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Good Samaritans help rescue family from fire in Middletown
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a Middletown family as they jumped from their burning home on Sunday night.
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Good Samaritans help rescue family from fire in Middletown
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a Middletown family as they jumped from their burning home on Sunday night and the fire department is trying to identify the people who came forward and saved lives. Officials from the South Fire District said they responded to a fire on Dunham Road around 8 p.m. and there were reports that people…
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1 arrested in connection to large street takeover in Middletown
A New Jersey man has been arrested in connection to a large street takeover in Middletown over the weekend. Officers responded to a report of a large group of dirt bikes near South Main Street at the Middletown town line on Saturday around 6 p.m. Some callers also reported that the group of people were attempting a street takeover. Police…
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21-year-old CT man sentenced to up to 30 years in psychiatric hospital for 2021 murder
A Middletown man will spend as many as 30 years in a psychiatric treatment facility for a May 2021 murder after being found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect. A three-judge panel on Tuesday sentenced Eugenio Vela III, 21, in connection with the deadly stabbing of a woman in Middletown three years ago. Police said Vela and…
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Xavier alum Tim Boyle hosts annual youth football camp
Texans QB and Xavier alum Tim Boyle was joined by Titans QB and fellow Xavier alum Will Levis at his annual youth quarterback and wide receiver camp in Middletown.
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DEEP continuing to monitor algae blooms, bacteria levels in CT state parks
“The weather’s beautiful, the people are great. This is a beautiful spot,” said Paul Padilla, who spent the Wednesday at Middlefield’s Wadsworth Falls State Park. Wednesday was the perfect day to cool off at Wadsworth Falls State Park for those welcoming in Fourth of July weekend. “It’s right, it’s beautiful,” Padilla said. While the conditions were just right, that...
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Bob's Stores confirms store closures, including all 10 Connecticut locations
On Monday, the parent company of Bob’s Stores announced that all Bob’s locations will be closed, and all inventory will be liquidated. The announcement comes following the Chapter 11 bankruptcy announcement that was made in June. Layoffs for the retailer began in late May, and in early June the first round of store closings were made public. That announcement...
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Middletown officer's shooting of man who attacked her with hammer justified: official
The Office of the Inspector General has released its report on the investigation into a Middletown police officer who shot the man who charged at her and hit her with a hammer last August and said the use of force was justified. The report that was released on Wednesday morning says that Middletown Police Detective Karli Travis reacted reasonably to…
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1 dead, 1 critically injured when deer collides with motorcycle in Middletown
One person has died and another person is critically injured after a deer collided with their motorcycle in Middletown on Saturday night. Officers responded to Randolph Road near Zoars Pond around 5:45 p.m. for a report of a motorcycle accident. In the area, police said they learned the driver of the motorcycle, later identified as 53-year-old Michael Thiede, had hit…
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Fallen soldier buried in Middletown 80 years after death
Sergeant Kenneth J. McKeeman was killed in 1944 while flying in a B-24 bomber over the coast of France.
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Fallen soldier buried in Middletown 80 years after death
Sergeant Kenneth J. McKeeman was honored Friday in Middletown at the State Veterans Cemetery. “We can never forget,” said state Department of Veteran Affairs commissioner Ron Welch. “We must make every effort we can to recover remains.” McKeeman served in the Air Force during World War II. In 1944, he was killed alongside his crew members of a B-24 bomber…
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Middletown raises Pride flag ahead of annual Pride Parade this Saturday
Local and state leaders raised the Pride flag outside Middletown City Hall as part of the city’s annual kick off to Pridefest. “Pridefest is absolutely incredible. We are largest Pride parade in the State of Connecticut, said Christopher Forte, founder and lead organizer of Middletown Pride. “You know, we at Middletown Pride always believe that pride is both a...
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PrideFest to be held in Middletown Saturday
PrideFEST will be held on Main Street in Middletown on Saturday.
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CT LIVE!: Middletown PrideFEST 2024
Middletown PrideFEST is June 1st.
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Wesleyan University graduation held as planned with no disruptions, protests
It was graduation day at Wesleyan University and unlike other commencement ceremonies we’ve seen in our state and across the country, there weren’t major disruptions or pro-Palestinian protests. Students, parents and faculty gathered on Andrus Field for Wesleyan’s 192nd commencement on Sunday. “It’s a wonderful place. I’m really sad to be moving on,” said Wesleyan graduate Emma Gun. Gun...
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13,000 flags placed at State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown
Every year on Memorial Day Weekend, people come out to the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown to honor those who gave their lives for our country. “Everybody that didn’t come back, just thank you. Just thank you,” said Joel Cabral, of Newington. Cabral served in the Connecticut National Guard for seven years and says he regularly attends this event....
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Middletown approves new budget amid concerns about possible tax hike
Residents in Middletown on Monday rallied to stop a potential tax hike while others expressed concerns about how budget cuts could hurt city services and programs.
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Middletown approves new budget amid concerns about possible tax hike
Residents in Middletown on Monday rallied to stop a potential tax hike while others expressed concerns about how budget cuts could hurt city services and programs. There were three budget plans: by the mayor, Common Council Democrats and Council Republicans. Only the council proposals were considered during a meeting on Monday where the Democrat’s version was adopted. “I want...
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At least 3 displaced following Middletown house fire
A Middletown family is left without a place to call home after a fire on Mother’s Day. According to the Westfield Fire Department, crews had responded to a home on East Street just after 6 p.m. after they received a 911 call from a person who reported seeing fire and black smoke coming from a second-floor bathroom. It took firefighters…
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Wesleyan allows pro-Palestinian encampment to remain
Pro-Palestinian encampments have been forcibly shut down on some college campuses including here in Connecticut. But one university in the state is drawing attention for allowing a protest to continue. An encampment at Wesleyan University in Middletown started late last month. And with the school somewhat supportive, advocates say they plan to stay out until their demands are met....