Killingly

A person going for a hike at a state park in Killingly called in crews to help rescue a Barred owl caught in fishing line, hanging from a tree. Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation and Education said the owl hung from a tree overnight and into the late afternoon in the frigid cold weather. The owl was found by a hiker…

Those who spoke at the meeting Wednesday raised concerns about the vaccine itself and the choice of Killingly High School as a location.

The Goodyear Early Childhood Center in Killingly is moving to remote learning after mold was found. Robert Angeli, the superintendent of schools in Killingly, notified families Wednesday that a water leak caused damage to walls between a classroom and maintenance closet and mold was detected.    Students and school staff were moved to other areas of the school while...

One person has serious injuries after a crash involving a trike style motorcycle on Route 6 in Killingly on Saturday. State Police were notified of the accident on Route 6 in Killingly shortly before 10 a.m. When state police arrived, they reported possible serious injuries. LifeStar was dispatched to the scene and one person was transported to an area hospital,…

Students who attend some Killingly schools needed to get their own ride to school Tuesday because of a bus driver shortage. School officials notified families on Monday night that they would not be able to run all bus routes today because of a bus driver shortage and expected driver absences. They notified families that students on Bus Route 110 –…

A crash in Killingly involving a state police trooper is under investigation. Troopers said a state police trooper and a Nissan Altima were involved in a crash near Route 12 and Wescott Road around 6:30 p.m. Saturday night. According to investigators, a telephone pole was damaged in the crash. Authorities said injuries were reported, but the extent is unknown. It’s…

Killingly Central School in Killingly is closed Friday because of a sewer issue near the school. A Facebook post from the Killingly Public School District says Killingly Central School will need to be closed Friday and classes will not meet virtually. The post says the day will be the equivalent to a “snow day” for teachers and students and no…

A driver was rescued after his car crashed into a river in the Danielson section of Killingly on Saturday, according to officials. Fire officials said the car crashed into the Quinebaug River and one person was trapped. State police said the car crossed over the right shoulder, jumped a curb and traveled off the road, ultimately going through a chain…

Several people were injured in a car crash in Killingly Friday night. The accident happened at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Route 6 at Cucumberhill Road on the Rhode Island/Connecticut state line. Police said the accident involving multiple vehicles resulted in one person being extricated and flown to the hospital by Life-flight with serious injuries. Several other people were transported with…

Killingly native Anthony, who asked that we not use his last name, said he and his wife joined in with others heading to D.C. to show their support for the president, but the experience was not what he had hoped.

“We thought it was a really good idea to go down there and let our voices be heard,” Anthony said. It was the first political event he said he’s ever been a part of and now one that will live in American history. Anthony, a Killingly native who asked that we not use his last name, said he and...

Local and federal authorities continue to arrest and charge people for actions in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, including two people from Connecticut, according to DC Police.

The Killingly Town Council decided to remain in phase three of reopening after making the state’s Red Alert list. Killingly was added to the state’s COVID-19 Red Alert list this week, with an average daily case rate of 18.6 cases per 100,000 population. The town is averaging 3.2 new cases per day. Several factors went into the decision to remain…

A semi-automatic rifle stolen from a state police cruiser more than a week ago has been recovered, according to state police. The department-issued Bushmaster rifle was stolen during a series of car break-ins in the Danielson/Killingly area on July 4. It is not clear where the rifle was recovered, but state police thanked Hartford police and the FBI in a…

Town councilors in Killingly voted Thursday night in favor of drafting a declaration to the governor regarding the reopening of businesses. Once drafted, the town council will review the document before submitting it to the governor. The aim is to persuade the governor to relax reopening requirements so that businesses can reopen sooner, if they wish as they try to…

The Frito-Lay facility in Killingly was closed for cleaning after several employees tested positive for COVID-19 and production resumed on Saturday. The company said in a statement that the employees who tested positive for COVID-19 are being quarantined and have been advised to seek medical attention. The company said it has taken all necessary steps to identify and notify the…

The Frito-Lay facility in Killingly was closed for cleaning after several employees tested positive for COVID-19 and production resumed on Saturday.

Day Kimball Medical Group will open Windham County’s first drive-through COVID-19 testing site located at the Killingly Intermediate School.

Day Kimball Medical Group will open Windham County’s first drive-through COVID-19 testing site on Thursday, April 16. “This site is targeting ill patients who need a determination: are they COVID positive or not, should they be quarantined,” explained Gerald Sullivan, MD, family medicine physician, with the Day Kimball Medical Group. “If we can get that information for them and out…