Farmington, CT|News|
'Dream Ride' Fundraiser To Take Over Farmington Valley
The annual celebration in Farmington will feature classic cars, motorcycles, food, and music to benefit an area charitable organization.
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|
3-Vehicle Wreck In East Hartford Cleared: UPDATE
The accident on Wednesday morning had closed down multiple lanes of travel.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Crash Cleared On I-84 In West Hartford: UPDATE
Two lanes of travel were impacted on the highway.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Raised Crosswalks Providing West Hartford Safety Boost
Part of the 'Vision Zero' initiative, the crosswalks were added in four different school zones in town in time for back-to-school next week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
1 Seriously Hurt In Violent Rollover In Berlin: Police
State police are asking for help in investigating the collision, which was on Route 9 in Berlin.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Prominent Hartford Hospital Earns National Ranking
The hospital was named as a 'Best Regional Hospital' in U.S. News & World Report.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Intense Fire Destroys Southington Home, Prompts Massive Response: SFD
The overnight inferno Tuesday night into Wednesday was possibly fueled by a large propane tank on the site.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Hartford Man Charged After Vehicle Slams Berlin PD Cruiser: PD
The suspect is believed to have been one of two men found breaking into cars at a local dealership on Saturday.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Vehicle Rollover Cleared On I-691 In Southington: UPDATE
Traffic had been reduced to one lane late Tuesday afternoon.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Wethersfield, CT|News|
Crash Cleared On I-9 In Wethersfield: UPDATE
The accident on Tuesday afternoon had initially closed a lane of travel.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Violent West Hartford Crash Tuesday Could Have Been Worse: WHPD
The collision at a busy West Hartford intersection on Tuesday caused one vehicle to roll over.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Tween's Honesty Earns Him Southington Town Council Kudos
The Southington Town Council last week designated a day in honor of a 12-year-old resident's moving exhibition of honesty.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Yummy! Berlin Library Celebrating Sandwiches
The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library is celebrating National Sandwich Month with myriad book selections with food and sandwiches as the theme.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Korean/Vietnam-Era Veterans Honored In Simsbury
A large group of Simsbury veterans was honored by state and local leaders on Monday at a local school.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Learn How To Eat To Improve Wellness At Southington Library
The Southington Public Library Friday is hosting a local dietitian who will have food samples during a talk on foods that promote wellness.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Award-Winning Restaurant/Bar Closing In West Hartford
The popular wine bar opened in 2012 and has earned rave reviews while operating at a prominent shopping destination in town.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton Remembers Massive 1955 River Flooding
70 years ago this week, Collinsville — specifically the Collins Co. factory — was badly damaged in the worst flooding in state history.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Unique Program To Help Seniors Connect In West Hartford
The town's 'Circle of Friends' senior support group will begin meeting on Monday, Aug. 25, at West Hartford Town Hall.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Longtime Store/Beverage Seller Closing At Westfarms Mall
The operation opened in 2009 at the mall, which is located in Farmington and West Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Small Fire Disrupts Operations At Farmington's Dempsey Hospital
The facility is operated by UConn Health, which is investigating the cause of the fire.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
