Unique Cafe Closes; Beloved Ice Cream Shop Unexpectedly Returns

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

Historic CT Ice Cream Parlor Unexpectedly Returns For 2020

Fans of the landmark ice cream shop urged the owner to reconsider closing.>>>Read More.

Unique Downtown Cafe, Bar Has Closed: Report

A cafe and bar that opened following a $26 million conversion of a former hotel has shuttered its doors.>>>Read More.

Saving Blind Man The Defining Moment For Drone Unit

A high-tech police drone was used to locate a missing blind man who became lost in the woods during a cold winter day.>>>Read More.

Teen Badly Injured By Fallen Tree Going To France For Prayer

The teen nearly died after being hit by the tree. He is making a pilgrimage to Our Lady of Lourdes in France.>>>Read More.

Reward For ATV Driver Police Say Killed Dog

The family of Dusty, the dog police say was killed by an ATV when hit by an ATV, are offering a reward for info about the driver.>>>Read More.

Attorney Hired By Family In School Cheating Case

The scandal involved a group of students who broke into an office and stole test answers.>>>Read More.

Bible Study Group Not Linked To Sex Trafficking: PD

Police say recent social media posts raised concerns that a Bible study group was a “scheme” and was linked to a sex trafficking ring.>>>Read More.

CT Man Overcomes Hurdles On Inspiring 100-Pound Weight Loss Journey

The man has a genetic condition that leaves him constantly hungry.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Shake Shack To Open New CT Location
• Mobile Ice Cream Parlor Rolling Out For 'Emergencies'
• 100-Year-Old Movie Theater Faces Closure Under New Development Plan: Report
• Sikorsky Gets $470 Million Presidential Helicopter Contract
• Another Bank Abruptly Closes
• Nightclub Closed By State After Fatal Shooting
• Suspect In Jennifer Dulos Murder Conspiracy Pleads Not Guilty
• Nursing Home Fined After Resident Sexually Assaulted
• Bus Driver Pleads Guilty To Sexually Enticing Teen In Connecticut
• CT Nonprofit Contender For $100 Million Grant
• 'Make Your Own Pizza' Shop Coming To Town
• Hospital Receives ‘First Of Its Kind’ $5 Million Gift

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