Man Found Dead After Fire + Town Drops School Mascot Name: CT News

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

Man Found Dead After Fire In Gas Station: Reports

The man was discovered in a bathroom at the gas station on Main Street Wednesday, multiple news outlets reported.>>>Read More.

St. Patrick's Day: How Irish Is Connecticut?

Connecticut is one of the most Irish states in the country. Some areas of the state are a little more Irish than others.>>>Read More.

Another Connecticut School System To Drop Indian Mascot: Report

The Board of Education voted for the district's athletic teams to no longer be referred to as "The Indians.">>>Read More.

Details On Services For Fire Captain Released

Friends of the beloved fire captain, who recently died of "work-related cancer," can call on his family and attend his funeral this week.>>>Read More.

1760 House Converted For Commercial Use For Sale

A home on North Main Street that's older than the country and is now a commercial building is for sale.>>>Read More.

Officer, 2 Others Sent To Hospital After 4-Car Crash

A police cruiser was among three cars hit by a Ford Fusion.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Dishwasher Pleads Guilty To Sexually Assaulting Teen: Report
• Student Reports Suspicious Incident At Bus Stop: Police
• Man Sentenced To 5 Years For Dealing Heroin
• St. Patrick's Day Parade Returns Thanks To Fundraising

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