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Granville native, Denison graduate named a fellow at Connecticut nature conservancy

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2 years ago

February 29, 2024

Granville native, Denison graduate named a fellow at Connecticut nature conservancy

Special to Granville Sentinel
| USA TODAY NETWORK

Yale University student Rowan Sharkey, of Granville, has been named as a fellow on the Board of Trustees for The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut.

Sharkey is a masters of environmental management candidate at the Yale School of the Environment, focusing specifically on ecosystem management and conservation. Having received her Bachelor of Arts in data analytics and environmental studies at Denison University, her interest lies in environmental data analyzation, storytelling and communication.

Sharkey has also served as a Princeton in Africa fellow, where she worked with regenerative agriculture and nutrition accessibility in Kenya. She holds a deep connection to the land and is curious about best management and restoration practices to further the effort against global climate change.

She first connected with TNC as a mesic water restoration researcher for a project in Montana. During her time at Yale, she’s worked with TNC on a preserve to understand the ecological, social and geographical components of access. As a fellow, she will connect with experts across the world to learn more about varying approaches to environmental issues.

The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. Working in more than 70 countries and territories, TNC uses a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. The Connecticut chapter has protected more than 53,000 acres of land and is engaging with communities throughout the state to help build and conserve a more resilient, livable world.

Information submitted by The Nature Conservancy.

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Person in custody following fatal fire in Manchester

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3 hours ago

November 30, 2025

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Person in custody following fatal fire in Manchester

One person is dead and another in police custody following a late-night fire in Manchester.

According to Christopher French, Manchester Fire Chief, the fire department responded to 109 Foster St. around 11 p.m. Saturday evening.

When they arrived, the discovered an apartment fire on the first floor.

While performing a search of the building, fire crews rescued three individuals who were unable to escape the building on their own.

One person was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

During the search, a person was located deceased on the third floor. According to French, the death does not initially appear to be related to the fire.

The occupant of the apartment on the first floor where the fire originated is under suspicion of starting the fire and was taken into custody by the Manchester Police Department.

The building has been deemed uninhabitable and all 17 occupants have been displaced.

The office of the Fire Marshal is investigating for the origin and cause of the fire and will work with the Manchester Police Department to determine if charges will be filed.

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