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Teachers Injured During Student's Tantrum: PD; Turkey Hunter Arrested; CT Native Wins Food Network Competition: Nearby News
CT woman named Army's first female infantry officer; Woman angry over hair extensions bites victim: PD; Lawsuit filed over lightning death.
There was plenty of news across Connecticut Wednesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories.
Police were called to an elementary school Wednesday afternoon.>>>Read More.
The 36-year-old executive chef claimed the grand champion title after winning a five-week challenge featuring 16 previous winners.>>>Read More.
The family of a former Library board member, who died after being hit by lightning at a South Carolina airport, has sued over her death.>>>Read More.
A 62-year-old local man was arrested by state Environmental Conservation Police early Wednesday for alleged illegal turkey hunting.>>>Read More.
Capt. Kristen M. Griest, an Orange native and one of two women to successfully complete U.S. Army Ranger School, has been chosen as the Army's first female infantry officer, reports Army Times.>>>Read More.
A 5-foot-long Boa Constrictor that was found in town has been adopted by a woman with snake expertise.>>>Read More.
Other top stories:
- Services Scheduled for Girl Killed in Tragic Accident
- CT- Based Hospice Home Fined by State
- Woman Angry Over Hair Extensions Bites Victim: PD
- Threat Forces Schools in one CT Town Into 'Secure' Mode
- WATCH: Sandy Hook Student's Spirit is Causing 'The Butterfly Effect' in the Special Needs Community
- Man Shoplifts Red Bull, Baby Formula From a 2nd Business in Less Than a Week: Police
- Students Robbed of iPhones While Walking Home from School: Police
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Photo: U.S. Army Captain Kristen M. Griest is congratulated in 2015 by Major General Scott Miller after she became a Ranger. Photo credit: U.S. Army
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