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.
East Hartford's animal control department wants to get to the bottom of why colored squirrels are starting to be seen in town.
Fall is fast approaching, and that means apples and the time-honored tradition of picking them at your local orchard.
The Town of Southington is hosting a memorial service on the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks on the U.S.
The Avon Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a memorial service on the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks on the U.S.
Amid efforts to keep the pro women's basketball team in Connecticut, the state's senior U.S. senator charges the league with interference.
The Simsbury Aging & Disability Commission is hosting an 'Aging in Place Expo' on Friday, Sept. 12, with seniors and loved ones invited.
The special event will be at a local park during dusk on Friday, Sept. 12.
The American Red Cross is assisting the fire victims.
The Canton Fire & EMS Department rushed to the popular coffee/doughnut shop Saturday morning.
The urn was found on a fence post at a well-used Canton hiking trail last week, prompting police to investigate.
All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
The Town of West Hartford recently put out a call for folks to volunteer for their community on various town boards/commissions.
A quick response resulted in the blaze being knocked down by firefighters quickly.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital via LifeStar helicopter Friday night, police said.
A booster group for the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library will receive proceeds in September from Stop & Shop's Community Bag Program.
The event will take place late Saturday morning, Sept. 6, at the Farmington Land Trust Education Center.
The popular program with the West Hartford Police Department is seeking applicants for its next session, which is Sept. 24 to Nov. 12.
Part of the proceeds of the day on Wednesday, Sept. 10, will go to the Avon Lions Club and the causes it supports.
The Southington Town Council is hosting a public hearing and likely vote on a new ordinance on Monday, Sept. 8.
All information is provided by the Simsbury Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
