Popular Eatery Expands; Nursing Home Cited; Choking Victim Saved

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

2 Police Officers Fired In Connecticut: Report

Two police officers were fired from this Connecticut police department last month, according to reports.>>>Read More.

Councilor Lambasted Over Comments To Colleague: Report

The Councilwoman interrupted her colleague in a meeting to tell him to address her as “doctor,” according to reports.>>>Read More.

CT Officials Cite Nursing Home For Health Violations

Drinking and bathing water samples at the nursing home have tested positive for the Legionella bacteria, state health officials said.>>>Read More.

CT Coronavirus Vaccine Passport Survey: Results Are Close

Are vaccine passports a common sense move for the greater good? Patch readers weigh in...>>>Read More.

Firefighters Save Choking Victim At Diner

The two firefighters were at a local restaurant when a customer started to choke.>>>Read More.

New Popeye's Restaurant Planned: Report

The popular Cajun-style chicken chain already is expanding in CT.>>>Read More.

Health Company To Pay $28K For Improper Hiring: Feds

A home health company has agreed to pay $28,246 after hiring a man barred from working in connection with federal healthcare programs.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Man Threatened to Shoot Up Construction Site: Police
• Pedestrian Struck By Car, In Critical Condition: Police
• 1 Seriously Injured In Merritt Parkway Crash
• Resident Charged With Alcohol Crimes Involving Kids
• Man Accused Of Operating Illegal Drug Factory: Report

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