Student Cell Phone Ban + Popular Ice Cream Shop Vandalized: CT News

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

Newborn, Mother Reported Missing In CT

Silver Alerts have been issued for a 3-week-old baby and his mother, according to police.>>>Read More.

Mayor Considers Fining Developer For Blight

The mayor’s warning came during an “emergency” meeting with city and public safety officials at the project site on Friday.>>>Read More.

Popular Ice Cream Shop Vandalized; Closed For 2 Days

Vandals did extensive damage to an ice cream shop that's served the community for more than two decades.>>>Read More.

The Man Who Needed A Miracle Has Died

The 35-year-old, who had the mind & heart of a child and was hospitalized a year with a rare disease, just wanted Christmas cards to cheer him.>>>Read More.

High School Moves To Ban Student Cell Phone Use During Class: Report

As reported by the High School student newspaper starting Monday, kids won't have access to their phones during classes.>>>Read More.

Connecticut Native Signs NFL Contract

The former local high school standout recently signed a free agent NFL contract.>>>Read More.

Woman, 25, Dies In Car Crash: Police

A woman died after the car she was driving traveled across the highway, ran through a guardrail and hit a large stump, state police said.>>>Read More.

Police Warn Of Scam Using Police Chief's Name

The Police Department received a complaint about an email scam that uses the police chief's name.>>>Read More.

Dogs Removed From Training Facility Being Evaluated By Vet

Police said over 30 dogs removed from a training facility as part of an animal cruelty investigation are receiving proper care.>>>Read More.

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