Monday's Top 5: Bear Visits House, Strip Joint Suspended

Here is a look at the top stories of the day in Hartford and Tolland counties.

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1. Vernon

• Vernon Strip Joint Suspended, Fined

2. Canton

• Bear Enters Home in Canton

3. Areawide

• Increased Merger Ante Adds Value to CT Water Stock

4. Areawide

• Report Shows KFC, Taco Bell Profitable, but Pizza Hut Lagging

5. Hartford

• Scooper Sunday at Yard Goats Game Helps Suicide Prevention [VIDEO]

Patch Graphic: Kristin Borden

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