Popular Movie Theater Closing + CT Native Qualifies For Olympics: CT News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut during the past week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories.

Boy, 12, In Burn Center After TikTok 'Whoosh Bottle' Challenge

The 'whoosh bottle experiment' has been around for years, but the town’s fire chief and fire marshal are raising alarm about a new TikTok challenge.>>>Read More.

Connecticut Resident & Founder Of Iconic Retailer Dead At 101

The Connecticut resident founded the beloved department store chain in 1951, according to his obituary.>>>Read More.

Iconic Pizzeria Closing Indoor Dining Room

The iconic pizzeria is temporarily closing its indoor dining room, the owners announced Thursday.>>>Read More.

Man Accused Of Faking COVID Test To Avoid Court Hearing: PD

The man is charged with illegally fabricating a positive COVID-19 test notification in order to avoid appearing at a bond review hearing.>>>Read More.

Town Welcomes Home Local Youth Who Has Been Battling Brain Tumor

More than 800 residents welcomed home 11-year-old Ben Marek.>>>Read More.

Popular Movie Theater To Close Jan. 2: Report

The movie theater’s employees are saying that it’s curtains for the popular cinema.>>>Read More.

CT Native To Compete In Winter Olympics

The short track speed skater won four of six races at the recent U.S. Olympic Team Trials and was named to the U.S. team for Beijing.>>>Read More.

Popular Pizzeria Damaged, Closes After Fire

A popular pizzeria will be closed for repairs after what the owners said was an “emotional day.”>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Dessert Shop To Open Second Location
• Child Psychologist Charged With Failure To Report Abuse: Police
• CT High Schools To End More Than 100-Year-Old Thanksgiving Day Rivalry Game
• Fight At Mall Leads To Arrests Of Several Juveniles: PD

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