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Schools Closing; Tornado Hits; Former Mayor Dies: Year In Review

Son charged with mother's murder/ Venomous snake found in garbage/ Dancing dentist/ Police Lip Sync video/ Very large bear spotted & more...

There was plenty of news across Hamden during the past year. If you missed any of it, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from 2018.

Details Emerge In Son's Murder Of Mother In Hamden: Police

A search for a missing woman quickly turned into a murder investigation with her son charged with her killing and being held on $5M bond.>>>Read More.


Hamden To Close 2 Schools In Restructuring Plan

The Board of Education voted on its restructuring plan to bring dramatic changes to the district at a special meeting.>>>Read More.

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Former Hamden Mayor Craig Henrici Dies At 65

Henrici served 2 terms as mayor, was Legislative Council President and a state representative.>>>Read More.


Tornado Confirmed To Have Hit Hamden: National Weather Service

The National Weather Service pinpointed where two tornadoes were found in Connecticut during a powerful storm in May. Sleeping Giant State Park closed due to the damage.>>>Read More.

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2 Hamden Residents Killed In Glider Crash In Vermont

Authorities have identified two Hamden residents as victims of a fatal glider crash in Vermont.>>>Read More.


Quinnipiac Professor Confronted In 'Anti-Predator' Video

A Quinnipiac professor is under investigation after being seen in a video by a local vigilante group that targets potential sexual predators.>>>Read More.


Hamden Police Lip Sync Challenge Video Released

The Hamden Police Department’s long-awaited Lip Sync Challenge Video was worth the wait.>>>Read More.


Couple Receives 'Overwhelming' Surprise After Store's Sign Stolen

The owners of a record store in Hamden received an 'overwhelming' surprise after putting out a call for help in finding their stolen sign.>>>Read More.


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