River Tragedy: CT Woman Dies When Canoe Overturns River Tragedy: CT Woman Dies When Canoe Overturns
River Tragedy: CT Woman Dies When Canoe Overturns A state park-sponsored canoe trip turned into tragedy when a Connecticut woman drowned when her craft overturned.  The incident took place in Middlesex County on Saturday, Aug. 12 around 11:15 a.m., in the Hammonasset River in Clinton. Connecticut State Environmental Conservation (Encon) Police were notified of a report of an overturned paddle craft in the Hammonasset River with a victim in the water, said Will Healey, spokesman for the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection. Encon Police responded and a preliminary investigation revealed a …
CT Man Charged With Leaving Victim In Chair For Weeks, Without Food For Days CT Man Charged With Leaving Victim In Chair For Weeks, Without Food For Days
CT Man Charged With Leaving Victim In Chair For Weeks, Without Food For Days A Connecticut man is behind bars after allegedly leaving a victim in a chair for more than two weeks and withholding food for several days. Middlesex County resident Steven Donen, age 66, of Cromwell, was charged on Monday, July 31 at his Cromwell home. According to Cromwell Police Chief Frederick Sifodaskalakis, on Friday, July 28, officers went to the home for a medical check after receiving a request from a medical office that the victim had missed several appointments. Officers arrived at Donen's home where the victim lived and discovered they were living in "deplorable and unsanitary …
Uncooperative, Drunk Woman Hits CT DOT Vehicle: Police Uncooperative, Drunk Woman Hits CT DOT Vehicle: Police
Uncooperative, Drunk Woman Hits CT DOT Vehicle: Police A Connecticut woman was arrested after she reportedly crashed into another vehicle and hit multiple construction cones, officials say.  In Middlesex County, Jennifer Ryan, a resident of Coventry in Tolland County, was arrested on Monday, July 24 after she reportedly drove erratically on Route 9 southbound near Exit 27 in Cromwell, according to authorities. Multiple calls reported that a red Lincoln MKZ, later determined to be driven by Ryan, crashed into a CT DOT vehicle and hit several construction cones in a work zone around 11:30 p.m., Connecticut State Police said. The …
CT Teen Driver Killed After Hitting Tree CT Teen Driver Killed After Hitting Tree
CT Teen Driver Killed After Hitting Tree A Connecticut teenager was killed after allegedly losing control of his car and hitting a tree. Nathaniel Appell Jr., age 19, was killed around 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, July 4  in Middlesex County, in Westbrook, said the Connecticut State Police. Appel, a resident of Westbrook, was driving a 2002 Honda Accord LX when for an unknown reason it left the road near 679 Old Clinton Road and hit a tree, state police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. State police are still investigating the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact Troop F at 860-399-2100.
Beloved CT Restaurant To Close: Here's Last Day Customers Can Visit Beloved CT Restaurant To Close: Here's Last Day Customers Can Visit
Beloved CT Restaurant To Close: Here's Last Day Customers Can Visit After more than a decade in business, a popular Connecticut resraurant will soon permanently shut its doors.  Middlesex County's Lan Chi's Vietnamese Restaurant, located in Middletown at 505 Main St. (Route 66), will open for its last day in business on Saturday, June 3 after serving customers for more than 10 years, the restaurant's owner announced on social media.  The owner cited "family concerns" as the reason for closing.  "I’m forever grateful for the love, the support, and the friendship of all my supportive customers, many of whom are now my dearest friends," t…
Beloved CT Restaurant To Close: 'Thank You All For Your Support,' Owners Say Beloved CT Restaurant To Close: 'Thank You All For Your Support,' Owners Say
Beloved CT Restaurant To Close: 'Thank You All For Your Support,' Owners Say A Connecticut restaurant that served as a site of countless memories for visitors over the years is set to permanently close.  Middlesex County staple The Whey Station(ary), located in Middletown at 544 Main St., will open for its last day in business on Friday, May 12, the owners announced on social media.  The restaurant will remain open until 4 p.m. on Friday, or until supplies run out.  Known for its tater tots, macaroni and cheese, and a whole host of delicious grilled cheese sandwiches, the eatery has been dedicated to "putting many grilled cheeses in the hands of peop…
New Update: ID Discovered Of 22-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Car, CT State Police Say New Update: ID Discovered Of 22-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Car, CT State Police Say
New Update: ID Discovered Of 22-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Car, CT State Police Say This story has been updated.  Police have determined the identity of a man who was fatally struck by a car while walking on a busy road in Connecticut. The incident happened in Middlesex County on Sunday, April 30 around 3:45 p.m. on Route 9 in Middletown in the area of Exit 10, according to Connecticut State Police.  A vehicle had been traveling southbound on Route 9 just before old Exit 10 (Exit 19) when it hit a pedestrian in the right lane, police said.  The pedestrian was then taken to Hartford Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.  The victim, whose identity …
CT's Best Italian Restaurant Uses New England Grains In Pasta, Report Says: 'Lives Up To Hype' CT's Best Italian Restaurant Uses New England Grains In Pasta, Report Says: 'Lives Up To Hype'
CT's Best Italian Restaurant Uses New England Grains In Pasta, Report Says: 'Lives Up To Hype' Those looking for the best Italian dining experience in Connecticut with a unique New England twist will have to visit one Middlesex County eatery that rises above the competition, according to the Daily Meal.  Grano Arso, located in the town of Chester at 6 Main St. in a building dating back to 1902 that once housed a bank, has been named the best Italian restaurant in Connecticut by the Daily Meal, which cited the eatery's use of native New England grains in "steller" traditional pasta dishes.  Some of the impressive pasta dishes offered by the restaurant, owned by Chef Joel Gargano and …
$100K Lottery Prize Winner: Ticket Sold At Store In CT $100K Lottery Prize Winner: Ticket Sold At Store In CT
$100K Lottery Prize Winner: Ticket Sold At Store In CT If you're looking for the best place to buy lottery tickets, one store in Middlesex County may be a good option, as it just sold one that ended up being worth $100,000.  The top-prize-winning CASH5 ticket was sold in Westbrook on Friday, March 24, and earned an unnamed lottery player $100,000 more than they had the day before, Connecticut Lottery announced on Monday, March 27. The lucky winner bought the ticket at JoJo's Food Mart, located at 1309 Boston Post Rd. (US Route 1). According to Connecticut Lottery, the odds of winning CASH5 are 1 in 72.1. 
Vicious Assault: Suspect Nabbed After Woman Suffers Fractured Skull Near Library In CT Vicious Assault: Suspect Nabbed After Woman Suffers Fractured Skull Near Library In CT
Vicious Assault: Suspect Nabbed After Woman Suffers Fractured Skull Near Library In CT A Connecticut man is behind bars after allegedly viciously beating a woman on an area sidewalk in an unprovoked attack. The incident took place in Middlesex County on Thursday, March 23 in the area of Russell Library in Middletown. According to Middletown Police, officers responded to the area on a report of an injured woman. When officers arrived on the scene they found a 62-year-old woman who had sustained severe injuries including a fractured skull and a brain bleed. Video of the attack shows the suspect, later identified as Bryon Bell, age 37, of Middletown, striking, stomping, and kic…
How Much Snow, Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Fairfield County How Much Snow, Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Fairfield County
How Much Snow, Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Fairfield 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…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
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…