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Route 69 in Prospect reopens
A crash closed Route 69 in Prospect on Wednesday morning and the road has reopened. Route 69 was closed at Maria Hotchiss Road. Two vehicles were believed to be involved in the crash. There’s no word on if anyone was injured.
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Prospect police alerts public to spike in vehicles break-ins
Tuesday night brought a wave of vehicle break-ins in Prospect, with thieves smashing windows and running off with valuable items despite the cars being securely locked, according to police. Police are urging residents to exercise caution and avoid leaving any valuable items inside their vehicles. Officials also said that their midnight shift officers are on high alert, patrolling throughout the…
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Prospect community seeks change in traffic pattern
Parents and officials have grown concerned about the safety of Long River Middle School students that use the newly constructed sidewalk to reach Dunkin’ or other local shops after school.
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Crosswalk concerns: Community seeks change in traffic pattern
The spot where Route 68 and Route 69 intersect in Prospect has become a hot topic in town. Parents and officials have grown concerned about the safety of Long River Middle School students that use the newly constructed sidewalk to reach Dunkin’ Donuts or other local shops after school. “When I picked him up later on, he said, ‘hey mom,…
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Identity of man shot and killed by Prospect police officer released
The Office of the Inspector General has released the identity of the man who was shot and killed by a Prospect police officer Friday.
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Identity of man shot and killed by Prospect police officer released
The Office of the Inspector General has released the identity of the man who was shot and killed by a Prospect police officer Friday. Two officers responded to a home on Merriman Lane just before 5 p.m. Friday for a report of a possible disturbance, accoriding to a preliminary report released by the Inspector General. Officers David Terni and Jonathan…
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Person is shot and killed by Prospect police officer: troopers
A person is dead after a police officer shot them during an apparent suspicious incident in Prospect Friday night, police said.
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Person shot and killed by Prospect police officer: troopers
A person is dead after a police officer shot them during an apparent suspicious incident in Prospect Friday night, police said. Connecticut State Police said they responded to Merriman Lane a little before 5 p.m. A Prospect police officer shot an individual after making contact with them inside of a home, resulting in serious injuries. They were pronounced dead at…
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Police issue warning about bear sightings in Prospect
Prospect police are warning residents to keep their garages closed, secure garbage and take down bird feeders because of bears. They said two adult bears and one cub were seen in the area of Melissa Lane. Police are asking people not only in this area but also throughout town to take precautions because more bears are making their homes in…
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‘Kelly's Kids' Founder Plans to Keep Providing Animal Therapy After Barn Fire
The woman behind the nonprofit Kelly’s Kids is considering next steps after a barn fire in Prospect killed dozens of animals Friday. Beyond that tragic loss, this also impacts hundreds of Connecticut kids who have spent time with those animals doing therapy, including children whose families have open child welfare cases with the state. It has been three days...
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‘Kelly's Kids' Founder Plans to Keep Providing Animal Therapy After Barn Fire
The woman behind the nonprofit Kelly’s Kids is considering next steps after a barn fire in Prospect killed dozens of animals Friday.
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‘It's Just Devastating': Dozens of Animals Lost in Prospect Barn Fire
There was a devastating loss in Prospect after dozens of animals died in a barn fire.
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‘It's Just Devastating': Dozens of Animals Lost in Prospect Barn Fire
There was a devastating loss in Prospect after dozens of animals died in a barn fire. They had provided comfort to so many including as part of an animal therapy program for kids. “I’m in shock. I don’t think it really hit me,” said Kelly Cronin, Kelly’s Kids executive director. Cronin was still in disbelief that she lost dozens...
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Several Therapy Animals Perish in Prospect Barn Fire
A devastating loss for an animal non-profit in Prospect.
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Fire in Barn Kills Animals at Therapy Center in Prospect
A fire in a barn killed animals at a non-profit therapy center in Prospect on Friday. Firefighters were called to a working barn fire at Kellys Kids on Spring Road around 11:25 p.m. When crews arrived, they said they found a barn on fire with animals still inside. According to fire officials, firefighters and bystanders attempted to remove the animals,…