Southington, CT|News|
Southington Police Logs: Nov. 25 to Dec. 8, 2025
All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
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|
Happy Holidays ... Now Pay Your Taxes: West Hartford
The Town of West Hartford will be mailing out supplemental tax bills for those who pay them this way next week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
NW Catholic Comes Up Short In CIAC Class S Football Title Game Saturday
M.T. Sheehan High School of Wallingford defeated West Hartford's Northwest Catholic 21-7 in the CIAC Class S football championship game.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Greenwich Simply Too Much For Southington In State LL Title Game
Greenwich High School defeated Southington High School 45-6 in Saturday's CIAC Class LL football championship game.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
WATCH: Berlin HS' 'Hardware City Miracle' Earns Incredible Football Title
The Berlin High School Redcoats defeated Brookfield High School 20-15 Saturday night to win the CIAC Class M State Football Championship.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Wethersfield, CT|News|
Manchester Woman Killed In Wrong-Way Crash In Wethersfield: Police
The 30-year-old driver was rushed to Hartford Hospital after the late-night accident, where she later died.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton Library's Jane Austen Celebration Continues With Film Series
The local library will show a movie adaptation of a Jane Austen novel each day next week, Monday to Friday, Dec. 15-19.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin Historical Society's Famous Cakes A Massive Hit
As a result, the society this week actually posted the recipe since they quickly sold out at last weekend's 'Holiday Fair.'
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Seeks Nonprofit Applications For Town Funding
The town has begun budget work for 2026-27, and it is looking for organizations to apply for any available dollars that may be available.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Seniors To Get Treated To Holiday Meal Courtesy of Avon PD
Local seniors are invited to sign up for the free event next week at the Avon Senior Center.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Wethersfield, CT|News|
Alert Issued After Coyote Spotted Inside Wethersfield Dog Park
The Town of Wethersfield is urging pet owners to be wary and to keep their dogs on a leash in public spaces.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Police Logs: Dec. 3 - Dec. 10, 2025
All information is provided by the Farmington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Teen Shot In Hartford Thursday Night: Police
The 17-year-old victim was rushed to a nearby hospital.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Police ID Trucker Killed In West Hartford Road Rage Incident
The death happened during an altercation on Interstate 84 between two truck drivers on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 9.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Massive Chanukah Festival Planned In West Hartford This Weekend
'Chanukah Fire on Ice' will take place at West Hartford Town Hall, featuring food, music, and fun.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Victim Duct-Taped At Gunpoint In Hartford Home Invasion: Reports
The incident happened at about 9:45 p.m. on Thursday night.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Fuel Mix-Up At Southington Gas Station Damages Vehicles: State
The incident happened when the wrong fuel was put in the wrong tank at a Southington gas station.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford's 'Winter Wonderland' Celebration Invites The City's Families
The free, fun celebration will take place this weekend with a special guest ... Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Massive Changes Coming For Major Hartford Charitable Organization
In addition to a new headquarters that will break ground next year in Hartford, the organization will have a new name as well.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Take A Hike In Canton This Weekend At Special Guided Tour
The Canton Land Trust is hosting a special hiking tour this weekend to showcase some of its trails.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
