Grocery Store Worker Dies Of Coronavirus; CT Chef Competing On TV

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 top stories.

22-Year-Old Forced To Undergo Chemo By State Dies

When she was 17 years old, she was removed from her home and forced to undergo chemotherapy. She died at 22.>>>Read More.

You've Never Seen A 'Save The Date' Like This One

Marc and Christina have been together for 8 years, engaged for 3. They set a date: June 2020. But coronavirus happened. Come on, July 2021!>>>Read More.

Grocery Store Employee Dies Of Coronavirus

An employee at a local grocery store in Connecticut has died due to complications related to the new coronavirus. This is the second grocery store employee in the state that has died from COVID-19.>>>Read More.

Big Y Plans To Build New Supermarket In Connecticut

The supermarket chain announced plans to build a new store as part of a massive redevelopment project at the site of a former school.>>>>Read More.

Iconic Retailer With 7 Connecticut Locations Prepares To File for Bankruptcy

The venerable retailer national retailer with stores in CT, could become the latest to seek bankruptcy amid the coronavirus pandemic.>>>Read More.

Chef Competing On Food Network Show

The local restaurant owner and chef will appear on an upcoming episode of the Food Network’s “Chopped.”>>>Read More.

Popular Drive-In Theatre Reopening May 20, Offers ‘Quarantine Friendly Form Of Entertainment'

The owners announced several precautions & social-distancing rules that will be in effect for the reopening of the popular drive-in theatre.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Former CT Doctor Found Dead In Georgia; Likely Attacked By Wild Dogs
• 'Dramatic Rescue' by Police, Firefighters
• Messages Of Good Cheer Being Thrown Onto Lawns
• Homeschooling Woes Prompt Police Response
• Teen DJ Spinning From Truck, Gives To Food Bank, First Responders
• Church Sues Health Director Over Coronavirus Shutdown
• Zoning Change Clears Way For Popular Brewery To Move

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