Bicycles Donated To Students + Double Shooting: Hartford News

Welcome back, Hartford. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Dec. 22.

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First, today's weather:

A bit of morning rain. High: 43 Low: 27.

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Here are the top stories in Greater Hartford today:

1. 65 bicycles donated to first graders at Hartford elementary school: The students received the donated bikes this week. (FOX 61)
2. Hartford police investigate non-fatal double shooting on Albany Ave: The shooting was early Tuesday morning. (WTNH.com)
3. Man in Critical Condition After Shooting in Hartford (NBC Connecticut)
4. Man gets 8 years for East Hartford break-in, robbery (Journal Inquirer)
5. Some churches in Hartford shift to online Christmas services as COVID-19 cases spike (Hartford Courant)
6. Hartford school fights food insecurities, keeps kids fed over winter break (FOX 61)

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Today in Greater Hartford:

• DIY Gingerbread Houses (Wilson) - Windsor Public Library Wilson Branch (4:00 PM)
• V WREST Hall v. Simsbury - Hall High School Sports (6:00 PM)
• Hartford Wolf Pack vs Bridgeport Islanders (7:00 PM)
• Hartford Wolf Pack vs Bridgeport Islanders (7:00 PM)
• V B IHOC Hall v. Northeastern - Hall High School Sports (7:20 PM)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.