House-Sitter Left Mothball-Laced Treat For Dog: PD: 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.

Firefighters Battled 3-Alarm Blaze At Shopping Plaza: FD

Firefighters from across the region helped fight the inferno at the shopping center, which also has second-floor apartments.>>>Read More.

House-Sitter Left Mothball-Laced Treat For Dog: Cops

According to the report, she expressed frustration over the neighbor's dog "barking at all hours" and decided to make a "treat" for the dog to see if the dog would "stop barking.">>>Read More.

Community Rallies Around Beloved Bar Owner

The community and beyond is rallying around the beloved bar owner as he battles cancer.>>>Read More.

Log Cabin Once Owned By Mt. Rushmore Sculptor For Sale

Once owned by the sculptor of Mt. Rushmore, this unique and historic log cabin has been completely updated.>>>Read More.

Teen Will Represent U.S. In Indoor Skydiving World Cup

Jill Knutson, 16, is part of an all-girls team that will compete at the Skydiving World Cup in Belgium in April.>>>Read More.

Connecticut Boy Wins Statewide Youth Fishing Contest

In 2021, then-6-year-old Noah Savin caught 17 species of fish — making him the winner of a contest entered by kids as old as 15.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Teacher Arrested After Pulling A Student's Hair: PD
• Unclaimed $4M Lottery Winner Sold In CT: Here’s Where
• Police Sergeant On Leave For Comments: Report
• Teacher Faces Termination For Not Showing Up: Report
• Beloved ‘Hall of Famer’ Volunteer Loses Home In Fire, Community Rallies To Show Support
• Teacher Recovering After 7 Brain Surgeries

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