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Officer Shot Suspect From Behind, Wounded Man Says

By CHRISTINE DEMPSEY, cdempsey@courant.com — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:29:10 GMT

A rookie police officer who shot an unarmed 21-year-old last week fired multiple times, at least twice from behind, the wounded man said.

Eager To Put U.S. Open Behind Him, Ryan Moore Says He's A Big Fan Of TPC

By PAUL DOYLE and TOM YANTZ, The Hartford Courant — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:42:00 GMT

— Looking out over TPC River Highlands, Ryan Moore said, "I've always liked it here. It reminds me of home."

Yellow Ribbon Program Helps Soldiers Ease Back Into Life At Home

By SARAH CODY, FOX CT — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

When we first met Amy Wasik at home in Cromwell last summer, she was taking care of her dog's nine new puppies, running her two daughters around to activities, becoming accustomed to the surprise baby she was carrying and preparing to say goodbye to her husband, Dave, who was leaving for Bahrain with the Connecticut National Guard.

Connecticut Pro Looking To Rewrite State's Past At Travelers Championship

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:32:46 GMT

CROMWELL – Kyle Bilodeau took a little time to enjoy his Travelers Championship berth last month before he did his best to ruin it.

READER SUBMITTED: Community Tag Sale

Tricia Arling, First Congregational Church of Cromwell, CT — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:10:03 GMT

On June 22, (Rain Date: June 29) there will be a community Tag Sale at the First Congregational Church of Cromwell Parking Lot on 345 Main Street Cromwell, CT from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baked goods, coffee and donuts available will be sold as well. Booth space is available and open to the public for $25 per space. Contact Joe and Terri Fischer at 860-398-0448 with any questions.

Cromwell Police Officer Who Shot Suspect Is A Rookie

By CHRISTINE DEMPSEY, cdempsey@courant.com — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:08:32 GMT

— The police officer who shot a man who reportedly was trying to flee after crashing a stolen truck is a rookie on probation who had just started patroling alone on April 1, the police chief said Friday.

Man Shot By Police In Cromwell Upgraded To Good Condition, Charged With Larceny

Staff Report — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:04:11 GMT

Shooting Followed Chase, Crash

A man drove a stolen truck into greenhouses at a local business, led an officer on a chase and crashed into an office building before being shot by the officer early Wednesday, police said.

Kevin Hunt: 'Who Stole My Phone Number?'; Cromwell Dental Practice Part Of $21 Million Fraud Case

Kevin Hunt - The Bottom Line — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:51:00 GMT

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In S Baseball, Oxford Climbs To The Top Of The Mountain

By TOM YANTZ, tyantz@courant.com — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:30:00 GMT

Young Program Wins Its First State Title

— Oxford High School was 1-19 in its first varsity baseball season in 2009. Two years ago, it lost a first-round game in its only previous state tournament appearance.

READER SUBMITTED: Free Back-To-School Supplies Program

Ann C. Hale, Cromwell Youth Services — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:10:03 GMT

2013 Free Back To School Supplies For Low-Income Families.

Family Friendly Classics At The Drive-In

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:15:00 GMT

Southington Drive-In is owned by the town of Southington and staffed by volunteers from local organizations. The drive-in shows family-friendly classics.

Deed Resolves Cromwell Open Space Dispute

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:37:11 GMT

A years-long controversy was finally resolved recently when the town secured a deed that conclusively returns open space improperly sold in 2010 to the son of a selectman at the time.

READER SUBMITTED: VCA Cromwell Animal Hospital Achieves High Level Of Veterinary Excellence

VCA Cromwell Animal Hospital, Kate Spencer, communications manager AAHA — Tue, 28 May 2013 23:10:05 GMT

VCA Cromwell Animal Hospital has again achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough reevaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). VCA Cromwell Animal Hospital earned AAHA accreditation after a rigorous review of the hospital's practice protocols, medical equipment, facility and client service.

Retired Police Officer, Charged With Possessing Child Porn, Allegedly Had Inappropriate Contact With Minor

By KELLY GLISTA, Kglista@courant.com — Sat, 25 May 2013 01:21:22 GMT

A retired Middletown police officer, charged earlier this month with possession of child pornography, was arrested Thursday on additional charges for allegedly having inappropriate contact with a minor.

Cromwell Man Charged With Voyeurism

By KELLY GLISTA, Kglista@courant.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:32:26 GMT

A 48-year-old man was charged Wednesday for allegedly posting an intimate video on the internet.

READER SUBMITTED: Carpino Celebrates Connecticut Manufacturing

State Rep. Christie Carpino — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:10:05 GMT

State Rep. Christie Carpino (Cromwell and Portland) attended Manufacturing and Technology Day at the State Capitol today.

READER SUBMITTED: "Crestmont" At The Cromwell Belden Public Library

Terry Alan Crescimanno, Cromwell Belden Public Library — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:10:03 GMT

The Cromwell Belden Public Library will present an author talk and book signing featuring Holly Weiss, author of "Crestmont," on Wednesday Mary 22, at 6:30 p.m. (Note: this program was postponed from its original date of March 7 due to bad weather.)

Two Very Different Exhibits Of Religious Artistic Expression

By SUSAN DUNNE, sdunne@courant.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:54:00 GMT

'Windows Into Heaven' In New Haven; 'Angels In The Casa' In Hartford

Ever since mankind began creating art, spirituality oriented themes have been eternally the most popular. Two shows in Connecticut, a contemporary show open for just a few weeks and a show of ancient art open until next April, show different facets, and different eras, of celestial artistic inspiration.

READER SUBMITTED: Cromwell Students Celebrate Law Day With Historic Readings At Appellate Court

Jessica Pace, Connecticut Bar Association — Sun, 12 May 2013 23:10:04 GMT

Cromwell Middle School students, Blaise Serra and Victoria Cholodecki, participated in the Law Day celebration hosted by the Connecticut Bar Association and the Connecticut Appellate Court in Hartford on May 2. This year's theme, declared by the American Bar Association, was "Realizing the Dream, Equality for All." The program featured a dramatic reading of important documents in United States history regarding the right of equal protection under the law by students from across the state. These documents included portions of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I have a Dream" speech, the Declaration of Independence, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the Fourteen and Nineteen Amendments of the United States Constitution.

READER SUBMITTED: Carpino And Ziobron Join Bone Marrow Drive

Christie Carpino — Sun, 12 May 2013 23:10:04 GMT

State Reps. Christie Carpino (R-32) and Melissa Ziobron (R-34) participated in the First Annual Bone Marrow Drive at the State Capitol by submitting a sample for the registry in hopes of saving a life.

READER SUBMITTED: Cromwell Honor Student Attends National Young Leaders State Conference

Gladie Menendez, National Young Leaders State Conference — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:10:03 GMT

Cromwell Middle School 8th grade student, Vanessa Estelle Menendez will be attending this year's NYLSC (Nationl Young Leaders State Conference) in Boston May 16-19. She was nominated by her science teacher, Andrea Middlebrooks. NYLSC accepts outstanding students who demonstrate maturity, academic excellence, and leadership potential.

Cromwell Man Dies In Hartford Shooting

By DAVID OWENS, dowens@courant.com — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:20:50 GMT

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A 39-year-old Cromwell man was fatally shot Wednesday evening on Allendale Road.

READER SUBMITTED: Students Talking Business With Local Businessman

Joe DeRing, EMPOWER Leadership Sports& Adventure Center — Sat, 04 May 2013 23:10:03 GMT

Students from Portland, Cromwell, East Hampton and Coginchaug High Schools participated in a day of adventure learning exercises as part of their trip to EMPOWER Leadership Sports & Adventure Center in Middletown where they spent the day "talking business" with owner Joe DeRing.

Stop & Shop Employees Robbed In Cromwell

BY HILDA MUÑOZ, hmunoz@courant.com — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:10:57 GMT

Two Stop & Shop employees were robbed at gunpoint late Wednesday in the supermarket's parking lot, police said.

READER SUBMITTED: 'Yesterday: The World's Most Recorded Song" At The Cromwell Belden Public Library

Terry Alan Crescimanno, Cromwell Belden Public Library — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:10:04 GMT

The Cromwell Belden Public Library will present a program about "Yesterday: The World's Most Recorded Song" on May 8, at 7 p.m. With over 3,000 covers, The Beatles' "Yesterday" is one of the most iconic pieces of music ever written, but its origin and development were anything but ordinary. Aaron Krerowicz will discuss this classic song's history!