Presidential Scholar + Huge Catalytic Converter Theft

TRUMBULL, CT — There was plenty of news across Trumbull during 2021. If you missed any of it, here's a roundup of some of the most read stories:

Trumbull Student Named 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar

Rachel S. Brooks, of Trumbull and a senior at Christian Heritage School, was named a 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar, one of two Connecticut students to receive the prestigious honor, according to Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut Acting Commissioner of Education Charlene Russell-Tucker. Read more...

Trumbull HS Marching Band Scores High At 'Music Of The Knight'

Congratulations to the Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band! Read more...

Trumbull Cop Injured In Crash With Vehicle Burglary Suspects

A Trumbull police officer suffered minor injuries early Monday when the officer's police cruiser was struck by an SUV with vehicle burglary suspects inside, according to authorities. Read more...

PPP Loans Benefited Trumbull Businesses

Applications for the federal Paycheck Protection Program have closed after benefiting more than 11.8 million pandemic-stricken businesses, including many in Trumbull. Read more...

Wow! House: Trumbull's Only Nationally Recognized Historic Home

Resting on 1.51 acres, this Trumbull home was built in 1760, and it is the town's only residence "recognized by the National Register of Historic Places," according to realtor.com. Read more...

$75K Worth Of Catalytic Converters Stolen In Trumbull: Police

More than $75,000 worth of catalytic converters were reported stolen from the entire fleet of school buses at the Cooperative Educational Service School in Trumbull this week, and police are warning residents that such thefts are a growing problem. Read more...

Man Gets Prison Time For ATM Scheme Involving Trumbull Bank

A man was sentenced Tuesday in Hartford to 33 months behind bars for his role in an ATM skimming scheme that defrauded banks across Connecticut and the country, including in Trumbull, authorities said. Read more...

Thank you for reading Patch in 2021. Here's wishing you a great 2022 and beyond!