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Friday 06/23/2017
Waterbury man charged in deadly December hit-and-run Posted: 23 June 2017 [05:09 PM] WATERBURY - Authorities have caught up with a man they allege was driving the vehicle that struck and killed a beloved grandmother…
Police: woman passed out at wheel with children in car Posted: 23 June 2017 [05:07 PM] NEW LONDON - A Connecticut woman has been arrested after she was found passed out at the wheel of her car with…
Police arrest man in connection with fatal motorcycle crash Posted: 23 June 2017 [05:05 PM] NEW HAVEN - A Connecticut man is facing manslaughter and drunken driving charges following a motorcycle crash that killed a woman. Police…
Bus driver charged with sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl Posted: 23 June 2017 [10:48 AM] BRIDGEPORT - Police say a former driver for a bus service used by the Connecticut Department of Children and Families has been…
Hartford police investigate shooting in apartment block Posted: 23 June 2017 [10:23 AM] HARTFORD - Hartford police are investigating a fatal shooting at a city apartment building. Police responded to the Farmington Avenue apartment block…
Firefighter killed in blaze had drugs, alcohol in his system Posted: 23 June 2017 [10:22 AM] HARTFORD - A recently obtained state toxicology report shows the Connecticut firefighter who died while battling a house fire in 2014 had…
CT police captain accused of 63 department policy violations Posted: 23 June 2017 [10:17 AM] MERIDEN - An internal affairs investigation has accused a Connecticut police captain of committing 63 department policy violations. The Record-Journal reports Meriden…
Thursday 06/22/2017
Something's brewing: Alvarium Beer Co. opens this weekend Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Nestled in the industrial park is the city’s newest retreat - Alvarium Beer Co., opening this weekend. It is…
After son loses hand in Berlin accident, mother goes on safety crusade Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:16 PM] BERLIN - After her 4-year-old son lost his left hand and wrist to a lawn mower accident, a mother is preaching lawn…
Suspect in daughter's death to appeal Mass. conviction for killing wife Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:14 PM] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Ohio man New Britain police will charge with the 1995 death of his daughter is seeking an appeal…
West Coast art exhibit opening at NBMAA Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN -West Coast artists Billy Al Bengston and Ed Ruscha spoke to a sold-out audience at the New Britain Museum of…
Scouts, Legion team up at Flag Day flag retirement event Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:03 PM] BERLIN - Two organizations are often associated with flag retirements, and two local chapters combined to perform those duties this Flag Day.…
Berlin School Supt. David Erwin to retire Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:02 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin schools will have a new superintendent next year. David Erwin will be retiring Jan. 2, 2018. The Board…
Another suspect charged in June 2016 assault, robbery Posted: 22 June 2017 [09:59 PM] PLAINVILLE - A third man was charged Wednesday in a robbery and assault that happened last summer to a man who had…
Summer meals for kids, teens available across city Posted: 22 June 2017 [09:57 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The schedule for the city’s free summer meals program has been released, showing more than a dozen locations where…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 22 June 2017 [09:47 PM] New Britain police report the following: Rafael Zeno, 36, of 242 Main St., Apt. 5, second floor, was charged June 15 with…
Plainville adult education program receives grant to support training program Posted: 22 June 2017 [08:30 PM] PLAINVILLE - Plainville Adult and Continuing Education received a grant award distribution of $1,525 from the Plainville Community Fund II…
Scientist gets time served for theft of military documents Posted: 22 June 2017 [05:09 PM] HARTFORD - A scientist who pleaded guilty to taking sensitive documents from a Connecticut military contractor to his native China has been…
Ex-software company manager from Wethersfield gets 2 years for taking $1.7M Posted: 22 June 2017 [05:05 PM] NEW HAVEN - A former payroll manager at a Connecticut software company has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after…
Connecticut Democrats slam GOP health care bill as cruel Posted: 22 June 2017 [05:02 PM] HARTFORD - Top Connecticut Democrats are sharply criticizing the Senate Republican's proposal to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, saying it will increase…
Lawmakers set aside June 29 for possible budget vote Posted: 22 June 2017 [04:56 PM] HARTFORD - At least one group of Connecticut legislators says it's pushing forward with a possible state budget vote before the fiscal…
Authorities release name of mountain biker found dead Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:21 AM] DANBURY - A Connecticut man found dead after he failed to return home from a mountain bike ride in a wooded park…
New Haven heroin dealer gets more than 12 years in prison Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:18 AM] BRIDGEPORT - A man described by authorities as the leader of a major heroin distribution ring in Connecticut has been sentenced to…
Special education teacher charged in sexual assault resigns Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:16 AM] BRIDGEPORT - A Connecticut special education teacher charged in the sexual assault of a student has resigned from her position. The Connecticut…
Wednesday 06/21/2017
Enrollment open for Newington fall soccer Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:38 PM] NEWINGTON - The Soccer Club of Newington is now enrolling for the fall 2017 season. Programs are available for players aged 3-15.…
Officials suspect arson in vacant house fire Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The investigation into a blaze that was set at a vacant house on Recano Street early Wednesday is now…
Final farewells: Grads, principal bid Newington High goodbye Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:25 PM] NEWINGTON – Tuesday was a night of bittersweet farewells for the Newington High School community, which celebrated the commencement of its Class…
New Britain Police Blotter Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:13 PM] New Britain police report the following: Benjamin Mann, 19, of 101 Belden St., first floor, was charged June 12 with disorderly…
Home caught fire as owners took a walk Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A couple who left a pan of oil heating on the stove when they went for a walk returned…
Police find suspect involved in serious hit-and-run crash Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The driver who left the scene after being involved in a serious crash that injured a city man…
Mark Batterson, former Herald managing editor, dies Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Newspaper professionals from around the state are mourning the loss of former New Britain Herald Managing Editor Mark Batterson…
2017 Newington High School graduates list Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:02 PM] Newington High School 2017 Graduates TOTAL GRADUATES = 307 Hannah Marie Aforismo Jorge Aguilar Stephanie I. Akosa Andrei…
Nutmeg state games now accepting athlete applications Posted: 21 June 2017 [09:58 PM] Special to the Herald The largest amateur multi-sport event in Connecticut is coming back! The 29th annual Nutmeg State Games are here.…
Wheeler Clinic to host positive parenting workshop June 28 Posted: 21 June 2017 [09:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Wheeler Clinic’s project coordinator for parent support services, Syreeta Aidoo, will give a free workshop June 28 at Southington Public…
Southington police blotter Posted: 21 June 2017 [09:22 PM] Southington police report the following: Maureen DeRosa-Hanesen, 56, of 131 Commission St., was charged June 6 with disorderly conduct. Ronald Wentworth,…
Malloy preparing to run state without new budget in place Posted: 21 June 2017 [04:21 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut legislators still have hope of reaching a budget agreement before the state's fiscal year ends next week, but Gov.…
Connecticut college closes due to threats to campus Posted: 21 June 2017 [04:19 PM] HARTFORD - A private college in Connecticut has closed its campus due to threats made against it after a professor's social media…
Student's family to sue after teacher's sex assault arrest Posted: 21 June 2017 [01:14 PM] NEW HAVEN - The family of a Connecticut high school student has filed a notice of intent to sue the city of…
Woman charged in baby's death offered a plea deal Posted: 21 June 2017 [11:41 AM] BRIDGEPORT - A Connecticut woman charged in the death of a 4-month-old boy who was given Benadryl at her unlicensed day care…
Ex-Connecticut police officer claims he was improperly fired Posted: 21 June 2017 [11:38 AM] NEW HAVEN - A fired police officer is suing the Connecticut city he once worked for, claiming his rights were violated when…
Connecticut's current year deficit shrinks to $107.2 million Posted: 21 June 2017 [11:36 AM] HARTFORD - Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Connecticut legislators have finally received some good state budget news. Malloy's budget director, Ben Barnes,…
Special education teacher charged with sexual assault Posted: 21 June 2017 [11:35 AM] BRIDGEPORT - A Connecticut special education teacher has been charged with second-degree sexual assault after police say she engaged in a sexual…
A ''suspicious'' house fire at 55 Recano St. Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:28 AM] NEW BRITAIN -- State and local fire investigators and police detectives are on the scene of a "suspicious" house fire that occurred…
Tuesday 06/20/2017
Southington HS Class of '17 graduates Posted: 20 June 2017 [10:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A bright day greeted Southington High School’s graduating Class of 2017 as they took the first steps toward a bright…
Emotional candlelight vigil held for New Britain H.S. band director Posted: 20 June 2017 [10:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Hundreds of past and present members of the New Britain High School Band joined administrators, faculty and city officials…
Sacred Heart Polish Festival opens Friday Posted: 20 June 2017 [10:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Sacred Heart Church’s annual Polish festival will take place this Friday and Saturday. The two-day festival will include…
Graduates in the Southington High School Class of 2017 Posted: 20 June 2017 [10:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The following students in the Class of 2017 graduated from Southington High School Tuesday: Austin Donald Abacherli Michael…
Plainville council agrees on site for dog park Posted: 20 June 2017 [10:01 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Dog Park Committee has decided on a location for the proposed park at Norton Place Extension. The committee has…
'An Evening With ...' panel discussion Thursday at NBMAA Posted: 20 June 2017 [10:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Museum of American Art is continuing its “An Evening with…” series Thursday when it is visited…