Wednesday's Top 5: 'Racing' Arrest, Tensions At HS, Con Charged

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

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1. Southington

• Police Increase Presence At Southington HS As Tensions Mount Over 'Racist' Posting

2. South Windsor

• Man Gets Out Of NY Prison, Arrested In South Windsor Case

3. Suffield

• Arrests Expected In Suffield "Racing" Crash

4. West Hartford

• Boy, 12, Charged With Sister's Murder: West Hartford Police

5. Areawide

• New DMV Outlet Opens

Patch Graphic: Chris Dehnel

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