Father Killed In Crash Weeks Before Baby’s Due Date: CT News

On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across Connecticut. Here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Father Killed In Crash Weeks Before Baby’s Due Date

The father of a young daughter was killed in a motorcycle crash, just weeks before his second daughter was due to be born. Here is how the community is rallying around the family.>>>Read More.

Nationally Known Restaurant Evicted After Not Paying Rent: Court Docs

The restaurant was in arrears $62,197, according to the court filing. The landlord served notice on the eatery ordering eviction, according to court documents.>>>Read More.

Beloved Farmer Seriously Injured In ‘Freak’ Accident

“In a freak accident, his pants caught fire and he sustained significant burns to his legs and hands,” a family friend said. “He has been receiving life saving treatment…”>>>Read More.

Luxury Pet Hotel For Dogs Opens, Suites Cost $129 A Day

K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel offers doggie daycare and boarding with state-of-the-art amenities. including premium Kuranda bedding, antimicrobial material built into the floors, an advanced, hospital-grade air purification system, and a well-trained, dedicated staff team. This is the first CT location.>>>Read More.

High School Football Player Collapses At Practice, Dies At Hospital

A player on the squad collapsed during practice, and later died at a local hospital.>>>Read More.

'Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives' To Feature This Local Restaurant

One of the gems of the local food scene will be featured on an episode of Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.”>>>Read More.

Hallmark Christmas Movie Filmed In CT, To Air Soon

Details about the Hallmark Channel's next movie set in Connecticut have been released.>>>Read More.

Prominent Bank To Close 3 Branches In CT: Here’s Where, When

Officials have disclosed the three branches that will close and when.>>>Read More.

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