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COVID-19: Indoor Mask-Wearing Recommended In These CT Counties By CDC COVID-19: Indoor Mask-Wearing Recommended In These CT Counties By CDC
Covid-19: Indoor Mask-Wearing Recommended In These CT Counties By CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending indoor mask-wearing in three of Connecticut's eight counties in its latest COVID-19 data tracker report. The CDC displays counties in orange, yellow, or green on a color-coded map shown in the image above to guide local residents and authorities: Counties shown in orange are where the CDC advises wearing masks indoors.  Counties shown in yellow are places in which those at high risk for severe disease should be cautious. In green counties, indoor masking is not necessary. As of Friday, Jan. 27, these Connecticut coun…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Third Person Charged In Blaze At Southbury Training School Third Person Charged In Blaze At Southbury Training School
Third Person Charged In Blaze At Southbury Training School A third person has been charged by Connecticut State Police for allegedly setting fire to a cottage located on Southbury Training property. Litchfield County resident Julia Ninno, age 18, of New Milford, turned herself in to state police on Tuesday, Jan. 10 in connection with the fire that started around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17. Earlier report: 'It Was Just For Fun': Man Faces Arson Charge After Blaze At Southbury Training School Firefighters responded to the area of 24 Village Road in Southbury after receiving a report of smoke, according to the arrest warrant. Police said …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
18-Year-Old Apprehended Amid Investigation Into Blaze At Southbury Training School 18-Year-Old Apprehended Amid Investigation Into Blaze At Southbury Training School
18-Year-Old Apprehended Amid Investigation Into Blaze At Southbury Training School A second person is now facing charges in connection to a fire that destroyed an unoccupied cottage in Connecticut last month. Litchfield County resident Juliana Sullivan, age 18, of New Milford, surrendered to police on an arrest warrant on Saturday, Jan. 7, in connection to a blaze at the Southbury Training School in New Haven County on the night of Saturday, Dec. 17, Connecticut State Police reported.  Police said Sullivan is charged with: Third-degree criminal trespass Third-degree conspiracy to commit arson Third-degree criminal liability acts of another/arson Gregory Philli…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
One Of Last Covered Bridges In CT Severely Damaged By Backhoe One Of Last Covered Bridges In CT Severely Damaged By Backhoe
One Of Last Covered Bridges In CT Severely Damaged By Backhoe A historic covered bridge in Connecticut was severely damaged after someone towed a backhoe through it, officials said.  The West Cornwall Covered Bridge in Litchfield County, located in West Cornwall by the intersection of Route 128 and Route 7, was damaged on Friday afternoon, Dec. 23, when the backhoe struck multiple wooden beams that support the bridge's roof, according to the state's Department of Transportation.  Because of the severe damage, engineers are now analyzing the bridge, which will be closed for about a week, officials said. Detours have been put in place for people to avo…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
These Connecticut Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says These Connecticut Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says
These Connecticut Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says When it comes to the healthiest locales in the United States, several counties in Connecticut are faring quite well, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The outlet analyzed nearly 3,000 US counties on metrics it said shape and show the health of a community, like public safety, access to healthcare, educational equity, income, housing affordability, food availability, and nutrition. Analysts then used that data to rank the 500 healthiest communities in the country across 10 categories on a scale of zero to 100. In Connecticut, Middlesex County was ranked healt…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
These Fairfield County Zip Codes Rank Among State's Most Expensive, New Report Says These Fairfield County Zip Codes Rank Among State's Most Expensive, New Report Says
These Fairfield County Zip Codes Rank Among State's Most Expensive, New Report Says A new ranking has determined which zip codes have the most expensive homes in Connecticut.  Stacker.com published a ranking on Tuesday, April 5, of the top 50 most expensive zip codes in the state based on the Zillow Home Values Index for all residences as of February 2021. The most expensive zip codes on the list were located in Fairfield County. Greenwich's 06830 zip code was ranked the most expensive in the state, with a typical home value of $1,649,982, which is 461.1% above typical value in Connecticut, according to the report. The second and third rankings o…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Teen Nabbed For Making Charges On Credit Card Stolen From Car, CT State Police Say Teen Nabbed For Making Charges On Credit Card Stolen From Car, CT State Police Say
Teen Nabbed For Making Charges On Credit Card Stolen From Car, CT State Police Say A 16-year-old boy was arrested and accused of using a woman's stolen credit cards in Connecticut.  Troopers responded to a Litchfield County home in New Hartford on Sunday, Oct. 24, and a woman told police that she had been notified by her bank of potential fraudulent activity on her account, and discovered her purse had been stolen from her vehicle, according to Connecticut State Police.  The woman found that the charges were being made using her stolen credit cards at businesses in the area. State police obtained surveillance footage from the businesses, where fraudulent credit…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: All CT Counties Now Classified As Areas With 'Substantial' Community Transmission COVID-19: All CT Counties Now Classified As Areas With 'Substantial' Community Transmission
Covid-19: All CT Counties Now Classified As Areas With 'Substantial' Community Transmission All eight of Connecticut's counties have been classified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as areas with "substantial" community transmission of COVID-19.  This means in during the period in the week of Tuesday, July 27, through Monday, Aug. 2, between 50 and 99.99 cases of COVID-19 were reported per 100,000 in each county. Litchfield County became the final county classified as having "substantial" community transmission. The CDC recommends that everyone, including fully vaccinated people, wear masks indoors in counties with "substantial or high" transmissi…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Connecticut Locale Ranks Among Top 15 Small Towns To Visit In US, Smithsonian Says Connecticut Locale Ranks Among Top 15 Small Towns To Visit In US, Smithsonian Says
Connecticut Locale Ranks Among Top 15 Small Towns To Visit In US, Smithsonian Says A local locale has been highlighted by Smithsonian Magazine as one the best small towns to visit this summer. The magazine included the Town of Litchfield in Litchfield County, Connecticut in the list of 15 towns.  The town has historic sites to visit, such as the United States' first law school. The town's history can be further explored in the Litchfield History Museum.  The magazine also highlighted the many antique stores, clothing stores, and restaurants the downtown area has. Some local eateries featured include The Market Place Tavern and The Village Restaurant. The town'…

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by Nicole Valinote
Weather
New Tornado Touchdown Confirmed In Region, Bringing Total To Three New Tornado Touchdown Confirmed In Region, Bringing Total To Three
New Tornado Touchdown Confirmed In Region, Bringing Total To Three A new tornado touchdown from severe storm activity in the region on Thursday, Aug. 27 has been confirmed. The National Weather Service announced on Sunday, Aug. 30 that an  Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF) 0 twister touched down in Kent, Connecticut, near the Dutchess County border in Litchfield County, at 3:31 p.m. Thursday. An EF-0 twister, with winds of 65 to 85 miles per hour, is the weakest of six types of twisters. (See the scale at the bottom of this page.) The Kent tornado had maximum wind speed of 80 to 85 miles per hour, an estimated path of 75 yards, and path length of about…

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by Joe Lombardi