Oscar Winner To Visit; Students Told Not To Walk Out: CT News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut on Wednesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories.

Oscar Winner To Visit a CT Middle School

An Oscar-winning songwriter is set to visit a middle school this week to work with students on an upcoming production.>>>Read More.

Mother Pleads In Manslaughter of Her Son

The woman is accused of causing her teenage son's death via malnutrition and dehydration, according to police.>>>Read More.

Students in a CT Community Told Not To Walk Out In National Protest

School officials announce that they are not endorsing the national walkout protest and students who walk out will face disciplinary action.>>>Read More.

Tax Preparer Cheated Government Out of $406K: Feds

His clients are required to resolve their own tax liability with the Internal Revenue Service.>>>Read More.

3 People Fight At Restaurant, Handgun Displayed: PD

Police say an argument at a local restaurant escalated and a gun was displayed. No one was injured.>>>Read More.

Dog Rescued On Highway In Connecticut

Connecticut State Troopers rescued the dog who was found walking around on the highway on Wednesday.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Quassy Amusement & Waterpark is Hiring Now
• Popular Market Closes
• Driver Tries to Eat Drug Stash During Pursuit: Cops
• Final Parcel of Mountain Dairy Land Becomes 'Protected'
• Here is the ‘Most Underrated City’ In Connecticut
• Former Yale Student Found Not Guilty Of Sex Assault
• Comedians Come Together For Fundraising Event
• Police Officer Reads to Students
• Man Found Passed Out in Front of Store, Gets DUI Charge
• Road Rage Arrest Made: PD
• Car Hits 100 MPH While Fleeing From Police: Video

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