COVID-19: Indoor Mask-Wearing Recommended In Fairfield County By CDC COVID-19: Indoor Mask-Wearing Recommended In Fairfield County By CDC COVID-19: Indoor Mask-Wearing Recommended In Fairfield County By CDC
Covid-19: Indoor Mask-Wearing Recommended In Fairfield County By CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending indoor mask-wearing in seven of Connecticut's eight counties in its latest COVID-19 data tracker report. The CDC displays counties in orange, yellow, or green on a color-coded map shown in the image above to guide local residents and authorities: Counties shown in orange are where the CDC advises wearing masks indoors.  Counties shown in yellow are places in which those at high risk for severe disease should be cautious. In green counties, indoor masking is not necessary. As of Friday, Jan. 13, these Connecticut coun…
Firefighters Battle House Fire, Ignited Propane Supply, Live Wires All At Once In CT Firefighters Battle House Fire, Ignited Propane Supply, Live Wires All At Once In CT Firefighters Battle House Fire, Ignited Propane Supply, Live Wires All At Once In CT
Firefighters Battle House Fire, Ignited Propane Supply, Live Wires All At Once In CT A Connecticut house fire that also ignited a propane supply and knocked down power lines left one person injured.  On Sunday, Jan. 8 around 5:30 a.m., firefighters in Middlesex County were sent to a home in Clinton located in the area of Nod Road and East Shore Drive for a reported house fire, according to the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department.  Once there, firefighters had to contend with the structure fire, the ignited propane supply, and live power wires that had been knocked down onto the ground. A nearby garage was also exposed to the flames.  One person was taken to a …
COVID-19: Indoor Mask-Wearing Now Recommended In 6 CT Counties In New CDC Tracker Report COVID-19: Indoor Mask-Wearing Now Recommended In 6 CT Counties In New CDC Tracker Report COVID-19: Indoor Mask-Wearing Now Recommended In 6 CT Counties In New CDC Tracker Report
Covid-19: Indoor Mask-Wearing Now Recommended In 6 CT Counties In New CDC Tracker Report The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending indoor mask-wearing in six of Connecticut's eight counties in its latest COVID-19 data tracker report. The CDC displays counties in orange, yellow, or green on a color-coded map shown in the image above to guide local residents and authorities: Counties shown in orange are where the CDC advises wearing masks indoors.  Counties shown in yellow are places in which those at high risk for severe disease should be cautious. In green counties, indoor masking is not necessary. As of Friday, Jan. 6, these Connecticut countie…
Two Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Busy CT Highway Two Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Busy CT Highway Two Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Busy CT Highway
Two Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Busy CT Highway Two people were killed on a busy Connecticut highway in a wrong-way driver crash. The crash took place in Middlesex County around 12:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, on Route 9 South near Exit 18 in Cromwell. According to the State Police, a vehicle was driving in the left lane of Route 9 South near the Exit 18 off-ramp when it was struck by a wrong-way driver head-on. The first vehicle came to an uncontrolled final rest on the left shoulder, fully engulfed in flames. The driver was pronounced deceased on scene and has not yet been positively identified pending an autopsy, state police said…
CT State Rep Killed In Wrong-Way Crash CT State Rep Killed In Wrong-Way Crash CT State Rep Killed In Wrong-Way Crash
CT State Rep Killed In Wrong-Way Crash Connecticut State Representative Quentin “Q” Williams was killed in a motor vehicle crash, according to the Connecticut Dems on Twitter. The crash took place in Middlesex County around 12:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, on Route 9 South near Exit 18 in Cromwell. Williams, a Middletown Democrat, was sworn into office Wednesday, Jan. 4 for his third term and had been appointed to serve as co-chair of the legislature’s labor committee. He was 39 years old, the organization said on Twitter. Connecticut State Police had not identified Williams pending notification of next of kin. Connecticut Democr…
CT Man, Age 33, Killed After SUV Hits Concrete Barrier CT Man, Age 33, Killed After SUV Hits Concrete Barrier CT Man, Age 33, Killed After SUV Hits Concrete Barrier
CT Man, Age 33, Killed After SUV Hits Concrete Barrier A 33-year-old Connecticut man was killed in a single-car crash after his SUV hit a concrete barrier and rolled. The crash took place in Middlesex County around 3 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3 on Route 9 in Middletown. According to state police, New Haven County resident Vance Jenkins of Ansonia was traveling on Route 9 near Exit 12 in Middletown in a 1997 Toyota 4Runner in the left lane of two while negotiating a curve in the roadway when he struck the concrete barrier in the median.  The 4Runner then traveled across the roadway through the right lane and right shoulder, striking a slight emb…
COVID-19: CDC Recommends Indoor Mask-Wearing In Fairfield County In Brand-New Tracker Report COVID-19: CDC Recommends Indoor Mask-Wearing In Fairfield County In Brand-New Tracker Report COVID-19: CDC Recommends Indoor Mask-Wearing In Fairfield County In Brand-New Tracker Report
Covid-19: CDC Recommends Indoor Mask-Wearing In Fairfield County In Brand-New Tracker Report The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending indoor mask-wearing in four Connecticut counties in its latest COVID-19 data tracker report. The CDC displays counties in orange, yellow, or green on a color-coded map shown in the image above to guide local residents and authorities: Counties shown in orange are where the CDC advises wearing masks indoors.  Counties shown in yellow are places in which those at high risk for severe disease should be cautious. In green counties, indoor masking is not necessary. As of Friday, Dec. 30, these Connecticut counties are in …
This CT Diner Serves Best French Toast In State, Report Says This CT Diner Serves Best French Toast In State, Report Says This CT Diner Serves Best French Toast In State, Report Says
This CT Diner Serves Best French Toast In State, Report Says A Connecticut diner was named the eatery that serves the best French toast in the state thanks to its banana-bread-inspired dish, according to a new report from Eat This, Not That. O'Rourke's Diner, located in Middletown in Middlesex County, serves the best French toast in Connecticut, according to the report.  The website published its ranking of the best French toast in all 50 states on Monday, Nov. 28. The diner, located at 728 Main St., made the list due to its signature "Banana Bread French Toast." "We had the banana bread french toast with a side of home fries and sausage,…
Missing Connecticut Man Found Missing Connecticut Man Found Missing Connecticut Man Found
Missing Connecticut Man Found Update: A man who police say went missing after a single-vehicle crash in Connecticut has been located. The crash happened in Middlesex County Saturday afternoon, Dec. 24 in Old Saybrook. The man, identified as Robert Lango, was last seen in the Essex Road area and didn't have a cell phone with him, according to Old Saybroook Police. "The gentleman has been located and is in good health," Old Saybroook Police said in a statement on Sunday, Dec. 25. "Thank you for your assistance. Original report: A 64-year-old man has gone missing after a single-vehicle crash in Connecticut. T…
NJ Pair Stole $164K From 94-Year-Old Connecticut Man's Checking Account: Police NJ Pair Stole $164K From 94-Year-Old Connecticut Man's Checking Account: Police NJ Pair Stole $164K From 94-Year-Old Connecticut Man's Checking Account: Police
NJ Pair Stole $164K From 94-Year-Old Connecticut Man's Checking Account: Police A 94-year-old man from Connecticut lost $164,000 in thefts from his checking account, authorities said. The alleged thieves included a pair from Middlesex County, according to Old Saybrook, CT, police. Ashlee Crawford, 33, of Plainfield, and Shannon Outlaw II, 27, of North Brunswick, were charged with larceny and forgery, police said in a press statement. Crawford also was charged with a second count of forgery. The Old Saybrook man reported the theft to police in February after $164,284 disappeared from his checking account, police said. Crawford was observed on video surveillance f…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region A quick-moving storm season brought the first accumulating snowfall to the region. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources as of Monday morning, Dec. 12. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, Trace Queens LaGuardia Airport, 0.4 inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 0.3 inches Suffolk County North Babylon, 0.4 inches Islip Airport, 0.4 inches West Islip, 0.2 inches Rockland County Chestnut Ridge, 2.1 inches Orange County Monroe 3.5 inches Westchester Westc…
Police In CT Searching For Walmart $6K Lego Thief Who Threatened To Shoot Employee Police In CT Searching For Walmart $6K Lego Thief Who Threatened To Shoot Employee Police In CT Searching For Walmart $6K Lego Thief Who Threatened To Shoot Employee
Police In CT Searching For Walmart $6K Lego Thief Who Threatened To Shoot Employee Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole nearly $6,000 worth of Legos from a Walmart and threatened to shoot an employee who attempted to stop him in Connecticut. The incident took in Middlesex County around 8 a.m.  Wednesday, Dec. 7 at the Old Saybrook Walmart. According to Old Saybrook Police Chief Michael Spera, three people, one man, and two women entered the store, filled up two carriages of Legos, totaling more than $2,000, and left the store without paying.  As they were leaving, a Walmart loss prevention specialist attempted to stop them. The male susp…