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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.
Police stopped the bus during its route after reports of the driver closing his eyes while driving.>>>Read More.
A man called police about his roommate’s attempted suicide, but is now charged with assaulting him.>>>Read More.
Find out what's happening in Fairfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The man was reportedly ejected from the car in the crash that took place around 6:30 a.m.>>>Read More.
The crash remains under investigation.>>>Read More.
Find out what's happening in Fairfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Police say the employee was sprayed in the face with a substance believed to be mace or pepper spray by two women who fled the store.>>>Read More.
Parents go to great lengths to make the holidays memorable for their children.>>>Read More.
The plan has been outlined by church officials.>>>Read More.
The school’s principal said the suspension of the use of the word white is due to the current social climate across the country. Students were outraged at the school.>>>Read More.
We’ll give you the latest details on the potentially significant storm headed Connecticut’s way later this week.>>>Read More.
Diaco had an 11-26 record in his three years at the helm.>>>Read More.
Police say they responded to a report of youths left alone in a car.>>>Read More.
While on the bus on his way home from school, the boy saw that the woman was bleeding profusely while lying on the sidewalk, police said.>>>Read More.
He was present on the USS Missouri, alongside Admiral Nimitz and General Douglas MacArthur.>>>Read More.
Police are investigating the situation.>>>Read More.
Police say the women tried to conceal the groceries in their purses.>>>Read More.
One dog ran out of an apartment at another that was being walked, police said.>>>Read More.
The girl, who was diagnosed with a form of cancer called Neuroblastoma as an infant, has beaten Stage 4 cancer, according to her parents.>>>Read More.
The mayor says that he's a "Merry Christmas guy.">>>Read More.
The theft added up to a large loss for the store.>>>Read More.
The bill would exempt Connecticut from observing Daylight Saving Time.>>>Read More.
Delilah, 19, became stranded on the thin ice after wandering out but was unable to get back to shore on her own.>>>Read More.
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