Woman Tries to Steal Church Collection Money: PD; Mailman Bitten by Dog; Child Rescued From Tree: CT News

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

• Woman Accused Of Trying To Steal Church Collection Money: Report

The incident reportedly occurred on April 30.>>>Read More.

• Former Connecticut Principal Stole from Student Fund: PD

The theft happened over the course of years, police said.>>>Read More.

• Legacy of Love: Community Mourns, Remembers Connecticut Girl Who Died During Little League Game

A community mourns the loss of a girl who died after suffering a medical emergency during a little league game. People are rallying to assist the family.>>>Read More.

• Ex-Official Settles Lawsuit Over Sexually Graphic Photo

A woman has settled her lawsuit against a former official charged with sending a sexually graphic photo to the plaintiff.>>>Read more.

• Woman Intentionally Threw Drink On Female at Restaurant: Police

The alleged drink tossing incident has led to charges, police said.>>>Read More.

• Mailman Bitten by Dog

The carrier was transported to an area hospital by ambulance.>>>Read More.

• Connecticut Man to Treat Family with Lottery Winnings

Dedicated fire-fighting grandfather celebrates surprise $200,000 Powerball® win.>>>Read More.

• Food Truck Coming To Train Station

The state DOT has selected a food truck vendor and it will be at the train station beginning next week.>>>Read More.

• Teen, Police Stage Fake Arrest for Promposal: WATCH

"He will put me under arrest unless you say yes! Prom?">>>Read More.

• Milford Oyster Festival Announces Headlining Musical Act

Every year the Milford Oyster Festival attracts more than 50,000 people to the city's downtown. Here's this years headlining act.>>>Read More.

• 8-Year-Old Stuck in Tree Rescued

The boy was 50 feet from the ground.>>>Read More.

• Undocumented Immigrant Gets Reprieve from Deportation

Luis Barrios got a last-minute temporary reprieve from deportation.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Town Employee Charged with Assaulting Landscaper Promoted
• Stormy Weather in Long-Term CT Summer Forecast
• Man, 22, Shot and Killed in East End
• Teacher Wins Science Teacher Award
• Scholarship Offered In Memory Of Teacher
• ‘Very Sweet’ Lost Dog Found: Animal Control

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Photo credit: Image courtesy of Matthew Bento for the proposal story