Manchester News

A couple of thoughts about Sunday night's fireworks at MCC. Scott Garman and the other organizers made the right call by postponing things Friday night.

"It's a big deal to be at the Ravens' first game," said Anthony, who brought the gold medal he won as part of the victorious U.S. men's basketball team.

Andy Roddick has reached his third Wimbledon final by beating British hope Andy Murray 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 , 7-6 . Roddick will face five-time champion Roger Federer in Sunday's final.

By the time it was over, another man was dead, and two others had been shot. Brian Rivera, 26, was pronounced dead at Hartford Hospital from gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen - just a day after 35-year-old William Castillo was shot and killed inside an apartment at 269 Main St.

Biz Buzz Submitted by Richard Marinelli on 2009-07-02.   Danny C. Davis of Manchester was named senior vice president, chief lending officer at American Eagle Federal Credit Union.

Some of the biggest stars on the planet turned back into gushing Michael Jackson fans at the BET Awards, donning single gloves, swapping stories about their idol and singing The King of Pop's standards.

Biz Buzz Submitted by Endia DeCordova-Murphy on 2009-06-30.   Manchester Community College is launching a new program that would provide computer-based training to companies that don't have a physical computer lab on-site. MCC's Mobile Computer Cart program supports organizations that have computer-based training needs for employees, but don't ...

The exorcism caught on video showed the Connecticut teen writhing on the floor as adults hovered above him ordering the demons to be cast out.

The Nurturing Families Network at ECHN will be presenting a free 10-week "Dads' Group" at Manchester Memorial Hospital each Monday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. beginning June 29.

Politics Submitted by Dan Uhlinger on 2009-06-24.   The governor's proposal to close the Superior Court in town in an attempt to save money could actually wind up costing taxpayers more in the end and further clog an already overburdened judicial system, legislators said this week.

A light rain falls early in the game Tuesday afternoon as Manchester starting pitcher Max Dougan throws a pitch against Newington at Alumni Field in Newington.

Submitted by Rosemary Martocchio on 2009-06-18.   Nina Kruse, director of development for ECHN Community HealthCare Foundation, gratefully accepts a check from Odyssey Community School's fifth graders, who hosted a bake sale fundraiser for breast cancer care.

Connecticut's consumer protection commissioner has approved an agreement that means refunds to some homeowners for shoddy work done on their houses.

Submitted by Eugene Koss on 2009-06-16.   The Shelby and High Performance Ford car show is scheduled for Fathers Day, June 21 at Mustangs Unlimited's new store at 440 Adams St.

Bartholomew Church every day. The women say the rosary after the service and then go out for breakfast.

Ambulance Service Celebrates 50 years Biz Buzz Submitted by David Skoczulek on 2009-06-15.   On June 26, at 6 p.m., the Ambulance Service of Manchester, LLC will celebrate its 50th Anniversary at Maneeley's Banquet and Conference Center in South Windsor.

Five people were in the house at the time of the shooting, which occurred about 10:35 p.m., police said.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Manchester Fire Department on 2009-06-18.   The Manchester Fire Department's 8th Utilities District will hold their annual car raffle on Friday, August 28.

Just because I was curious , I went to the Postal Service web site to check on how many offices there are in East Hartford and Manchester.

"I poked them," he told his sister, Jennifer Torres, when she saw blood on his hands early on May 17.