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Regional Police Roundup: Man Tries to Fly the Coop with $10K in Stolen Wings
A Bloomfield man scratched up $10K worth of chicken wings from a South Windsor business, police said.
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Ronni Newton, Patch Staff
- West Hartford, CT
I have been a resident of West Hartford for 15 years. I'm originally from Stamford, Conn., and I attended Westhill High School. I graduated from Duke University – where I met my husband – in 1983, with a degree in Political Science and Economics.
My first career was in the insurance industry, and I was a Vice President with national insurance broker Marsh & McLennan in their Washington, D.C. office when I took a “sabbatical” and moved to Connecticut in 1998.
I joined the publishing world in 1999 as a freelancer writer, and before Patch, I was editor of Living in West Hartford, Living in the Valley, and Living on the Shoreline magazines. I started working as the About Town columnist for West Hartford Patch even before the site launched.
My husband, Ted, is a West Hartford native (Kingswood-Oxford ’80), and he has often joked that within a few weeks of moving to town, I knew more people than he did. I have a daughter who is a senior at Conard and a son who is a freshman. I also have a bearded collie named Scarlett who is a constant companion in my home office.
I am an avid runner – owner of the car with the “RUN MOM” license plate. My kids are both athletes, and I can often be found cheering them on at soccer games, gymnastics meets, baseball games, basketball games, and track meets. I also enjoy reading and spending as much time as possible at the beach.
I look forward to hearing the ideas and opinions of my fellow West Hartford residents. I can be reached at Ronni.Newton@patch.com, 860-249-9624, or on Twitter @WHartfordPatch.
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West Hartford Student Wins Safe Driving Scholarship
Allison Bellucci, a senior at Hall High School, recently won a scholarship in the 'Arrive Alive' video contest.
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Shape Up for Summer: CrossFit Moves to Tone and Tighten for Beach Season
Check out the video break down of kettlebell swings, box jumps and wall ball.
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Study Finds It May Be Cheaper to Eat Out Than To Cook At Home
With grocery prices on the rise and more restaurants offering value menus, you could save some "dough" by eating out tonight!
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West Hartford Police Will Take Back Unwanted Prescriptions Saturday
National Take-Back Day is Saturday, and the West Hartford Police are participating in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration.
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Could Cicadas Be the Perfect Summer Snack?
Considered a delicacy in some parts of the world, these bugs in your backyard could be a newfound treat.
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Make the 'Catch of the Day' at Westmoor Park Fishing Derby
Register now for the May 4 event.
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Are These Some of Connecticut's Most 'Dangerous' Roads?
Is bad driving behind all car accidents? Or are some roads just risky to drive on? Patch breaks down accident statistics from Route 83, Route 66, Route 10, Route 85 and Route 191.
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5 Tips for Tire Maintenance and Safety
Taking care of your tires can help them carry you and your car more safely! Check out our tire safety tips from Town Fair Tire Manager Brian Mooney.
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Your Take: Should Schools Be Required To Offer Breakfast?
For the last eight years, Connecticut has ranked last in the nation in the percentage of National School Lunch Program schools that also offer breakfast.
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West Hartford Students Inducted Into Loomis Chaffee Cum Laude Society
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Grant Will Combine New Technology and Local History at Noah Webster House
A grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving will help the Noah Webster House and West Hartford Historical Society expand its programming through the use of iPad-guided tours.
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25 Years Ago: Destruction Of Iranian Navy Led To Tragic, Unintended Consequence
An Iranian mine blew a 25 foot hole in the American frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts on April 14, 1988. “Operation Praying Mantis” was the retaliation for that attack. Marine General George B. Crist, born in Hartford, CT, in 1931, oversaw the operation.
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Charter Oak Students Showcase IB Work Through 'Inquiry Gallery'
Students at West Hartford's Charter Oak International Academy recently held a celebration of some of their International Baccalaureate projects.
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Ask a Trooper: Where Does the Law Draw the Line on Booster Seats?
Public Information Officer Lt. J. Paul Vance of the state police provides answers to your law enforcement questions.
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West Hartford Students Earn Scouting's Highest Honor
Conard High School senior Margaret Czepiel and Hall High School senior Anastasia Konefal will receive the Girl Scout Gold Award on Friday.
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Your Take: Should You Be Required to Buckle Up In The Back Seat?
The proposal was rejected for several reasons, including possible civil liberties issues raised by the bill, legislators said.
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Planned $100 Million UConn Fitness Center Getting Mixed Reactions
The proposal would increase student fees between $400 and $500 annually, which has riled some UConn students.
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Two-Bedroom Ranch in Sunset Farm Area Sells for $625,000
West Hartford Real Estate Sales April 15 - April 19, 2013.
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West Hartford Police Logs: April 15 - April 22
The following arrest information was supplied by the West Hartford Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
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