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Man Contracts Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Blames Swimming In CT Waters
Beloved coach battles rare cancer, facing leg amputation surgery/ Couple thanks police for life-saving gift/ Another deli shut down.

Share-worthy stories from the Connecticut Patch network to talk about tonight. These stories are from all across Connecticut.
Man Says He Contracts Flesh-Eating Bacteria While Swimming In CT Waters
A man recently had his leg amputated after swimming in Connecticut.>>>Read More.
Longtime Beloved High School Coach Battling Rare Cancer, Facing Leg Amputation Surgery
A fund-raising effort is underway to help a longtime coach with unexpected medical expenses who is battling a rare form of cancer, which will result in having his leg amputated.>>>Read More.
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Dog Missing For Month After Fireworks Is Found
Great news! Charlie was found after missing for more than a month.>>>Read More.
Couple Recalls Life-Changing Day With First-Responders
A couple made a visit to the local police department Wednesday to commemorate a life-changing — and life-saving — day.>>>Read More.
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Second Deli Shut Down For Code Violations
Public health officials have issued an Order to Close a deli for selling expired food among other health code violations.>>>Read More.
Prosecutor: Eerie Tips Constants In Cases Of Missing CT Girls
A booth at a National Night Out event seems to have triggered tips in 3 infamous CT missing person cases.>>>Read More.
Tire Change Part Of Cop's Weekend Shift
A police officer recently came to the rescue of an elderly driver with a flat tire.>>>Read More.
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