West Hartford, CT|News|
Kids And Phones Topic Of Special West Hartford Program
Local schools and town social services agencies are hosting a showing of a documentary about issues children have with cell phones.
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|
Hartford Man Flees West Hartford PD, Crashes Into Juveniles: Police
The 27-year-old suspect is facing several charges related to the incident Monday evening in West Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Rent Your Housing? Avon Program To Look At Your Rights
The town is hosting a program this week at the local library about the rights of folks who rent their homes.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Library Hosting Unique Revolutionary War Program
The event tonight will focus on the role Black men in Connecticut played during the nation's war for independence.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin Election Winners To Be Sworn In This Week
The town is hosting a special swearing-in ceremony for all elected officials in the recently completed municipal elections.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Indulge In Some Stress Relief At Enfield Library This Week
The Enfield Public Library is hosting a free program on 'sound healing,' offering guests a chance for inner peace and calm.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
3 Teens Charged In Separate Vehicle Theft Incidents In Southington: Police
2 Hartford teens and 1 Hamden teen are in custody, with one charged at last Friday's Southington HS football game.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southinton FD Preps For All Disasters ... Even Bowling Accidents
The SFD recently conducted training at the local bowling alley to prepare for a hypothetical situation involving the pin-setting machines.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Police Logs: Oct. 28 - Nov. 10, 2025
All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Newington, CT|News|
Walmart Parking Space Fight Results In Injuries, Gunfire: Police
During that altercation, the driver of one vehicle fired a shot at the suspect, police said.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Popular Avon History Podcast Back With New Host
The 'Avon Talks' historical podcast is back and available on myriad podcast platforms.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Honor Roll Posted For First Quarter At John F. Kennedy Middle School
Top academic achievers for the first marking period of 2025-26 are recognized at John F. Kennedy Middle School in Enfield.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Farmington Valley Supermarkets Hosting Massive Thanksgiving Food Drive This Week
The annual Jack Bannan Memorial Turkey Trot will collect turkeys, food, and donations in Simsbury, Granby, Bloomfield, and Granby.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Emergency Water Main Repair To Disrupt Simsbury Traffic
The work will start this week and finish in early December.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Multi-Town U.S. History Series Starts In Canton This Week
The libraries from Canton, Avon, Simsbury, Farmington, and UConn Law (Hartford) are collaborating on a lecture series for the U.S. 250th.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Once-Embattled West Hartford Affordable Housing Project Seeks Applicants
Those interested in moving into the complex, which is in a former synagogue in West Hartford, have until early January to apply.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
New West Hartford Fitness Studio to Celebrate Grand Opening This Week
The studio has been open for a few months, with a ribbon-cutting slated this week and a grand opening celebration this weekend.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Son Accused Of Stabbing, Killing Father in Farmington: Police
The 31-year-old suspect is accused of murdering his 62-year-old father on Friday in Farmington.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
2 Hartford residents, One New Haven Man, Indicted On Gunrunning Charges: Feds
The trio is accused of operating an illegal gun-trafficking operation based in Texas and Connecticut.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Outlasts Wethersfield In Thrilling Boys Soccer Title Match
The Simsbury High School Trojans defeated the Wethersfield High School Eagles in Sunday's CIAC Class L boys soccer championship game.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
