Middlesex County News

After dedicating 39 years working for YMCAs as a lifeguard, Camp Director, Pool Operator, fundraiser, Director and finally as a Chief Executive, Frank Sumpter has announced he will be retiring on May 31 as president and CEO of the Middlesex YMCA after 23 years in Middletown .

Chandler Howard, chairman of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, has announced the 2013 recipients of the Chamber's Distinguished Citizen Award.

Middlesex Habitat for Humanity has begun building a new home on Liberty Street, and will host a groundbreaking ceremony Saturday.

Chandler Howard, Chairman of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, announced that Dr.

Middlesex Community College will offer $1,000 scholarship to 10 graduating high school seniors this year as part of an effort to bolster its enrollment with students from smaller towns.

Old Saybrook Middle School student Alina Castro was honored by Sen. Art Linares and environmental advocates during an April 26 Arbor Day ceremony at the State Capitol.

Applications for The Rockfall Foundation's annual awards program highlighting youth achievement are now available online at the foundation's website.

Troughout the months of November 2012 to January 2013, Troopers from Troop F, Westbrook, have been investigating a series of forced-entry, daytime residential burglaries in the towns of Durham, Middlefield, Haddam and Killingworth.