Police & FireFILE PHOTOLedyard / Police & Fire
Ledyard vehicle thefts prompt warning about key-fob signals
An October 15 WFSB follow-up reports a key-fob signal technique and says no arrests have been made in last week’s two-vehicle theft.
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CourtsFILE PHOTONorwich / Courts
Norwich man faces charges after reported assault at school-bus stop
Police allegations concern an October 9 incident; October 13 court appearance was scheduled, with no outcome yet verified.
CourtsFILE PHOTOHebron / Courts
Hebron man receives suspended sentence after OUI jury verdict
An October 9 prosecutor’s release reports the Rockville verdict and sentence arising from a 2024 supermarket parking-lot crash.
LocalFILE PHOTOMontville / Local
Montville hearing to consider 99-year PTA Lane lease and road relocation
The proposal covers roughly 1.81 acres and includes road construction, a $350,000 playscape contribution and school-boundary fencing.
BusinessEVENT ARTWORKStonington / Business
Zest Cafe’s Stonington location schedules October 13 grand-opening celebration
Two local chambers list a ribbon cutting at 829 Stonington Road, with the ceremony scheduled for 1:45 p.m.
LocalFILE PHOTOEast Lyme / Local
East Lyme advances five-location speed-camera proposal for state review
A 5–1 selectmen vote moves the proposal forward; it does not mean camera enforcement has begun.
LocalSTORY PHOTOWindham / Local
Eastern reports $1,100 and food donations from poverty-awareness marathon
The university’s October 8 report details support for a campus pantry and Willimantic’s Covenant Soup Kitchen following its October 2 event.
LocalSTORY PHOTOWaterford / Local
Waterford rescuer adopts kitten saved after Gold Star Bridge fall
An October 12 report follows a summer rescue and the kitten’s adoption by Waterford resident Bobby Silva.
BusinessFILE PHOTOPlainfield / Business
Uline continues hiring for Plainfield warehouse ahead of November target opening
The company’s current recruiting page lists warehouse, custodial, human-resources and mechanic roles as its new Connecticut facility prepares to open.
EducationSTORY PHOTOWindham / Education
Eastern accounting fair brings more than a dozen firms to campus
More than 100 students attended the university’s October 1 career event, Eastern reports.
SportsFILE PHOTONew London / Sports
New London joins coaches’ Top 10; Ledyard receives votes
The unbeaten Whalers are No. 10 in The Day’s October 19 state coaches’ poll after a bye week. Ledyard is among the teams receiving votes, but outside the Top 10.
LocalSTORY PHOTOWindham / Local
Day of Caring volunteers clean community sites and harvest food for local co-ops
Eastern reports more than 150 volunteers worked at over a dozen locations during the October 3 effort.
LocalFILE PHOTOEllington / Local
Ellington hires Matt Evans as finance officer and treasurer
The town’s announcement describes a background in county financial planning and operating and capital budgets.
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Ellington welcomes Tim Merrill as resident-trooper supervisor
The town identifies the veteran state trooper as its new resident sergeant.
LocalFILE PHOTONew London / Local
DHS reports targeted ICE arrest in New London; custody details remain undisclosed
NBC Connecticut reports that federal agents arrested a Peru native on October 9 after an alleged attempt to flee; the available account leaves several procedural questions unanswered.
LocalFILE PHOTOAndover / Local
Andover’s Route 6–Route 87 signal replacement enters design, with construction projected for 2029
CTDOT plans a full replacement at the Jonathan Trumbull Highway intersection, including accessibility upgrades where applicable.
LocalFILE PHOTOEastford / Local
Eastford’s Ashford Road bridge replacement is projected to start in spring 2027
The $4.41 million plan would replace the 1937 bridge over Bigelow Brook, widen its hydraulic opening and raise the roadway.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOHampton / Police & Fire
Three arrested after reported Hampton home burglary and K-9 search
State police say troopers responding to a live-camera report found three people along the Air Line Trail on October 5.
LocalFILE PHOTOLebanon / Local
Lebanon sewer-use installment becomes delinquent after November 2
The town will not mail a second bill for the October installment, and late balances accrue statutory interest.
ElectionsFILE PHOTOSterling / Elections
Sterling ballot sets state and federal contests; early voting opens October 19
Sterling Town Hall is the town’s early-voting site before the November 3 state election.