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New Britain church feeds hundreds of people on Christmas Day
Members of South Church in New Britain were busy whipping up a delicious meal for their community. “I’m making potatoes, mixing some mashed potatoes,” said Kenneth Drake, who has been volunteering at this event for last six or seven years. The church has been feeding families on Christmas Day since 1971. “Yams, green beans, ham, and raisin sauce. Don’t forget...
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Running groups raise money to repair CT's hiking trails impacted by brushfires and floods
On Sunday, over 100 people came out to run or walk at least one mile at YMCA’s Camp Sloper in Southington. “I thought this was a good chance to pull all the trail running community organizations together, and this is the result today,” said Michael Lo Presti. Lo Presti is the president and founder of the running club Connecticut Trailmixers….
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State focuses on wrong-way driving ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
More than 800,000 people from Connecticut will go somewhere for the Thanksgiving holiday, AAA is projecting. Of those travelers, almost 90 percent will be driving to their destinations. This has the state thinking about our roads, particularly wrong-way driving. Josh Morgan, with the Connecticut Department of Transportation, said it happens almost every weekend, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. He…
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Suspects connected to South American Theft Group face judge in Connecticut
Two people believed to be connected to the South American Theft Group appeared in court on Thursday. Misael De Colina Palomino, 32, and Alexandria Bravo Valencia, 27, are accused of attempting to break into homes in Farmington and Avon back in May. Lt. John Schmalberger with the Avon Police Department said a traffic stop led to their arrest in Georgia…
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Crews start demolition on massive factory in Torrington
The city of Torrington is saying goodbye to what was once the Hotchkiss Brothers Company facility, a massive industrial complex that stretches more than three acres. Developers William Deickler and Paul Janerico bought the property back in 2017, and they say they’re proud that the project is finally getting started. They told NBC Connecticut the space has a lot to…
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Slow down and move over: Monday kicks off National Crash Responder Safety Week
Slow down, move over and look out for first responders. That’s the message from transportation officials as Monday kicks off National Crash Responder Safety Week. This week is all about keeping our first responders safe. This includes firefighters, police officers, EMS staff, tow truck drivers and transportation workers. When you see them on the side of the road, the...
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CT's stage 2 drought conditions affect communities who rely on well water
“There’s a tremendous amount of people calling without water,” Larry Grela, president of Grela Well Drilling in Terryville, said. Grela Well Drilling in Terryville is a business that has been around for three generations. Grela said unusually dry conditions have been a real challenge for his customers. “They’re calling us up, saying it must be a mechanical problem. Well,...
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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...
