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Apr 12, 2021
Kasey is like a new cat compared to the day she arrived at the Connecticut Humane Society. She was scared and confused and wanted to hide. So Kasey headed to a volunteer foster home where she could decompress in a quiet, cozy environment. It took a few weeks, but now she is out and about, asking for attention and showing how sweet she is. She loves when someone simply sits or lies on the ground to talk to her, and will purr the entire time.
This 13-year-old kitty would be okay living with kids if they are 10 years old and up and gentle with and respectful of pets, and she’d prefer to be your one and only pet. She’ll need time to settle into her new home; adoption counselors can give her new person tips on helping her feel comfortable.

Apr 12, 2021
Our boy Stanley is ready to greet the world with his infectious smile. He is a ray of sunshine everyday. Stanley is our male 2 ½ year old Labrador Retriever Mix! Stanley weighs approximately 59 pounds and is fully grown. He is such a sweet boy and is ready to meet his forever family. Stanley has a medium energy level, he is good with other dogs and children, his relationship with cats is unknown.
A good day for Stanley is to run around or go on a nice long walk in the woods with his family. He loves playing with other dogs to work off his energy. Stanley is currently in the process of leash, crate, and house training. He will need the support of his family in order to practice and succeed in his training. Positive reinforcement and kisses are a must to show him he’s doing the right thing. The perfect home for Stanley would be in a family that has the time and commitment in training a young dog. Stanley needs lots of time to run around outside, he will also need regular walks in order to practice his skills, and get acquainted to his new surroundings. Stanley will make his forever family proud, he can’t wait to give kisses and be the pride of his family.

By Bill Galluccio
Apr 12, 2021
Three police officers were injured following a wild high-speed chase that ended in a shootout. The chase began in the city of Bremen after an officer clocked a vehicle driving 111 mph. Multiple agencies, including the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, and police in Carrollton and Villa Rica, joined the chase as the suspects tried to evade capture.
During the chase, a passenger in the vehicle started shooting at the pursuing officers with a rifle. Two officers were shot, and a third officer was injured after crashing into a utility pole. Officials said that one officer was shot twice, and another officer was struck in the arm by gunfire. They were taken to the hospital, and their conditions are unknown. The officers were identified as a Georgia State Patrol trooper, a Carroll County sheriff's deputy, and a Carrollton police officer, but their names were not released.

By Bill Galluccio
Apr 12, 2021
A water official from Las Vegas is urging state legislators to pass a law that would ban ornamental grass that nobody walks on. This includes grassy areas in office parks and housing communities and the grass that fills roadway medians.
Southern Nevada Water Authority public service director 
Andy Belanger wants to see that grass removed by December 2026.
"SNWA's Andy Belanger: We're asking the legislature to consider legislation to require the removal of unused turf throughout the LV Valley by Dec. 2026. What's unused turf? It's grass that never gets stepped on except when it's mowed," the SNWA tweeted.

By Bill Galluccio
Apr 12, 2021
Regeneron announced that the results of a Phase 3 clinical trial show that its antibody cocktail helps prevent symptomatic COVID-19 infections. The company said that the drug, named REGEN-COV, reduced the risk of symptomatic infections by 81%.
The drug cocktail was granted an emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration to treat high-risk, non-hospitalized patients with mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19. That treatment was only approved to be given intravenously.
"COVID-19 transmission often occurs via infected people who do not yet have symptoms, so it is critical that we rapidly diagnose and treat these individuals for their own health and to prevent transmission," said 

By Bill Galluccio
Apr 12, 2021
The White House said that it will not be altering its vaccine distribution plan in response to a surge of cases in Michigan. During a Monday (April 12) morning press briefing, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr.
Rochelle Walensky said that officials need to "shut things down" to deal with the recent uptick in new cases.
Over the past week, Michigan saw a 16% surge in the average number of daily COVID-19 infections. According to 
While Michigan Governor
Gretchen Whitmer has called on the CDC to provide her state with more vaccines, federal officials have refused, saying the state needs to put new restrictions in place to deal with the rise in cases.

Here is Renee's interview with Adam Kosakowski, NEAT Assistive Technology Specialist at Oak Hill CT! He chats about Oak Hill's Assistive Technology Services, Adaptive Gaming & Kebbi the Robot!

By Renee DiNino
Apr 5, 2021
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Apr 5, 2021
Introducing Howie! Howie is a 7-8 year old bully breed mix (maybe some American Bulldog), who weighs about 80 lbs and has medium energy. Howie had quite the journey before coming to POA. He was picked up as a stray at a local park and spent a long time recovering from this trauma. He spent quite a few months with a local Animal Control, where they worked hard to help Howie learn to trust people, walk nicely on a leash, and learn basic obedience. Howie is a very smart boy and loves treats, so training him is fun if you come with a proper treat supply. He is already learning the “touch” command.  

By Sondra Minnich
Photo: Sondra Minnich
Beloved internet sensation April the Giraffe has died at the age of 20. The world grew to know and love April back in 2017, while following her pregnancy journey on an internet livestream.
Animal Adventure Park, April's home zoo in Harpursville, NY issued the following statement:
Community Access Assistant Sondra had a chance to visit with April, back in August 2017!

An iHeartCommunities Special: A Candid Conversation about Hate. Attorney General William Tong joins Renee DiNino and mental health leader Marisa Giarnella of the Jordan Porco Foundation

Mar 31, 2021
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CareerConn2021 is a FREE Virtual Career School Fair for career seekers (high school students, adult learners, veterans) to explore careers in Nursing, Healthcare, Automotive, Hospitality Industry, Computers, Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Manufacturing, Construction and more!
CareerConn2021 includes Virtual Career School Fair, Career Tracks Workshops and more. 
CareerConn2021 is an opportunity to learn more about career opportunities available in Connecticut that do not require a four-year college degree in fields, including Healthcare, Automotive, Hospitality Industry, Computers, Professional Beauty, Manufacturing, Construction, and more. 
When is CareerConn2021: Wednesday, March 31, 2021. You can login anytime and workshops start at 9AM and run throughout the day until 4PM.

Mar 31, 2021
Lt. Don Crabtree shares important information to keep your car and more importantly YOU safe.
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Connecticut COVID-19 Update: 3.31.21

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By Bill Galluccio
Mar 31, 2021
Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office have wrapped up their investigation into the single-car accident involving 
Tiger Woods. While investigators have determined what caused the accident, they refused to provide any details citing privacy concerns.
"We have reached out to Tiger Woods and his personnel," Los Angeles Sheriff 
Alex Villanueva said. "There's some privacy issues on releasing information on the investigation, so we're going to ask them if they waive the privacy, and then we will be able to do a full release on all the information regarding the accident."
Woods was seriously injured after he lost control of the Genesis SUV he was driving on the morning of February 23. The car struck a raised median and spun out control across two lanes of on-coming traffic before hitting a tree and rolling over in a ditch on the side of the road.

By Bill Galluccio
Apr 1, 2021
Four people, including a child, were killed after a gunman opened fire at an office complex in Orange, California. A fifth woman was injured in the shooting and was taken to the hospital.
When authorities responded to the scene, they engaged with the gunman, and he was shot and had to be taken to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition. It is unclear if he was shot by police officers or if the gunshot wound was self-inflicted.
Authorities have not identified the suspected gunman or the victims. They have not released any details about a motive or what may have led to the shooting. A firearm has been recovered, but officials did not say what type of gun was used in the shooting.

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Roger Kibbe, who was known as the "I-5 Strangler," was found strangled to death in his prison cell in February.