-May 1, 2022
All information is provided by the Simsbury Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Memorial Day In Simsbury: Here's How To Honor Vets
The community will mark the holiday by placing flags on graves, selling red cloth poppies and hosting two parades.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
1 Dead After Shooting On Hartford's Park Street: Reports
A man has died after he was hospitalized on Sunday night following a shooting in Hartford, multiple news outlets reported.
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