Road Repair Accident; Fatal Fire; Courageous Athlete

ELLINGTON-SOMERS, CT — There was plenty of news across Ellington and Somers during 2019. If you missed any of it at that time, here's a roundup of a dozen top stories for the year.

Town Worker Injured In Ellington Road Repair Accident

• A town employee was working on a catch basin as part of a road maintenance project in the vicinity of 30 Maplewood Drive when the accident took place. >>>Read More.

1 Dead In Multi-Alarm Fire Which Destroys Somers House

• One person is confirmed dead following a raging fire that consumed the rear portion of a house on a Somers cul-de-sac. >>>Read More.

Inspirational Ellington Athlete to Get Statewide Courage Award

• A determined ice hockey player who has succeeded at the high school level despite being born with only one hand has been selected recipient of the Bob Casey Courage Award by the Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance. >>>Read More.

Vehicle Smashes ATM In Somers, Larceny Suspect Sought [VIDEO]

• A vehicle slammed into an automated teller machine in Somers, and police are considering it an attempted larceny. >>>Read More.

'Sex Dungeon' Suspect From Ellington Faces Additional Charges

• An Ellington man arrested nearly a year ago in connection with a human trafficking investigation is now facing additional charges. >>>Read More.

Other top stories

• Somers Ed Officials Probing Apparent Racially Insensitive Posts
• Ellington Man Killed In Vermont Skiing Accident
• Somersville Small Business Featured In Hidden Gems Series
• Child Care Teacher From Ellington Arrested, Fired
• Help Requested In Somers Car Burglary Investigation [VIDEO]
• Ellington Election Results 2019: Spielman Stays As 1st Selectman
• Somers Election Results 2019: Knorr Holds Off Challenges