Sign Misspelling; Courageous Cancer Patient: Berlin 2017

BERLIN, CT — There was plenty of news across Berlin in 2017. If you missed any of it on Berlin Patch, here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories of the year, with the original publication date in parentheses.

Erroneous Sign Installed at Berlin Bridge Project Site
A spelling error on a newly-installed sign has caused some humorous comments to be posted on social media. (10/16)

Berlin Woman With Terminal Cancer Shares Her Story
She has created a web site on which she freely and inspirationally discusses her battle with incurable stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. (12/11)

Berlin Man Becomes Million Dollar Lottery Winner
He opted for a lump sum payment of just under $775,000. (1/12)

Berlin Native Makes Pro Baseball Team Roster
He is one of six Connecticut natives on the 27-man opening day squad of the New Britain Bees. (4/21)

Murder Warrant Granted In Berlin Motel Shooting
Police will make an arrest and have identified the victim. (7/3)

Other Top Stories:

Berlin Establishment Had Recent Liquor License Suspension (5/3)

Sex Offender Addresses Updated in Berlin (10/10)

Berlin Municipal Election 2017 Results: Winners Revealed (11/7)

Berlin Police Officers Successfully Revive Overdose Victim (2/21)

Person Shot at Apartment Complex in Berlin (9/20)

Photo courtesy of Berlin Police Department

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