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A chance to bring people together the Saturday after Thanksgiving means everything to the Johnson family. It’s to honor their son, brother and friend, Connor Johnson, in a way that helps families connected and check in with one another.

A chance to bring people together the Saturday after Thanksgiving means everything to the Johnson family. It’s to honor their son, brother and friend, Connor Johnson, in a way that helps families connect and check in with one another. “My dream is millions of walkers on the Saturday after Thanksgiving,” Scott Johnson, executive director of the Honor Connor Walk...

A person was taken to the hospital with burn injuries after a reported garage and car fire in Simsbury Wednesday night.

A person was taken to the hospital with burn injuries after a reported garage and car fire in Simsbury Wednesday night. Simsbury police said they responded to a reported structure fire on Quorn Hill Road at about 4:40 p.m. Neighbors and first responders helped a person who sustained burn injuries in the fire. They were taken to the hospital by…

Firefighters and a Lifestar transport were called to the scene as at least one injury has been reported.

A man in his 50s was found dead at Talcott Mountain State Park in Simsbury over the weekend, according to the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Authorities said they responded to the park for a report of a missing person Friday. Several police and fire agencies conducted a search until 11:30 p.m. The search resumed Saturday morning. Crews…

Two people have been taken to the hospital after an apparent rescue at Talcott Mountain State Park on Wednesday. An elderly couple was injured while on a trail at the state park in Simsbury, according to the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Both people were taken to the hospital for treatment. The extent of their injuries is unknown….

On Tuesday, Raising Cane’s in Simsbury opened its door to eager customers at 546 Bushy Hill Rd.

On Tuesday, Raising Cane’s in Simsbury opened its door to eager customers at 546 Bushy Hill Road. College student Shawn Coon was the first in line arriving at 2:55 a.m. “I saw on TikTok this place gets pretty packed,” he said. “I was just trying to beat the line. I was trying to be number one.” This is the second…

With the opening of the second Raising Cane’s location in Connecticut on Tuesday, local police are urging drivers to be mindful of increased traffic and delays.

With the opening of the second Raising Cane’s location in Connecticut on Tuesday, local police are urging drivers to be mindful of increased traffic and delays. Police in Simsbury are warning anyone driving on Route 44 in Avon and Route 167 in Avon and Simsbury to anticipate longer travel times, especially during lunch and dinnertime. The new Raising Cane’s location…

The retail space supports small business owners in a unique way.

This year’s event is August 22nd at The Riverview.

A popular spot known for their delectable chicken fingers and dipping sauce will open another location in Simsbury. Fast food chain Raising Cane’s will officially open their second location in the state on Sept. 10. The first Raising Cane’s in Connecticut opened earlier this year in Enfield. The food chain’s opening drew hundreds of people and caused massive lines. A...

Police have identified the motorcyclist who died in a crash in Simsbury on Tuesday morning. Simsbury police said 61-year-old James Ferreira was driving a 2016 Yamaha motorcycle on Route 189 and he was involved in a collision with a 2020 Ford F350 pickup at the intersection of Main Street in the Tariffville section of Simsbury just after 6 a.m. on…

One person has died after a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle in Simsbury on Tuesday morning.

One person has died after a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle in Simsbury on Tuesday morning. Police said they received several 911 calls just after 6 a.m. reporting that a motorcycle and another vehicle collided on Route 189, Hartford Avenue, at Main Street in Tariffville. Police officers, firefighters and EMS responded and first responders began treating one person…

An art exhibit on display at the Simsbury library featuring former President Trump was taken down, but then put back up after some changes were made.

Artist Sarah Schneiderman wanted to make a statement with an art exhibit currently on display at the Simsbury Public Library. The exhibit includes 37 portraits of former President Donald Trump and members of his cabinet during his term in office from 2017 to 2021.   “It is history. It is a historical exhibit, particularly in light of the former president…

Crews are still working around the clock to clean up storm debris in Simsbury Monday, 72 hours after severe storms wreaked havoc on the town.