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Vernon in 2016: A Stuffed Puppy, A Real Bear and Three Dramatic Rescues
Check out stories of note in 2016 in Vernon.

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:
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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:
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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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