Layoffs Announced; Nursing Home Operator Ordered To Pay $3M

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

2 Dead After Car Crashes Into River In CT: Report

Search and rescue teams found the car about 75 yards from shore, but not in time to save the motorists.>>>Read More.

Major Connecticut Company Lays Off 1,000 Workers: Report

A Connecticut company has announced 1,000 employees' jobs will be lost, but another 9,000 will be brought back after a furlough.>>>Read More.

Missing Teen Found Dead, Arrest Made [UPDATE]

Police said they have arrested a man in connection to the death of a 14-year-old boy.>>>Read More.

Agency Makes Thank You Gifts For First-Responders

A local non-profit agency presented first-responders with some special gifts.>>>Read More.

Nursing Home Operator Ordered To Pay $3 Million

A court has ordered a former nursing home operator to pay more than $3 million.>>>Read More.

Simple Facebook Request Turns Into a Cute Canine Contest

Overwhelming response to a request for a single dog photo led to creation of a gallery of 40 precious pooches.>>>Read More.

Man Charged In $400,000 Ripoff Of CT Woman

A man is accused of scamming a woman out of more than $400,000, state police said.>>>Read More.

Dogs Found Dead In Home Remembered With Park Bench

“The dogs who were so completely betrayed and deserved so much better must never be forgotten.”>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Big Relief Ordered For CT’s Eversource Customers
• CIAC Releases Plan to Resume Sports Competition This Fall
• Man Nabbed For Dunkin Donuts Burglary: PD
• Dogs Found Dead Remembered With Park Bench
• Coyotes Chase 2 Dog Walkers: Police
• 2 Seriously Injured In Fiery 4-Vehicle Crash: FD

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