CT MMA Fighter Dies, Mourned + Absent Judge Paid $350K: CT News

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

CT MMA Fighter Dies After Debut Bout

The 27-year-old, an MMA fighter, died after injuries sustained during a competition.>>>Read More.

Absent Judge Paid $350K Since 2019: Report

New info in the case of a Connecticut superior court judge who hasn't worked in two years has been released, the Hartford Courant reported.>>>Read More.

CT Nursing Home Ordered To Transfer Residents: State DPH

The nursing home was ordered to transfer nearly 100 residents due to “widespread health and safety issues,” state health officials said.>>>Read More.

Two Pigs Fight Off Bear In CT Barnyard Brawl: Watch

A local resident caught on camera the moment Hammy and Mary defended their pen from the furry intruder.>>>Read More.

CT Investor Criticizes Zelensky's Clothing Worn During Address

A former GOP Senate candidate zeroed in on the Ukrainian president's army-green T-shirt: "Doesn't he own a suit?">>>Read More.

Connecticut Girl, 11, Competes On 'MasterChef Junior' Season 8

A fifth-grader, is one of 16 contestants who will face off on the newest season of the Fox show, premiering this week.>>>Read More.

Dog Thrown From Truck, $1.5K Offered For Info; Adoption Offers Pour In

An advocacy group is offering a reward for info on the person who threw a bulldog out of a pickup truck following a botched surgery.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• CT Town Plans To Rid Town Documents Of Gendered Words: Report
• Make-A-Wish Field Vandalized Police Investigating
• CT State Police Fire 8 Recruits
• Judge Fines Megalandlord $5K For 21 Violations
• Smoothie-Throwing Man Hired At New Firm
• Police Officer Investigated In 2 Racist Incidents
• Firefighters Rescue Great Horned Owl

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