1992 University of Connecticut graduate who has reported news, edited stories and designed pages for weekly and daily newspapers for more than three decades as well as spent 15 years as an adjunct at UConn. Currently venturing into the world of online digital journalism. Have a passion for community journalism and those quirky stories that other news writers might not report. Vernon resident, husband, father, dog lover and avid fan of baseball, soccer, motor sports -- among other sports. Currently the field editor for West Hartford, Southington, Simsbury, Avon, Greater Hartford, Farmington, Canton and Berlin for Patch. Feel free to email me at michael.lemanski@Patch.com with any news tips. No such thing as a bad idea.
YMCA Camp Sloper will hold its 2026 Hall of Fame Night on Sept. 29, raising money for college scholarships for camp staff.
Avon residents are being asked to review plans for modernizing the town's fire facilities and complete a survey by Oct. 9.
Hartford's 'Love Your Block' program awarded funds for 13 projects, including murals, gardens, and neighborhood improvements.
Volunteers are needed for a Sept. 11 meal-packing event at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
It will close by Oct. 31, ending nearly five decades at the family-owned footwear retailer, though the closure may not be permanent.
Friday, Sept. 11, marks the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.
She will headline 'West Hartford Reads' Nov. 5, with free tickets being distributed beginning Sept. 15.
Canton Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 donated 10 new fire helmets to help equip the town's growing Fire Cadet Program.
Berlin police said all 24 retailers checked during an unannounced tobacco and e-cigarette operation complied with state law.
Hartford police will conduct an OUI enforcement checkpoint Thursday evening into the early morning hours of Friday.
It is going fine-free on most materials starting this week, but borrowers will still face charges for lost items.
Avon Cub Scout Troop 274 is hosting 'Join Night' this week with activities and information for families with children in grades K-5.
The 84-year-old man died after his car left the highway and overturned, police said.
Festival organizers are warning businesses about scammers selling fake vendor spots and seeking payments through apps.
The 11th annual Real Ale Beer Festival will bring 20-plus breweries, special cask creations, and live music to West Hartford this weekend.
Avon Girl Scouts will host a 5K, kid mile, and little kid dash at a local park as part of America 250 festivities. Register now.
A group of students created and donated 200 activity books designed to engage hospital patients without causing fatigue.
The funding will help Simsbury replace the roof and HVAC system at one of the town's most prominent sites.
The accident resulted in one lane of travel being closed on the state highway.
Friday, Sept. 11, marks the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.