Connecticut
24 teams remain after quarterfinal round in Connecticut high school football playoffs
(WFSB) – The high school football playoffs kicked off Tuesday night with the state quarterfinals, leaving 24 teams across six different classes still standing. They will be playing in their respective semifinal games on Monday for the chance to play for a state championship.
After winning a high-scoring game against Glastonbury, Southington advanced to the state semifinals where they will face Norwich Free Academy. NFA is coming off an upset over top-seeded New Britain, 35-0.
The other Class LL semifinal features a rematch between Fairfield Prep and Greenwich. When the teams played in Week 1, Greenwich won 31-14.
The undefeated New Canaan Rams demolished Darien in the first round and will host the Weaver-Hartford co-op in the semifinals. Hartford is heading into the showdown riding a seven-game winning streak.
In the other Class L semifinal, Cheshire is hosting Ridgefield. The Rams have a habit of playing close games, so the matchup should be a fun one to watch.
The top-seeded Windsor Warriors are fresh off a 61-point win in the first round and their next test is the Newington Nor’easters in the Class MM state semifinals. The winner will face either Wilton or Bunnell, the respective second and third seeds in the class.
After surviving a tough schedule, St. Joseph earned the top seed in the Class M bracket and has a game against Brookfield. The Cadets beat the Bobcats 16-0 earlier this season.
The winner will play for state against either Berlin or Holy Cross, both of whom lit up the scoreboard in the quarterfinals.
Undefeated Killingly and Daniel Hand appear headed for a collision course in Class SS.
Killingly hasn’t lost since November 28th, 2023, and is one win against Ledyard away from having the chance to repeat as champions. Daniel Hand will have to go through Nonnewaug to reach the state championship.
Woodland Regional, Sheehan, Northwest Catholic and Ansonia are the four teams remaining in Class S.
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Connecticut
‘Serious’ crash closes Sugar Hollow Road in Danbury
DANBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Danbury drivers can expect hours-long closures on Sugar Hollow Road early Monday morning after a “serious” crash, according to local police.
Police said the morning crash has caused closures in both directions at the Ridgefield Line (Bennetts Farm Road) and at Miry Brook Road.
The road is expected to close for approximately three to four hours, police said.
Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes, including George Washington Highway and Route 53.
There are no words on injuries.
Additional information was not immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Connecticut
Cyclosporiasis outbreak prompts food safety concerns in Connecticut
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) – People like Dena Pizzoferrato are changing what they put in their grocery carts after hearing about a cyclosporiasis outbreak.
“I’m kind of a little nervous so I’m looking to see what I buy right now,” Pizzoferrato said. “Today I didn’t buy any lettuce. I said I’m OK for now.”
Doctors say the illness is spread through parasites that make their way onto fresh produce. There have been 23 reported cases in Connecticut since May, but the CDC says the number is likely higher. Across the country, more than 840 cases and 86 hospitalizations have been reported in 31 states.
Symptoms include diarrhea and nausea that can last days to weeks. Doctors have not identified a source for the outbreak.
Dr. Ulysses Wu, chief epidemiologist at Hartford HealthCare, said a range of produce could be contaminated.
“Typical things you would think are vegetables or fruits. In the past, it’s been raspberries, basil, cilantro. You may find it in lettuces, bagged salads. So it’s a variety of things that can be contaminated, but they have not found it at this time,” said Wu.
Wu said residents should take precautions with their produce. “Take precautions with your fruit and your produce. We give the same advice when people go overseas that you should always peel something. You should always boil something,” he said.
Doctors also recommend washing produce thoroughly if boiling is not an option, and washing hands regularly.
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Connecticut
Milford business celebrating 50th anniversary
Chip Rubenstein, owner of Chip’s Auto Sales of Milford, says he’s honored to celebrate the dealership’s 50th anniversary alongside America’s 250th birthday.
“I opened Chip’s Auto Sales in 1976, during a chaotic time for our nation in the world,” said Rubenstein, “50 years later, I am so proud of the legacy I’ve created as somebody who always tried his best to do right, and to serve my community proudly.”
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