Avon, CT|News|
Large Regional Student Art Show On Display At Avon School
Avon, West Hartford, Simsbury, Farmington, Canton, and Hartford students are featured in the show, which is free and open through Sunday.
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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Newington, CT|News|
Newington Man Pleads Guilty To Peddling Pills: Feds
The 39-year-old awaits a likely prison sentence in July.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Teen Health Fair In West Hartford To Promote Wellness
Hosted by West Hartford Community of Concern, the teen health fair/art show will take place at West Hartford Town Hall Saturday, April 5.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Vehicle Rampage In Farmington, Southington Man Charged: Police
The Farmington PD took the 55-year-old suspect into custody Wednesday afternoon after they said he crashed into five separate vehicles.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Police Logs: March 18 - March 24, 2025
All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Chicken Food Truck, Home Bakery Approved By Farmington PZC
The Farmington zoning board approved two permits on March 24 — one for a food truck selling chicken, the other for a bakery selling bread.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington's 'Prom Shop' Still Has Free Attire For Local HS Students
The popular 'Prom Shop' is open for students from Southington and it will be open for an extra day on Saturday, April 5.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Vandals, Again, Target Berlin Park: Police
The Berlin PD is investigating a second case of field damage caused by someone driving a vehicle on a muddy town park field.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton-Based Autism Agency Hosting Special Fundraiser Friday
The FOCUS Center for Autism is hosting a fun and educational 'Art for Autism' program on Friday, April 4, with the public invited.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Massive Anti-Trump/Musk Protest Planned In Hartford Saturday
The event will take place Saturday afternoon to protest the policies of the Trump-Musk administration since January.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Shred Unwanted Documents At Simsbury Paper-Shredding Event
The free community event is being hosted by a Simsbury retirement/assisted living facility on Saturday, April 5.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
I-91 Crash Cleared In Hartford: UPDATE
The accident had closed a lane of travel.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Newington, CT|News|
Newington Eatery's Sandwich Team Among Best In Country
The trio recently took home second-place in a national company competition featuring sandwich-makers nationwide.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Yard Waste Center Begins Saturday Hours April 5
The West Hartford Yard Waste & Recycling Center, 25 Brixton St., will reopen for Saturday service beginning April 5.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
'Detox' Your Mind At Avon Library Meditation Program
The free, virtual meditation program, hosted by a meditation expert, will take place Thursday, April 3, at 7 p.m.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
East Hartford Woman Bilked Elderly In Fake Sweepstakes Scam: Feds
The 28-year-old was one of four suspects indicted and charged out of Pennsylvania following a federal investigation.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Tractor Trailer Cab Stolen In Berlin, Torched In New Haven: Police
The Berlin Police Department is seeking the public's help in investigating the theft, which was last Sunday, March 30.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford DPW Service Window To Close Early Thursday
The public service window at the department will close at 2:30 p.m.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Man, 21, Drove Drunk Going The Wrong Way In Hartford: Police
The suspect, who police said needed help just to stand up, crashed his SUV twice on Interstate 84 before police captured him Monday night.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
State Trooper Hurt After Cruiser Was Struck In East Hartford: Police
The incident happened late Monday night on Interstate 84, with the driver of the colliding vehicle cited by police.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
