Hamden, CT|News|
Hamden Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found Ill
One dog was euthanized after it was found to be severely emaciated, police said.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
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Hamden, CT|News|
Hamden Officials Call For Unity After Outcry Over Councilor
In an open letter, Hamden officials called for unity following an incident that halted legislative council finance committee deliberations.
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North Haven, CT|News|
Local Entrepreneur Opens Eco-Friendly Coffeehouse In North Haven
The café offers a variety of drinks, baked goods and small plates.
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West Haven, CT|News|
‘Hands Off Our Zoning’: West Haven Residents To Rally In Protest
The rally will be held Saturday at the West Haven Green gazebo.
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Stratford, CT|News|
Stratford Town Council Votes In Favor Of Home Rule Government
Municipal home rule leadership lets individual towns control zoning decisions, rather than the State of Connecticut.
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Wallingford, CT|News|
Ice Cream Truck Safety Bill Passes Connecticut Senate
The bill was motivated by the death of 10-year-old Tristan Bahorst, of Wallingford, who was killed by a passing car after buying ice cream.
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Wallingford, CT|News|
Felon Jailed After Armed Standoff In Wallingford: Police
The man was found to be in possession of a gun, ammunition and body armor, police said.
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Hamden, CT|News|
Man Arrested In June 2020 Hamden Burglary: Report
The man is accused of stealing some $15,000 worth of items, WFSB reports.
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Stratford, CT|News|
Sterling House Community Center Given 14K Square-Foot Donation
Erin's Gym was officially donated to the Sterling House Community Center, where it has sat for 10 years.
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Stratford, CT|News|
'Why You Belong In Stratford': New Video Series Promotes Town
The new initiative from the town's Economic and Community Development Commission aims to showcase Stratford's people, businesses and more.
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Hamden, CT|News|
Hamden Councilor Lambasted Over Comments To Colleague: Report
Councilwoman Valerie Horsley interrupted her colleague in a meeting to tell him to address her as “doctor,” the New Haven Register reports.
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Stratford, CT|News|
Stratford Schools Coronavirus Update: One Class To Quarantine
All told, three positive cases were identified this week in Stratford Public School communities.
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West Haven, CT|News|
Child, 2, Missing From West Haven
The child may be with her father, according to Connecticut State Police.
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Man To Serve 4 Years In Crystal Lake Burglary
The man Round Lake Beach was arrested on burglary charges in 2018,
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Grayslake, IL|News|
'School Night Out' Fundraiser To Support Frederick School PTO
The Grayslake business hosting the fundraiser will donate 10 percent of its sales next Tuesday evening.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
Lake County Pauses Use Of J&J Coronavirus Vaccine
No standing vaccine appointments were canceled, officials said.
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
McHenry Vaccine Sites Halt Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Doses
The county also cancelled a vaccination clinic at Willow Creek Community Church on Tuesday.
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Crystal Lake D155 Schools To Host Outdoor Graduations Next Month
Each school will offer two ceremonies with limited capacity.
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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Lake In The Hills Sets Prescribed Burns For Wednesday
Smoke is possible in the Harvest Gate Detention area on Wednesday.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
New Coronavirus Vaccine Site Opening In Round Lake Beach
The no-cost clinic is will open next week in the former Kmart store on E Rollins Road.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
