Vernon in 2016: A Stuffed Puppy, A Real Bear and Three Dramatic Rescues

VERNON, CT — In Vernon in 20126, there was a big stuffed puppy riding around town ... and a real live bear walking around town. Three dramatic rescues took place.

Police said a woman tossed a toddler outside to continue an argument and bad language led to bad behavior at Denny's.

Here is a look at 10 stories of note in Vernon for 2016:

There were three rescues under three different circumstances:

• Vernon Teen, Massachusetts Man Recognized As Heroes For Saving 10-Year-Old At Valley Falls Pond
• Kitten Rescued from Sewer Pipe in Vernon
• Vernon House Explosion: More Tragedy Averted by 'Miracle' Circumstances, Police Say

Oh, and the new resident:

• Black Bear Wandering Around Vernon

In police news:

• Vernon Woman Accused of Throwing Toddler Outside Home During Argument
• Cops: Diners in 'Vulgar' Group Clash With Other Customers At Vernon Denny's

In the neighborhoods:

• Dam Relocated at Vernon's Amerbelle Complex as 2016 Remediation Work is About Done
• Dog Days in Vernon: Giant Stuffed Puppy Trucking Around Town in the Back of a Pickup

And graduates do well:

• Rockville High School Grad Debuts Her First Book
• Rockville High School Inducts 2016 Hall of Fame Class
  

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