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Connecticut State Police Have Huge Backlog of Gun Background Checks
By Eileen McNamara; posted by Cassandra Day.State police are grappling with a backlog of some 62,000 gun permit background checks, the result of
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Jezebel Terms Wesleyan Admin's Tour De Franzia Tactics 'Ridiculous'
Wesleyan University's administration has laid down the law for students caught taking part in the annual box-wine-chugging / scavenger hunt in a punishment point system that rivals serious on-campus...
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2,500-Square-Foot Contemporary Middletown Home Sells for $425K
The Middletown Town Clerk reports the following properties changed hands:80 EAST MAIN STREET — Philip H.W. Redford to Abarientos Middletown Real Estate LLC on May 3 to $377,000. 15 ANNETTE PLACE —...
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Former Journalist Turned Pastor Puts Words Into Action
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them...
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Middletown Offers Online Water and Sewer Bill Pay
City water and sewer bills were sent out to residents late last week by mail — with a new feature allowing customers to access and pay off their account online.Mary Ann Cochefski of Middletown Water...
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PD: Clothing Store Owner Sold Marijuana Alongside Urban Wear
On April 16 at 5:30 p.m., Middletown Police served a warrant on Heshmia D. Lawrence, 38, of Daniel Street, East Hartford, and his Mercedes ML3, owner of Definitely Urban Clothing at 540 Main Street,...
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Spotlight On Steven Scionti
This was contributed by Ed Wierzbicki. For a Middletown kid who was kicked out of Jerry’s Pizza over twenty-five times, Steve Scionti the adult is doing just fine. The actor-writer, who recently...
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Middletown ReMix & Our Last Fact of the Series!
It's the last fact of the Did You Know? series! Why not go out with a festival? This Saturday, from 2-5PM, the Middletown ReMix Festival will take place all over our city. This free event (rain or...
View ArticleMiddletown High Athletic Director Earns CIAC Service Award
Middletown High School's Director of Athletics Michael Pitruzzello was honored last month with a Meritorious Service Award at the Connecticut Association of Athletic Directors 29th Annual Athletic...
View ArticleNine Middletown Physicians Are Top, According to Connecticut Mag
Nine physicians from Middletown have been highly recommended by their peers, affording them a spot in Connecticut Magazine's list of Top Docs.The city is represented by doctors practicing a wide array...
View Article5 Spring Cleaning Tips with an Organic Twist
By Jayme KunzeWith warmer weather comes spring cleaning season! Maid Organic owner Sheila Gagne advises cleaners on how to best scrub out the winter grime this spring, using
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Your Take: How Are Your Allergies Treating You?
2013 is projected to be a long, drawn out, agonizing year for allergy sufferers.Experts predict allergy season will start earlier and last lon
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Bartolomeo Has Scoop on Children's Issues Ahead of Legislature
Sen. Dante Bartolomeo is this week's Middlesex Coalition for Children guest at the DeKoven House, 27 Washington Street, Middletown, from 9-10 a.m.The st
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Middletown Blue Dragons Fall to Berlin Redcoats By One Run
This article written and reported by Rick Volk.Mike Veronesi knew how to punctuate his own masterpiece. Taking the mound leading Middletown High School by a run in the seventh inning Monday at Sage...
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Connecticut Wants Crackdown on Distracted Drivers
State lawmakers want a crackdown on the use of cell phones in cars, backing a measure that would alert insurance companies when drivers are cited for cell phone use while driving. A bill pending in the...
View ArticleSorry, Charley! Animals Banned From Hammonassett Beach Until October
By Pem McNerneyIt was a glorious Easter Sunday at Hammonasset. For most of the day, the sun was shining and the beach was packed with people walking their dogs, flying their kites, reading books, and...
View ArticleMiddletown Schools Head Makes 21% More than Predecessor
The new superintendent of schools is making 21 percent more than her predecessor, and will be earning $219,113 by the end of her three-year contract, according to records obtained through a freedom of...
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Middletown Arrests: April 17 to May 5
Middletown Police announce the following arrests:May 5DISORDERLY CONDUCT —At 2:24 a.m., Alphonse P. LaBella, 54, of Liberty Street came home drunk and threw items at his sister, according to the...
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Downtown Middletown Small Business Owners Offer Unique Gifts for Mom's...
For jewelers, flower shop owners and chocolate purveyors, the advent of Mother’s Day is an opportunity to showcase traditional gifts for mom. Downtown Middletown offers an array of items to pick up for...
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Discount Overstock Chain Big Lots Coming to Former Waldbaums Plaza
Big Lots, the discount overstock chain with 12 locations in Connecticut, will soon find a home in the former Waldbaums/A&P Plaza on Washington Street in Middletown,
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