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Winter's Most Potent Storm Leads To School Closures, Slippery Travel Winter's Most Potent Storm Leads To School Closures, Slippery Travel
Winter's Most Potent Storm Leads To School Closures, Slippery Travel The most significant winter storm of the season has resulted in slippery travel and school closures across the region. Snowfall will continue at times during the morning on Tuesday, Feb. 28 after arriving Monday evening, Feb. 27. The timing of the system had led to the closures of hundreds of school districts in New York and Connecticut. Some areas farther north and inland, including in parts of the Hudson Valley and northern Connecticut, have already seen half a foot of snow as of around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. Tuesday's high temperature will be in the mid-30s with wind-chill values in the tee…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals As Storm System Moves Through Region Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals As Storm System Moves Through Region
Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals As Storm System Moves Through Region New projected snowfall totals have been released as a storm system moves through the Northeast on Sunday, Dec. 11 with up to a half-foot of accumulation possible in some interior areas in New York and Connecticut mainly north of Interstate 84. The latest projected accumulation totals are shown in the first image above from AccuWeather.com with areas in light blue expected to see 1 to 3 inches of snowfall, and 3 to 6 inches forecast for areas in darker blue. Parts of New York State north of I-84 and northern Connecticut could see 4 to 6 inches of snowfall, while areas in northern Connecticut…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Storm Bringing Wintry Mix Will Drop Up To A Foot Of Snow In Parts Of Northeast Storm Bringing Wintry Mix Will Drop Up To A Foot Of Snow In Parts Of Northeast
Storm Bringing Wintry Mix Will Drop Up To A Foot Of Snow In Parts Of Northeast Most of the region will see rain and sleet from a wintry storm that will sweep through the region over the weekend, but parts of the Northeast could see up to a half-foot to a foot of snow. Saturday, Dec. 18 will be dreary with cold rain at times in areas farther south during the day and mixed precipitation and snow farther north during the day and into the evening. In those areas, the temperature will hover right around and just below the freezing mark. The areas shown in the first image above will see a mix of rain and sleet, and areas farthest north (north of I-84) will get varying amou…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Popular CT Restaurant Offers 'Homegrown' Meals, Unique Cocktail Menu Popular CT Restaurant Offers 'Homegrown' Meals, Unique Cocktail Menu
Popular CT Restaurant Offers 'Homegrown' Meals, Unique Cocktail Menu A popular, tradition-rich northern Connecticut restaurant seeks to offer its guests "homegrown" meals through its seasonal menu.  Stone Row Kitchen + Bar is a Windham County staple located at 948 Main St. in Willimantic.  The restaurant opened in 2009 and was formerly known as Cafémantic, before relaunching as Stone Row in 2020. Owners said the restaurant has become a community cornerstone "both as a gathering place for the neighborhood and as a showcase for regional farmers, foragers, and fishers." Stone Row's menu includes main courses such as its grass-fed burg…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Man Wanted On Four Active Warrants In CT Alert Issued For Man Wanted On Four Active Warrants In CT
Alert Issued For Man Wanted On Four Active Warrants In CT Police are asking the public for help locating a man wanted on multiple arrest warrants in the region. Brandon Cauley has four active warrants for his arrest in Northern Connecticut, the Enfield Police Department said on Wednesday, Nov. 10. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact police at 860-763-6400. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Unattended Bag With Opiate Overdose Kits Found At CT Pond Unattended Bag With Opiate Overdose Kits Found At CT Pond
Unattended Bag With Opiate Overdose Kits Found At CT Pond A police agency in Northern Connecticut is taking steps to help area residents battle addiction after founding opiate “overdose kits” near an area pond. Officers from the Enfield Police Department in Hartford County on patrol around the Freshwater Pond on Thursday, July 22 found an unattended bag laying on the ground containing multiple kits that are used to safely aid addicts. Police said that the kit is utilized by those suffering from opiate addiction to administer drugs as safe as possible, and contains numerous syringes. “Although the intent of this kit is for safe practices, we are s…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Jersey Mike’s Opens New Location In Region Jersey Mike’s Opens New Location In Region
Jersey Mike’s Opens New Location In Region After a lengthy wait, the new Jersey Mike’s Subs location has opened up a new eatery in Northern Connecticut. It's in Litchfield County, in New Milford. Earlier this month, the popular sandwich shop celebrated its grand opening at Litchfield Crossings on Danbury Road, New Milford’s largest shopping center. Calling it “the true American sub,” free coupons were provided to the eatery’s first patrons, with charitable contributions being contributed to Camella’s Cupboard, a non-profit dedicated to feeding families and changing lives in the community. “The waiting is over and we are thrilled t…

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by Zak Failla