Crowd Pepper Sprayed Outside Restaurant: PD + UConn Professor Honored: CT News

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

Crowd Pepper Sprayed Outside Restaurant: Police

Between 20 and 30 people were sprayed in response to aggressive crowding outside the business, according to police.>>>Read More.

Woman, 83, Injured In Attempted Purse-Snatching: Police

The victim suffered a serious hip injury when she was knocked to the ground during the attempted robbery, according to police.>>>Read More.

Castle-Like Home Boasts Unique Design

This stunning home was built in 1929 and designed by renowned New York architect William B. Tubby. See inside.>>>Read More.

Million Dollar LOTTO! Winner Sold At CT Store

The winning ticket, worth just over a million dollars pre-tax, was purchased by a resident, according to the CT Lottery.>>>Read More.

Longtime Recreation Director Mourned By Town

The town’s recreation director for five decades died after a short battle with cancer, town officials said.>>>Read More.

Last Dance: Zach Donohue, Madison Hubbell Win Olympic Bronze

Donohue, from CT, and his longtime ice dance partner Hubbell won Bronze at the Beijing Winter Olympics: the duo's final act.>>>Read More.

NAACP Awards UConn Professor With Highest Honor

A world-renowned engineer, physician and scientist, receives prestigious honor.>>>Read More.

CT Residents Support Ending School Mask Mandate: CT Patch Survey

Readers who responded to an informal survey mostly supported ending the statewide mandate.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Man Arrested In Florida On Sexual Assault Charges: PD
• No Child Found In Creek, Despite Report, Authorities Say
• 'Saved From Slaughter,' Animal Shelter Seeks Duck, Chicken Homes
• 650 Get Pfizer Shot With 'Improperly Stored,' Too Cold Vaccine
• Car Plunges Into Water
• State Police Investigate Armed Robbery
• Man Rammed Police Cruiser Evading Arrest: Police
• Man, 21, Charged In Police Cruiser Crash: Cops

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