On April 11, 2022, at approximately 9:13 PM, Plainfield Police, Plainfield Fire Department, and American Legion Ambulance responded to 59 Railroad Ave in Plainfield for the report that a pickup truck had crashed into a residence. A red Ford F-150 pickup operated by 49 year old Timothy Zatorski of Jewett City was traveling west on …
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GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers announced Tuesday she will seek re-election to a fourth term representing the 18th district, which includes Griswold, Groton, North Stonington, Plainfield, Preston, Sterling, Stonington and Voluntown. “It is an incredible honor to represent the hardworking families of the 18th district and I look forward to building on my demonstrated …
Heather Somers Announces 2022 Re-Election Bid for State Senate Read More »
High School Baseball/Softball Scores – 4/7/22 Baseball Fitch 5 Plainfield 0 Windham Tech 11 Windham 1 Woodstock Academy 6 Ellis Tech 2 Wheeler 11 Grasso Tech 2 Tourtellotte 11 Parish Hill 3 Stonington 9 NFA 0 Softball St Bernards 11 Norwich Tech 9 Bacon Academy 19 New London 8 Parish Hill 9 Tourtellotte 7 Windham …
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Griswold, CT (April 7, 2022) – Griswold High School (GHS) is excited to present the beloved Rock ‘n’ Roll musical Grease this April in the GHS auditorium. Four evening shows will take place April 27-30, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale to the general public now for $12 per person, and are available …
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On March 18, 2022 at approximately 6:27 P.M, members of the Plainfield Police Department, Atwood Hose Fire Department and the American Legion Ambulance responded to the report of a juvenile being shot with a BB gun in the area of South Walnut Street in the Wauregan village of Plainfield, Connecticut. The investigation determined that the …
The towns that have listed parking bans for 3/9/22 are as follows: Ledyard Norwich Plainfield Special Weather Statement This Afternoon: Snow. High near 36. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming northeast. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, …
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JEWETT CITY, CONNECTICUT, December 13, 2021… Michael Alberts, President of the Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation, has announced that the Bank’s charitable foundation has awarded a total of $4,500 in grants to support local libraries. “The Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation recognizes the important role libraries play when it comes to providing access to educational …
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HARTFORD—State Representative Brian Lanoue (R-45) today announced that he has been named to the Public Health Committee’s Needs of Persons with Intellectual Disability Task Force. The task force will hold their first meeting of the year, which will be in-person on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 1:00pm in Room 1B of the Legislative Office Building. …
Lisa Soucy of “Crystal Visions New Age Gift Shop” in Plainfield… wait… Jewett City? Aren’t they in Jewett City? Well, they were! They just moved the store into a brand new renovated space on railroad ave in Plainfield. We asked Lisa to answer some questions about her and her store. What is your name and …
“Local Business Innerview” – Lisa Soucy of Crystal Visions Read More »
High school sports for tonight… Girls volleyball, Griswold and Plainfield have made it to the 2nd round, and both are on the road tonight… Griswold only took 49 minutes to defeat the Whitney Tech Owls in Hamden, pulling off a 3-0 sweep. #12 Griswold will play at home Friday night hosting #20 Holy Cross who …
Griswold and Plainfield Both in Action on Wednesday in 2nd Round State Girls Volleyball Read More »
On November 9, 2021, the Plainfield Police Department arrested 67 year old, Francis “Buck” Dunn of 193 Chase Road, Thompson, Connecticut. Dunn had an active warrant for his arrest for Sexual Assault in the 1st Degree and Risk of Injury to a Minor. The arrest stems from a disclosure on April 14, 2021, from a …
Thompson Man Arrested in Plainfield Sexual Assault Case Read More »
The first round of the CIAC State Girls Volleyball tournament started on Monday with a whole host of local schools in action, Griswold and Plainfield both advancing. In class “S” #12 Griswold swept #21 Housatonic High School (Canaan, Ct.) 25-6, 25-6, 25-11. The ECC Athlete of the week, Kuranda Ruggiero led the charge for the …
Griswold Girls Sweep and Plainfield Advance in State Tournament Read More »
Griswold and Plainfield Republicans saw their party almost sweep both towns on Tuesday night, with the only exception of Tax Collector in Griswold which Valerie Pudvah defeated Jaimee O’Neill Eaton, and even that was a very slim margin. Griswold has control of every board in town, as well as Plainfield. First Selectman Elect, Dana Bennett …
Griswold and Plainfield Residents See Red On Election Day – Vote Counts Included Read More »
On May 15, 2021, the Plainfield Police Department initiated an investigation after receiving a complaint from a concerned parent regarding inappropriate text messages on their child’s cell phone. Some of the messages included inappropriate photographs and the admission of supplying the child with marijuana. The investigation revealed that the messages were sent from Plainfield Central …
Plainfield Social Studies Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault Against Students Read More »
On October 03, 2021, at approximately 5:17 P.M., members of the Plainfield Police Department, American Legion Ambulance, and the Moosup Fire Department responded to the scene of a single motor vehicle crash in the area of 58 Plainfield Road, in Moosup. Upon the investigation of responding Officers, it was determined that a grey 1997 Jeep …
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After 25 years of service with the Plainfield Police Department, Chief of Police, Michael G. Surprenant, announced his retirement from the department effective January 31, 2021. The Plainfield Police Commission stated during the meeting on 12/22/20 that it “comes as no surprise” and thanked him for his service as well as during the difficult times …
Arriaga To Replace Retiring Surprenant As Police Chief Read More »
During a Jan. 6 outdoor ceremony at Connecticut’s State Capitol, Senator Heather Somers (center) was sworn-in for a third term representing the 18th Senate District. The district includes Griswold, Groton, North Stonington, Plainfield, Preston, Sterling, Stonington and Voluntown. In addition to serving as Deputy Senate Republican Leader, Somers is the lead Republican on the state legislature’s …
Sen. Somers Begins Third Term As 18th District Connecticut Senator Read More »
The annual snowflake parade took on a brand new form this year, mainly driven from issues with the pandemic. Instead of the parade traveling down it’s usual route and finishing with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Residents from all over the tri state area came to the “reverse” parade that was held inside the campground at …
Annual Snowflake Parade A Huge Hit At Hopeville State Park, May Continue In the Future Read More »
Here is the latest COVID-19 data from the State of Connecticut, 12/07/20 Measure Total ChangeDirection Change COVID-19 Cases (confirmed and probable) 135,844 + 8,129 COVID-19 Tests Reported (molecular and antigen) 3,536,988 + 123,021 Daily Test Positivity* 6.61% Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 1,183 + 33 COVID-19-Associated Deaths 5,224 + 78 Town Total Cases Total …
