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Andover woman killed in Colchester crash
A 39-year-old Andover woman was killed when the car she was driving hit a tree in Colchester and caught fire on Tuesday night. State police said Alycia Ziegler was heading north on Route 85 in Colchester just after 5:30 p.m., crossed over the southbound lane, hit a large tree and the Subaru Ascent that she was driving caught on fire….
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Harry's Place in Colchester is officially open for the season
The classic spot has been serving customers since the 1920s, and it’s back for the 2024 season.
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104-year-old food joint ‘Harry's Place' opens for the season
The first official day of spring is a couple weeks away, but some say it starts the day Harry’s Place opens. “We love it. Like I said, it’s like a meeting place,” Kathleen Morrey, of Colchester, said. Harry’s Place is a classic spot in Colchester, known for its burgers, hot dogs and fries. Morrey was not only there on opening...
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Fire damages house in Colchester
A fire damaged a home in Colchester on Sunday morning and the cause is under investigation. Emergency crews were called to a home on O’Connell Road around 9:30 a.m. after getting a report of a chimney fire. Once crews arrived to the home, fire officials said there was heavy fire in the attic. The fire was knocked down in...
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Firefighters rescue horse that slipped on ice in Colchester
Colchester firefighters made an unusual rescue on Monday morning. Crews were called to Prospect Hill Road just after 11 a.m. after hearing that a horse slipped on the ice. The horse was down for about two hours, but crews worked together to get the animal back on its feet. The horse eventually walked away uninjured. The department credits a recent…
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‘Serious discrepancies' prompt soft budget freeze, staff restructuring in Colchester
Colchester’s first selectman announced that there will be a soft budget freeze due to “serious discrepancies” in the town’s internal spending. In a statement Friday, Colchester First Selectman Bernie Dennler said he has seen concerning trends in the first two quarters of the fiscal year compared to the adopted budget. Because of this, a soft spending freeze will be...
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Man allegedly yells racial slur at woman, threatens her with axe in Colchester: police
A man accused of yelling racial slurs and threatening a woman with an axe in Colchester has been arrested, according to state police. Troopers said they were called to Harrington Court in Colchester on Monday afternoon for a reported disturbance. A woman told authorities that she was walking to a local business from her nearby home when she encountered a…
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CT LIVE!: The Inishshor
A new seafood shop opens in Colchester.
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2 people taken to hospital by LifeStar after rollover crash on Route 2 West in Colchester
Two people were transported to the hospital by LifeStar helicopters after a crash on Route 2 West in Colchester on Sunday. Troopers were called to Route 2 West near exit 18 around 4:15 a.m. after getting a report of an accident. Investigators said a Bloomfield man traveled off the right shoulder and road while going around a left turn. The…
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Winning $9.4 million Lotto! jackpot ticket sold in Colchester
A $9.4 million dollar winning Lotto! jackpot ticket was sold in Colchester, according to the CT Lottery. The “Quick Pick” ticket was sold at Gibbs in Colchester. It contained the six-numbers to match the $9.4 million jackpot for the Sept. 29 Lotto! drawing. The winning numbers were 6-7-15-22-28-42. According to CT Lottery, the winner was quick to claim the...
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Family of Colchester man murdered in 2018 continues to ask for public's help
Connecticut State Police are doubling the reward for any information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the 2018 death of a Colchester man.
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Family of Colchester man murdered in 2018 continues to ask for public's help
Connecticut State Police are doubling the reward for any information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the 2018 death of a Colchester man. The family of James Stone Jr. is hoping to get help from the Colchester community. Jenny Stone said her brother, who she calls “Jimmy,” is constantly on her mind. She said she remembers his sense…
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State police double reward for information in 2018 Colchester murder
Connecticut State Police have doubled a reward being offered for information that helps solve the 2018 murder of a Colchester man. James Stone Jr., a 36-year-old Colchester man, was shot and killed in a trailer in 2018 and more than three years later, police continue to search for whoever killed him. The reward has been increased to $50,000. An initial…
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Driver has serious injuries after hitting tree in Colchester
A Granby man has serious injuries after a crash that closed Old Hebron Road in Colchester Wednesday night, according to state police. The crash happened around 6:19 p.m. State police said the driver of Toyota Tundra was heading southbound, missed a curve in the road and crossed over to the northbound side, where he almost hit another driver, went off…
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Man arrested in Colchester for driving oil tanker while drunk: troopers
Connecticut State Police said they arrested a man Wednesday evening for driving under the influence while behind the wheel of an oil delivery truck containing more than 2,000 gallons of fuel. Police responded to a call on Hebron Road around 6 p.m., where they say they discovered an intoxicated 35-year-old. The driver did field sobriety tests and was determined to…
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Crash With Wires Down Closes Route 616 in Colchester
A crash with wires down has closed Route 616 in Colchester on Tuesday morning.
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Route 616 in Colchester Reopens After Crash
A crash with wires down closed part of Route 616 in Colchester on Tuesday morning. Part of the road was closed at Elm Street because of a one-vehicle crash. According to state police, a pole and wires came down in the crash. Eversource needed to make repairs and replace the pole. No injuries were reported.
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Serious Injuries Reported in Crash on Route 16 in Colchester
Connecticut State Police said serious injuries are being reported in an accident that happened on Route 16 in Colchester Friday evening. Troopers said they were called to the area at about 5 p.m. for a crash in the area of Bulkeley Hill Road. Serious injuries were reported and LifeStar is responding. State police are assisting with the investigation. Route 16…
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Man Accused of Stealing Doughnut Trailer in Colchester, Damaging Cooking Items Inside
Connecticut State Police have arrested a man who is accused of stealing a doughnut trailer in Colchester and damaging multiple cooking items inside of it over the weekend. Troopers said the Redneck Donuts food trailer was reported stolen on Saturday. The trailer was stolen from Broadway Street in Colchester around 7:30 a.m. According to investigators, a dark-colored Ford Super Duty…
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Man Struck By Falling Tree in Colchester Has Died: Police
A man who was struck by a falling tree in Colchester over the weekend has died, according to state police. State police said troopers responded to Clark Road just after 12:31 p.m. Saturday after receiving a report of a medical incident and they found 52-year-old Jody Fellows unresponsive in the woods behind the residence. State police said Fellows and his…