Officer Saves Distraught Man + Food Recalls Announced: 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.

Hero Police Officer Prevents Man From Jumping Off Bridge

Police said the officer noticed a distraught man preparing to jump off an overpass onto the highway while driving through town.>>>Read More.

Psychiatrist To Pay $310K In False Claims Settlement: Feds

The psychiatric practice was accused of employing & receiving reimbursement for the services of a physician who had lost his medical license.>>>Read More.

Charges Against Prominent Restaurant Owner Dismissed: Report

He was accused of trying to bribe a teen who was sexually assaulted at one of his restaurants, the Connecticut Post reported.>>>Read More.

Washington Post Highlights Zach Donohue, Skating Partner In Story

A feature story on the Connecticut native and his skating partner outlines their years-long relationship and journey to the Olympic podium.>>>Read More.

CT Ski Area Gets Mention During 2022 Winter Olympics

NBC telecast gives local slope a shout-out just prior to the closing ceremony.>>>Read More.

2 Food Items Recalled From CT Stores: Here’s What You Need To Know

A Connecticut business and a distributor from California have had some of their items pulled from local shelves.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• New Speaker Series Begins With Former Obama Staffer
• Woman Dies After Crashing Car Into Tree: Report
• Police Launches Surveillance Camera Anti-Crime Initiative
• Man Injured In Car V. Pedestrian Wreck: Police
• Charge Added To Former Teacher's Porn, Voyeurism Case
• Tickets On Sale Now For Country Music Concert At Cadillac Ranch

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