Berlin, CT|News|
Talented Berlin HS Seniors Honored For Artistic Excellence
The duo was honored last week at the Connecticut Association of Schools Arts Awards banquet in Plantsville.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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1992 University of Connecticut graduate who has reported news, edited stories and designed pages for weekly and daily newspapers for more than three decades as well as spent 15 years as an adjunct at UConn. Currently venturing into the world of online digital journalism. Have a passion for community journalism and those quirky stories that other news writers might not report. Vernon resident, husband, father, dog lover and avid fan of baseball, soccer, motor sports -- among other sports. Currently the field editor for West Hartford, Southington, Simsbury, Avon, Greater Hartford, Farmington, Canton and Berlin for Patch. Feel free to email me at michael.lemanski@Patch.com with any news tips. No such thing as a bad idea.
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West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Locals Can Shred Sensitive Documents For Free
The town is hosting a free document shredding event for West Hartford residents Saturday, with food donations also being sought.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Fleeing Mercedes Found With Pounds Of Illegal Pot: Southington PD
The initial incident happened in January, with a 29-year-old suspect charged with drug and motor vehicle offenses last week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Bicyclist Dead In Hartford Hit-And-Run: Reports
The incident happened Monday night, with police still searching for the suspect.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
1 Dead After Fire Rips Through Hartford Apartment Building: Reports
The Monday night inferno badly damaged a senior citizen apartment complex in the city.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Man Accused Of Looting West Hartford Truck Crash Scene: Police
State police said the 51-year-old suspect took items that exited from a tractor-trailer that crashed on Interstate 84 early Monday morning.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Man Shot In East Hartford: Police
The investigation resulted in a local street being closed Monday morning into the afternoon.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Action On Old College Site In Southington Delayed Further
The Southington Planning and Zoning Commission on April 1 tabled a rezoning plan to allow an old college campus in town to become housing.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Special Berlin Forum Invites Folks To Discuss Major Historical Events
The Berlin Senior Center, Tuesday, April 8, is hosting 'Where Were You When?' A special forum where folks can discuss big events in history.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Cornhole Your Game? Berlin Has The Event For You
Berlinis hosting its first-annual 'Family Cornhole Tournament' later this month, with the registration deadline being Friday, April 11.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington PD Bids Adieu To Veteran Leader
The long-tenured local law enforcer served the FPD in several capacities, most recently as captain.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Firefighters Huff And Puff Up 21 Flights Of Stairs
They were raising money for the American Lung Association at a special charity event in Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Auctioning Off Items From Evicted Property
The auction will take place Tuesday morning at the Southington Highway Department garage.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Put The Phone Away In West Hartford ... Or You Will Pay: WHPD
The West Hartford Police Department is cracking down on distracted driving as part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
In Second Year, Canton HS Science Olympians Among Top 10 In State
The fledgling high school Science Olympiad squad recently competed and did well at the state finals at the University of Connecticut.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Prominent Sandwich Chain To Open In Avon Wednesday
The fast-growing company is hosting a grand opening celebration through Sunday to benefit local high school sports.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford DPW Service Window To Close Early
The closure will happen on Tuesday, April 8, with regular hours resuming on Wednesday, April 9.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Overturned Truck Cleared On I-84 In West Hartford: UPDATE
The early morning accident had shut down multiple lanes of travel.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Police Logs: March 25 - March 31, 2025
All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Foundation Cash Available To Help West Hartford Programs, Projects
The West Hartford Greater Together Community Fund is looking for local community projects to support with a series of available grants.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
