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Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In CT Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In CT
Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In CT A potent storm system packed with damaging winds has knocked out power to thousands in Connecticut. At around 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, Eversource reported around 3,400 customers with power statewide, and United Illuminated another 55. The most outages are in the following locations: Union (354), Wilton (221), West Hartford (216), Ridgefield (199), New Milford (145), Thompson (137), Greenwich (127), and Weston (101). The storm, ignited by a strong frontal system, has now pushed out off the East Coast. Thursday will be colder with a high temperature in the mid-30s, but wind-chill values…
Fight Over Cell Phone Leads To CT Teen's Arrest, Police Say Fight Over Cell Phone Leads To CT Teen's Arrest, Police Say
Fight Over Cell Phone Leads To CT Teen's Arrest, Police Say A Fairfield County teen was charged with alleged breach of peace after getting into a fight over a cell phone. Annabelle Capola, age 19, of Weston, turned herself in to Darien Police on Monday, Jan. 15 for the Wednesday, Jan. 3 incident. According to Sgt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police, the victim reported that they had gotten into a "physical altercation" with Capola regarding a cell phone in the parking lot of the Darien Library. After viewing surveillance video, officers determined there was probable cause for an arrest and a warrant was issued with a court-set bond of $5,000, Skoum…
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that swept through the Northeast overnight Monday, Jan. 15 into Tuesday, Jan. 16. Totals are from the National Weather Service: Location        Amount        Time/Date      Provider New York Westchester County New Rochelle 1.7 inches 0730 AM 01/16 Public Peekskill 1.3 inches 0630 AM 01/16 Public Armonk 1.3 inches 0800 AM 01/16 COCORAHS Peekskill 2.8 NNE 1.0 inches 0800 AM 01/16 COCORAHS South Salem 0.8 inches 0715 AM 01/16 COCORAHS Nassau County Levittown 3.0 inches…
These Connecticut High Schools Are Top 10 In State, Report Says These Connecticut High Schools Are Top 10 In State, Report Says
These Connecticut High Schools Are Top 10 In State, Report Says The grades are in and these Connecticut high schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, the following schools were ranked top 10 in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Connecticut” report: No. 1 - Fairfield County: Staples High School in Westport No. 2 - Fairfield County: New Canaan High School No. 3 - Fairfield County: Darien High School No. 4 - Fairfield County: Greenwich High School No. 5 - Fairfield County: Wilton High School No. 6 - Hartford County: Avon High School No. 7 - Hartford …
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In CT, With These Communities Most Affected Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In CT, With These Communities Most Affected
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…
Willimantic Resident Wins $50K In CT State Lottery Willimantic Resident Wins $50K In CT State Lottery
Willimantic Resident Wins $50K In CT State Lottery A Connecticut resident claimed a $390,000 lottery prize. New London County resident Gary Beaulieu, of Colchester, won a "Lucky For Life" prize from a ticket purchased at Gibbs, located at 299 South Main St. in Colchester, Connecticut Lottery announced on Monday, Nov. 14. Other notable winners announced on Monday include: Brian Echard, of Ellington, who won a $200,000 Powerball prize from a ticket purchased at Big Y Ellington Express #115, located at 140 West Road in Ellington Angela Echard, of Ellington, who won a $200,000 Powerball prize from a ticket purchased at Big…
Pepper Spray Used To Force CT Man In Standoff With Police Out Of House Pepper Spray Used To Force CT Man In Standoff With Police Out Of House
Pepper Spray Used To Force CT Man In Standoff With Police Out Of House Police used pepper spray to make a Fairfield County man come out of his home during a standoff after he failed to show up in court and was wanted on several domestic violence-related warrants. The incident took place in Fairfield on Wednesday, Oct. 26. According to Fairfield Police Lt. Michael Paris, officers went to the home of Neil Bhatia, age 46, after learning he failed to show up in court for his arrest on Tuesday, Oct. 25, and for several other domestic violence-related warrants. Bhatia had been arrested by Fairfield Police on Tuesday and charged with risk of injury to a minor and di…
Hawk With Fishing Hook Stuck In Wing Rescued At CT Pond Hawk With Fishing Hook Stuck In Wing Rescued At CT Pond
Hawk With Fishing Hook Stuck In Wing Rescued At CT Pond Authorities rescued a hawk that was found at a Connecticut pond with a fishing hook stuck in its wing. Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police responded to the pond in Mill Park in the Hartford County town of Newington to help a Cooper's hawk, officials reported on Sunday, July 31. Authorities waded into the water and cut a tree branch and a fishing lure off the wing of the hawk. The hawk was brought to Christine's Critters Inc. in Weston, and was scheduled for an appointment with a veterinarian to remove a fishing hook that was embedded in its wing. The animal is expected to …
These Locations Rank Among CT's Top 25 Best Places To Live These Locations Rank Among CT's Top 25 Best Places To Live
These Locations Rank Among CT's Top 25 Best Places To Live Several Connecticut communities are among the “best places to live in America” in 2022, according to a newly released poll. Each year, Niche explores the best places to live in the US, evaluating factors that include crime, public school systems, job opportunities, and local amenities. Using data based on the US Census, FBI, US Bureau of Labor (BLS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other sources, Niche then ranked the top places to live across the country, led by Chesterbrook, a suburb of Philadelphia. In Connecticut, West Hartford in Hartford County was named as the…
CT Man Busted For Renovating Home Without Contractor's License, Police Say CT Man Busted For Renovating Home Without Contractor's License, Police Say
CT Man Busted For Renovating Home Without Contractor's License, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly renovating an area home without a contractor's license, or getting the permits or inspections. John Tate, age 65, of Weston, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 26, by Wilton Police for performing the renovations on a Wilton home. His arrest is the result of an investigation related to extensive remodeling work on the victim's residence, Wilton Police said. Tate is alleged to have completed work without a home improvement contractor's license, without obtaining appropriate permits, and violating other provisions of home improvement la…
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches. Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches Wantagh, 14 inches Suffolk County Amit…
Red-Tailed Hawk Rescued By Metro-North Engineer Released In CT Red-Tailed Hawk Rescued By Metro-North Engineer Released In CT
Red-Tailed Hawk Rescued By Metro-North Engineer Released In CT A hawk that was rescued by a fast-acting Metro-North engineer who came to its aid after it was caught on the tracks in Connecticut was released back into the wild in Fairfield County. In May, Metro-North engineer Larry Allain was operating a Danbury branch train in Fairfield County when he spotted a large bird on the tracks. A bird enthusiast, Allain was able to slow the train safely and on time, at which point he said that he realized it was a red-tailed hawk that was injured and unable to fly off the tracks. Officials said that Allain stopped the train inches from the injured hawk, was a…
This Connecticut Locale Ranks Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US This Connecticut Locale Ranks Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US
This Connecticut Locale Ranks Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US Though violent crimes spiked across the US during the COVID-19 pandemic, one Connecticut town ranked among the safest in the country according to a newly released report. Weston in Fairfield County was the highest-ranked community in Connecticut on the top 100 list of safest small towns, boasting a 0.0 crime rate per 1,000 residents, and a rate of 1.5 property crimes. Lewisboro and Sleepy Hollow in New York, Luzerne Township in Pennsylvania, Weiser in Idaho, and the Thet Township in Michigan all tied for the safest small town after reporting zero violent or property crimes last year in a re…
Winning $100K Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Convenience Store Winning $100K Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Convenience Store
Winning $100K Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Convenience Store A lucky area resident cashed in a winning $100,000 lotto ticket that was sold at a busy Connecticut mini mart. On Tuesday, Sept. 28 in New Haven County, Naugatuck resident Stephen Rosler cashed in a "30X Cash 8th Edition" ticket that was sold at the Avenue Quick Mart at 711 Rubber Ave. in Naugatuck. According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, the remaining number of unclaimed prizes for that prize level is automatically updated reflecting one less prize. Until the individual or group presents their winning ticket for claim…
Winning $250,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Gas Station Winning $250,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Gas Station
Winning $250,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Gas Station A lucky area resident cashed in a winning $250,000 lotto ticket that was sold at a busy Connecticut gas station. On Monday, Sept. 27 in Hartford County, a Manchester resident cashed in a "$250,000 Cashword 8" scratcher that was sold at the Best Gas station on Tolland Turnpike in Manchester. Related story - 'I Was In Shock': Connecticut Man Wins $100,000 Lottery Prize According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, the remaining number of unclaimed prizes for that prize level is automatically updated reflecting one less prize. Unti…
Ida Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut Ida Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut
Ida Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut More than 15,000 residents in Connecticut remain without power in the wake of Tropical Depression Ida rolling through the region. As of 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2, utility crews from Eversource were still working to make repairs to 14,591 of its 1.286 million customers in Connecticut, while United Illuminated was reporting 141 outages impacting 1,646 customers. According to Eversource, more than 150 customers were still reporting outages in: Monroe: 992; East Lyme: 815; Redding: 793; Stamford: 630; Greenwich: 563; Thompson: 542; Killingworth: 520; North Stonington: 513; Ridgefield: …