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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
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
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