Southington, CT|News|
Southington Youth Group Honored For Substance Use Prevention Work
The Southington STEPS Youth Council was honored earlier this month with a prestigious, statewide award for its efforts.
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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Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford-Area Hospital Honored For Heart Failure Treatment
The hospital had the lowest readmission rate of heart failure patients in Connecticut.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Parking During West Hartford's Massive Road Refurb, What You Need To Know
The Town of West Hartford this week released a new parking advisory surrounding the large road reconstruction project that started Monday.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Adult, Child Hurt In Hartford After SUV And Scooter Crash: Reports
The incident happened at a Hartford intersection shortly before 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Benefit Dinner To Raise Money For Unique West Hartford Park
The upcoming 'Feast on the Farm' fundraiser will support the town's Westmoor Park, a self-funded agricultural education site.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford School Hosting 'Touch-A-Truck' Benefit
Proceeds from this weekend's event will benefit the elementary school's early childhood learning program.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford To Celebrate Electric Transportation
The annual 'West Hartford Electric Showcase' this weekend will inform people about electric vehicles amid displays and fun activities.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Vehicle Crash Cleared In Berlin: UPDATE
The accident has caused traffic delays on a major state highway after a vehicle went down an embankment.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Back-To-School Immunization Clinic Slated At West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District
The regional, two-town health department is seeking folks to sign up for the mid-week clinic.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin PD Taking 'Pink Patch' Orders For Breast Cancer Awareness
The Berlin PD is participating in the 'Pink Patch Project,' with the BPD selling commemorative pink patches for the cause.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
National Retailer To Open Canton Store This Weekend
The clothing store will celebrate its latest location during a grand-opening ceremony at a prominent, Canton shopping destination.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Seeks Volunteers To 'Adopt' Families For Holidays
Southington Community Services this week put out a call for folks/organizations to sign up for its 'Adopt-a-Family' program this season.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Late-Summer Oil Spill Causes Worry In Simsbury Neighborhood
The Town of Simsbury is monitoring the situation and keeping an eye out for any soil/water contamination in the area.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Resident Wins Big With Lotto Ticket In West Hartford
The resident earned the maximum payout for a game purchased from a West Hartford convenience store.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield PD Issues Traffic Alert For Town Worker's Funeral
The funeral for a beloved town employee who died last week will take place mid-week, resulting in traffic delays in a busy stretch of road.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington School Official Takes Heat Following Kirk's Assassination
The Democratic school board chairman has been criticized for a Facebook post by another person following Kirk's murder last week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Gas Station Sells Lotto Winner
The person last week walked into a Plantsville gas station and walked out with a much, much heavier bank account.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield Civic Group Supports Local Literacy Initiative
The nonprofit recently awarded a sizable donation to a project aimed at recognizing young readers in Enfield.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Volunteers Needed To Rid Avon Park Of Invasive Plants
Several area organizations, including Avon's rec department, are collaborating on the special work day slated for later this week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|News|
Bad Asphalt Prompts East Granby Road Re-Do
Work on the fix will start sometime this week, and it could last through the weekend.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
