
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
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
After 25 years of service with the Plainfield Police Department, Chief of Police, Michael G. Surprenant, announced his retirement from the department effective January 31, 2021. The Plainfield Police Commission stated during the meeting on 12/22/20 that it “comes as no surprise” and… Read More
During a Jan. 6 outdoor ceremony at Connecticut’s State Capitol, Senator Heather Somers (center) was sworn-in for a third term representing the 18th Senate District. The district includes Griswold, Groton, North Stonington, Plainfield, Preston, Sterling, Stonington and Voluntown. In addition to serving as Deputy… Read More
BERLIN, Conn. (Jan. 6, 2020) – With the start of a new year, Eversource is reminding customers to enroll in one of its payment plans or assistance programs to protect them from service disconnection by calling 800-286-2828. Both residential and nonresidential customers are eligible for… Read More
Mystic, Conn. (December 30, 2020) – On Friday, January 1st, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. Bookwell Travel founder Brian Gates will run for 12 hours, starting in Mystic, continuing through Sterling and finishing at the Old Pachaug Town Hall at 879 Voluntown Road in Griswold, to replenish the food bank’s supply of meals and raise awareness of the worsening… Read More
The Town of Griswold and Borough of Jewett City have adopted a “Deferment Program by Application” regarding Executive Order 9R (Previously adopted per Executive Order 7S, Section 6 and Executive Order 7W, Section1) by order of Governor Lamont for tax bills coming due… Read More
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group’s Science Subcommittee has submitted recommendations to him that the state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan start at the earliest opportunity. The recommendation comes after the subcommittee reviewed all available scientific and trial… Read More
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and State of Connecticut flags to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, December 14, 2020, in remembrance of the twenty children and six adults who were… Read More
On December 8, 2020 at approximately 10:44 P.M., the Plainfield Police Department arrested 42 year old Tobi Long of Sterling. While conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Main Street in Central Village an Officer observed a red Ford Fusion traveling southbound cross… Read More
The annual snowflake parade took on a brand new form this year, mainly driven from issues with the pandemic. Instead of the parade traveling down it’s usual route and finishing with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Residents from all over the tri state area… Read More
Here is the latest COVID-19 data from the State of Connecticut, 12/07/20 Measure Total ChangeDirection Change COVID-19 Cases (confirmed and probable) 135,844 + 8,129 COVID-19 Tests Reported (molecular and antigen) 3,536,988 + 123,021 Daily Test Positivity* 6.61% Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 1,183… Read More
HARTFORD—On Friday, House Republican Leader-elect Vincent Candelora announced his appointment of State Representative Anne Dauphinais as Ranking Member of the legislature’s Committee on Children. “Anne Dauphinais is a competent, caring legislator whose passion for doing what’s right embodies her work. This committee tackles issues of significant importance to… Read More
PROVIDENCE – A federal indictment charging nine individuals with allegedly participating in schemes in several states to steal and sell nearly $700,000 worth of excavators, sport boats, jet skis, all-terrain vehicles, and trailers was unsealed today in U.S. District Court in Providence. It… Read More
COVID-19 hospitalizations are up again and on Wednesday the total went to of 73 (+3) Connecticut residents in hospitals due to the virus. New London County is up +1 over the previous day with a total of 9. Windham County is not changed… Read More
On June 5, 2020 at approximately 10:39 P.M. members of the Plainfield Police Department, Atwood Hose Fire Department, and American Legion Ambulance responded to a one car motor vehicle crash on Green Hollow Road in the Wauregan section of Plainfield, Connecticut. Upon arrival… Read More
After 6 PM on June 2, 2020, a bomb threat was called into Connecticut State Police for Walmart at Lisbon Landing. Roughly 15 Connecticut State Troopers all converged on the call and the scene was secured including the entrance to the entire shopping… Read More
Dr. Deponte answers questions regarding the medical field, being a physician in Eastern Connecticut, Covid-19, and now entering the political arena as a candidate for the 45th District in Ct.
On May 29, 2020 at approximately 6:58 a.m., the Norwich Police Department Patrol and Detective Division responded to a residence on Boswell Ave, Norwich CT, for an unresponsive male at that location. Upon arrival, a male subject was pronounced deceased. This is an… Read More
At 2:46 AM, Wednesday morning first responders received an alert of respiratory distress at a residence on North Main St. The patient was a minor under the age of 1 years old who later died. The Eastern District Major Crime Squad Van out… Read More
By clicking the link below, you can listen to the entire (3 hours) Board of Finance meeting from 4/21 which was conducted via Zoom Conferencing. The audio does fade in and out from time to time, but that’s the nature of the product… Read More
GROTON – The Republican Town Committee (RTC) chairmen for all eight towns in Connecticut’s 18th state senate district issued a joint statement Thursday slamming Democratic candidate Bob Statchen for disgraceful comments made about incumbent Senator Heather Somers and demanding the previously failed candidate… Read More
The new stats are out regarding COVID-19 in Connecticut and the death toll had climbed over 1400 (1423). An additional 92 residents were added to the death total for Tuesday. In our area, the numbers are still relatively low with New London county… Read More
COVID-19 exposure notice sent to People’s United Bank Customers at the Montville Stop and Shop. On April 13th, 2020, a People’s United Bank employee located at 2020 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Uncasville, Connecticut was notified they had tested positive for COVID-19. Immediately upon learning… Read More
According to Connecticut Department of Labor Commissioner Kurt Westby, the agency has processed more than 90,000 of the over 250,000 unemployment claims filed in less than three weeks by residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of claims recently received far exceeds… Read More
Video Interview with Captain Arriaga