Girl, 11, Battles Rare ‘Suicide Disease’; School Closing: CT News

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

Community Rallies Around Dancer, 11, With Incurable, Rare Disease

The 'suicide disease,' her mom says, because the pain is so bad, the sixth-grader is suffering. Treatment isn't paid by insurance.>>>Read More.

2 Rare, Endangered Blue Whales Sighted Off CT Coast In Sea Canyon

Obama named the underwater canyons, one deep as the Grand Canyon, a marine monument, with vital help from Mystic and New England Aquariums.>>>Read More.

Connecticut Man, 26, Dies 3 Months After Whirlwind Hospital Wedding

The couple decided to move their wedding up after the groom was diagnosed with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.>>>Read More.

Catholic School To Close, 'Will Not Reopen' For Next School Year

A Catholic high school in Connecticut will "not reopen its doors for the 2020-21 academic year," according to school officials.>>>Read More.

Celebrating The Life Of Good Humor Man 'Papa Joe'

Those four ice cream truck bells are ringing in heaven for Papa Joe the Good Humor man beloved (and chased) by kids, young and old.>>>Read More.

WATCH: Fishermen, Firefighters, Cops Rescue Puppy Trapped In Well

Fishermen heard a dog's cries, investigated and found a pup at the bottom of a 15-foot deep well, trapped. But not for long. Happy Monday.>>>Read More.

Popular Doughnut Shop Opening New CT Location

The popular doughnut shop announced plans to expand the business with a second location in another town.>>>Read More.

Noah Cyrus To Play Exclusive Show At Restaurant In Connecticut

Cyrus, a singer and actress, and the younger sister of Miley Cyrus, is coming to Connecticut.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Popular Fireworks Show Will No Longer Take Place
• Car Gets Stuck Under Truck In Crash
• UConn Student Desperately Trying To Save Her Brother’s Life
• Another Major Retailer Closing Its Remaining Connecticut Locations
• Connecticut's Own 'American Ninja Warrior' To Make TV Debut
• Coach Accused Of Having Sex With Students Avoids Prison: Report
• Radio Station Switches To A New Format
• President Trump Appoints CT Woman To Federal Judgeship
• Live Version Of Popular TV Show Coming To CT

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