CT Man Tried To Bring Gun On Plane: TSA + Company Fined $2.4M: CT News

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

Connecticut Man Tried To Bring Gun On Plane: TSA

The handgun, which was loaded with 10 bullets, was discovered at a security checkpoint, according to TSA.>>>Read More.

Back From The Dead: Judge Orders Town To Allow Crematorium

A controversial crematorium planned for town has gotten a new lease on life.>>>Read More.

CT Company Fined $2.4M: Feds

The company was fined for not properly operating certain equipment at its factory, which led to the polluting of the river.>>>Read More.

Students Hospitalized After Ingesting 'Illegal Substance'

Five high schoolers ate a "food-like substance believed to be infused with an illegal substance," the school's spokesperson said.>>>Read More.

Beloved Shoe Store Owner, 104, Passes Away, Mourned

The iconic store has been a mainstay in town for 100 years. It is now run by his son and grandson.>>>Read More.

Wish You Were Beer: Raise A Pint To National Beer Day, Connecticut

"I think this would be a good time for a beer," FDR after 1933 Beer Permit Act passage. With 125 craft breweries in CT, any day is good.>>>Read More.

HuskyTHON Raises $1.3M For CT Children's Medical Center

Totals pass last year’s fundraising efforts by almost $300,000.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• CT Gov. Ned Lamont Tests Positive For COVID-19
• Loitering, Larceny Charges Filed After Incident At School
• Chimney Fire Extinguished Quickly
• Driver Finds Apparent Bullet Hole In Side Of Tesla: Police
• State Senate Leadership ‘Outraged’ By Audit Findings
• 40+ COVID-19 'Test To Treat' Centers Open In CT: Here's Where

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