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Stefanowski would tap state reserves to aid small businesses- Republican gubernatorial challenger Bob Stefanowski unveiled a $640 million relief plan Tuesday that would spare businesses from repaying hundreds of millions of dollars owed to Connecticut’s unemployment trust.Stefanowski’s plan also would expand...

Three charged in vandalism at Factory Square in Southington- SOUTHINGTON — Three people face charges after police said they flooded a bathroom at the Factory Square retail/office complex in May. Haylie Hackett, 18, of 2 Wildwood Road, New Britain, Michael Lanzo, 19, of 21 Lisa Court, and John Jenkins, 20, of...

Town properties headed to tax sale- SOUTHINGTON — The town will be looking to recoup back taxes in its first auction of delinquent properties in four years.   Nineteen properties with back taxes totaling nearly $500,000 will go up for auction in September if owners don’t pay off the...

Ecuadorian teen who drowned was in Meriden to help family pay off debts- MERIDEN — The father of a teen who accidentally drowned earlier this month said his son was a good role model for his family, including his younger brothers.  Eighteen-year-old Jefferson Paul Loja Flores came to Meriden from Cuenca, Ecuador in...

Meriden man charged with strangulation, assaulting dog - MERIDEN — A man faces charges after police said he forced his way into a woman’s home and attempted to strangle her after assaulting her dog. Bryan Villanueva, 29, of 169 Spring St., was charged July 12 with first-degree burglary, cruelty to animals,...

Wallingford wineries offer special summer drinks - WALLINGFORD — As the hot weather continues, local wineries are offering summer drinks to help patrons stay cool.Albert Ruggiero, one of the owners of Paradise Hills Vineyard and Winery on Windswept Hill Road, said from late spring to the end of...

Meriden man charged with operating remote-controlled car on Route 9 in Berlin - BERLIN – A Meriden man was charged Saturday after state police said he was operating a remote-controlled car on Route 9.State Police Troop H in Hartford said they received “multiple reports of a pedestrian operating a remote-controlled car on Route 9...

Pairing specialists, first responders shows promise in fighting opioid deaths in Meriden- By the time Hunters Ambulance arrived, the young woman was already dead. The paramedics determined she had overdosed on opioids the night before, but wasnt discovered until her mother found her the next morning in her bedroom. No amount of...

Southington church hosts traveling memorial for victims of gun violence- SOUTHINGTON — St. Pauls Episcopal Church is hosting the traveling “Memorial of the Lost” – a tribute to victims of gun violence.Approximately 50 T-shirts are displayed on the front lawn of the church, each representing a person killed by gun violence...

NASCAR drivers attend opening ceremony at Silver City Quarter Midget Club - MERIDEN — The Silver City Quarter Midget Club racetrack had opening ceremony on Wednesday for the 2022 Eastern Grand National QMA race. The club, located on Hanover Road, last hosted the Eastern Grands in 2014 and this year there are about 200 racers...