Rockville News

A book about the Smith sisters by local author Iris Van Rynbach and Rockville author Pegi Deitz Shea has won a prestigious award from the American Library Association.

Ia Slove fishing. I love writing. Ia Slove taking pictures. Over the course of the past half-century, I've fished all over the Northeast for every species of fish imaginable.

"I hate the cold -- everybody knows that about me," Stratford Supterintendent Irene Cornish said to explain her decision to retire at the end of 2012.

Vernon police are reporting an attempted purse-snatching incident in Rockville. At about 5 on Friday night, Vernon police responded to a report of an attempted robbery at the Courthouse Plaza, 20 East Main St., in Rockville, according to a news release.

A pair of fleeing burglars were in custody Friday after a homeowner interrupted a break-in at his house, police said.

A Vernon man is facing a sixth-degree larceny charge after a shoplifting incident at a local supermarket, police said.

The company, founded in Rockville in 1890, isn't commenting. But an auction is scheduled for the property and equipment, and a longtime customer of Grote & Weigel's - Doogie's hot dog emporium Newington - said the supplier of its trademark two-foot dogs is going out of business.

A former football player at University of Connecticut was arrested Friday after police say they found 96 pictures and 26 videos of 5- to10-year-old boys engaged in sexual acts on his computer.

Jan. 20 Terrence B. Jones, 21, of 48 Maple Ave., Enfield, was charged with 3rd-degree robbery, 2nd-degree breach of peace, 3rd-degree assault and criminal attempt to commit 2nd-degree larceny, in connection with a disorderly conduct call at the Super 8 Motel on King St., 11:54 p.m., Jan.

Mayor George Apel is the scheduled guest speaker for the Rockville Community Alliance meeting this week.

Jacob's Well Coffeehouse, downtown Rockville's popular monthly Christian nightclub, will feature the New England Ukelele Ensemble on Friday, Feb.

The Rotary Club of Rockville recently inducted Mr. James D. Walsh of Ellington as its newest member.A Walsh is a financial adviser with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management at CityPlace II in Hartford.

Rita Saccuzzo, 81, of Vernon is lucky - she has an adult son who not only watches over her financial affairs, he tirelessly fights to protect her interests even when he is up against what seems like insurmountable odds.