Grave Robber Arrested: PD; Big Winter Prediction Made; Towns Try To Lure New Amazon Headquarters: CT News

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.

Suspected Grave Robber Arrested: Report

The man is accused of stealing urns that contained human remains out of a cemetery.>>>Read More.

‘Furry’ Online Activities Prompt CT Town Politician To Resign

A town councilman resigned after his furry profile came to light, which said that he "tolerates" rape.>>> Read More.

Iconic CT Meteorologist Makes Winter Snow Prediction And The Results Are Surprising

The iconic meteorologist says skiers will be happy with the winter weather patterns. Here’s a look at when we may first see snow in Connecticut, according to this meteorologist’s prediction.>>>>Read More.

Connecticut Towns Try To Lure New Amazon Headquarters

A few communities across the state could be potential suitors for the company’s second corporate home.>>> Read More.

Popular Meteorologist Announces Return To TV

A popular meteorologist who has been on health-related leave will make his return soon.>>> Read More.

Plaskon Family Settles Lawsuit Over Maren Sanchez School Stabbing Death

Junior Class President Maren Sanchez, 16, was stabbed to death at her high school back in 2014.>>>Read More.

Coach’s Quick Action Helped Save Teen’s Life

A 14-year-old girl went into cardiac arrest during soccer practice, and a coach’s quick CPR likely saved her life.>>> Read More.

Person Killed By Falling Tree

A strong storm knocked down several trees in Connecticut including one tree that landed and fell on a vehicle Wednesday killing one person.>>>Read More.

Lifeguard Arrested After Near-Drowning

A 5-year-old boy was under the water for four minutes before being pulled out.>>>Read More.

CT-Based Company Announces Worldwide Job Reductions

The layoff announcement came on the heels of an earnings report.>>>Read More.

Dad Wanted Daughter's Boyfriend Falsely Jailed: Police

The father paid a man to make a fake robbery complaint, police said.>>>Read More.

Police Officer Cares For Child After His Mother Hospitalized

Often they say a picture is worth a thousand words and that is certainly the case here in this heartwarming story.>>>Read More.

Child, 10, Jumps From Second Floor Window To Escape Fire

A top fire official said and two people were hospitalized including a child.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Tenured Teacher Fired: Report
• 9 Staffers Charged With Abusing Patient: State Police
• New Tax Hike Proposed In Malloy’s Latest Offer In State Budget Battle
• Police Officer Shot During Training: PD
• Woman Pulls Knife During Argument At Nail Salon, Shocks Innocent Bystander With ‘Electrical Weapon’: Police
• GoFundMe Page Established For Student Who Lost Family In Tragic Killing
• Intoxicated Woman Arrested After Shooting Birds: PD

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