West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Firefighters Quickly Save Burning Home: WHFD
The late-night blaze Sunday was discovered in the walls of a house, with the building deemed habitable after the incident.
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|
Charity Basketball Game To Honor Slain Newington Police Officer
Friday, April 4, is the 20th and final McDermott Basketball Classic at Newington High School to raise money for a scholarship in her honor.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Wethersfield, CT|News|
Wethersfield PD Saves Crash Victim's Life, Then Cites The Victim
A Wethersfield police officer Saturday pulled a driver trapped in a burning wreck to safety, then ticketed the person for causing the crash.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Man Convicted In 2024 Bus Station Brouhaha: State
The 37-year-old scuffled with police at a CTfastrak station in Hartford back last August and was found with drugs in his possession.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Lawmaker Serving Pizza With Policy Talk
The state representative serving West Hartford/Newington will be at a pizzeria Tuesday evening for a 'Pizza & Policy' constituent forum.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
One Stabbed In Teen Girl Mall Brawl: Farmington PD: UPDATE
An 18-year-old Hartford woman was stabbed in the leg several times during a wild fracas in a mall parking garage Sunday afternoon.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Big Week Upcoming For Southington Community YMCA
The Southington YMCA March 31 to April 4, is hosting 'Support Campaign Week,' where the chapter seeks donations and showcases its offerings.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Tax Help Available For Elderly, Disabled In West Hartford
The Town of West Hartford is reminding folks that tax breaks are available if some elderly/disabled taxpayers qualify.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Man Charged In 'Significant' Drug Bust: WHPD
The 35-year-old was subject to a months-long probe of his illegal narcotics distribution operation out of his West Hartford home.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
What's Opening In Canton? A Look At New Businesses
18 new businesses opened in Canton recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
What's Opening In Berlin? A Look At New Businesses
18 new businesses opened in Berlin recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
What's Opening In Avon? A Look At New Businesses
16 new businesses opened in Avon recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
What's Opening In Greater Hartford? A Look At New Businesses
51 new businesses opened in Greater Hartford recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
What's Opening In Simsbury? A Look At New Businesses
14 new businesses opened in Simsbury recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
What's Opening In Farmington? A Look At New Businesses
30 new businesses opened in Farmington recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
What's Opening In West Hartford? A Look At New Businesses
46 new businesses opened in West Hartford recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
What's Opening In Southington? A Look At New Businesses
39 new businesses opened in Southington recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Trio Charged In February Theft Of Gas Station ATMs: Berlin PD
Two suspects are from Bridgeport, with a third from Ansonia, police said Friday.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Police Logs: March 18 - March 27, 2025
All information is provided by the Farmington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Responders To Fill Ambulance With Food For Southington's Food Bank
AMR is hosting a 'fill-an-ambulance' event at ShopRite in Southington Saturday, March 29, for the town's community services department.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
