Daughter Makes Desperate Bid To Save Parents + New Laws Proposed: 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.

Daughter's Desperate Bid To Save Parents Amid Sounds Of War In Ukraine

A Ukrainian-born Connecticut woman hopes that with help from a co-worker, a mayor, and two Senators, her elderly parents will make it to CT.>>>Read More.

Gunfire Strikes Home Of Top State Official

Several bullets struck the home of the state official and police released new details about their investigation.>>>Read More.

Unlicensed Driver Accused Of Hitting Historic Cemetery Wall

Police said both occupants of a car that crashed into a stone wall surrounding a historic cemetery only held learner's permits.>>>Read More.

Anonymous Complaint Spurs Community Support For Business

The town said a display outside the business violated regulations. A petition was created in support of the business.>>>Read More.

Connecticut Native Bringing Ukrainian Refugees To Germany With Convoys

Emily Kilgannon-Neumann, who lives in Uthlede, Germany, and has recently helped to safely transport refugees.>>>Read More.

Car Hits, Damages Stone Wall Surrounding Historic Cemetery: PD

Police have confirmed a vehicle struck and damaged a stone wall surrounding a historic cemetery dating back to the 1700s.>>>Read More.

Little Man On A Mission: Connor Vece, 8, Holds Pet, People Food Drive

During the pandemic, the boy wondered if pets at the Animal Shelter had enough food, and so began his now two year-long effort.>>>Read More.

'Mismatched Day' To Benefit CT Boy, Research For Rare Disease

Students and the community will wear mismatched shoes & socks on April 28 to support a boy who has Vanishing White Matter Disease.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Beloved Founder Of Long-Time Doughnut Shop Dies, Mourned
• Man Charged In Deadly Shooting Outside Restaurant
• Here Are 5 New CT Law Proposals That Could Change Your Life
• Man Charged In Wrong-Way Crash With State Trooper: Police

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