Old Saybrook News

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Less than two years after the city paid out $200,000 to the heirs of a man who hanged himself in a jail cell, the police department came dangerously close to a second cellblock hanging.

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Fran Kochman, left, her daughter Lucy Kochman, 6, both of Suffield, and Arlene and Gary Van Hettinga, both of Old Saybrook, get on board a 2009 Minor Offshore 31-foot yacht at the Connecticut Marine Trade Association Boat Show at the Connecticut Convention Center Saturday.

The family of shooting victim Jorge "Loco" Rosa went to court this morning in anticipation of learning more about the way he died.

Fifth disease, a benign viral disease, usually appears in the form of red cheeks and a rash over children's arms, legs and torso.

Following are highlights of Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's proposed revisions to next fiscal year's $20 billion budget, as well as legislative initiatives unveiled on Wednesday.

Artisans Harbor,188 Main St., Old Saybrook, Winter Opening will showcase over 600 paintings by 40 award winning and recognized Connecticut artists.

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

No one denies that long-time Connecticut resident Sujitno Sajuti should have filed the proper immigration forms, that deadlines were missed, and that rules are rules.

There will be a ceremony at city hall to honor victims of the Kleen Energy power plant explosion on Tuesday, the two-year anniversary of the blast.

Washington police say Josh Powell and his two young sons have been killed in an explosion at the Powells' Graham, Wash., home.

Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles is upgrading its computer systems to offer more online transactions.Therefore, DMV offices will have temporary downtime - between Feb.

The Chester Garden Club offers a scholarship of $500 for graduating high school students and current college students who are residents of Chester and are pursuing the study of horticulture and/or environmental-related fields.

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is expected to announce another component of his education initiative - his proposal on early childhood education - at a news conference today at 2 p.m. at the School for Young Children in West Hartford .

Police, after conducting 27 unannounced inspections at businesses where tobacco products are sold, cited two of them for selling the products to minors.

Fran Kochman, left, her daughter Lucy Kochman, 6, both of Suffield, and Arlene and Gary Van Hettinga, both of Old Saybrook, get on board a 2009 Minor Offshore 31-foot yacht at the Connecticut Marine Trade Association Boat Show at the Connecticut Convention Center Saturday.

A former altar boy suing the Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford for abuse by a priest presented psychological evidence in court Wednesday showing that he faces a lifetime of emotional disability because of the abuse.

Away To Go Designs, 943 Silas Deane Highway in Wethersfield, offers low prices on party linens and chair covers.

For many families along the shoreline Stay and Play, LLC of Old Saybrook has provided a great outlet for their children birth to age 7. Now the fun doesn't have to stop there as they've opened a new game room for children ages 6-12. Some of the games included in the older children's room are basketball, skeet ball and foosball.