Principal Suspended; Historic Eatery Ordered To Close: 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.

High School Principal Suspended For Saying Schools Won't Reopen This Year: Report

A school principal was suspended after speculating on social media that school would not reopen this year, according to a new report.>>>Read More.

Historic Eatery Ordered Closed by Town

A historic eatery in Connecticut that was celebrating its 100th anniversary was ordered closed by local officials.>>>Read More.

Rock Icon Dee Snider Brings Smile To Ailing Nurse [Video]

A Connecticut Hospital ICU nurse caught COVID-19 from one of her patients. Here's what happened when Dee Snider found out about it.>>>Read More.

Employees At 2 ShopRite Locations Test Positive For Coronavirus

Store officials said "members of our work family" tested positive for the virus.>>>Read More.

Beloved School Bus Driver Dies Of Coronavirus, Mourned

A local school bus driver, who always greeted everyone with a big smile, has died from complications of the new coronavirus, local union officials announced.>>>Read More.

Joyful Family Welcomes Hospital Newborn From Afar

Joyful family members welcomed a couple's newborn baby outside their window at hospital due to the facility's no-visitor policy.>>>Read More.

Kids Create Kindness Social Media Site To Combat Coronavirus

Bryce Leiberman, 12, and his friends, all 7th graders, created a social media sharing website that promotes kindness to combat coronavirus.>>>Read More.

Shots Fired At Resident After Attempted Car Theft: Police

Police say the resident followed the suspects after an attempted car theft at 4 a.m. The suspects also stole a vehicle and entered several others.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• CT Grocer Will Take Temperature Of Every Customer
• Good Samaritans Help Rescue Injured Swan
• Fire At Funeral Home Caused In Part By Coronavirus, Owner Says
• Connecticut Resident, 28, Dies After Tragic Fall, Mourned
• Connecticut Mother Recovers From Coronavirus
• Hospital To Furlough Workers
• Pastor Goes Online To Battle Coronavirus, And Wins
• High-Profile CT Dealership Gets Creative With 'Layoff' Retention
• A Happy Tail: Elderly Dog Finally Finds New Home After Year At Shelter

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