Tolland News

WAM United U-12 Boys Defeat Marlborough In Northeast Soccer Championship, 2-1 Local Sports Submitted by WAM United on 2009-11-08.   The WAM United U-12 Boy's Soccer team defeated top-seeded Marlborough on Sunday afternoon at Stafford High School, 2-1, in the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association Northeast District Championship.

Jason Rodriguez's marriage long ago went sour, his home taken in foreclosure, his job lost to incompetence, his finances sunk in bankruptcy.

Cecelia Burnett and Ann Swanson had already set their wedding date. When they joined about 1,000 other gay marriage supporters for an election night party in a Holiday Inn ballroom, they hoped to celebrate the vote that would make it possible.

School Stuff Submitted by Paula Zak Shepard on 2009-11-02.   Paula Zak Shepard All Dressed Up! Students from the Columbia Cooperative Nursery School are ready for trick-or-treating at the school Halloween party.

A 12-year-old boy who was sick and home alone Monday jumped out a window when he heard people breaking into his house, police said.

On Campus Submitted by Nell Strizich on 2009-10-29.   Clark University student Miranda J. Muro, of Bolton, was presented with the Thomas J. '56 and Barbara J. Lindblom '56 2009 Anton Endowed Prize during a dinner honoring student scholars on Sept.

Health Notes Submitted by Rosemary Martocchio on 2009-10-29.   Eastern Connecticut Health Network is implementing visitor restrictions at its two hospitals, Manchester Memorial and Rockville General, and at Woodlake at Tolland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in an effort to protect patients/residents, visitors and employees from H1N1 and ...

The Bloomfield men arrested in conjunction with the stabbing death of UConn cornerback Jasper Howard were involved in a minor quarrel outside the Student Union Oct.

Police arrested three men in connection with the death of UConn football player Jasper Howard Tuesday, including one who has been charged with murder.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Leif Rawson-Ahern on 2009-10-27.   Join Connecticut based non-profit organization Pocketful of Joy, for a Tanzanian inspired small plate dinner and wine tasting on Saturday, Nov.

I read the article by Democratic state Sen. Toni N. Harp and Rep. Toni E. Walker regarding lowering the age of juvenile crime so that 16- and 17-year-old offenders will be charged as juveniles [CTOpinion, Sept.

H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinics Health Notes Submitted by Chatham Health District on 2009-10-21.   The Chatham Health District has received a limited amount of the nasal mist H1N1 flu vaccine and will begin holding vaccination clinics.

Allan LeBlanc of Somers has been drawing and painting as a hobby all his life. A self-taught artist, the Tolland fourth-grade teacher loves to paint and draw landscapes.

Chuck's & Margaritas Steak House & Mexican Restaurant, a dimly-lit bar and grill covered in south-of-the-border decorations, hosted its second "Tip-A-Cop" fundraiser on Thursday night to raise money for the Special Olympics.

A Massachusetts man died and two people were seriously injured in a two-car crash Friday night that shut down both sides of I-84 between exits 67 and 68.

Submitted by United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut on 2009-10-14.   For too many children and adults, the fall and winter season means braving cold, inclement weather without a warm winter coat.

Tolland will receive a $300,000 small cities grant to continue its housing rehabilitation program for low- and moderate-income residents, Gov.

Regional Submitted by Joyce Purcell on 2009-10-13.   Connecticut Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist Douglas L. Zehner today announced the success of the agency's newest program - the Conservation Stewardship Program .

The Federal Trade Commission on Monday took steps to make product information and online reviews more accurate for consumers, regulating blogging for the first time and mandating that testimonials reflect typical results.

It's a tough place to get nostalgic about, even as they get ready to take the baggies down for good.