Teen Tragically Injured; Actor Arrested; Famous Eatery Closes

There was plenty of news across Connecticut during the nearly first half of 2018. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories of the year thus far.

CT Teen Sustains Traumatic Brain Injury While Sledding

A teen sustained a serious traumatic brain injury as a result of a sledding accident. Now his family is asking for help as his mother takes time off from work to care for her injured son.>>>Read More.

Popular Restaurant Chain Opens First CT Restaurant

The wait is over. CT residents have been eagerly awaiting the opening of this restaurant chain, which became famous for its sodas and root beer floats.>>>Read More.

Famous Downtown Eatery to Close

More than 40 years after opening in the heart of downtown, a renowned hot dog eatery adorned with Miami Dolphins memorabilia will soon be shutting its doors.>>>Read More.

Mom Of Three Paralyzed After Tree Falls On Her During Nor'easter

A GoFundMe has been set up to help a mom who was recently told she may never walk again.>>>Read More.

Famous Actor Arrested, Allegedly Reports Fake Bomb Threat: DOJ

The star was recently arrested for allegedly reporting a false bomb threat on a train traveling to Connecticut.>>>Read More.

Harrison Ford Visits Connecticut Diner

The diner shared a photo of Ford's visit and they didn't mention his name, saying "This man is so iconic, that we don't even need to put his name!!!.>>>Read more.

Other top stories:

• Longtime Restaurant/Pub Closes Its Doors Because It was Taxed Out of Business, Owner Says
• Top School Administrators Busted In Fight Club Case
• New Details Released Concerning 4 Tornadoes, Macroburst in CT
• Talk Show Host Injured In Crash
• Connecticut Bear Sighting Season Starts With Celebrity

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Photo courtesy of O'Rourke's Diner