Avon, CT|News|
Avon High School Among State's Best: Report
Niche.com, this week, released its annual top high schools survey, with Avon High School coming in among Connecticut's best.
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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Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington High School Among State's Best: Report
Niche.com, this week, released its annual top high schools survey, with Farmington High School coming in among Connecticut's best.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield Arrest Logs: Sept. 21-30
This public information from the Enfield Police Department is accurate as of Sept. 30, 2025. Items reflect charges filed, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Beloved Southington Summer Camp Announces Hall Of Fame Class
Tickets are on sale for next week's 2025 Camp Sloper Hall of Fame dinner next week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Man Indicted On Federal Gun Charge, Pleads 'Not Guilty:' Feds
A grand jury indicted the 41-year-old back on Sept. 3, with the 'not guilty' plea coming on Tuesday.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton HS Girls' Volleyball Aims To Spike Out Breast Cancer Against Suffield
The team is hosting a 'Pink Out Game For Breast Cancer Awareness' this week, with folks urged to come cheer and support cancer research.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Free Warm Clothing Shop To Open In Southington
The 'store,' operated by Southington Community Services, will be open on Saturdays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Patch Editor's Legacy Lives On With Enfield Historical Society Donation
The vast historic photo collection of the late Tim Jensen was donated this week to the Enfield Historical Society.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Man Spends Night In Woods Inside Wrecked Vehicle: Simsbury PD
The Simsbury Police Department said the 44-year-old crash victim never returned home, and his wrecked vehicle was found deep in the woods.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Bank Branch To Open ATM For Dogs (It's True)
The bank is hosting a special celebration for Connecticut's first-ever ATM that distributes things dogs really like (But not money).
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford's High Schools Make Prestigious Rankings List
Both Hall and Conard high schools made Niche.com's 2026 top public high schools in Connecticut.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Couple Goes To Washington In Memory Of Late Son
The founders of The Luke Roux Foundation recently lobbied Congress to pass laws mandating vehicle technology that stops impaired driving.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
East Hartford Man Dead After Being Hit By Vehicle: EHPD
The 60-year-old was crossing the street Saturday night when he was hit and killed.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Support Berlin-Peck Library, Buy A T-Shirt
The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has several shirts available in different sizes and colors.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford University Honored For Teaching The Teachers
The university's educator preparation program was honored by a major accreditation organization.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford's 'Interval House' Marking 'Domestic Violence Awareness Month'
The organization is hosting a walk against domestic violence this weekend in Hartford and a breakfast event in Simsbury later in October.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Church's 'First Friday Dinner' Has Rigatoni On The Menu
As always, the Avon Congregational Church fundraiser will offer its always-popular 'dessert bar' as well.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon's 911 Dispatch Transition To Farmington Starts This Week
Avon emergency officials have stated the services won't change, and it will be 'seamless.'
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Unique Enfield Library Program Tween Art Program Seeks Registrants
The Enfield Public Library's 'Paint to Music' after-school program next week merges the art of painting with the sound of music.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Celebrate The Decades At Massive Southington YMCA Fundraiser
Tickets are on sale now for the Southington YMCA's big 'Forever In Blue Jeans: Danging Through The Decades' celebration.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
