Southington, CT|News|
2025 Patch Profile: Shawn Grindle, Southington Town Council
Southington resident Shawn Grindle tells Patch why he should be elected to the Southington Town Council.
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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Enfield, CT|News|
2025 Patch Profile: Zach Zannoni, Enfield Town Council
Enfield resident Zach Zannoni tells Patch why he should be elected to the Enfield Town Council.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
2025 Patch Profile: Ken Nelson Jr., Enfield Town Council
Enfield resident Ken Nelson Jr. tells Patch why he should be elected to the Enfield Town Council.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Cop Cleared In November 2024 Shooting Of Suspect: State
The Connecticut Office of the Inspector General said Thursday the shooting of the 48-year-old, fleeing suspect was justified.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Spooky Fun On Tap In Plantsville With 'Halloween In The Village'
The Southington neighborhood's annual Halloween celebration will take place this weekend.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Police Logs: Oct. 16 - Oct. 22, 2025
All information is provided by the Farmington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Huge Canton Halloween Celebration Is This Weekend
The 41st annual 'Collinsville Halloween Parade' promises laughter, screams, ... and candy.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Take This Berlin PD Vehicle And 'Stuff It' (With Food)
Proceeds from this weekend's 'Stuf-a-Cruiser' event at a local supermarket will benefit the Berlin Food Pantry.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield PD Serving Breakfast Instead Of Warrants At Special Fundraiser
Local police will be at a popular Enfield breakfast nook for a 'Tip-a-Cop' event this weekend for the Connecticut Special Olympics.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Church To Recreate Salem's 'Witch Hysteria'
The church is hosting two immersive theatrical presentations called 'The Witch Tryal' later this week and this weekend.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Who Are 'The Witches Of Simsbury?'
The Simsbury Public Library next week is hosting a local author who has researched the town's witchy past for her novella.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Children/Teen Book Sale Is This Weekend In Avon
Proceeds benefit the 'Friends of the Avon Free Public Library,' which supports library activities.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Safely Collecting Unwanted, Unused Drugs
The local health and police departments are participating in 'National Drug Take Back Day' this weekend.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford's 'Halloween Stroll' Seeks Costumed Children
The annual daytime trick-or-treating event will take place this weekend in West Hartford's prominent shopping area.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
2nd Driver Dies After Sunday's Fiery Hartford Crash: Police
The 34-year-old Hartford resident was reportedly fleeing a traffic stop attempt and collided with another vehicle, killing that driver.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield Arrest Logs: Oct. 15 - Oct. 22
This public information from the Enfield Police Department is accurate as of Oct. 22, 2025. Items reflect charges filed, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|News|
Major Suffield Bridge Project To Require Road Closure Next Week
The bridge will be under construction starting on Monday, Nov. 3, but set-up work actually starts next week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford CrashCleared On I-84: UPDATE
The accident Wednesday afternoon had closed one lane of travel.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
2025 Patch Profile: Sijie Jason Wang, West Hartford Town Council
West Hartford resident Sijie Jason Wang tells Patch why he should be elected to the West Hartford Town Council.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
2025 Patch Profile: Tiffani McGinnis, West Hartford Town Council
West Hartford resident Tiffani McGinnis tells Patch why she should be elected to the West Hartford Town Council.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
