Ex-Firefighter Charged With Manslaughter In Hit-And-Run: CT News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut on Friday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories.

Ex-Firefighter Charged With Manslaughter In Hit-And-Run

He struck a 32-year-old woman walking her dog and fled the scene, but was stopped by police three days later, according to authorities.>>>Read More.

12 Rabbits Perish, Family Displaced In Fire

Animals and a family were affected after a fire broke out at a home Friday morning.>>>Read More.

Coffee Shop, Craft Brewery Planned At Train Station

A welcome center is also part of plans by a Baltimore developer to complete restoration of the historic train station.>>>Read More.

Hospital Employees Collect Over 2,000 Pounds Of Food

Hospital employees collected over 2,000 pounds of food for two area pantries during a #GiveHealthy online food drive.>>>Read More.

Doctor Pleads Guilty To Illegally Prescribing Oxycodone

The doctor wrote illegal prescriptions for nearly 4,000 oxycodone tablets while she was a medical resident: Feds.>>>Read More.

CT Patch Survey: Significant Easing Of Coronavirus Restrictions

Gov. Ned Lamont announced major changes to the state's coronavirus restrictions. Let us know what you think.>>>Read More.

Son Sues Town Over Mother's Killing, Blames PD: Report

The suit claims police had access to the gun James Taylor used to shoot his ex-wife and knew he was on the brink of violence, a report said.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• CVS Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Sites To 51 CT Locations
• Restrictions Have Lifted On CT Restaurants. Is It Too Late?
• Stolen Pistol, Narcotics Confiscated During Traffic Stop
• Car Dealer Sentenced For Role In Loan Fraud Scheme
• Woman Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting: Police

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