Officer Injured + Council Reverses Decision For Restaurant Owner: CT News

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

Council Reverses Decision On Grant For Restaurant Owner

The council had denied a restaurant owner federal funds due to a past criminal conviction, but reversed the decision.>>>Read More.

Officer Injured After Car Strikes 2 Police Cruisers: PD

A police officer and two police cruisers were struck by a car as officers were investigating a separate crash in town, police said.>>>Read More.

Founder Of Iconic Pizzeria Dies

"His family will always hold deep in their hearts his life of the party smile and his dance moves.">>>Read More.

Mohegan Sun Invests $15 Million In Several Projects

$15 million will be invested on various projects that are now underway and planned at Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Sun Golf Club.>>>Read More.

Man Charged In Connection With Triple Fatal Overdose: Police

Police said a man was charged with manslaughter in connection with the July 2020 overdose deaths of three people.>>>Read More.

Schools Take Precautions In Response To Threats: Report

The threats are in response to a decision to put a school nurse on leave accused of making comments about LGBTQ students on social media.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Police Search For Suspects Who Scammed Walmart For $3K
• Fire Destroys Several Businesses; 2 Firefighters Injured
• Teacher Used 'Offensive' Stereotypes In Class: School Staff
• 'Noxious Substance' In Home Hospitalizes 4 Officers
• Driver, 84, Killed In Crash: UPDATE

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