COVID Test Distribution: Hartford News

Welcome back, Hartford. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Jan. 5.

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First, today's weather:

Milder with rain and drizzle. High: 46 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories today in Greater Hartford:

1. Hartford Completes Distribution Of Test Kits At Four Sites: Four of the seven locations distributing test kits to Hartford residents today have exhausted their supplies. (Press Release Desk)
2. Hartford Restarts Indoor Mask Mandate: The city announced the mask mandate will continue through the rest of the month. (Greater Hartford Patch)
3. This Is The County In The Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metro Area With The Most COVID-19 (24/7 Wall St. - Hartford)
4. Hartford Boat Show at Mohegan Sun canceled for COVID concerns (WFSB)
5. Edgy decor, oversized drinks, cutting-edge food; What led to a local restaurant flourishing during the pandemic (WTNH.com)
6. Police Searching For Hit-Run Driver After Crash Killing Windsor Man (Northern Highlands Daily Voice)

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Today in Greater Hartford:

• V WREST Hall @ Southington - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• V G ITCK Hall @ Wintergreen Invitational @ Southern CT State University (4:30 PM)
• Teaching and Learning Committee - Hartford School District (4:30 PM)
• V B IHOC Hall v. E.O. Smith/Tolland - Hall High School Sports (7:20 PM)
• V G IHOC Hall/Conard Co-op @ Simsbury (7:50 PM)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll see you soon!

— Chris Rhatigan

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