Store Owner Arrested + Biden Honors 3 CT Firefighters: CT News

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

Store Owner Charged In Teen THC-For-Sex Investigation

A store owner is facing two charges in a sexual assault case, police said.>>>Read More.

Student Killed In Stabbing Mourned By School Community: CT News Digest

Girl, 7, Mourned By Community, Schools / Dog Chases Mountain Lion Out Of Yard: Animal Control / CT Gas Prices Reach All-Time High: AAA>>>Read More.

Human Skull Found Near Bridge: Police

Contractors working on the bridge replacement project unearthed a human skull, police said.>>>Read More.

Connecticut Bowling Legend To Get Prestigious Award

He will be honored with the President's Award by the Connecticut Sports Media Alliance at the 80th Gold Key Dinner in October.>>>Read More.

Daryl Valentine Wins His Freedom

Years of professing his innocence, parole board grants rare 57-year sentence reduction.>>>Read More.

3 Charged With Pandemic Unemployment Fraud: State

Three people are accused of taking $80K in CARES Act unemployment, state's attorney says.>>>Read More.

2 Bear Cubs Located After Mother Bear Was Shot: DEEP

The bear was shot by an off-duty police officer, according to a statement released by the PD.>>>Read More.

Obituary: Elijah Gomez, 15

A high school football player, Elijah was a generous and caring young man who was passionate about nature and sports.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• President Joe Biden Awards Medal Of Valor To 3 Firefighters
• Firefighters Tackle Blaze At Campus
• Police Investigating 'Untimely Death' In Hotel
• Woman, 38, Shot, Investigators Looking For Witnesses: Police
• State Police Release Report On Crash That Left Truck In 2 Pieces
• 1 Killed After Car Crashes Into Building: Police

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