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State officials briefed the press in January on the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. State Medical Examiner Dr. H. Wayne Carver II spoke to media, having examined the bodies of some of the victims. Photo Credit: Patch file photo

Police & Fire May 22, 2013 at 07:50 pm

Police: CT Chief Medical Examiner Received Threatening Calls Referencing Newtown…

Police arrested New Yorker Jonathan Reich on Monday in an open investigation into threatening phone calls made to chief medical examiner Dr. H. Wayne… Carver II, of Avon.

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POODETWA May 22, 2013 at 07:42 pm

HOW SAD. WHAT IS THIS WORLD COMING TO? OR WHAT IT CAME TO.

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Sold!: Wildwood Drive House In Avon Sells For $810,000

$350,000, 139 Craigemore Circle. Olivier J. and Melissa O. Gressier to John L. Zinser, sold…

Real Estate May 22, 2013 at 12:22 pm

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Avon Police Blotter: April 28-May 12

The following arrest information was provided by the Avon Police Department and does not…

Avon Police Department Photo Credit: Jessie Sawyer

Police & Fire May 22, 2013 at 12:35 pm

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Memorial Day BBQ? 8 Money-Saving Tricks (Sponsored)

Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or…

House & Home May 22, 2013 at 04:25 pm

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LIVE LUNCH CHAT: Talk Skin Cancer Prevention with Dr.…

Dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Pennoyer will be taking your questions on skin cancer prevention at…

Business May 22, 2013 at 01:49 pm

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AHS Girls Track Wins NCCC, Boys Place 4th

After one of the coldest, windiest, stormiest outdoor track seasons in history, the…

Avon High Track & Field May 22, 2013 at 06:45 pm

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Learn More, Earn More, Stay Employed

By Daniel Gerger, President, Adult Education Advocates Adult students are returning to…

Higher Education May 22, 2013 at 04:16 pm

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URGENT ZOEY SIGHTING

Wed 5/22 @ 2:30 pm Zoeys mom recieved a phone call that someone saw Zoey at the Unionville…

Find Zoey in Avon/Farmington..… May 22, 2013 at 03:15 pm

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Patti H May 22, 2013 at 09:11 pm

Cedar Lane, Burke Crossing, Larchwood West and The Highlands are all hot spots. She may be following…Read More the power lines.... That is clear wooded area she can travel easy!!

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Patti H May 22, 2013 at 05:14 pm

She was spotted at Sanford and Hawley... Tell your friends and neighbors. Suburban Park, Lions Club…Read More and Cemetery are places of interest!!!!

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Avon Boys Lacrosse Wins Big on Senior Day

Under sunny skies, cheered on by family and friends packing the sidelines, the Avon Boys…

Senior Lacrosse captains pose with their coach, L-R: Jackson Davey, Anders Bill, Coach Scott Kossbiel, Taylor Maniatty, Brian Duffy

Around Town May 22, 2013 at 11:48 pm

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Rodriguez Family Grateful for Lorenzo’s new 'digs'

Exactly one year ago, the Avon community came together to help then 10 year-old Lorenzo…

Lorenzo Rodriguez's new wheelchair accessible van, made possible through generous community donations.

Around Town May 22, 2013 at 11:46 pm

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Hello! Check out www.FirstImpressionsStore.com for great prices on all different kinds of…

Buy | Sell | Trade May 22, 2013 at 08:48 pm

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This exciting, fun and highly charged summer program is offered for children ages 6-12yrs old.…

Around Town May 22, 2013 at 05:29 pm

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Avon Students to Perform in Valley Ballet's "Snow White:…

Avon Students to Perform in Valley Ballet’s “Snow White: Once Upon A Time…Happily Ever After”…

Avon students Madeleine Hobbs, Melissa Dimock, and Rebecca Rothstein will perform in Valley Ballet's "Snow White: Once Upon a Time...Happily Ever After" production on May 31 and June 1. The production features ballet, lyrical, modern and jazz,

Around Town May 22, 2013 at 03:02 pm

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Megan Waggoner is Excited to be at PayHub!

PayHub is thrilled to announce another addition to our team! Megan Waggoner joins PayHub as…

Business Updates May 22, 2013 at 08:41 am

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Summer Academic Day Camp for kids ages 6-14

We’re proud to be able to offer our camps in your area this summer. Summer is for most…

Around Town May 22, 2013 at 06:58 am

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Avon Lions Fund raiser at Beruccis

Avon Lions Fund raiser at Bertucci. Copy the coupon and bring with you to Bertucci, show to…

Speak Out May 21, 2013 at 08:44 pm

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Together We Are Celeste-A-Thon Strong

On May 13, 2013, stylists and guests at more than 180 Supercuts salons throughout Boston and…

Business Updates May 21, 2013 at 04:00 pm

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Grilling ready for Memorial Day weekend at The Meat House

Thinking of having a backyard BBQ this Memorial Day Weekend? Come get all you need to have the…

Around Town May 21, 2013 at 01:52 pm

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Mark and Lisa Arnold to open TCBY store in Bloomfield

BLOOMFIELD – The frozen yogurt franchise TCBY is coming to town in time for the Memorial Day…

Mark and Lisa Arnold of Simsbury, pictured with daughters Zoe and Rori in their Avon Marketplace store, are opening another store in Bloomfield.

Business Updates May 21, 2013 at 11:05 am

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Worldwide Partners Celebrates 75th Anniversary, 1938-2013…

AVON, Conn. – As Worldwide Partners, Inc., the world’s oldest and largest owner-operated ad…

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Business Updates May 21, 2013 at 11:04 am

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O’Neill’s to mark completion of renovations

AVON – O’Neill’s has been a landmark in the Farmington Valley since its 19th century…

From left: Sean Sullivan, Larry Sullivan and Tim Sullivan, all of Canton, outside their renovated dealership, O'Neill's Chevrolet Buick on Rte. 44 in Avon.

Around Town May 21, 2013 at 10:50 am

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Student Outreach Project

For over 10 years, the students in Mrs. Wall's 4th grade class at Roaring Brook School have…

Around Town May 20, 2013 at 03:29 pm

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First Niagara Names Jeanneen Griffin to Lead Regional…

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:FNFG) named Jeanneen V. Griffin to serve as First…

Jeanneen Griffin, First Vice President and Team Leader, Commercial Real Estate Lending for First Niagara's New England and Tri-State Regions

Around Town May 20, 2013 at 02:22 pm

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THRILLERFEST IS BACK IN NYC JULY 10-13!

The Big Apple once again becomes the backdrop for thrills, chills, murder and mayhem. The…

Around Town May 20, 2013 at 11:58 am

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The Village Ride - June 15

Join us for a day of fun at The Village Ride, Sat. June 15 at Ski Sundown. Several routes to…

Around Town May 20, 2013 at 11:34 am

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Jim Calhoun and Kevin Ollie Team up for the Jim…

Coach Jim Calhoun and Coach Kevin Ollie have teamed up to create the Jim Calhoun - Kevin…

Around Town May 20, 2013 at 10:37 am

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1 day Football Camp, Saturday June 1st

Grades 8-12, register for a 1 day football camp on June 1st at Bulkeley High School in…

Around Town May 20, 2013 at 06:56 am

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1 Day Football Camp, Saturday June 1st

Grades 8-12, register for a 1 day football camp on June 1st at Bulkeley High School in…

Around Town May 20, 2013 at 06:55 am

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Canine Couples Don Tiaras & Tails for Doggy Prom in Avon

It’s prom season for teens everywhere -- and that includes the furry, four-legged kind. More…

Callie and Mortimer walk the red carpet at the Best Friends Doggy Prom

Around Town May 19, 2013 at 02:11 am

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Avon Free Public Library Awarded the 2013 Excellence in…

The Avon Free Public Library was honored with the Excellence in Public Library Service award…

Glenn Grube, Patrice Celli and Tina Panik with their award plaques

Around Town May 19, 2013 at 02:10 am

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Nancy usich May 19, 2013 at 07:47 am

Absolutely such a well deserved award. The programs I attended were beyond excellence!…Read More Congratulations to all of you and to all those who worked behind the scenes to make it such a success! Nancy Usich

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