Madison, CT|News|
Madison Voters Approve Schools Renewal Plan In Referendum
The proposal can officially move forward, and the town expects to complete it in 2025. A plan to renovate the Academy School has passed too.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
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Southington, CT|News|
Surgeon Who Operated On Wrong Knee Fined, Reprimanded: Report
Dr. Christopher Betz didn't verify which knee to operate on before a surgery at Bristol Hospital in 2018, C-HIT reported.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Manchester-Based Royal Ice Cream Expands Recall To All Products
The company has recalled every product produced in its Manchester facility over a potential Listeria contamination.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Girls Basketball Coach Gets 500th Career Win: Reports
Howie Hewitt, who coached for 33 years at Meriden's Maloney High School, notched his 500th win while coaching the Southington girls Monday.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
West Hartford|News|
West Hartford Student Chosen For Nationwide Scholarship Program
Diego Horisberger, who attends Tunxis Community College, is among eight students nationwide to be picked for a nonprofit's scholars program.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Vernon Changes Trash Collection Schedule For Presidents Day
The Vernon Public Works Department will close on Monday, Feb. 21, and the transfer station will be closed on Sunday.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
Man Killed In One-Car Crash In Glastonbury; Police Seek Witnesses
The man was driving westbound on Route 2 when he lost control of his car, causing it to hit a group of trees and turn upright, police said.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
Windham Hospital Maternity Ward Closure Results In Fine: Report
The state claims the hospital stopped delivering babies before filing paperwork, resulting in a $65K fine, the Hartford Courant reported.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
West Hartford|News|
West Hartford Scout Troop Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Boy Scouts of America's Troop 146 recently marked 60 years with a birthday cake and party during its awards ceremony.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Hiker Rescued After 15-Foot Fall At Ragged Mountain
The unnamed hiker fell on "jagged rocks," and officials took around an hour to complete the rescue, the Southington Fire Department said.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
West Hartford|News|
'An Impartial Witness': West Hartford PD Starts Using Body Cams
Beginning today, all West Hartford police officers will wear a body camera while interacting with the public.
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West Hartford|News|
West Hartford Schools Will End Mask Mandate This Month: Report
Citing a high vaccination rate, superintendent Tom Moore said masks won't be required in schools past Feb. 28, CT Insider reported.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Vernon Man, 21, Charged In Police Cruiser Crash: Cops
He's accused of crashing a car into a police cruiser, as well as threatening his landlord and damaging his property, police said.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Manchester Man Hospitalized In Hartford Turnpike Crash: Police
The 77-year-old was operating a 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle when he was involved in a crash on Saturday, Vernon police said.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Vernon Police ID Drivers Involved In Saturday Crash
Two people riding a motorcycle were hospitalized after a crash on the Hartford Turnpike, while two in a car were uninjured, police said.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
West Hartford|News|
West Hartford Distributing N95 Masks On Wednesday
The town received 230,000 adult N95 masks from the state last week. Here's how to get one.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Police Release Surveillance Photos Of Missing Manchester Woman
Sherrian Howe, 22, of Manchester was last seen on Dec. 23, 2021. Police released photos of her in the Windsor Locks area from that evening.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
'Route 91 Bandit' Accused Of Robbing Banks In Avon, Along I-91
The FBI is looking for an "armed and dangerous" man who they accused of robbing 11 banks along I-91, including Liberty Bank in Avon.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Board Postpones Re-Zoning Vote For Route 229 Apartments: Report
Southington is delaying a decision on whether to move forward with a controversial apartment complex, the Hartford Courant reported.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
'Long-Time Citizen Volunteer' Announces Run For State Senate
Jeff Gordon of Woodstock, a physician, wants to represent the 35th State Senate district. He was endorsed by outgoing Sen. Dan Champagne.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
