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Dog dumping becomes a growing issue statewide
An official said there are many reasons why people abandon their animals, and she’s seen it getting worse over the last two years.
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Dog abandonment a ‘growing problem' as five dogs dumped in CT communities
People dumping animals is becoming a growing issue statewide, with several cases occurring just this week. In Canton, a one-year-old terrier was dumped in a crate along Route 44. He escaped his crate and ran into traffic, suffering a head injury when hit by a car. He had to undergo emergency surgery to remove his eye, but animal control officers…
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2 dogs abandoned in Manchester
Manchester Animal Control is looking for whoever left two dogs tied to a pole at a basketball court Saturday. The dogs were abandoned near 29 Cottage Street, according to animal control officials. Anyone with information is asked to call the animal control office at (860) 645-5516. As of now, they are not looking for anyone to adopt the dogs, they…
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Labyrinth Brewing Company in Manchester to close after 6 years
A brewing company in Manchester is closing its doors after six years. In a post on Facebook Tuesday, Labyrinth Brewing Company said it will be closing its doors later this month. “There are many factors but no single reason that lead up to this choice and the short version is: the numbers don’t work. This was not a decision...
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East Hartford, Manchester to get wrong-way driver detection systems this week
Sixty wrong-way driver systems are scattered throughout the state right now – with more than 100 expected to be activated by the end of the year.
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East Hartford, Manchester to get wrong-way driver detection systems this week
Some Connecticut drivers are extra alert on the highways these days. “You got speedsters out here on the road as well but the wrong way drivers is really concerning,” said Winston Johnson of South Windsor. “Yeah, I’ve seen some pretty bad accidents due to it,” said Marisa Crease of Manchester. Wrong way driving is an increasingly concerning crash trend...
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Bob's Stores confirms store closures, including all 10 Connecticut locations
On Monday, the parent company of Bob’s Stores announced that all Bob’s locations will be closed, and all inventory will be liquidated. The announcement comes following the Chapter 11 bankruptcy announcement that was made in June. Layoffs for the retailer began in late May, and in early June the first round of store closings were made public. That announcement...
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Hooters restaurant in Manchester closes, leaving only one left operating in CT
A nationwide sweep of restaurant closures for the Hooters brand has made its way through Connecticut. Last week, the company announced “a select number” of underperforming restaurants would be ending operations. At the time, it was not revealed the exact locations of those establishments. On Monday, the Hooters in Manchester posted on social media that it has officially closed its…
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‘Justice prevailed': Man sentenced to life for Manchester double homicide in 2020
A Springfield, Mass. man was sentenced today to life in prison without release for a double homicide in Manchester back in 2020. Gregory Crichlow, 25, was found guilty of two counts of murder for the deaths of Gregory “Monte” Scott Jr., 24, and Jennifer “Jenna” Hicks, 20. It was back in August of 2020 when the two were shot at…
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Man sentenced to life in prison for double homicide in Manchester
A man was sentenced on Wednesday, nearly four years after a double homicide in a commuter lot in Manchester. The victim’s loved ones made emotional statements.
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Woman dies after hitting building in Manchester
A woman has died after crashing into a building in Manchester early Tuesday morning. Police said a 33-year-old Manchester woman was driving on Lydall Street, went off the road around 12:11 a.m. and hit a building. She died at the scene. Manchester police are investigating and they ask anyone who has information or who saw the crash to call Sgt….
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Hartford woman arrested in connection to hit-and-run scooter crash in Manchester
A Hartford woman has been arrested in connection to a hit-and-run scooter crash in Manchester on Friday. Police said the 26-year-old woman collided with a 15-year-old boy who was driving an electric scooter to school. After the collision, the woman reportedly left the scene before police arrived. The 15-year-old suffered non-life threatening injuries in the collision. The woman was later…
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Serious deer strikes on Connecticut highways prompt warnings from officials
Multiple deer strikes statewide over the last few weeks have left officials offering some warnings and advice for drivers during a busy deer season.
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Serious deer strikes on Connecticut highways prompt warnings from officials
Multiple deer strikes statewide over the last few weeks have left officials offering some warnings and advice for drivers during a busy deer season. “I had a deer legitimately hop the guardrail and meet my car in the slow lane,” said Alex Noonan, one of the victims of a deer involved accident along I-84 East. His accident happened just before…
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Driver has serious injuries after deer goes through windshield on I-384 in Manchester
A 62-year-old Lebanon man has serious injuries after a deer went through his windshield on Interstate 384 West in Manchester, according to state police. State police said the driver was near exit 4 around 7:34 a.m. Thursday when a deer ran in front of his Honda Civic and went through his windshield. The driver was taken to Hartford Hospital. State…
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Moped driver has life-threatening injuries after crash in Manchester
A South Windsor man has life-threatening injuries after another driver collided with his moped in Manchester on Sunday night, according to police. The crash happened on Slater Street around 10:07 p.m. Police said a 20-year-old Manchester man collided with a moped driven by a 30-year-old South Windsor man who suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a trauma hospital. The…
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Manchester officer justified in July 2023 shooting of man with knife: Inspector General
A Manchester police officer was justified in shooting a man who came at her with a knife in July 2023, according to the state’s Inspector General. Officer Haley Ouellette responded to an apartment complex on North Main Street around 6:40 p.m. on July 16, 2023 for a report of a domestic disturbance. There, she was confronted by Joseph Diloreto, who…
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2 seriously injured in crash on I-384 West in Manchester
Two people have serious injuries after a crash on Interstate 384 West in Manchester on Sunday afternoon. Firefighters said they had to cut several trees down to get to the inverted vehicle on the highway just before exit 4. The vehicle was then lifted and two people inside were extricated. According to fire officials, two people were transported to the…
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Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck in Manchester
A pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in Manchester on Friday night. Officers responded to a collision on Pleasant Valley Road near Buckland Street around 9 p.m. Once there, investigators determined a vehicle had collided with a pedestrian in the westbound lane. According to police, the 74-year-old female pedestrian sustained severe, life-threatening injuries. She was…
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Busy road in Manchester reopens after serious crash
A portion of Pleasant Valley Road was closed in Manchester on Friday night because of a serious crash. According to police, a 74-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle. She is in critical condition with severe, life-threatening injuries. The police department said the road was closed between Buckland Street and Interstate 84. The area has since reopened.