Author name: Mike Minarsky

(Wethersfield, CT) – Today, Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo released the May jobs report showing another drop in the unemployment rate, down 0.2% to 4.2%. Employers in the state added an estimated 1,600 jobs. April job number revisions show that 1,400 jobs were added, revised slightly down from the estimated 1,600 reported last …

CT Dept. Of Labor: Labor Market Shows Continued Gains in May Jobs Report Read More »

WEST HARTFORD, Conn.—With the summer season approaching and a busy schedule of weddings, concerts, graduations, parties and other events, the Simon Konover Company has teamed up with the Connecticut Department of Public Health and Griffin Hospital to coordinate several free vaccination clinics throughout the state over the next few weeks. Working off the success of …

The Simon Konover Company Teams Up With The Connecticut Department Of Public Health And Griffin Health For Multi-City COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Read More »

Meet Joe Black. The 41 year old Mr. Black was arrested on June 14th in the borough after an altercation with another individual (who was not identified) at their apartment complex located at 7 South Main St.  Black was taken into custody and held on a $5000 bond, and was held after Black unable to …

Jewett City Man Arrested After Apartment Complex Altercation Read More »

On June 12, 2022 at approximately 5:58 P.M., the Plainfield Police Department arrested the Accused, Daniel Solla, 41, of Moosup, CT. A Plainfield Officer attempted contact with a male later identified as Solla after observing suspicous activity at the Valero gas station located at 50 East Main Street, Central Village. After attempting to speak with …

Officer Gets Bit After Restraining Suspect Who Was In Pursuit Read More »

On June 12, 2022 at approximately 2:02 a.m. Quinebaug Valley Communications Center contacted the Plainfield Police Department requesting they respond to 138 Ward Avenue in the Moosup section of Plainfield, Connecticut for a reported unconscious male.    Upon arrival American Legion Ambulance and Moosup Fire Department were on scene providing care to the male who …

**UPDATED*** Plainfield Police Investigating Untimely Death of Moosup Resident Read More »

On May 30 , 2022, at approximately 7:49 PM, an accident on Route 32 in Franklin claimed 2 lives making this one of the more deadly Memorial Day weekends in recent past. 20 year old Lauren Foley of Mount Sinai, NY was driving her 2017 Lexus NX2,  traveling southbound on Rt 32 in the town …

2 More Lives Claimed On Deadly Holiday Bringing Total Up to 10 Deaths Over Memorial Day Weekend Read More »

On May 29, 2022 at approximately 2:50 P.M., members of the Plainfield Police Department responded to the area of Reservoir Street and Mill Street, Plainfield, CT, for a report of an evading motor vehicle crash. Numerous 911 callers reported a green Ford F150 striking numerous parked vehicles. Callers reported the operator, a nude white male …

Plainfield Police use K9 to track Naked Man Read More »

On Sunday, May 29, 2022, a 2009 Nissan Altima driven by 22 year old Luis Fernando Garduno Cidals of Westbrook, was traveling in the left lane of two, southbound on I-95 south between exits 60-59, in Guilford. Vehicle 2 was a 2012  Chevrolet Colorado driven by 76 year old Johnny Burkhardt of Norwalk traveling in …

Four Die in Holiday Weekend Head On Collision Read More »

On May 25, 2002 at approximately 10:15 PM, Connecticut State Troopers out of Troop D Danielson initiated a traffic stop after observing the driver on his cell phone while driving. 20 year old Jovan Kennedy from New London was pulled over on Mechanic St in Danielson and was charged with a distracted driving offense but …

New London Man Arrested in Killingly After Found with a Firearm Read More »

(MIDDLETOWN, CT – May 26, 2022) – With the busy Memorial Day weekend approaching, the Connecticut State Police expect a greater number of vehicles to be back on the roads and highways. Traditionally, Memorial Day weekend is the start to activities related to beaches, backyards and barbeques. State Troopers are standing by to ensure that …

STATE POLICE PREPARE FOR MEMORIAL DAY ENFORCEMENT ON ROADS Read More »

On 5/24/2022 at approximately 10:05pm, Troop D dispatch received a call requesting a wellbeing check on an adult male relative. The caller reported the individual was overdue to return home and was last known to be visiting the Whetstone Mill complex located in Killingly. After further investigation, the male was located within a condo at …

Man arrested in connection with Killingly assault, 1 dead Read More »

HARTFORD- On Tuesday, State Representative Brian Lanoue (R-45), enthusiastically supported Governor Ned Lamont, in signing Public Act 22-92 (formerly, H.B. No. 5485, An Act Concerning Various Revisions to the Public Health Statutes), into law. This new law addresses several factors in improving mental health and addiction services, along with strengthening the CRISIS Pilot Program Initiative …

Rep. Lanoue Supports Public Health Bill to Improve Mental Health and Addiction Services Read More »

On May 23, 2022 at approximately 5:07 a.m., the Norwich Police Department received notification from The Backus Hospital Emergency Staff that they had a patient with significant facial trauma from an unknown object. Through investigation a scene was quickly identified in the parking lot of 35 Chestnut Street Norwich (Art Space). The Norwich Detective Division …

A Couple of Beers in a Norwich Parking Lot Gone Bad Read More »

(NEW HAVEN, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that effective Tuesday, May 24, 2022, electric trains will begin running on Shore Line East (SLE). The M8 Electric Multiple Units (EMU) have long been awaited by Shore Line East customers and represent a substantial improvement over the older diesel-powered train sets. Electric trains emit no …

Shore Line East Electric Trains Start to Run on May 24 Read More »

On May 21, 2022, at approximately 5:11 PM, Troopers responded to 158 Grayville Rd for a report of a deceased male in the driveway. A male resident on scene explained that he located the victim on the ground, in the driveway. After further investigation it was determined that the man had multiple gunshot wounds and …

State Police Investigating Fatal Shooting in Hebron Read More »

On Sunday, May 22, 2022 at approximately 2:46 PM, 69 year old John Palmer of Canterbury was driving his 2009 Honda CR-V on Route 12 (northbound) in Griswold. As Palmer was approaching Lily Pond Road, and negotiating the curve, the CR-V ran off the right side of the roadway, struck a mailbox and drove over …

SUV Rolls Over After Jumping Guard Rail on Route 12 Read More »

Griswold- On Tuesday evening, Republican delegates in Connecticut’s 45th General Assembly District unanimously endorsed State Representative Brian Lanoue (R-45), for re-election on the November 8th ballot. Rep. Lanoue is currently serving in his second term in the Connecticut General Assembly. Rep. Lanoue serves on the legislature’s Banking Committee, Commerce Committee, Committee on Children, and is Chair …

State Representative Brian Lanoue Unanimously Endorsed by 45th District Republicans Read More »

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut families can soon apply to receive a state tax rebate of up to $250 per child for a maximum of three children as a result of the recently enacted 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate that he signed into law earlier this month. “In addition to …

Governor Lamont Announces Families Can Apply for the 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate Beginning June 1 Read More »

On May 18, 2022, the Norwich Police Department Detective Division along with The U.S Marshals Service attempted to serve active warrants for Kwendelle Wiggins. Based on credible investigative information, the U.S Marshals Service believed the suspect had returned to his former residence in Norwich, CT. At approximately 7:30am with the assistance of U.S. Marshals Service, …

Norwich Man Arrested in Suspicion of Home Invasion Read More »

On May 12, 2022 at about 4:22 a.m., the Plainfield Police Department Dispatch received a telephone call reporting two suspicious individuals walking in the area of Norwich Road and Bennett Street. Upon arrival an Officer observed a male wearing a ski mask and hooded sweatshirt.  The male, later identified as 37 year old Troy Stone …

Massachusetts Man Taken Into Custody in Plainfield, Known to be Involved With Multiple Thefts Read More »

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law Public Act 22-11, which permits student-athletes in Connecticut to use their school’s names, logos, trademarks, mascots, unique colors, copyrights, and other defining insignia in endorsement contracts. The measure is an update to a groundbreaking law the governor enacted last year that permitted …

Legislation Enacted Making It Easier for Student-Athletes To Obtain Endorsement Deals Read More »

Griswold, CT (May 10, 2022) — Eastern Connecticut Performing Arts Association (ECPAA) is pleased to announce the return of their Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 1:00-8:00 p.m. at Yurechko Tree Farm in Griswold, CT.  This will be the fourth Jazz Festival that ECPAA has hosted since 2018.  Tickets for the one-day outdoor …

Eastern Connecticut Jazz Festival Returns this June Read More »

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law the fiscal year 2023 budget adjustment bill, which includes more than $600 million in tax cuts – the largest tax reduction in Connecticut’s history. Tax cuts in the package include suspending Connecticut’s excise tax on gasoline through November 30, 2022; enacting …

Governor Lamont Signs Budget That Includes the Largest Tax Cut in Connecticut History Read More »