Thursday's Top 5: Rescued Kayaker, Stolen Lunch Money, Bees Buzz

Here is a look at the top stories for Thursday in Patch towns in Hartford and Tolland counties.

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1. Vernon

• Case Of Food Service Chief/Stolen Student Lunch Money In Vernon Headed For Plea

2. Wethersfield

• CT River Kayaker Rescued In Wethersfield

3. Sports

• The Latest High School Boys Lacrosse Rankings

4. Berlin

• Bees Buzz Into 2019 With Berlin Legend At the Helm

5. Tolland

• 2nd Arrest Made In $50K Scrap Metal Theft From Tolland Business