Popular Restaurant Closes Abruptly; Heroes Save Cop: 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.

Popular Restaurant Abruptly Closes

A Facebook posting from the restaurant Tuesday indicated it was the site's final day.>>>Read More.

Bear Killed By Connecticut Man: State Officials

The man said his mother-in-law called him and said there was a bear in her backyard and that is when he arrived with a pistol.>>>Read More.

Mother In DUI Crash With Child In Vehicle: PD

With her young child in the car with her, a 42-year-old woman drove her vehicle into a fence, police said.>>>Read More.

This Bear Loves To Swim (VIDEO)

Animal Control says this fellow has been roaming town for the past couple of weeks.>>>Read More.

Meet the Heroes Who Saved A Police Officer’s Life

Three residents who helped save the life of a critically wounded police officer received Distinguished Citizens Awards Tuesday night.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Kids Found Crying, Alone in Hot Car at Walmart: Cops
• Man Robbed While Meeting ‘Date’ He Met Through Website: Police
• Bone Marrow Donor Sought For Teen
• 'Hero' CT State Trooper Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle
• CT Prosecutors To Take Skakel Case To U.S. Supreme Court: Report
• UConn Scholarship Set Up in Parkland Victim's Name
• Charity Row to Benefit Young Cancer Patient
• Baby Ducks Rescued By Firefighters: Video

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