(WETHERSFIELD,CT) – Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Commissioner Kurt Westby released the unemployment numbers for December 2020. The unemployment rate ticked down slightly from 8.2% in November to 8.0% in December. Connecticut lost 3,400 payroll jobs in the same month. Commissioner Westby… Read More
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut public health officials have confirmed that the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7, commonly known as the UK variant, has been detected in four additional individuals in the state who recently tested positive for COVID-19. This… Read More
Weekly Wellbeing Resources from Griswold Pride Week of January 25th Career Wellbeing New to the Workforce? Here’s How to Grow in Your (Virtual) Career – The best ways for young workers to build and grow in their careers used to be through in-person… Read More
Hartford, CT (January 21, 2020): On Wednesday, January 20, 2020 at approximately 11:49 p.m., detectives from the Connecticut State Police – Central District Major Crimes Squad (CDMCS) were requested by the Hartford State’s Attorney’s Office to assume the investigation into a potential use… Read More
BERLIN, Conn. (January 21, 2021) – With many people continuing to work and learn from home during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, Eversource is helping customers monitor and reduce their energy usage. The energy company is making it possible for customers to monitor their energy use with… Read More
On January 19, 2021, Ledyard Police stopped a vehicle on Center Groton Rd in Ledyard with what seemed would be a routine speeding violation. When the officer approached the car the smell of marijuana was coming from it. A search of the vehicle… Read More
On January 19, 2021 at approximately 6:32 P.M., the Plainfield Police Department arrested 37 year old Devon Holt, of Wauregan. Members of the Plainfield Police Department were dispatched to the area of North Main Street, Moosup, for an erratic driver. Upon arriving on… Read More
Plainfield Police announced today they are in search of part time dispatchers. This would also include weekends and holidays. You may obtain an application from the department, 210 Norwich Rd, Plainfield. Here is an excerpt from their official web site Part-Time Dispatcher Benefits… Read More
Here are the local infection rates for Eastern Connecticut as 1/19/21. These numbers have been calculated from information taken from ct.gov/coronavirus. The numbers are from the beginning of the pandemic to today. Griswold 4.79% Plainfield 6.22% Lisbon 4.78% Voluntown 5.20% Sterling 5.70% Norwich… Read More
(HARTFORD, CT) – With nearly 1.4 million individuals included in Phase 1b of Connecticut’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout and the state anticipating to receive about 45,000 doses of vaccine per week from the federal government, Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing… Read More
On January 18, 2021 at approximately 3:57 PM Connecticut State Police were dispatched to 168 RTE 2 Apt #10 for the report of a disturbance. During the investigation it was alleged that 26 year old Brittany Stickman of Preston, opened her jacket and… Read More
Here are some resources for you brought to you by Griswold Pride Weekly Wellbeing Resources Career Wellbeing Feeling Trapped? How to Find New Energy at Work – Even if we love what we do, it’s easy to fall victim to the mundanity… Read More
On January 19, 2021 at approximately 5:10 A.M., members of the Plainfield Police Department arrested 23 year old Ryan Schroth, Moosup, on the power of an arrest warrant. Schroth was taken into custody at his residence. The arrest warrant was signed based off… Read More
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that at the request of United States National Guard leadership, he is authorizing the deployment of an additional 200 members of the Connecticut National Guard to Washington, D.C., to aid and facilitate the peaceful transition… Read More
On Friday, January 15, 2021 at approximately 2:57 p.m., Troopers out of Troop I-Bethany were dispatched to the New Haven Superior Courthouse located at 121 Elm Street, New Haven, CT. for a complaint of a disturbance. Troopers received reports that 36 year old… Read More
On January 15, 2021 at approximately 6:30 PM, members of the Plainfield Police Department, American Legion Ambulance, and Plainfield Fire Department responded to the scene of a one-car motor vehicle crash on Kate Downing Road in Plainfield, Connecticut. Following an investigation, it was… Read More
CHESHIRE, Conn – At Thursday morning’s meeting of the CIAC Board of Control, members reviewed and approved the CIAC Winter Sports Plan. The complete plan can be viewed at https://casci.ac/6390. The first practice date for winter sports has been set for no sooner… Read More
Listed below are phone numbers that you can call or make an appointment for COVID-19 vaccinations. They are as follows: Hartford Healthcare: 860-972-4993 Uconn Health Center: 860-679-5589 State Vaccination Assistance: 877-918-2224 And always, 211.
Superintendent Sean McKenna sent out a communication today to parents stating that there will be another week of distance learning for the week of January 19, 2021. At the beginning of 2021, students returned after the holiday break to the hybrid model on… Read More
On 01/11/21 at approximately 2:48 p.m., Ofc. Szuba responded to a Motor Vehicle Accident in the area of Dunkin’ Donuts, 538 West Main Street. The pictured Ford Pickup truck fled the scene on West Main Street towards New London Turnpike prior to our… Read More
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that at the request of United States National Guard officials, he is authorizing the deployment of more than 100 members of the Connecticut National Guard to Washington, D.C. to aid and facilitate the peaceful… Read More
On Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at approximately 5:00 a.m., the Connecticut State Police Statewide Narcotics Task Force (SNTF-Southwest Office) assisted by State Police Gangs Unit (SUVCCCTF), the SNTF-Northwest Office, and the Bridgeport Police Department, executed a search warrant at 129 Huntington Road, New… Read More
Winter sports is still up in the air for High Schools and private clubs since COVID-19 levels continue to spike. There are many rumors out there staking a claim as to what is or is going to happen with winter sports. Since the… Read More
JEWETT CITY, CONNECTICUT, January 12, 2021… The Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation announced recently that it has awarded $28,700 in grants to 27 emergency service organizations in the Bank’s market area. “Jewett City Savings Bank appreciates the courageous emergency services providers who put… Read More
Not sure on where you can obtain a COVID-19 test? Here are some locations that offer Free Testing COVID TESTING: UNCAS HEALTH: WHERE CAN I GET TESTED? Visit https://uncashd.org/covid-19-testing-in-ct/ for testing sites and locations. 9am – 11am Testing Monday-Friday at The Edward & Mary Lord… Read More
