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Grandfather of mother and son killed grieves loss during vigil in Hartford
Mourning the loss of a mother and her baby boy. Dozens came out Tuesday evening to remember a young woman and her 4-month-old after they were shot and killed in Hartford last week. “This has been going on for years and it’s still going on and we’re talking about a four-month-old baby,” Reverend Henry Brown, founder of Mothers United...
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Hartford mayor commends police work after arrest of suspect in the deaths of mother, son
Four days after a mother and her baby son were killed in Hartford, police say the man they’re looking for has been found and arrested. At a memorial on New Britain Avenue, there are still signs of mourning for deaths of 20-year-old Jessiah Mercado and 4-month-old Messiah Diaz. The mother and son were killed after a shooting nearby Tuesday...
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Redding homeowner grateful after reuniting with missing Brittany dog
A Redding homeowner is thankful after reuniting with her dog who had been missing in the woods for 36 hours. It was a community-wide effort to bring her home. “It still doesn’t feel real. It’s crazy and I’m so grateful to have her,” Sue McIntee, of Redding, said. It’s a huge sense of relief for her reuniting with her...
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Preserving history: Bloomfield makes decision following library name controversy
To rename or not rename – that’s been the focus of a debate that’s gotten divisive at times in Bloomfield for the town’s new library building. The town council voted Thursday evening to keep the name of Prosser Public Library while still honoring the town’s first Black mayor. “I’m relieved. I’m grateful that they have figured it out,” Donna...
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UConn fans applaud coach Geno Auriemma for breaking historic wins record
As a record was broken Wednesday night at Gampel Pavilion, UConn basketball fans praised coach Geno Auriemma for the remarkable run he’s had leading the women’s basketball team. “I’m here for the history, absolutely,” Bob Scully, of Higganum, said. History that was made with UConn head coach Geno Auriemma reaching the pinnacle of college basketball greatness. That’s by securing...
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Johnson Memorial Hospital labor and delivery to stay closed after state agreement
Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford will be allowed to keep their labor and delivery unit closed. This comes after an agreement was reached with the Connecticut Office of Health Strategy where the hospital will fund an independent study to see whether a stand-alone birthing center is feasible in the area. The hospital closed the unit back in 2022 due to…
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Displaced Hartford residents demand city extends temporary housing
Tenants who were forced out of their apartments after a fire now want the city of Hartford to extend temporary housing. It’s set to expire next month. Tenants and supporters chanted in front of city hall Wednesday, demanding the city of Hartford extend temporary housing for people who were forced out of their units at Concord Hills Apartments. “It’s...
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Gov. Ned Lamont declares stage two drought advisory for all of Connecticut
The dry weather so far this fall has led to Gov. Ned Lamont issuing a stage two drought advisory for all of Connecticut. His office said it’s due to the lack of rain and ongoing fire danger in our state. “This area of the country in this part of Connecticut should generally get somewhere in the area of seven...
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How to deal with election anxiety and stress
Presidential elections can feel consequential with the stress and anxiety likely extending beyond Election Day for some. The latest presidential race seems to have some added weight. As the 2024 election comes to a close, the results are bringing joy to some and heartache for others. This mix of emotions is something Dr. Ralph Dodd has seen over the past…
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Crews continue battling Hawthorne Fire, other fires amid dry weather conditions
As the Hawthorne Fire continues to burn into its twelfth day, crews remain on scene in Berlin using new equipment to help them battle the flames. This comes as the state sees more fires spark up due to the current dry weather. As crews from all over the state and the country continue to fight the Hawthorne Fire in Berlin,…
