Beloved Musician Mourned + Veteran Reporter Leaves TV Station: CT News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut during the past week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories.

CT Student, 13, Dies After Apparent Fentanyl Exposure At School: UPDATE

Two other students at the school were hospitalized after suspected exposure to fentanyl.>>>Read More.

Beloved Musician Dies After Battling COVID-19, Mourners Pay Last Respects At Historic Funeral

Friends, family gather to the stage on which the musician performed countless times.>>>Read More.

Connecticut News Reporter Returns To California Roots

She is leaving the television station for a new job in her home state of California.>>>Read More.

Police Officer In Coma Since '08 Crash, Dies

Two cops' cars collided while racing to a domestic violence call. One police officer was killed, and a second officer succumbed to her injuries Monday.>>>Read More.

Nonprofit Makes Connections Between Food And The Hungry

Community Food Rescue is getting food to the hungriest families. Their programs have expanded even as COVID-19 is squeezing them.>>>Read More.

5 Students Hospitalized After Eating 'What Appeared To Be Candy'

A student brought in the substance that looked like candy, and the kids who ate it began vomiting, school official said.>>>Read More.

Girl Scouts Of Connecticut Launches Annual Cookie Program

The organization unveils a new flavor and badges to kick off the 2022 cookie season.>>>Read More.

Other top stories

• Lotto Player Wins $2.9 Million On Ticket Purchased In CT: Here’s Where
• Former Connecticut Homeowner Allegedly Voted Twice In 2020 Election
• New TV Reporter Hired In CT
• CT Mother, Daughter Plead Guilty In U.S. Capitol Riot: Report
• Obituary: Benjamin Edward Balkind, 16
• Bandits With Garbage Bags Invade Connecticut Stores
• Customer Stomps On Free Masks At Coffee Shop: Police
• Snow Business: The Wachusett Cannons Are Hard At Work

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