Southington, CT|News|
Southington Girls Softball Squad Pays Tribute To Fallen Wolcott Coach
The Southington Thunder recently showed their support for the assistant coach of their friendly rival, who drowned last month.
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|
Regional Food Drive To Benefit Pantries In 15 Area Towns
The American Eagle Financial Credit Union is hosting the event in 15 towns in Connecticut.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Several Hartford Neighborhoods Receive Financial Boost
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving recently doled out thousands of dollars to 16 neighborhood organizations to benefit the community.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Newington, CT|News|
Terror On The Turnpike: Newington PD Seeks Rogue Motorcyclists
The Newington PD is seeking the identities of several reckless moped/motorcycle riders who terrorized the Berlin Turnpike Saturday night.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Cash Available For Canton Causes, But Ideas Sought On Who Should Get It
Starting Aug. 15 through Oct. 15, the Canton Greater Together Community Fund is seeking ideas on what local causes should benefit.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Probes Fiery Pickup Truck Crash
The truck slammed into a tree early Saturday morning, Aug. 9, and burst into flames.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Newington, CT|News|
Brush Fire Closes Key Newington Roadway: Police
Motorists were urged to bypass the area while firefighters battled the blaze.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
TONIGHT: Hearing To Look At Regional Traffic Light Overhaul
Residents of Avon, Danbury, East Granby, Farmington, Kent, Middlebury, Simsbury, and Southbury can register for the virtual event Aug. 11.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
TONIGHT: Southington To Mull School Roof Projects, Open Space Purchase
The Southington Town Council is hosting a public hearing on those two items tonight, Aug. 11, with action on both possible.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Activates Heat Protocols, Opens Cooling Centers
Extreme heat and humidity this week are prompting towns/cities to open cooling centers and abide by state hot weather protocols.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Man Found Unresponsive In Berlin Woods: Reports
The unidentified man was rushed to a nearby hospital early Sunday night, Aug. 10.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Activates Heat Protocols, Opens Cooling Centers
Extreme heat and humidity this week are prompting towns/cities to open cooling centers and abide by state hot weather protocols.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Safety Push Utilizes YouTube
Multiple town officials can be seen in recently-released YouTube videos that are part of the town's 'Vision Zero' initiative.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Activates Heat Protocols, Opens Cooling Centers
Extreme heat this week is prompting towns/cities to open cooling centers and abide by state hot weather protocols.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Wethersfield, CT|News|
Watch Out For Phony Amazon Text Messages, It's A Scam: Wethersfield PD
The scheme, Wethersfield police said, is an attempt to get personal data from one's Amazon account to steal from people.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Building A New Town Hall, The Latest
The building committee charged with turning the old Farmington HS building into a new Farmington Town Hall released an update recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
State Release's Report On April 2024 Hartford PD Shootout
No one was hit in the April 2024 incident, but the state investigates all officer-involved shootings.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Regional Domestic Violence Shelter Announces Major Upgrades
The Hartford-based Interval House agency serves 24 towns in the greater Hartford area of central Connecticut.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Serious Fire Badly Damages West Hartford Home: WHFD
The fire badly damaged a local home on Sunday afternoon, rendering it uninhabitable.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington HS Club Hosting Blood Drive
Those interested are urged to sign up to donate blood at the Southington Public Library.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
