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How Much Snow, Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Hartford County
Although most of the winter was snow-free for the most part, residents across Connecticut saw plenty of the white stuff fall thanks to a late-winter Nor'easter.
Related Story - Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures
The storm, which began on Monday evening, March 13, and continued into Tuesday, March 14, brought several inches of rain and snow across the state, according to the National Weather Service, which reported precipitation totals for municipalities in several counties.
Here are the reported totals for Connecticut…
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In CT, With These Communities Most Affected
A late-winter Nor'easter has already left thousands of Connecticut residents without power as it batters the state with snow, rain, and strong wind gusts.
Related Story - Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures
The storm arrived on Monday evening, March 13, and has continued into Tuesday, March 14, bringing steady rain and even snowfall in the areas of the state north of the I-84 corridor.
Along with precipitation, the Nor'easter has also brought strong wind gusts as high as 40 to 50 miles per hour to the state, knocking d…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
The most potent winter storm of the season has resulted in scores of school closures and slippery travel conditions.
Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources on Tuesday morning, Feb. 28.
If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment.
New York
Manhattan
Central Park, 1.8 inches
Nassau County
Manhasset Hills, 3.5 inches
Herricks, 3.5 inches
Suffolk County
Commack, 5 inches
Centereach, 4.5 inches
Mattituck, 4.5 inches
Mount Sina, 4.5 inches
Bridgehampton, 4.4 inches
Rockland County
Stony Point, 6.1 inc…
Sushi Sold At Supermarkets In CT, MA Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergens
A company has recalled several sushi products that were sold at supermarkets in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Food, Standards and Product Safety issued a food safety warning on Thursday, Aug. 11, for EZ Noble Sushi, which was available for purchase during the week of Monday, Aug. 8, at Geissler’s Supermarkets in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
EZ Noble Sushi recalled several products that contain undeclared eggs, wheat, and milk.
“Properly labeling food products is critical to protecting the health and safety of consumers," Consu…
Hartford County Man Gets 40-Year Sentence For Child Exploitation
A Connecticut man will spend decades behind bars after being sentenced for child exploitation offenses.
Hartford County resident Jonathan Monson, of Granby, was convicted in October last year of four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, eight counts of distribution of child pornography, two counts of receipt of child pornography, and one count of possession of child pornography.
On Monday, May 24, Monson, age 39, was sentenced in federal court in Springfield to 40 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts announced.
Prosecutors …
Community Mourns Death Of 'Compassionate' School Leader; Crash Under Investigation
The community is mourning the loss of a "compassionate," "funny," and "responsive" area school leader while State Police are investigating the crash that killed him.
The accident happened on Friday, Nov. 27, around 7:30 p.m. at the corner of Kettletown and Southford Roads in Southbury.
Mark Kibby of Granby, 52, of Granby, the assistant principal at CREC Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary School in Rocky Hill, was reportedly riding his motorcycle when he died.
Kibby is survived by his wife, who teaches in the Granby Public School system, his 22-year-old son Owen and…
Is The Drought Over Yet? Northern Part Of State Dryer Than The Rest
The downpour that soaked the region deposited 2-4 inches of rainfall in Connecticut communities, but still, much of North Eastern Connecticut is experiencing extreme drought.
According to state data released Thursday, Oct.1, nearly 25 percent of the state is experiencing “extreme” drought - the second highest degree of drought tracked by the state. The worst degree of drought is “exceptional.”
The ranking goes, from least to most drought-like conditions are None, Abnormally Dry, Moderate Drought, Severe Drought, Extreme Drought, Exceptional Drought.
All of Con…
By Dads, For Dads: New Pub Opening Soon in Connecticut
A bunch of dads has come together to open a new pub in Granby.
Four Dads Pub is now applying for a liquor license as the eatery and bar near its official opening at 18 Hartford Ave.
The pub will feature food, booze, sports games on the tube, karaoke, and acoustic music.
Four Dads is owned by Dante Boffi, Mario Fino, Mark Garbeck, and Eugene Smyth.
The idea behind Four Dads is to create a neighborhood hangout, according to owners, a “place run by local dads.”
Four Dads aims to be a place where “you could catch a game while grabbing a great sandwich, some wings and wash it down with a co…
Covid-19: Here's Rate Of Cases Per Community In Hartford County
Here are the rate of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people per community in Hartford County:
Avon - 781
Berlin - 812
Bloomfield - 2,437
Bristol - 1,028
Burlington - 269
Canton - 906
East Glastonbury - 194
East Hartford - 1,806
East Windsor - 1,389
Enfield - 1,365
Farmington - 847
Glastonbury - 870
Granby - 237
Hartford - 2,164
Manchester - 1,338
Marlborough - 1,510
New Britain - 1,521
Newington - 1,332
North Canton - 184
Plainville - 993
Rocky Hill - 2,105
Simsbury - 536
South Windsor - 656
Southington - 785
Suffield - 991
West Hartford - 1,134
Wethersfield - 978
Windsor - 2,034
Windsor Lo…
