Peanut Recall Grows, Includes Nutrition Bars
The list of products containing peanut butter manufactured by Sunland is still growing. It also now includes an Orange County-based company that has issued a recall of it's nutrition bars. A store...
View ArticlePatch's Poll: As Tuesday's Presidential Debate Looms, Are You Still Undecided?
As President Obama and Mitt Romney prepare for their second debate at Hofstra University Tuesday night, anticipation is growing about how each candidate will perform after the swing of momentum...
View ArticlePD: Female Felon Swallowed Bag of Crack During Strip Search
A convicted felon suspected of swallowed a bag of crack cocaine during a strip search is facing charges including assault of an officer and cruelty to animals after she vehemently fought arrest,...
View Article50 Years Ago: Trip to '62 World Series at Yankee Stadium
The 1962 baseball season was memorable for several reasons. The New York Mets opened their first season with an abysmal record of 40-120, setting a record for the most games ever lost by a major...
View ArticlePresidential Debate, Ben and Kate & Dancing With The Stars: All Stars
Presidential Debate, 9 p.m., everywhere Round 2! Town meeting style. Think Big Bird will be in the house? Ben and Kate, 8:30 p.m., Fox It’s growing on me. Dancing with the Stars: All Stars, 8 p.m.,...
View ArticlePatch Live Blogs the Second Presidential Debate
Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney surged in the polls after debating President Barack Obama for the first time. The stakes are also high in the second debate, as polls show Obama's lead shrinking in...
View ArticleMiddletown Arrests: Oct. 3-13
Middletown Police report the following incidents: VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER — On Oct. 13, Leilani Callands, 22, of White Street, Springfield, Mass., was at her girlfriend's home, the report...
View ArticleConnecticut Senate Race: Several Middletown Vets Praise Chris Murphy's Record
Senate Chris Murphy (D): Candidates throughout the country know that this election is all about the economy. That’s part of the reason why Murphy is trying to take over the issues of jobs in light of...
View ArticleDurham, Meriden Men Charged in July 2011 Fatal Crash Due Back in Court
Two men charged with manslaughter in the fatal crash that killed a 20-year-old Meriden man on July 24, 2011, are due back in court next week. South Fire District firefigher Stephen Tyrseck of Durham...
View ArticleSold! Stately Brick Colonial on High Sells for $224K
The Middletown town clerk reports the following property transfers: 9 YELLOW BIRCH ROAD — Joanne C. Bugai to Danny E. Gonzales on Oct. 4 for $237,000. 140 CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD — Lorraine I. Pierce to...
View ArticleWhat Time Is the Second Presidential Debate?
Two debates down, two to go. President Barack Obama and former Gov. Mitt Romney will meet up for their second presidential debate tonight, Oct. 16 at 9 p.m. Obama and Romney already had one...
View ArticleObituaries: Bianco, Fazzino and Marthers
Middletown: Dorothy Irene (Schwalbach) Bianco, 94, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. Middletown: Mary (Mazzotta) Fazzino, 84, passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012. Middletown: Philip (Phil)...
View ArticlePatch's Poll: Who Won the Third Murphy-McMahon Debate?
In a sign of how close the race has become and its importance to the party makeup of the U.S. Senate, the third debate between Chris Murphy and Linda McMahon was noted for the hecklers and protestors...
View ArticleCity Man Who Served Jail Time for Three DUIs Charged With Fourth
A 66-year-old city man, twice-convicted for driving under the influence, was stopped last week for speeding on Route 9 and arrested for DUI by state police. On Oct. 14 at 9:01 a.m., Jeffrey C....
View ArticleObama-Romney Presidential Debate: Who Won?
CBS called it “the most rancorous debate ever,” as Barack Obama and Mitt Romney stood toe-to-toe describing the other as a liar. The format was in a “town hall” style and the presidential hopefuls...
View ArticleSuburgatory, The Middle, The X Factor
Suburgatory, 9:30 p.m., ABC Loved this last year and we ended with a cliffhanger, as Tessa’s grandmother arrived. When we begin tonight, Tessa will be back after spending the summer with Grannie, and...
View ArticleFLASHPOLL: CT Political Insiders: Second Obama-Romney Debate a Tossup
In Blue Nutmeg and Red Nutmeg surveys conducted just after the finish of the often-contentious second presidential debate of the 2012 campaign Tuesday night, Connecticut political insiders from both...
View ArticleCVS Receipt: Coiled Mess of Savings
Saving and economizing is essential in today’s rocky times. So, when companies offer and pass savings on to their customers, I take advantage of it. Online coupons and manufacturer rebates are...
View ArticleFormer Mayor: His Generation's Legislative Policies 'Broke' Mental Health System
Editor’s Note: Former Middletown Mayor Paul Gionfriddo led the city from 1989-91 and was State Rep. for the 33rd House Assembly District from 1979-89. In a brave new essay, former Middletown Mayor...
View ArticleYoung and Old Collaborate on Youth Services Community Play
Some of the people that residents know through community circles are offering another dimension of themselves in a production set to stage tonight at the Middletown High School Performing Arts...
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