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 jewelry industry veteran has sold his store to another jeweler in Farmington, with his retirement becoming official at year's end.
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One local chef and one West Hartford restaurant were honored this week by the Connecticut Restaurant Association.
The 3-day 'Stuff the Pepsi Truck' event at the park's holiday celebration this weekend will benefit Southington Community Services.
The 28-year-old suspect was taken into custody this week on 13 separate charges related to a three-town police chase on Monday.
The event is being co-hosted by the town's community/supportive services department and local police.
The Southington Board of Education last month honored the memory of two recent ex-employees who died, one being a 30-year music teacher.
Part of the library's 250th birthday celebration of the iconic author, the event this weekend will be hosted by a noted fashion expert.
The Town of Berlin announced the opening of the popular playground on Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Competing participants have until Thursday, Dec. 11, to sign up.
Contestants have until Jan. 12, 2026, to submit entries for the Farmington Library Card Design Contest.
Police volunteers this week went to a local Walmart with some Southington children to do a little Christmas shopping.
The event will take place this weekend at the Avon Town Green.
The organization is looking for parents/guardians/grandparents to take part in the 'Parent Leadership Training Institute' next month.
Residents can pick up free 2026 calendars featuring all things Avon at several town sites.
The incident happened after a tractor-trailer driver and a box truck driver battled on I-84 on Tuesday afternoon.
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State and city leaders announced on Tuesday that Hartford will participate in a new program targeting 20 vacant areas in the city.
The Farmington Police Department is urging residents to verify the legitimacy of any unexpected PZC bills they may receive.
The incident happened just after 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.
