Restaurant Renovations; Double Fatal Crash: Farmington 2017

FARMINGTON, CT — There was plenty of news across Farmington in 2017. If you missed any of it on Farmington Patch, here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories of the year, with the original publication date in parentheses.

Popular Farmington Restaurant Closes For Renovations
The establishment has closed for "renovations and re-branding," according to its owner. (10/20)

2 Killed, 3 Injured in Farmington Head-On Crash
Route 6 was closed while an accident reconstruction team worked at the scene, police said. (9/15)

50 Cent's Farmington Mansion Burglarized
The 50,000 square foot mansion was formerly owned by Mike Tyson and has been unsuccessfully put on the market several times in recent years. (5/9)

Farmington Product Qualifies for Travelers Championship
He tied with three other players at 5-under par in a Monday qualifying tournament to earn a spot in the PGA TOUR event in Cromwell. (6/19)

Bear Chases Farmington Bicyclist
The man was cycling on a rails to trails path when the bear emerged from a wooded area and briefly pursued him. (8/14)

Other Top Stories:

Farmington Municipal Election 2017 Results: Winners Revealed (11/7)

Farmington Police Officer Struck By Dump Truck (7/31)

Sexual Assault Charges Filed Against Ex-Psychologist (8/9)

Farmington Man Wins Big at Mohegan Sun Casino (7/18)

Half Million Dollar Bond Set in Farmington Assault (5/26)

Photo credit: Tim Jensen

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