Man Dies Of Tick-Borne Illness; Historic Restaurant Opening First CT Location; Solar Eclipse Wows Crowd: 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.

Connecticut Student Killed In N.Y. Murder-Suicide: Report

The student and her parents were discovered in their New York home Friday.>>>Read More.

Historic Restaurant To Open First CT Location

The restaurant, which first opened in 1924, is known more for its soda but has been steadily growing in the northeast. >>> Read More.

Tick-Borne Illness Claims Life Of CT Man

The man died of an illness that has become increasingly more common in Connecticut.>>> Read More.

Popular Nightclub Closes: Report

A new use for the former bar and nightclub has been announced.>>>Read More.

Thousands Watch Solar Eclipse In Connecticut, Around U.S.

Check out photos of the eclipse and watch gatherings in Connecticut and beyond.>>>Read More.

Popular Car Dealership Sued By Credit Union

The credit union claims the car dealer violated a settlement agreement.>>>Read More.

Soto Family Speaks Out After Celebrity Tweets Conspiracy Theory Photo

An actor tweeted a photo promoting conspiracy theories that tried to link Sandy Hook and Charlottesville.>>> Read More.

Make-A-Wish Comes True For 4-Year-Old Girl

The girl’s wish to meet a YouTube sensation was granted during an emotional evening earlier this week.>>>Read More.

$1 Million CT Powerball Winner Revealed, $2 Million Prize Winner Looms

A mother played one ticket: a combination of her children's birthdays. Her life is about to change with a $1 million prize.>>>Read More.

Major Retailer Announces Latest Wave Of Shutdowns

Some of the retailer’s Connecticut locations will survive, but one is getting the axe.>>> Read More.

Woman Charged With Leaving Toddler in Hot Car Also Facing Deportation

ICE officials confirmed the possible deportation on Thursday.>>> Read More.

Other top stories:

• Little League World Series: Dream Season Ends For Connecticut
• Truck Crashes Into McDonald's
• CT Native Named To Trump Administration
• Multiple Salmonella Cases Reported In Connecticut: CDC
• Popular Mayor Returns To Work After Brain Surgery
• Yale To Remove 'Problematic' Carving

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