Glastonbury, CT|News|
Tiny But Stylish Glastonbury Farmhouse Hits The Market For $289,900
It might be small, but it has character, the listing says.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
- Vernon, CT
Email: chris.dehnel@patch.com
Bio: Chris is a founding editor at Patch who now covers the Vernon, Tolland, Manchester, Stafford-Willington, Glastonbury, Mansfield and Middletown sites in addition to UConn news and statewide business. Since becoming a full-time journalist in 1984, he has won national and regional awards for sports, general news, breaking news, business, feature writing and opinion, including a national award by the Associated Press Sports Editors for coverage of the 1988 America's Cup controversy while at the Greenwich Time newspaper and a regional award from the New England Press Association for covering the anti-income tax rally during the Weicker Administration in CT while at the Milford Citizen. While the business editor at the Journal Inquirer newspaper, Chris successfully won a CT Freedom of Information case that made teacher disciplinary records public record. Chris is also a past-president of the Eastern Ski Writers Association and has contributed to several books on snow sports. He is also a certified Level 1 coach with USA Lacrosse. and coaches Rockville High School during the winter indoor season.
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Manchester, CT|News|
Manchester Home With 6 Fireplaces Listed For $794,900
A "distinctive" a reproduction of a 19th-century New England colonial home is for sale in Manchester.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon|News|
Lt. Governor, Officials To Drivers: 'Pay Attention When School Starts'
With initiatives like new sidewalks, crosswalks, police presence and bus cams, the state is ready to enforce safety laws near schools.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|News|
Middletown's Snow School Recognized As A National ‘Bright Spot’ For Literacy Achievement
Snow School was recognized for "beating the odds" in literacy education.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|News|
2 Killed As Dump Truck, SUV Collide On I-84 In Tolland: State Police
A woman from Manchester, NH, and her passenger from Wilmington, MA, were killed after a dump truck collided with an SUV on I-84 Wednesday.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|News|
Middletown Revolutionary War Soldier Overlooked No More
A man who fought during the revolution is being recognized after a more decent burial at the Old North Burial Ground in Middlefield.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
Frontier Expanding Fiber-Optic Network In Glastonbury With Utility Work Planned
Construction near Hopewell and Matson Hill roads is first phase of a four-area communications network expansion.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|News|
CTDOT Planning $3 million replacement Of Route 30 Bridge Over Grants Brook in Tolland
A Virtual public meeting is scheduled for Sept. 15.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Former Owners Of Car Dealership On Manchester-Vernon Line to pay $4 Million In Penalties
What was once the Manchester City Nissan dealership is to pay $4 million in a case involving accusations of junk fees, deceptive practices.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
Willimantic Man Charged in 2012 Chaplin Cold Case Killing
An arrest has been made in a 14-year-old cold eastern Connecticut cold case, authorities said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
Square Peg Expanding Empire With Bolton Outpost As Parkside Pizza Prepares To Close
Parkside Pizza & Ice Cream will serve its final customers Saturday after six years on Route 85 with Square Peg taking over.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
20-Plus KFCs Remain In Connecticut, Despite Rash Of National Closings
From July 15, 2025, to July 6, 2026, at least 312 KFC restaurants in the U.S. closed, but CT seems to be dodging that bullet.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon|News|
Driver Charged For July State Police Chase That Began With Flock Camera Alert In Vernon
A driver who crashed in Vernon after a state police chase has been arrested, a warrant shows.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|News|
Ridgefield Equestrian Store Fading Into History — Along With Rest Of The Chain
Dover Saddlery is fading into history at the end of the week.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Manchester Equestrian Store Fading Into History — Along With Rest Of The Chain
Dover Saddlery is fading into history at the end of the week.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
Eastern Welcoming Record-Breaking Incoming Class This Weekend
Eastern Connecticut State University will celebrate milestones at move-in weekend.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|News|
Troop C Log: The Latest Connecticut State Police Arrests In Tolland County
The latest arrests out of Troop C.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Stafford-Willington, CT|News|
Vehicle Rams Sandwich Shop In Stafford
A small car left a big mess after hitting a building in Stafford, state police said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|News|
Middletown Council To Consider $68.4 Million In Bonds For Schools, Downtown Parking
The Common Council's special meeting is scheduled for Aug. 20.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|News|
Teen Driver Charged With DUI After Crash At Tolland Green: State Police
According to an arrest report, the 19-year-old was charged with DUI with a blood alcohol level of .02 or higher at younger than 21.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
