Vigil today for murdered ECSU student

May 20, 2013 Feature, Local News No Comments

20-year-old Alyssiah Marie Wiley, the missing ECSU student who was found murdered – a vigil in her memory will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 20 at the clock tower on the Eastern campus in Willimantic, CT.

By Brenda Sullivan | HTNP News Editor

A vigil will be held today (May 20) at 3 p.m. on the campus of Eastern Connecticut State University, to gather in memory of 20-year-old Alyssiah Wiley, who was found dead after weeks of searching.

Wiley was reported missing on April 24, but was last seen on Main Street in Willimantic on April 20. She had told friends and roommates she was going home, to West Haven, CT.

Police arrest suspect in the murder of ECSU student

May 18, 2013 Feature, Local News No Comments

By Brenda Sullivan | HTNP News Editor

CT State Police report that the remains found with the aid of police dogs on Friday in Trumbull near the Bridgeport line is the body of the missing Eastern Connecticut State University student Alyssiah Wiley.

Police also say they have arrested a suspect in connection with her death, a 30-year-old man, Jermaine Richards, of Bridgeport.

Paving Storrs Road – Route 195 in Mansfield

May 15, 2013 Business, Feature, Local News No Comments

Milling and paving of Storrs Road (Route 195) – part of improvements being made to this main roadway associated with the Storrs Center development – is expected to begin on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Press Release

Milling and paving of Storrs Road (Route 195) – part of improvements being made to this main roadway associated with the Storrs Center development – is expected to begin on Friday, May 17, 2013.

During this work, traffic will be restricted at times to alternating one-lane patterns.

Flags half staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day

May 15, 2013 Areawide, Feature, Local News No Comments

Peace Officers Memorial in Florida. National Peace Officers Memorial Day is observed annually and corresponds with Police Week.

Press Release

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has directed that U.S. and Connecticut flags be flown at half-staff today (May 15, 2013) in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

National Peace Officers Memorial Day is observed annually and corresponds with Police Week.

“National Peace Officers Memorial Day is an opportunity to honor the service of our brave men and women in law enforcement,” said Gov. Malloy.

State Police bust ‘marijuana grow house’ in Ashford

May 8, 2013 Feature, Local News No Comments

State Police raided a home in Ashford and seized more than 100 marijuana plants, 2.5 pounds of marijuana pre-packaged for sale, $2,100 in cash, drug paraphernalia and cultivation and packaging material. Photo source: CT State Police

Press Release

On May 7, 2013 members of The State Police Statewide Narcotic Task Force – East Field Office with the assistance of Troop C police and the DEA Hartford Office executed a search and seizure warrant at 122 Nagy Road in Ashford, CT.

Police referred to the site as a “marijuana grow house’ and say more than 100 marijuana plants, 2.5 pounds of marijuana pre-packaged for sale, $2,100 in cash, drug paraphernalia and cultivation and packaging material were seized.

Coventry Farmers Market to pop up at Topmost Farm

May 4, 2013 Arts & Entertainment, Business, Feature, Local News No Comments

This Sunday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., visit one of our most beautiful farms when the Coventry Regional Farmers Market goes on tour with our first-ever “Pop Up Market” at Topmost Herb Farm!

Press Release

This Sunday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., visit one of our most beautiful farms when the Coventry Regional Farmers Market goes on tour with our first-ever “Pop Up Market” at Topmost Herb Farm!

What to expect…

Drive down the dirt road leading to Topmost to find a gorgeous farm and more than 25 of our vendors offering gorgeous asparagus, rhubarb, greens and other spring produce, vegetable plants, eggs, meats, cheeses, artisan foods and more!

Jeepin for the Cause to benefit Windham Hospital

April 30, 2013 Arts & Entertainment, Business, Feature, Local News No Comments

Jeepin’ for the Cause, a recreational-Jeep ride sponsored by Capitol Chrysler Dodge Jeep to benefit Windham Hospital, is coming up from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Sunday, May 5, 2013.

By Brenda Sullivan | HTNP News Editor

Jeepin’ for the Cause, a recreational-Jeep ride sponsored by Capitol Chrysler Dodge Jeep to benefit Windham Hospital, is coming up from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Sunday, May 5.

Capitol Jeep has sponsored seven of these popular events and raised more than $43,000 for local charities.

“We offer three different trails of varying terrain and difficulty to maximize driver challenge and passenger enjoyment,” said Owner/President of Capitol Chrysler Dodge Jeep Scott Lewis.

“These rides are always a lot of fun. Our entire staff gets behind these events and we invite the community to join us on the trails, rain or shine,” Lewis said.

Rush is on to name candidates to fill vacancy left by Rep Hurlburt

April 26, 2013 Feature, Local News No Comments

Major parties – and petitioning candidates – only have until May 6 to endorse candidates for a special election that has been slated for Tuesday, June 11, 2013 – to fill the vacancy left by departing State Rep. Bryan Hurlburt in the 53rd District.

By Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com News Editor

Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill today (April 26) announced the date of the special election to fill the seat of State Rep. Bryan Hurlburt who resigned on April 16 in order to take a position with the administration of President Barack Obama in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Services Bureau.

The 53rd Assembly District includes the towns of Tolland, Ashford, and Willington.