Machete-Wielding Man Tried To Rob Wendy’s: Police: CT News

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 most-read stories.

Man Attempts To Rob Wendy's With A ‘Machete’: Police

A man reportedly entered the restaurant, brandished "what was described as a machete," and demanded money, police said.>>>Read More.

Security Guard Shot In Face At YMCA: Police

The security guard was found bleeding from his face, and a man is accused of shooting him with a pepper spray gun, police said.>>>Read More.

Woman Falls Through Ice At Pond

A woman and her dogs found themselves in a precarious situation Friday.>>>Read More.

CT COVID-19 Hospitalizations & Infections Continue Downward Trend

The number of hospitalized coronavirus patients in Connecticut has dropped to 785, down 84 beds overnight, according to health officials.>>>Read More.

Liquor Store Sues To Stop High Competitor

Owner attempts to squelch new booze-dispensing competition.>>>Read More.

Settlement Cuts Dumper A 90% Break

Paradise owner must abide by terms of settlement to see additional fines disappear.>>>Read More.

Company To Bring 180 Jobs To Connecticut

The company will be relocating positions to the city.>>>Read More.

Resident Loses Over $26,000 In Bitcoin Scam: Police

Police said the resident was told he would need to set up an encrypted bank account and purchase Bitcoin.>>>Read More.

Middle School Closed Until 'It's Deemed Safe': GPS

Superintendent of Greenwich Public Schools Dr. Toni Jones announced the closure Friday, citing structural safety concerns.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Lamont Announces Website For Hate Crimes Advisory Council
• BOE Urged To Reconsider Program, Bring In Students
• Scammer Posing As Police; Targeting Doctors, Cops Say
• Ribbon Cut At New Restaurant
• Caroline Simmons Resumes Mayoral Duties

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