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Retired Police Officer Rescues Teen: Hartford News
Here are all the top news stories in Hartford along with key events in town.
Welcome back, Hartford. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Oct. 2.
First, today's weather:
Nice with sun, some clouds. High: 75 Low: 52.
Here are the top stories today in Greater Hartford:
- Close call: Former HPD sergeant keeps teen from jumping off Founders Bridge, opens up about emotional rescue in TikTok video: The teen was sitting over the railing with his legs hanging over when the retired police officer rescued him. (Hartford Courant)
- Trinity College To Quarantine Vaccinated Students: There are currently no COVID-19 cases among students at the university, which has adopted strict protocols. (CT News Junkie)
- Hartford Coronavirus Infection Rate Improving: Here is how Hartford compares to Connecticut for coronavirus infections and vaccinations. (Greater Hartford Patch)
- Neighbors have high hopes for the newest Hartford Public Library branch (FOX 61)
- A new library in Hartford is set to open Saturday; the $12.5 million library in Frog Hollow will be largest branch in city (Hartford Courant)
- Hundreds of Hartford HealthCare employees risk termination as health system reaches COVID-19 vaccination deadline (Hartford Courant)
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