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.
The Hartford Police Department is still investigating a violent collision reportedly involving a fleeing suspect and another vehicle.
The 46-year-old child rapist will be sentenced in January 2026.
The annual fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford is slated for this weekend at Simsbury Meadows.
West Hartford resident Ben Lewis tells Patch why he should be elected to the West Hartford Town Council.
West Hartford resident Barry Walters tells Patch why he should be elected to the West Hartford Town Council.
Southington resident Jennifer Clock tells Patch why she should be elected to the Southington Town Council.
Southington resident Charles E. Green, Jr. tells Patch why he should be elected to the Southington Town Council.
Enfield resident Carl Sferrazza tells Patch why he should be elected to the Enfield Town Council.
Enfield resident Aaron Thomas tells Patch why he should be elected to the Enfield Town Council.
With federal agents making more and more undocumented immigrants disappear, the town's human rights commission is hosting a forum tonight.
This is the sixth time since fall 2024 that layoffs have been announced at this major Hartford employer.
The 63-year-old Simsbury man was taken into police custody late last week in Cromwell.
Enfield police said the male went out for a bicycle ride Saturday afternoon and returned home on Monday.
The Town of Simsbury has announced additional parking options in response to early voting starting this week.
The library is hosting a free, virtual program this week that aims to guide and teach folks to experience meditative bliss.
The Berlin HS theater department is hosting two showings this week of 'The Day the Internet Died,' a comedy about such a calamity.
Southington schools will host the annual 'Wall of Honor' induction ceremony this week at the local high school.
The sixth annual 'Mall-O-Ween' celebration is free and open to the public this weekend.
Early voting starts statewide on Monday, Oct. 20, in all Connecticut cities and municipalities.
Here's what you need to know regarding the Farmington municipal election, including the candidates, polling places, voting hours, and more.
