Wednesday's Top 5: Hartford Gas Theft, Lottery Winners, HS Poll

Here is a look at the top stories for Wednesday in Patch Towns throughout Hartford and Tolland counties.

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1. Hartford

• Gas Theft Leads to Arrest, Firing of Hartford City Employee

2. Newington

• Man Charged With Making Threats at Newington Meeting

3. Somers

• Driver Caught With 100-Plus Grams of Pot After Speeding in Somers

4. Statewide

• Southington Near Top of Preseason Softball Poll

5. Areawide

• The Latest Big Lottery Winners from Hartford and Tolland Counties

Patch Graphic: Kristin Borden