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Mom Writes About Loss Of Beloved Son; Geoff Fox Cancer Update; Bear Forces Schools Into 'Secure Mode': CT News
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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.
"Half your heart is gone and can never be whole again," the mother writes about losing her beloved son, while ending with “Mommy loves you!”>>>Read More.
Nyberg Traveled to California to visit with Fox, whom she worked with for years at WTNH-TV.>>>Read More.
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Police suspected the man was intoxicated and sent him to the hospital. He later found out his car was submerged.>>>Read More.
The incident occurred on Feb. 12, according to police.>>>Read More.
Find out what's happening in Fairfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The bear paid an unannounced visit too close to two schools in CT..>>>Read More.
The former altar boy claims he was abused more than 250 times during a 5-year period dating back to 1977.>>>Read More.
School officials say students' chant "damaged our reputation," and they have profusely apologized.>>>Read More.
A mother is looking to help raise awareness of childhood cancer by working with a prolific organization. She began working with the social media campaign The Truth 365. According to their website, the organization aims to “[give] a voice to all children fighting all forms of cancer.”.>>>Read More.
Niche.com compiled the rankings. See how your child's school performed. Do you agree with the rankings?>>>Read More.
They have been disciplined by state police officials as well as being charged criminally.>>>Read More.
Two other passengers in the vehicle also suffered injuries. The two people killed were in their 20s, State Police said.>>>Read More.
The 18-year-old woman was a freshman at a university in Connecticut.>>>Read More.
Haley's brother, Nick, died of an overdose and she said the community's support to her family inspired her to help others, too.>>>Read More.
Connecticut continues to see a sharp rise in heroin and other opioid-related deaths. This review tracks 2016 cases through every community.>>>Read More.
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