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Nearly a decade after opening in downtown Naugatuck, 66 Church has announced it will be closing its doors in the coming weeks. In a video posted to their Instagram on Tuesday, the restaurant said the decision comes with a heavy heart as “we reflect on the countless moments that turned our bar into a home away from home for so…

Your Wednesday will feature lots of sun and a cool breeze with temperatures in the 60s. Highs will be in the middle 60s. There will be passing clouds and maybe a sprinkle in the hills. Thursday will be sunny with highs in the upper 50s. Scattered frost is possible Thursday morning and Friday morning. Friday will be fair and milder…

An injured driver was found inside of his vehicle in the woods after a crash in Torrington on Tuesday night. Officers said a man in a 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser was driving near the Sink Hole Bridge on Winsted Road around 9:30 p.m. when he lost control of his vehicle while going around a curve. He then hit the guardrails….

A pedestrian was taken to the hospital after being struck in a parking lot in West Hartford on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to Buena Vista Road around 1:15 p.m. for a report of a colision. Investigators said a pedestrian had been struck in a parking lot. The pedestrian was reportedly injured and was taken to the hospital by ambulanc...

Anticipation is building as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida. Now we’re hearing from those with ties to Connecticut whose homes are in the path of the monster storm. Some are hunkering down, while others are racing to get out. “I’ve been through a few hurricanes so I’ve seen stuff happen. So you just prepare,” Andre Bergeron, of ...

U.S. Rep Joe Courtney (D-2nd District) is looking for a 10th term in office this November, but he’ll have to win a rematch to accomplish that. That’s because former state lawmaker Mike France, who ran in 2022, is once again looking to regain the seat for Republicans. Courtney beat France by 18 percentage points two years ago and he’s...

“I was born and raised in Florida, and I have family in multiple parts of Florida that I definitely think about and care about,” said Sarah Lindemulder, of Hartford.  Sarah and Mark Lindemulder lived in Orlando, Florida until last year when they decided to move to Hartford.  “Going through the Hurricane and the heat and really just overall wanting ...

New Haven celebrated the opening of Grand Pharmacy located within the Fair Haven community. On Tuesday, a ribbon cutting was held at Grand Pharmacy located at 111 Grand Ave. The pharmacy is part of the Fair Haven Community Health Care Center and aims to provide residents with substantial savings in prescription costs. Dr. Suzanne Lagarde, CEO of th...

“Little House on the Prairie” is considered one of the most popular television shows of all time. It continues to air today on Cozi-TV, which is owned by NBCUniversal Media. But some celebrations of its 50-year anniversary this year have turned sour for fans and cast members alike. And it all came to a head here in Connecticut. NBC...

Some groundbreaking improvements are coming to Connecticut’s 911 system. The ability to text to 911 has been around for several years now, and hopefully soon, that will include texting photos and videos to 911. There are some local 911 centers in Connecticut where you can text photos and videos to 911, but not many. This potential upgrade wou...

New Britain school leaders and community members are gathering at New Britain High School for a conversation about metal detectors in schools. Tonight’s meeting is for the broader community to share their thoughts on putting metal and weapon detectors in schools. Right now, it’s something the New Britain Board of Education says they’re ...

On Tuesday, the city of Hartford announced plans to open an Office of Arts, Culture and Entertainment at City Hall. “All are committed to making sure that art continues to remain in Hartford,” said Arts & Culture Transition Committee co-chair Floyd Green. This office comes as part of the city’s plan to further invest in the arts. “Arts speaks.....

Hurricane Milton is barreling its way toward the Gulf Coast of Florida with Tampa in its sights.  There are countless connections between the Florida community and Connecticut and some here are waiting out the storm in the northeast while others are still in the crosshairs of Milton. “We said no, we seen the hurricane out there stirring up, (c...

The stepfather of a young boy who died after crashing his go-kart at a Meriden park in April is now facing charges in connection to his death. Steven Stolfi, 30, was charged with two counts of risk of injury to a child this week, six months after the tragic crash. It was early April when Stolfi and his stepchildren, 6-year-old…