Man Bitten By Rattlesnake In CT, Hospitalized: CT News

On the weekend, we present some of the top stories and headlines from all across Connecticut. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Man Bitten By Rattlesnake In Connecticut: Reports

The man was attempting to help the snake to safety when he was bitten and ended up going into cardiac arrest, a report states.>>>Read More.

Woman Who Claimed Finger Was In Salad Has Lawsuit Resolved: Report

A woman claimed she found a human finger in her salad. She subsequently filed a lawsuit against the restaurant.>>>Read More.

Dog Dumped In Woods Adopted Into New Home

The local animal control department said the first responding police officer attending to the canine's plight last month is taking him in.>>>Read More.

Beloved Local Musician Dies Unexpectedly, Mourned By Many

An outpouring of love, and grief over the death of the legendary local musician can be found in countless social media posts.>>>Read More.

AG Levies $186K Civil Judgment Against Psychologist

The State Attorney General's Office has announced a $186,731 civil judgment against a psychologist.>>>Read More.

Benefit Softball Game To Benefit Fallen Trooper's Family

A team of state police officers will play a team of sports stars led by CT native/ex-MLB pitcher Rob Dibble on Aug. 24 in Hartford.>>>Read More.

HS Grad Distinguishing Himself In U.S. Army

The 2020 HS grad was recently commissioned as a U.S. Army infantry officer after earning an engineering degree in college.>>>Read More.

Longtime TV News Personality Decides To Leave Station

She explains why she is departing the station in a lengthy message to viewers, while adding "I'm excited about the future and new beginnings, thanking the viewers for their support.”>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Restaurant Fined For Liquor Violations: State
• Man Assaulted Clerks, Robbed Store: Police
• Shooting Victim Arrested In Drug Bust: Police
• Scammers Target Lobsterfest Vendors: Officials
• Resident Pleads Guilty In Investment Fraud Scheme Case: Feds
• Suspects Sought In Store Heist: Police
• Man, 53, Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Insurer: Feds
• Shoplifting Teens Found With Fake Gun, Live Ammunition: PD

The Patch community platform serves communities all across Connecticut in Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, New London, Hartford, Tolland, and Litchfield counties. Thank you for reading.