Enfield, CT|News|
Albert Einstein Coming To Enfield (Relatively Speaking)
The Enfield Public Library is hosting an accomplished writer/storyteller this week who will impersonate Albert Einstein.
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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Southington, CT|News|
Southington Arts Group Earns Top Grant At Foundation Celebration
The Main Street Community Foundation last week awarded its top grant to a Southington-based arts and cultural organization.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Urges Town Hall Visitors Exercise Caution In Parking Lot
The lot will be paved this weekend, with the current state of the lot featuring 'uneven surfaces.'
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Man Linked To East Hartford Amber Alert Stole Government Benefits: Feds
The 59-year-old, who police said went missing with his daughter Saturday, pleaded guilty last February to stealing government benefits.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
New App Highlight's Hartford's Public Urban Art Scene
The app allows people to go on self-guided tours of Connecticut's capital city and learn a thing or two about myriad pieces of public art.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Nile Virus Alert Issued In West Hartford
The West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District says a mosquito has tested positive for the potentially serious virus.
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West Hartford, CT|News|
Free Jazz Show Is This Weekend At West Hartford Shopping Attraction
The 'WeHa United in Jazz' show will feature musical performances, as well as free refreshments and snacks.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield Arrest Logs: Sept. 15-21
This public information from the Enfield Police Department is accurate as of Sept. 21, 2025. Items reflect charges filed, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Racist Graffiti Found At High School In West Hartford: Police
The West Hartford PD is investigating and asking anyone with information to contact them.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Bear Enters Simsbury Home, Takes Food, Then Leaves, State Officials Say
The bear home invasion happened Sunday evening and resulted in state environmental police being called to the scene.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Newington, CT|News|
2 Children Taken In Newington, Rescued After Stamford Standoff, Images Show Tense Scene: UPDATE
The incident started midday Sunday in Newington and ended after several hours following a standoff in Stamford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
3 West Hartford Students Up For Major Academic Award
The National Merit Scholarship program recently announced its list of semifinalists in the running for the prestigious scholarship.
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Southington, CT|News|
Southington Police Logs: Sept. 9 - Sept. 15, 2025
All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
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Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield Native Son Sworn In As Newest Law Enforcer
The 2019 Enfield High School grad is now training at the New Britain Police Academy.
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West Hartford, CT|News|
Emergency Volunteers Sought In West Hartford
The town's Community Emergency Response Team has a new class starting on Oct. 11, and it is looking for folks to join the ranks.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Amber Alert Cancelled, 11-Year-Old Girl Found, Father In Custody, East Hartford Police Say
An amber alert was issued on Saturday for a missing 11-year-old girl and her father, who had an active federal warrant, local police said.
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Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Man Dies After Dirt Bike Slams Tree In Hartford: Police
The crash happened on Friday evening, with police still investigating the cause of the accident.
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Windsor, CT|News|
Windsor Man/Accomplished Pro Bowler Dies After Southington Crash
The 27-year-old was in a two-vehicle accident on I-591 in Southington on Sept. 13. He was named the 2025 Connecticut Bowler of the Year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Crash Cleared On I-91 In Hartford: UPDATE
The single-vehicle accident had closed multiple lanes of travel.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Fall/Winter Arrives At Canton's Transfer Station
The Canton Transfer Station, where bulky waste, recycling, and trash is collected, is now in fall/winter mode.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
