Famous Comedian Visits + $1.6M Lottery Winner Sold: CT News

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

No Joke: Famous Comedian, TV Host Visited CT Wednesday

The celebrated comedian and TV host visited Connecticut.>>>Read More.

CT Lottery Ticket Worth $1.6 Million Sold

The unclaimed winning ticket was sold recently, lottery officials said.>>>Read More.

Town Installs CT's First Adaptive Traffic Signal System

The cutting-edge technology aims to reduce traffic and improve air quality. It was installed at five intersections in town.>>>Read More.

California Man Groomed Children Online, Including Some In CT: Police

A California man is accused of posing as a girl named "Lizzy" online in order to groom more than 80 children, including some in Connecticut.>>>Read More.

Mother-Daughter Tandem Opens Optical Shop In Hometown

Karen Pizzitola and Laura Alberto have opened a second location of The Eyeglass Place.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• U.S. Senate Confirms Vanessa Avery As CT’s 1st Black U.S. Attorney
• Biden Nominates CT Judge For Second Circuit Judgeship
• Animal Control Issues Warning On Roaming Pit Bull
• Woman, 19, Attacked Victim With Knife: Police
• Police Searching The Region For Assault Suspects
• Arrest Made In 2015 Ramming Of Pregnant Woman's Car
• Couple Charged In Sexual Assault Investigation Involving Teen
• 6 Injured In 3-Car Crash: Fire Officials

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