Slain Teen’s Life Celebrated + Doctor Fined In Fraud Case: 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.

'This Is A Day To Celebrate Jimmy's Life': Slain Teen's Dad Says

The community came together Wednesday night to pay tribute to the life of James McGrath, 17, who was fatally stabbed over the weekend.>>>Read More.

Woman Who Lost 4 Limbs Sues Hospital, Claims Malpractice: CT News Digest

Teen Charged In Killing Of High School Student / Vince McMahon’s CT Penthouse Listed For $4.1M / Stars Of Popular Show Visit Stew Leonard’s.>>>Read More.

Woman Intentionally Drove Into CT River: Police

The woman had been driving “extremely erratically” just before the incident, according to police.>>>Read More.

State Fines Doctor In Fraud Case: Report

A doctor was fined $10,000, according to the Connecticut Health Investigative Team>>>Read More.

So Why Does The Town Have New Electricity Towers? Blame The Woodpeckers

Eversource Energy has been replacing lattice towers damaged by woodpeckers.>>>Read More.

Cop Involved In Bear Shooting Placed On Administrative Leave

Law enforcement are not involved in the investigation, which is being led by DEEP's own police unit.>>>Read More.

Probate Judge Cuts Deal On DUI Charges

The 61-year-old serves four days of a one-year sentence handed down in Superior Court.>>>Read More.

Teen Helps Others En Route To Pageant Title

16-year-old has made helping local diaper bank for financially challenged families her passion project.>>>Read More.

Brunch For A Cure Raises Money To Find Cure For Leukemia

“When cancer loses, everyone wins.">>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Officers Honored For Saving Life Of Crash Victim
• Man Charged With Possession Of Child Pornography: Police
• Man Charged In Home Invasion; Held On $1 Million Bond
• Recruitment Flyers For White Supremacist Group Appear On Lawns
• Town Will Test License Plate Cameras In Town
• Store Robbery, Car Chase In Leads To 3 Arrests

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