Mom Swims for Hours to Help Save Family; Dog Dies After Attack at Boarding Facility; Catholic School Closes Abruptly: CT News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut this week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories.

• Mother Swims More than 2 Hours to Shore After Family Nearly Drowns off Connecticut Coast

With her husband and young kids facing the possibility of drowning, a mother swam to shore for help. Read more about their amazing story here.>>>Read More.

• Woman Hit Another Woman In the Head with a Carton of Eggs: Police

Police said they responded to the house after the egg incident occurred.>>>Read More.

• Woman Throws Bag of Dog Poop at Speeding Truck Driver, Hits Her Target: Police

Police say the woman, who was walking her dog at the time, was issued a ticket and the driver was warned about speeding.>>>Read More.

• Man Found Sleeping Inside a Funeral Home's Closet: Police

The man told police he remembers drinking at a local restaurant but has no idea how he got inside the funeral home's closet.>>>Read More.

• Dog Dies After Attack at Unlicensed Boarding Facility

Police have announced an arrest in the case.>>>Read More.

• Man Rushes Connecticut Police Officer with Knife, Suspect Shot

The incident occurred Tuesday morning and State Police are investigating the officer-involved shooting.>>>Read More.

• Trump Banned CT Media from Campaign Rally: Report

Donald Trump’s negative feelings about the media at his Connecticut campaign event apparently wasn't limited to the national media.>>>Read More.

• Restaurant Manager Charged with Assault: Police

The manager is facing charges following an incident over the weekend.>>>Read More.

• Child With Down Syndrome Left on Field Trip, Mom Seeks $1 Million: Lawsuit

The family has sued the town and Board of Education after the student was found hours later wandering alone.>>>Read More.

• Catholic School in Connecticut Closes Abruptly

An administrator said the school "would not have been able to sustain itself financially.">>>Read More.

• Connecticut’s Connection to New Playboy Mansion Owner

The new owner of the iconic Playboy Mansion has a connection to Greenwich.>>>Read More.

• Off-Duty Connecticut Firefighter Helps Save Woman From Attacking Dogs

She said the dogs were gnawing at the female victim until she and a neighbor were able to fend them off.>>>Read More.

• UPDATE: Cause Determined in Amusement Ride Accident That Injured 6 Children

The victims experienced some form of electric shock after riding the amusement ride at a park on Tuesday. The cause of the accident has been revealed.>>>Read More.

• A Happy Tail: Dog with Cancer in Need of Home Gets New Hope

After seeing Kelsey’s story, two organizations are working together in an effort to save the Cocker Spaniel’s life.>>>Read More.

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