'Offensive Drink' Removed; National Retailer Opening 1st CT Store

There was plenty of news across Connecticut on Thursday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories.

'Offensive Drink' Removed From Restaurant's Menu: Report

The restaurant said it removed all of the cocktail menus following a customer complaint.>>>Read More.

Another National Retailer Opening 1st Connecticut Store

Several national chains have been expanding into CT and here’s the latest one.>>>Read More.

Teen Stabs Victim After Drugs Turn Out To Be Over the Counter Medicine: PD

The teen was less than pleased when he found out the drugs he wanted to buy were simple over-the-counter medicine, police said.>>>Read More.

Popular Deli Damaged In Fire

16 people were left homeless and one was hospitalized after the blaze.>>>Read More.

Bob’s Discount Furniture Retailer May Return To This Part Of CT: Report

A proposed site plan is expected to go before the city's Planning and Zoning Commission this week.>>>Read more.

Dump Truck Crashes Snarl Traffic

Two nearly identical lunchtime dump truck rollovers affected traffic between a busy highway exchange in 2 CT towns.>>>>Read More.

Police Offering Free Gun Locks to the Public

Police are making gun locks to the public free of charge.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Milford Oyster Festival 2018: Here's What You Need To Know
• Food Truck Festival In Naugatuck This Weekend For a Good Cause
• Several Big CT Lottery Prizes Remain Unclaimed
• Driver Killed After Hitting Pole: Police
• Pedestrian Dies In I-91 Crash
• 1 Dead In Fatal Motorcycle Crash: State Police

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Photo Credit (Vernon crash): Skylar Goold