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Part of historic Southbury landmark destroyed by Sunday's storm
A historic Southbury landmark heavily damaged and partly destroyed. Flooding from Sunday’s storm leveled a barn at the Wakeley Plow Shop in town. The property owner said everything will have to be demolished. “I was woken up to what felt like a freight train, and it sounded like a bomb going off.” Don Whittle woke up Monday morning to...
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What's ahead for Oxford's storm recovery?
Moving the town of Oxford forward after devastating floods wrecked much of the area after Sunday’s storm. The first selectman laid out what’s ahead at a meeting Wednesday evening after President Biden approved an emergency declaration for Connecticut. It’s a picture that speaks volumes to the damage in Oxford. The driveway to Ryan Kocsis’s house on Jackson Cove Road...
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Haven Hot Chicken in Oxford gives out free meals to first responders during storm recovery
Thanking first responders during a time of need in Oxford. The Haven Hot Chicken location there offered free meals to first responders and their families Wednesday. Employees there say it’s a way of saying thank you to their work in assisting the community after Sunday’s massive storm. They say the response was overwhelmingly positive. “We saw firsthand how much...
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Seymour-Oxford Food Bank provides help after Sunday's damaging storms
A vital lifeline for an area devastated by Sunday’s storm. The Seymour-Oxford Food Bank is providing help to those who lost so much. Volunteers said there’s a clear need. “We are all together and helping everybody out at the same time.” There’s a sense of duty for Karen Sopko who’s picking up food at the Seymour-Oxford Food Bank. She’s...
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Life of young mother killed in hit-and-run in Hartford remembered during vigil
Demanding accountability in the midst of pain. The family of 23-year-old Tonyque Davis is processing their loss after a fatal hit-and-run crash last Sunday in Hartford. They gathered at a vigil Saturday evening. “She was full of life. She was the life of the party,” Taneia Pipkin, Davis’s older sister said. Her father reflecting on his memories. “She was...
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Customers unhappy with latest PURA rate hike on electricity bills
Expect to see higher electric bills for many customers across the state. State regulators approved a rate hike Wednesday morning for both Eversource and United Illuminating. Keeping the lights on at home will soon cost more. “It’s sitting at $180 right now, and before it was like $60, so it’s already doubled,” Jarixa Colon, of Waterbury, said. Many Eversource customers…
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Smith concedes to Corey in primary for U.S. Senate, pledges his support to him
Matthew Corey’s primary opponent Beacon Falls First Selectman Gerry Smith has conceded the Republican U.S. Senate primary race saying his campaign fell short. Smith received the party convention endorsement after getting significant support back in May. It was a disappointing result for Smith who was hoping to use his convention endorsement as a seal of confidence to GOP voters....
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Former Prudential employee in legal battle over personal cloud access in federal civil case
What are your rights when it comes to using your personal devices for work related activities? It’s an issue being argued as part of a federal civil case involving Prudential Insurance and a former employee. “I feel heavy. I feel overwhelmed, justifiably. And in a lot of stress.” Stress Jenny Kowalski has felt over the past three years, defending...
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Connecticut in Color: Growing popularity of cricket, an Olympic sport in 2028
It’s a fast-paced sport that looks similar to baseball. Cricket is growing here in the U.S. especially in the Indian community. The spotlight will be even brighter when it returns to the Olympics in 2028. At a baseball field at a Southington park, a different bat and ball sport is being played. These group of players are playing some...
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Bristol bakery known for social justice support closes its doors
A Bristol bakery known for its support for social justice is now closed. Saturday was the last day it was open after getting a wave of customer support earlier this year. “It’s sad, but we’re ready to move on to our next adventure.” The doors are now closed at the Bakery on Maple in Bristol. For three years, owner...
