Best Places to Swim in CT; Heroes Save Women Trapped in Burning Car; Facebook 'Poke' Leads to Charges: Nearby 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.

• Water Enthusiasts: 10 Epic Swimming Holes in Connecticut

OnlyInYourState.com selects 10 outstanding and refreshing spots in the Nutmeg State for summertime swimming fun. Have you been to any of these spots?>>>Read More.

• Heroes Save 2 Women Trapped Inside a Burning Car

The three strangers stopped their cars and battled through the flames to rescue the women. Now one of the heroes is seeking a reunion.>>>Read More.

• Impatient Man Attacked McDonald's Customer, Threw Her Food in Her Face: PD

A man was arrested after he claimed to be a cop and attacked a woman, who was with her two young children, waiting for her food.>>>Read More.

• Facebook 'Poke' Leads to Charges for Man

Police say the accused violated a no-contact protective order.>>>Read More.

• Fire that Destroyed Popular Wedding Facility Doesn’t Stop Weddings From Proceeding

Owner Curtis DuBois and the staff at the popular venue have not let the May 18 fire that nearly destroyed the facility slow them down.>>>Read More.

• Firefighters Rescue Trapped Children on Ferris Wheel, State Police Launch Investigation: UPDATE

Firefighters rescued two children trapped on a malfunctioning Ferris wheel ride and State Police are launching an investigation after detectives determined the incident was not due to mechanical failure.>>>Read More.

• Connecticut Civil War Monument Is A Textbook Of Major Battles, Sacrifices

Rumor has it, that this monument is the nation’s second oldest.>>>Read More.

• Man Who Tries to Grab, Kiss Women on University Campus Gets Arrested: Police

Police say the accused was approaching women and attempting to grab them and kiss them on the University’s campus t.>>>Read More.

• Parents' Pleas Heard, But Board of Ed Stands Firm on Diploma for Deceased Student

High School student Eddy Conklin was killed in a February car crash, and his parents want to receive his diploma at graduation.>>>Read More.

• Dead Black Bear Was Shot, Likely Dumped: Conservation Police

The bear was found on Land Trust property.>>>Read More.

6 Men Stage 50 Car Accidents in CT to Defraud Insurance Companies: U.S. Attorney

These payouts typically ranged from about $10,000 to about $30,000 per accident, officials said.>>>Read More.

• CT Native's Ashes Scattered at Fenway, Defying Red Sox Policy

What lengths would you go to for a lifelong sports fan's final resting place?>>>Read More.

• Body Found in CT River Identified as Missing CT Teen: Police

A Silver Alert had been issued for the teen, who was reported missing on Friday.>>>Read More.

• State Police: Toddler Found Wandering Around Neighborhood As Babysitter Slept

The child was only wearing a soiled diaper, state police said.>>>Read More.

• Former CT Resident Wins 'The Voice'

A former child actress who lived in CT during her teen years, won season 10 of the popular NBC singing competition.>>>Read More.

• Three Puppies Sick Days After Being Bought From Pet Store, Protest Planned

Three dogs purchased within 10 days of each other from the same store immediately showed signs of sickness.>>>Read More.

• State Bonding Officials Approve Funds to Keep the World’s Largest Hedge Fund in CT

The money is in the form of grants and a forgiveness loan if the hedge fund creates a certain number of jobs.>>>Read More.

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