Casino Plan Halted; Teen, 16, Needs Heart Transplant: 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.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed By FedEx Truck

A woman died in a Thursday night crash.>>>Read More.

Teen, 16, In Need Of Heart Transplant

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help support the family of a 16-year-old in need of a heart transplant.>>>Read More.

Casino Plan Halted Due To New Gaming Agreement

Gov. Ned Lamont and the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes announced a new gaming agreement which stops the planned new casino development.>>>Read More.

Popular Ice Cream Shop To Return Soon

The new owners of the iconic ice cream shop have said they plan to open for the season soon.>>>Read More.

Stop & Shop, Other Retailers Ramping Up Vaccine Distribution

Stop & Shop, Walmart and others are ramping up vaccine distribution as eligibility expands to residents 45 and older in Connecticut.>>>Read More.

CT Red Zone Towns Rise As State Eases Coronavirus Restrictions

The number of communities falling within the Connecticut's red alert level for coronavirus infections rose this week.>>>Read More.

Firefighters Rescue Cat Stuck Inside A Wall

The homeowners could hear the cat moving around and occasionally meowing from inside the wall, prompting a call to the fire department.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• 4 Injured — 1 Seriously — In 2-Car Crash: Police
• Mohegan Gaming And Entertainment CEO Steps Down After 6 Years
• Retailer On Hiring Spree In Connecticut
• CT Coronavirus Hospitalizations Drop Below 400 Again
• CT Reopening Day: Here’s Everything You Need To Know

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