Manchester News

I remember the Mainville brothers growing up on Center Street and attending Verplanck School.

David Skoczulek has a lot on his plate - but that's just the way he likes it.A By day, Skoczulek, 32 and a resident of Vernon, serves as the director of development and community relations for both the Ambulance Service of Manchester and the Aetna Ambulance Service, inc.

Did you know that the latest trend in tying the knot is having last-minute weddings? Not that she encourages it, but Branford's newest wedding guru Erica Powell said planning a wedding in three to six months can be done.

Like the local bartender, this time of year florists learn to just take customers' orders and keep their mouths shut.

As part of the ambitious educational reform proposal Gov. Dannel P. Malloy outlined in his State of the State address Wednesday, a $50 million increase in the state's Education Cost Sharing grant would result in a $1.34 million funding increase to the Manchester Public Schools.

Just a little over a year ago my path crossed with Manchester Patch and its notorious editor, David Moran .

Fire crews responded to a structure fire that destroyed Manchester Auto Repair, a body shop at 185 Main St.

First it was the Country Music Awards last November , now locally producedA Onyx Moonshine has been selected as the exclusive spirit for the 54th Annual GRAMMY AwardsA official gift bags.

The Manchester Historical Society will host an illustrated lecture on the Jewish farmers of Connecticut on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the History Center, 175 Pine St.

Did you know that the latest trend in tying the knot is having last-minute weddings? Not that she encourages it, but Branford's newest wedding guru Erica Powell said planning a wedding in three to six months can be done.

The lawyer for a former Manchester High School teacher accused of inappropriately touching a student and other crimes told a judge Thursday his client's defense will focus on showing that the accuser is a "woman scorned" and that her criminal complaints are retaliation.

Alexandra "Alex" Scott was born to Liz and Jay Scott in Manchester, Connecticut on January 18, 1996, the second of four children.

A local distillery will host a red carpet event on Thursday at the Russian Lady to celebrate its brand's selection as the official spirit of the 2012 Grammy Awards .

A former Manchester High School teacher and coach accused of inappropriately touching a student and other crimes is on trial in Superior Court in Manchester.

State Senator Steve Cassano, D-Manchester, introduced 13-year old Manchester resident Mallory Kievman to the State Senate on the opening day of its legislative session on Wednesday.A Kievman, who was accompanied by her father, Adam, to the State Capitol on Wednesday, Feb.

The board of directors decided to settle a lawsuit against the town brought by the mother of a former Manchester High School student who was badly beaten in the school hallway about four years ago.

Valentine's Day is just ahead. Don't be a stupid Cupid and overspend on cards, roses, chocolates and gifts.

Under current fiscal conditions, most homeowners would not see an increase in their tax bills following the recent revaluation, according to a report to the board of directors Tuesday night.

February 3 Tyreice E. Durham, no age given, of 525 Crown St., Meriden, was charged with sixth-degree larceny, criminal impersonation, second-degree forgery and interfering with an officer.A John Thomas Kelly, no age given, of 27 North Park St., Vernon, was charged with interfering with an officer and possession of marijuana.A Latoya Melissa ... (more)

Brotherhood In Action 2012 Community Breakfast to benefit Natalie Cosman will be held Sunday, Feb.