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.
Walkers from the Farmington Valley towns and West Hartford are participating in the 'Relay for Life' event, which is in Avon May 31-June 1.
The 43-year-old man committed tax fraud while preparing tax returns for clients.
The Southington Fire Department and the Southington Police Department battled each other for pizza-eating supremacy on Saturday, May 24.
All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
West Hartford Public Schools' Deaf Services is looking for a place in town to paint a mural celebrating the hard-of-hearing community.
In honor of National Bike Month, the Simsbury Board of Selectmen on Wednesday, May 28, is inviting bicyclists to ride with them.
Southington police are investigating a collision on Saturday between a vehicle and a moped.
Workers have been on strike at one of Connecticut's biggest employers since May 5, with a vote on a new contract set for next week.
One suspect, 60, was charged Monday, while the other, 76, was charged Friday with possession of child porn. Both live on the same road.
7 new businesses opened in Canton recently.
22 new businesses opened in Berlin recently.
21 new businesses opened in Avon recently.
46 new businesses opened in Greater Hartford recently.
14 new businesses opened in Simsbury recently.
21 new businesses opened in Farmington recently.
46 new businesses opened in West Hartford recently.
23 new businesses opened in Southington recently.
Berlin voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 27, to decide town/school spending after the budget was rejected on April 29.
A Florida car dealership surveyed more than 3,000 families nationally, with this longtime park topping Connecticut's best 'Grill Getaways.'
The two-month project starts on Tuesday, May 27, with the area closed off to traffic during the duration of road work.
