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Teen’s Legacy Lives On + Legendary Radio Anchor Retiring: CT News

$50K in rare sneakers stolen/ New meteorologist joins TV station/ 80 animals seized from home/ Officer arrested/ Most expensive homes & more

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

High School Student’s Legacy Of Love Lives On

Until her final hours, the 15-year-old’s concern for people less fortunate than herself was evident to all who knew and loved her.>>>Read More.


Business Burgled For Over $50K In Rare Sneakers

Two pairs of the stolen sneakers were a collector's dream, among the rarest shoes in the world, with only about 30 still in existence.>>>Read More.

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New Meteorologist Joins Connecticut TV News Station

Most recently, the meteorologist worked in Maine.>>>Read More.


Legendary CT Radio Anchor Announces Retirement

The legendary radio host has spent nearly 30 years at the station in a prominent role.>>>Read More.

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80 Animals Found In Squalid Home, Police Say

The animals, which were taken to local shelters for evaluation, included chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks and cats, according to police.>>>Read More.


Cop Charged With 'Patronizing A Prostitute,' Police Say

In April, a woman reported to another cop "unwanted contact by" a police officer, according to a report. After a 7-month investigation, he was charged.>>>Read More.


31 Fired For Non-Compliance With Lamont's COVID-19 Vaccine Order

State officials released new details, data on who was fired or placed on unpaid leave over refusal to comply with Lamont's vaccine mandate.>>>Read More.


Student Seeks Trained Diabetic Alert Dog

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help the student - recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes - buy the dog, which can cost $20,000.>>>Read More.

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