Connecticut
Serious injuries reported in Franklin motorcycle crash
Serious injuries have been reported in crash involving a motorcycle in Franklin Thursday night.
State police were called to Lebanon Road around 5 p.m.
Authorities said serious, but non-life-threatening injuries were reported.
The scene is active and the crash is under investigation.
Connecticut
Child hospitalized after drowning incident at Connecticut campground
GRANBY, Conn. (WWLP) – A juvenile was brought to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon after a reported drowning at a campground pool in Granby, Connecticut.
According to the Granby, Conn., Police Department, the incident was reported around 2:30 p.m. at High Meadow Day Camp, located at 311 North Granby Road. A Simsbury officer working a private detail at the campground was called to the pool area and began providing medical care. The patient was identified as a juvenile, whose name has not been released.
The juvenile was treated at the scene before being brought to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Officials have not released information on the child’s condition.
Azell Cavaan, the Chief Communications Officer for Springfield Public Schools, confirmed with 22News that a SPS student was taken by ambulance from High Meadow on Wednesday. It is unclear if the two incidents are connected.
Police said numerous children who witnessed the incident later became emotionally distressed. Ambulance crews from Granby, Windsor Locks, Simsbury, and Suffield all assisted in response. In the aftermath of the incident, police encouraged anyone affected to seek support services.
“Witnessing traumatic incidents can be very unsettling. If you need to access support, the best way is by calling 211, which can connect individuals with crisis support services and other community resources,” the department said in its release.
Counseling and support services are also available through local municipalities, including the Granby Youth Service Bureau for residents.
This incident remains under investigation. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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Connecticut
Connecticut driver spots snake in car while driving, police say
LEDYARD — A Connecticut State Trooper snagged a snake from a car after the driver saw the slithering serpent while driving in Ledyard Tuesday, police said.
The woman was driving on Route 2 near Foxwoods Resort Casino when she noticed the snake and called for help, police said. Trooper First Class Charles Workman responded.
“TFC Workman was able to wrangle the unwanted hitchhiker from the caller’s car despite the slippery nature of the accused,” Troop E in Montville posted on Facebook.
The snake’s species could not be determined, but police said there were no injuries in the incident. Troop E’s Facebook post, however, drew comments from people who said they would have wrecked the car after such a discovery.
“Here I was thinking I only needed to check for spiders…,” one person wrote.
Connecticut
Three Connecticut culinary professionals nominated for James Beard Awards
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) – Connecticut has three people up for a James Beard Award.
Two are chefs and one is a beverage director. The trio will travel to Chicago for the awards ceremony happening this weekend.
The James Beard Awards are considered the Oscars of the culinary world. The community sent the group off from Mystic today.
“It’s incredible to see the recognition that’s been so long-deserved finally coming to the state,” said Chef David Standridge of The Shipwright’s Daughter.
“Connecticut wasn’t a place for me in the culinary field. I didn’t think I would grow here,” said Chef David DiStasi of Materia Ristorante. “Fast-forward 20 years, and Connecticut is not that same place anymore.”
The nominees
Chef David Standridge of The Shipwright’s Daughter in Mystic is up for Outstanding Chef.
David DiStasi of Materia Ristorante in Bantam is nominated for Best Chef of the Northeast.
Jade Ayala of The Port of Call in Mystic is nominated for Outstanding Wine and Beverage.
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