On 12/06/18 at approximately 9:49 AM the Plainfield Police Department dispatch center was contacted by an officer reporting that he had been struck by a vehicle while working a traffic assignment on Snake Meadow Road in the Moosup section of town. The officer… Read More
On November 23, 2018, Troopers began an investigation in regards to a larceny of cash and checks at the Putnam Running’s store, located at 44 Providence Pike. It was determined that over $12,500 had gone missing over multiple weeks. Through the course of… Read More
Earth Day in April was celebrated in a way in town that cleaned up Griswold and made it just a bit less cluttered and a little more clean. Volunteers from all over town were available for a few hours that would pick up… Read More
(HARTFORD, CT) – The State of Connecticut released the following statement regarding the announcement that Condé Nast Traveler, one of the world’s leading travel magazines, has ranked Bradley International Airport as the third best airport in the United States in its 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards,… Read More
JEWETT CITY, CONNECTICUT, January 12, 2018. For the fourth year in a row, Jewett City Savings Bank has earned top honors as the Best Community Bank in Connecticut in the annual poll of readers of The Commercial Record. The competition sponsored by the… Read More
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is now accepting applications for a second round of grant funding under a recently created state grant program that is designed to help local… Read More
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that the Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations Meeting will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2018, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Franklin Swamp Wildlife Management Area (WMA), 391 Route 32, in North… Read More
Early Wednesday morning at approximately 1:40am a Rhode Island woman ran off the road on Route 6 in Killingly. Hope Butler of Warwick, RI struck a tree head. The 26 year old Rhode Island woman was taken to Day Kimball Hospital where she… Read More
Canterbury, CT. (November, 2017): On November 22, 2017 at approximately 12:00 p.m., personnel from Troop D responded to the Savings Institute Bank located at 180 Route 14 in Canterbury for a bank robbery. It was reported that the bank had been robbed by… Read More
On July 11, 2017, the Plainfield Police Department began an investigation into an alleged sexual assault of a 15 year old female at the Central Cycle Club located in the Central Village. The victim reported that while staying at the cycle club during… Read More
Jenna Allen, who was arrested on September 14, 2015 from an incident that occurred on December 3rd of the previous year, on multiple counts including 1st and 2nd degree reckless endangerment along with 2 counts of possession of a vicious dog was taken… Read More
JEWETT CITY, CONNECTICUT, July 11, 2017… The Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation is now accepting 2017 grant applications from local 501(c)(3), 170(c)(1), and other qualified non-profit organizations in the communities served by Jewett City Savings Bank. The process is part of the Bank’s… Read More
“Tolland, CT. (June 7, 2017): State Troopers from Troop C- Tolland seized cocaine and arrested a West Hartford man following a traffic stop. On June 6, 2017 at approximately 8:50 p.m., troopers from Troop C-Tolland were conducting motor vehicle enforcement on I-84 eastbound… Read More
Back in January, the legislative session began for the state of Connecticut. On the table for discussion right away was a proposed, third casino for the state. Months later, on the day the session concludes, lawmakers have less than 24 hours to make… Read More
Gov. Malloy announced Thursday that he would not be seeking a 3rd term as Connecticuts Governor. This is what Gov. Malloy said in a press release: I began my first run for Governor on February 3, 2004, more than 13 years ago. And… Read More
According to State Police Troop D: On March 17, 2017 at approximately 2 AM, a Troop D Trooper conducted a motor vehicle stop on a red Hyundai Sonata rental car on Route 44 near the Putnam Walmart for a motor vehicle violation. An… Read More
PARKING BAN – There will be a parking ban in effect for the Borough of Jewett City beginning at midnight tonight (March 13th) through midnight, Tuesday, March 14th. Please check your local news stations and Wolverine Radio (1690am) for updates, as the parking… Read More
As of Saturday, October 1st, some new state laws became effective. These laws range in topics, one deals with a restraining order, another with ATVs. (here’s a description of each new law. I typed up each description so it’s all fair game)… Temporary… Read More
On July 2, 2016 at approximately 10:26 PM, Officers from the Plainfield Police Department responded to a motorcycle accident with injuries on Sterling Hill Road in the area of New Road in the Moosup section of Plainfield, CT. Patrick Garrett (w/m Dob… Read More
Last night at approximately 1:40am, the Connecticut State Police were involved in pursuit of a Gray Lexus in the vicinity of Colchester’s exit 17. The Lexus was travelling towards Norwich was clocked at 89 MPH in a 65 MPH zone. The Trooper caught… Read More
On June 2, 2016 at approximately 2:22 P.M., Members of the Plainfield Police Department, Plainfield Fire Department, and the American Legion Ambulance responded to Hank’s Dairy Bar, 1006 Norwich Road, Plainfield, Connecticut for a report of a three car accident in the parking… Read More
The March 15th Board of Selectmen meeting is cancelled due to the State Police training facility informational meeting being scheduled at the same time. A Special Meeting could be held, with proper announcement before the next scheduled meeting of April 5th if needed.
The town of Griswold recently had decided to purchase and use security cameras throughout the town. The price was $14,451 with an additional $25 per month for usage. Funds were allocated for these cameras this fiscal year, allowing the security cameras to be placed at… Read More
On March 5, 2016 at approximately 3:20 pm, Trooper Kyle Kaelberger observed a black SUV traveling eastbound on I-84 failing to maintain its lane. Trooper Kaelberger observed the vehicle exit the highway via exit 71 in Willington and fail to come to… Read More
