Former Student Sues School; Iconic Fair Returns: CT News

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

Lawsuit Accuses Former Teacher Of Sexual Assault

A former student has filed a federal lawsuit against the school, claiming a teacher sexually assaulted her when she was 12 years old.>>>Read More.

Cat Killed, Struck By Gunfire In Home: Police

Police said multiple gun shots were heard near the residential building, one of which went through a window and struck and killed a cat.>>>Read More.

CT Native Hired To Broadcast Olympic Games From Tokyo

A graduate of a local high school will be broadcasting softball and women's basketball from the Games of the XXXII Olympiad in Japan.>>>Read More.

Lightning Hits Home

Monday morning's band of thunderstorms led to a house being struck by lightning.>>>Read More.

Iconic Fair Returns For 101st Year

The popular event will be back following its cancellation last year.>>>Read More.

Firefighter Captures Electrifying Lighting Strike Video

In a word: Wow! Firefighter/paramedic John Rodriguez captured this video behind station five.>>>Read More.

GoFundMe Created To Bury Man, 19, Killed In I-95 Crash

The family of the teen whose motorcycle was struck on I-95, hopes to bury him in Puerto Rico.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Police Chief Named 1st Black President Of CT Chief's Org
• Teen Struck By Vehicle: Police
• A To Z PetShop To Open Store
• Retired Fire Chief, 'Legend' Mike Grant Passes Away
• Police Officer, K9, Honored For Missing Person Rescue
• Fire Damages Garage

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