SHU Hockey Arena Approved, Despite Concerns: Patch PM

Here are the news stories trending in Fairfield and across Connecticut this afternoon:

Hockey Arena Approved For Sacred Heart University

While some neighbors worried the arena could increase traffic and crime while lowering property values, zoning officials largely disagreed.>>>Read more.

Fairfield Man Found With $35K In Drugs After Crash: Police

Police seized cocaine, marijuana and Psilocybin mushrooms after a car accident Wednesday, according to officials.>>>Read more.

Driver Brandished Pocketknife In Fairfield Road Rage Incident: PD

Two drivers accused one another of driving erratically, with one motorist displaying a small pocketknife, according to Fairfield police.>>>Read more.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting Fairfield Area Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Fairfield area.>>>Read more.

Headlines from across Connecticut:

• CT Closely Watching Potential Vaccine Shipment Delays
• CT Attorney General Calls For Student Debt Forgiveness Of $50K
• Young Man Lauded For Saving Siblings From Fire
• CT Partners With Non-Profit For Vaccine Outreach To Minorities