Popular Restaurant Reopening; Worker Stole Gas From City: 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.

Gas Theft Leads to Arrest, Firing of Municipal Employee

The man is accused, along with two others, of stealing city-owned gas and selling it for personal profit, according to police.>>>Read More.

Popular Bar, Restaurant May Open This Year

The popular bar and restaurant may reopen this year.>>>Read More.

Tough Day at Animal Shelter: 1 Dog Passes, Another Sick

One dog passed away on Monday and another dog is not doing well at the Animal Shelter.>>>Read More.

Iconic Act Chosen For International Film Festival Party

The Opening Night Party performance is scheduled for later this year.>>>Read More.

The Best School District In Connecticut: Report

A new report from 24/7 Wall St. has ranked the best school district in every state. See if you agree.>>>Read More.

Motorcycle Stolen During ‘Test Drive’: Police

Police are investigating a pair of motor vehicle thefts that occurred over the weekend.>>>Read More.

Man Drops Wallet During Robbery: PD

Officers had little trouble finding a suspected robber after he dropped his wallet at the crime scene, police said.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• 1 Hospitalized, 7 Displaced In Fire
• Gold Key Honorees Share Memories as 77th Annual Dinner Nears
• Personal Driver Enters Plea In $889,000 Federal Case
• Stolen Vehicle Pursued On I-95, Crashes: Report
• Town Investigating Building Officials' Conduct: Report
• Courtney Touts Dairy Protection Program

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Photo credit: Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter