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Decades-long Veterans Day tradition continues at Iwo Jima Memorial in Newington
On Veterans Day, dozens of people came together to honor veterans at the National Iwo Jima Memorial in Newington. It was a tradition that began almost 30 years ago, thanks to a man named Dr. George Gentile. Gentile survived the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II and, along with other survivors, helped build the National Iwo Jima Memorial…
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Veterans Day: Where to honor veterans across Connecticut on Monday
Monday is Veterans Day and our state is giving thanks to those who have served and continue to serve. There are many events happening during the day, including at the Iwo Jima Memorial Park in Newington. Eighth graders from John Wallace Middle School in Newington honored veterans with letters, poems, music and art. The man who started the tradition with…
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Over 1,000 runners celebrate 15th and final Jamie's Run in Wethersfield
On Sunday, one Connecticut family closed the chapter on a heartfelt tradition. “It was such a great run for 15 years, it’s just time for our family to move on,” said race organizer Kurt Knotts. Knotts and his family started Jamie’s run in 2010 after losing their 5-month-old daughter to a rare liver tumor. Since then, thousands of people have been...
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Youth football team in Southbury mourns loss of assistant coach
A youth football team from Southbury is mourning the loss of their assistant coach. Mark Oesau, 53, died unexpectedly last Saturday. For four years, he helped coach middle school students from Southbury and Middlebury, including his own 12-year-old son, Gibson Oesau. On Sunday, less than 24 hours after his father’s passing, Oesau was back on the field and scored his...
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Both sides of the aisle condemn heated commentary after Trump rally
President Joe Biden is facing backlash for the way he responded to offensive comments made about the Puerto Rican community at a Trump Rally on Sunday. During the event, insult-style comedian Tony Hinchcliffe said, “There’s literally a floating island of garbage right now, yeah, I think it’s called Puerto Rico.” On a video call for Latino voter outreach Tuesday,...
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State holds solemn gathering for three, unclaimed cremated veterans
On Wednesday, the state held a military funeral for three U.S. Army veterans whose cremated remains were never claimed. The day began in Rocky Hill at the State Department of Veteran Affairs. A procession with police and three hearses, carrying each veteran’s remains, traveled to the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown. “We never leave anyone behind, and it’s a...
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UConn students rooting for the Huskies before tonight's exhibition game
The UConn men’s basketball team is back on the court tonight. The Huskies play in an exhibition game at Mohegan Sun against the University of Rhode Island. It’s where Dan Hurley used to coach from 2012 to 2018. He’s now going on year seven at UConn. Students, especially seniors, say they’re excited to see what this season will bring....
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Large turnout at 6th annual Benhaven Walk for Autism
On Sunday, hundreds of people came together to participate in the 6th annual Benhaven Walk for Autism. Benhaven is a local nonprofit that provides a variety of services to individuals and families living with autism. In previous years, this 2-mile walk was held in North Haven. But for the first time this year, it took place at Lighthouse Point Park…
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University of Tampa student home safe in CT as Milton approaches Florida
A student from the University of Tampa is back home with her family and friends in Connecticut before Hurricane Milton made landfall in the area. Sophomore Sophia Mastriano says it’s her third time evacuating campus due to hurricanes, but this time was different. She was a little lucky. “We decided to come home just for a weekend,” said Mastriano,...
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Hurricane Milton impacting travel from Connecticut to Florida
With Hurricane Milton expected to take aim at Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday, Tampa Airport suspended its operations Tuesday morning. The airport closed to the public around 9 a.m. It also impacted travel out of Bradley International Airport. As of early Tuesday morning, flights to and from Tampa and Fort Meyers were canceled. But those flying to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and...
