Middletown

Police are investigating two shootings that happened in Middletown within days of each other and investigators said they believe the shootings are related. Officers said the first shooting was on Wednesday, April 28, at approximately 10:45 p.m. on Maplewood Terrace. Nobody was hit by gunfire in the incident. A few days later, authorities said a second shooting happened on Saturday,…

Crews are at the scene of Traverse Square in Middletown. It is unclear why exactly they are there at this time. Fire officials said an ambulance and police are also on scene. It is unknown if there are any injuries. No additional information was immediately available.

A Branford man was killed in a crash on I-91S near the Middletown/Meriden line Thursday, according to Connecticut State Police. Police said 69-year-old Richard Vining was driving on I-91S near exit 20 around 12:30 p.m. when he crashed into an empty car stopped in the acceleration lane. Vining’s truck rolled over and crashed through the guard rail. He died...

Taylor traveled to Middletown in a Nissan Rogue to try her hand at ping pong.

Community Health Center announced Monday they will no longer require appointments at it’s COVID-19 vaccination sites statewide. That includes its mass vaccination sites at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Wesleyan in Middletown, Danbury Fair Mall in Danbury, Lord & Taylor in Stamford, or any pop-up community clinics run by CHC. “This is an important moment for Connecticut,” said Mark...

A house fire is under investigation in Middletown on Monday morning. Crews were called to a home on Grand Street shortly after 5 a.m. The road was closed near the fire, but appears to have since reopened. There is no word on if there were any injuries. Authorities have not said what may have started the fire.

The Coleman Brother’s Carnival is back after canceling last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The lights will be lit and funnel cake will be sold as the Coleman Brothers Carnival is coming back to the Middletown. After a year away due to COVID-19, the carnival opens Friday afternoon. “Everyone loves a good carnival,” said Larry McHugh, Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce president. The Coleman Brothers Carnvial has more than 100 years of history in…

Route 9 in Middletown has reopened following a multi-vehicle car accident, according to the CT Department of Transportation. The DOT reported the southbound side of the highway was closed at exit 15. The accident was reported at approximately 8:45 p.m. and was cleared about a half hour later. It is unknown if there are any injuries at this time or…

Around the state, the education experience has been completely altered by the pandemic. So, to help return schools to normal, some vaccine efforts are focusing on students 16 and older. Central Connecticut State University is among those bringing the vaccine to its student body, with an on-campus vaccination event Sunday. “I think it’s necessary because it will help everyone stay…

The Community Health Center organized a vaccine clinic this weekend to vaccinate Middle High School students at Wesleyan University.

Around the state, the education experience has been completely altered by the pandemic. So, to help return schools to normal, some vaccine efforts are focusing on students 16 and older.

The Cardinals returned to the field for the first time in 398 days last weekend in a victory over Hamilton. Wesleyan is excited to be back, playing a shortened 4-game schedule this season. With so much uncertainty heading into the season, the roster includes some Wesleyan football and hockey players, who played lacrosse in high school, to account for players who...

The Cardinals returned to the field for the first time in 398 days last weekend in a victory over Hamilton. Wesleyan is excited to be back, playing a shortened 4-game schedule this season.

A coronavirus vaccination clinic is taking place this weekend for high school students in Middletown. The clinic is being put on by the Community Health Center at Wesleyan University. At Saturday’s vaccine clinic, students from Xavier and Mercy High School in Middletown were able to get the Pfizer vaccine. CHC officials said approximately 400 vaccines were administered. Students and parents…

The clinic is being put on by the Community Health Center at Wesleyan University. At Saturday’s vaccine clinic, students from Xavier and Mercy High School in Middletown were able to get the Pfizer vaccine.

To help Connecticut residents get a COVID-19 vaccine, Uber is going to be providing 30,000 free rides to bring eligible people in the state to their appointments.

A fire extensively damaged a home and destroyed an attached garage in Middletown on Saturday morning. Firefighters were called to the home on Laurel Grove Road shortly before 3 a.m. According to fire officials, there is extensive damage to the home and the attached garage is destroyed. Crews said the fire also burned through the roof of the home. One…

Local health departments are looking to make it easier for people who want their COVID-19 shot, but are having problems getting an appointment. The idea of an online waitlist was just a thought on Sunday, but by Monday, it was up and running. So far, more than 100 people have signed up and health leaders expect that number to rise…