Principal Suspended; Taylor Swift Surprises Resident: CT News

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

High School Principal Suspended For Saying Schools Won't Reopen This Year: Report

A school principal was suspended after speculating on social media that school would not reopen this year, according to a report.>>>Read More.

NY Yankee Gerrit Cole Purchases $5.6M Mansion Connecticut

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole recently purchased a stunning mansion for $5.6 million, according to a new report.>>>Read More.

2 Single Mothers Told They Can't Shop At A CT Walmart With Child

A store employee at a Connecticut location told the mothers that a new state law only allows one family member to shop.>>>Read More.

Taylor Swift Donates $3K To Connecticut Resident In Need

Pop superstar Taylor Swift made a surprise donation to a college student who lost two jobs because of the coronavirus.>>>Read More.

18-Year-Old CT Student Dies After Battling Coronavirus

The student's family said that she had been battling COVID-19 at the time of her death. She is mourned by her school community.>>>Read More.

Rock Icon Dee Snider Brings Smile To Ailing Nurse [Video]

A Connecticut Hospital ICU nurse caught COVID-19 from one of her patients. Here's what happened when Dee Snider found out about it.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Connecticut Community Mourning Loss Of Popular Football Coach
• Police Chase Pig Through Neighborhood: Video
• Laid Off Local Woman Starts Nonprofit Feeding The Needy
• Burglar Breaks Into Restaurant, Serves Himself For 4 Days
• Own Your Own 'Castle' In Connecticut

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