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Teen faces charges for damaging school property several times in Ellington: police
A teen is facing felony charges after allegedly damaging school property several times in Ellington, according to town officials. State police identified a 17-year-old that repeatedly damaged soccer nets at Ellington High School. The teen also burned the net at a local tennis court. Authorities said the vandalism happened several times over the past two weeks. Cameras were placed around…
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As state considers school cellphone model policy, some districts have already taken action
Kids on their cellphones in classrooms is becoming a major problem and now the state is looking to come up with a model policy to help keep learning time device free.
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As state considers school cellphone model policy, some districts have already taken action
Kids on their cellphones in classrooms is becoming a major problem and now the state is looking to come up with a model policy to help keep learning time device-free. Some districts are already finding ways to limit the distractions. “I feel like kids are on their phones and devices way too much,” said Karen Perreault, of Ellington. Parents and…
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Plane misses part of runway at Ellington Airport
A plane missed part of the runway at an airport in Ellington on Sunday morning and no injuries were reported. The Federal Aviation Administration said a single-engine Cessna 208 landed short of the runway at Ellington Airport around 11:20 a.m. A fire official said seven people were on board at the time of the incident. No injuries were reported and…
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How to stay committed to your New Year's resolutions
Want to stick with some new good habits? It’s all about accountability.
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Christmas tree grower in Connecticut ready for busy weekends ahead
Christmas tree farms across the state are expected to be busy this weekend as families head out for the experience of picking their own tree this season. But before families can get that picture-perfect moment, growers spend years preparing. “People think, a lot of times they think, that you just put them in the ground and off they go. But…
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Christmas tree grower in Connecticut ready for busy weekends ahead
Christmas tree farms across the state are expected to be busy this weekend as families head out for the experience of picking their own tree this season.
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Ammonia leak in Ellington stopped
Crews responded to an ammonia leak at a business on West Road in Ellington on Tuesday morning and the leak has been stopped. Connecticut Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection officials said an ammonia compressor in the refrigeration system at Country Pure Foods failed, which led to an ammonia leak. The leak has since been stopped. The building is being…
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No pick-your-own apples at Ellington farm this fall
A spring freeze damaged the entire apple crop at Johnny Appleseed’s Farm in Ellington.
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Apple picking canceled at Ellington farm following spring freeze
At Johnny Appleseed’s Farm in Ellington, dozens of apples lay on the ground. “They call it a frost ring,” said Johnny Appleseed’s Farm owner Ken Shores, describing the damage to the apples. A spring freeze in May damaged 20 acres of apple orchards and an additional 20 acres of peach trees. “Even when you have a full crop, sometimes if…
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Ellington Roadrunners celebrate 50-year anniversary of big youth football victory
“50 years from now, nobody will know you played a game today, except you.” That was an excerpt from a pregame speech by Dick Gunn to his Ellington Roadrunners youth football team in 1973, prior to their “Super Bowl” against the Hebron Rams. Almost 50 years to the day, players from that team reunited at Dick Gunn Field to celebrate…
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LifeStar responds to crash in Ellington
Crews are working to help at least two people that are trapped inside a car that crashed in Ellington. It happened around 9 p.m. near Neiderwerfer Road. Town officials said the car had hit a utility pole, which caused live power lines to come down onto the vehicle, hindering the abilities of first responders. Utility crews are being dispatched to…
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Ellington farm converts cow manure into natural gas
Starting later this summer, people across Connecticut might be getting their natural gas from cow manure. It’s been nearly eight years since Oakridge Dairy Farm in Ellington began the process of creating a methane digester. “To see it finally producing gas and into the pipeline is really exciting,” said Seth Bahler. The family farm that dates back to 1908 is…
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Ellington farm converting cow manure into natural gas
Oakridge Dairy Farm in Ellington is the first in Connecticut to install a methane digester, which converts manure into natural gas.
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Toll Troubles: Ellington Driver Charged on Highways He Never Traveled On
After a former police detective spent countless hours disputing bills, NBC CT Responds helped him find a solution.
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Toll Troubles: Ellington Driver Charged on Highways He Never Traveled On
Connecticut has resisted having tolls, but take a ride out of state and we’re paying the fees. So, put yourself in the driver seat of an Ellington driver who keeps getting charged for tolls that he isn’t going through. “I’ve got bills from New Hampshire. I’ve got bills from Massachusetts. I’ve got bills from New York,” said Don Skewes....
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Crews Put Out Brush Fire That Fully Engulfed Shed in Ellington
Multiple fire departments worked to put out a brush fire that fully engulfed a shed in Ellington Tuesday afternoon. Crystal Lake Fire Department Assistant Chief Robert Edwards said about three acres of brush burned, along with a large shed. Firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading to three neighboring homes, and the fire was contained within 90 minutes, according to Edwards….
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State Police Search for Man Accused of Stealing Chainsaw From Ellington Store
Connecticut State Police are searching for a man who is accused of stealing a chainsaw from a store in Ellington on Saturday. Troopers said a man stole a Stihl chainsaw from the Ellington Agway on West Road around 11 a.m. According to investigators, the man fled in a white newer model Hyundai Sonata with Rhode Island license plates. The vehicle…