Wedding Venue Ordered Closed; ‘Tough Winter’ Ahead: CT News

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.

Popular Wedding Venue Closed For Coronavirus Violations, 20 Students Sent Home: Report

Officials closed the popular banquet facility after video showed people partying in violation of the state's coronavirus rules. A total of 20 students have been sent home from college, according to school officials.>>>Read More.

Coronavirus CT: Hospital Chief Says We Are In For 'Tough Winter'

The average length of a COVID-19 hospital stay is less than in the spring, but the CEO of the hospital says we can expect more of them.>>>Read More.

Bar Owner Charged With Violating Coronavirus Restrictions

The owner of a bar and restaurant is facing her third public health emergency order violation.>>>Read More.

CT School-By-School Coronavirus Cases Released

There have been more than 1,000 coronavirus cases among students and 450 among staff since the school year began.>>>Read More.

Humpback Whale Sighted Off Coast In Long Island Sound

A rare humpback whale sighting was captured on video.>>>Read More.

Pro Baseball Umpire From Connecticut Dies At 61

The Connecticut native lived his dream for 40 years officiating baseball games, from youth leagues to the professional level.>>>Read More.

Former Dulos Family Home Is Back On The Market; Sale Pending

The luxury home measures more than 10,000 square feet and is listed for $1.75 million.>>>Read More.

15 College Students Suspended For Coronavirus Violations

The college has become the latest in the state to suspend students for violating pandemic rules.>>>Read More.

Police Bears Give Kids Comfort At Stressful Events

Cops have a squad of stuffed bears for children during stressful events and police calls.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• 30-Plus Animals Seized From ‘Uninhabitable’ Home: Police
• CT Featured Location In Hallmark Musical Christmas Movie
• Increase In Coronavirus Cases At UConn Mirrors State
• UConn 'Pausing' Free Tuition Program For Low-Income Students
• CT's Coronavirus Travel Advisory List: 3 States Added, 1 Dropped

The Patch community platform serves more than 100 communities all across Connecticut in Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, New London, Hartford, Tolland, and Litchfield counties. Thank you for reading.

» Find Your Patch and more news of the day, including our most-read stories

Don't miss local and statewide news from all across Connecticut. Sign up for free Patch alerts and daily newsletters.