Images of 2018 From Hartford and Tolland Counties

The old saying "a picture is worth a thousand words" may not necessarily hold true all the time these days, but in many cases, a photo helps to enhance, or even actually make, a story. Here are some examples of photos published during 2018 accompanying Patch stories in Hartford and Tolland counties. Some are funny, some are poignant, and some need no explanation whatsoever.

Car Winds Up in Hockanum River (photo: Chris Dehnel)

Black Bear Interrupts Baseball Game (photo: Scott Kerr)

Scantic Spring Splash 2018: Photos and Results (photo: Rich Tanguay)

Man in Cow Suit Taken to Hospital for 'Observation' (photo: Patti Doyle)

Young Black Bear Sighted In Tree (photo: Lisa Lipshez)

High School Bids Farewell to 373 Graduates (photo: Pam McCann)

Manure Truck Leaves Hole in Road, Stink on Ground (photo: John Hogan)

Happy Campers Line Up for Free Food (photo: Chick-fil-A)

Wreaths Across America Ceremony (photo: Rich Tanguay)

Authorities Respond to 'Alligator' Reports at Complex (photo: Chris Dehnel)

Dominating Performance In Hockey Finals (photo: Tim Jensen)

Record Smashed at Frigid Road Race (photo: Chris Dehnel)

I-91 Ramp Closed Indefinitely Due to Gas Spill (photo: Tim Jensen)

Python Captured In Yard (photo: Connecticut Environmental Conservation Police)

Inspirational One-Handed Hockey Player Defying the Odds (photo: Leah Gesualdi)

Car Crashes Into Burger King (photo: East Windsor Police Department)

Eagles Roll to First State Baseball Championship (photo: Tim Jensen)

More Spelling Snafus on Signs (photo: Tim Jensen)

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