Iconic Movie Theater Closes, New Use For Site Unveiled: 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.

Iconic Movie Theater Closes For Good, New Use For Site Unveiled

The theater had been a community institution for more than five decades and was sold earlier this month to new owners, who unveiled new plans for the site.>>>Read More.

Teen, 17, Accidentally Shot By Father; Hospitalized: Police

The father was showing the teen, who was taken to a trauma center via Life Star, the gun to get him acclimated with the weapon, police said.>>>Read More.

Iconic Ice Cream Stand To Close After 66 Years Of Delicious Business

Founded in 1956, the local institution will be shutting its doors near the end of summer, according to one of its owners.>>>Read More.

Delivery Driver Dragged 500 Feet During Carjacking: PD

The delivery driver was physically confronted by two men who tried to take his vehicle from him in broad daylight, according to police.>>>Read More.

Man Riding To Keep Late Wife's Memory Alive

In 2018, Beth Orsini wrote a touching tribute about her husband Mark Orsini in Patch. Now, Mark is returning the favor after her passing.>>>Read More.

83-Year-Old Meat Market Closes Retail Store

The owners announced that they closed their retail store after nearly 100 years in business.>>>Read More.

Stolen Car With 2 Dogs Inside Recovered

Here's how social media and regular folks across many towns helped a couple recover their beloved beagles after a 7-hour search.>>>Read More.

Popular Ice Cream Shop Set To Open In New Location

The popular ice cream shop closed its longtime location with plans to become the first tenant to open in the new arts center.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• CT Resident Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize
• 6 Hospitalized After Tree Splits In Half In CT: Reports
• Building Torn Down After Partial Collapse: Reports
• Police Lieutenant Injured While Trying To Stop Moving Car: PD
• Famous Singer's Estate Hits The Market
• Dad, EMS & Police Help Deliver Twins
• Man Attacked DOT Worker On Interstate, Police Say
• State Suspends Liquor License After Fatal Shooting

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