UConn Student Charged; Century-Old Business Closing: CT News

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

UConn Student Accused Of Spray-Painting Swastika

After initially denying involvement in painting the anti-Semitic graffiti, a UConn student admitted committing the act, campus police said.>>>Read More.

Postal Worker Stole Cash From Mail, Gets Probation

The woman was also ordered to pay a $2,400 fine, and the first three months of probation must be served in home confinement, officials said.>>>Read More.

Retirement Marking End Of Century-Old Business Era

A going out of business sale has begun at the long-time business.>>>Read More.

CT State Park Loop Makes List Of Nation's Most Scenic Drives

A 46-mile drive through these Connecticut towns has made a list of the most beautiful drives in the United States.>>>Read More.

Aurelius Henry Piper, Jr., AKA Chief Quiet Hawk - Obituary

Chief of the Golden Hill Paugussett Indian Nation, USMC Veteran of the Vietnam War.>>>Read More.

Agency Owner Pleads Guilty To Fraud

The owner bilked Medicaid for more than $500,000, according to federal prosecutors.>>>Read More.

Bad News, Good News Concerning CT’s Coronavirus Health Metrics

On the plus side, Connecticut’s coronavirus infection rate reached a six-month low on Thursday.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Legalize Marijuana In CT? Here's What Patch Readers Had To Say
• Man Seen Walking Through Back Yards Arrested: Police
• Job Fair Coming Up
• Crews Extinguish House Fire
• Middle School Administrator Placed On Leave
• Potato And Corn Festival Postponed

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