VIDEO: Aerial Footage of Kleen Energy Plant Explosion
This video shot from a helicopter on Sunday for CTNewsJunkie.com, LocalOnlineNews.TV, and the Journal Inquirer shows the damaged Kleen Energy natural gas power plant in Middletown, Conn. after an explosion blew most of the sheet metal walls off one of the plant’s building. At least two people were killed and dozens more were injured in the blast that occurred with dozens of people inside or nearby the building. Read more at CTNewsJunkie.com
A Lifelong Commitment to the People of Haiti
Essex resident Jenifer Grant has spent a lifetime helping the people of Haiti. Her mother and stepfather founded Hospital Albert Schweitzer in Haiti over 50 years ago. The facility was not damaged in the devastating earthquake and is treating an unprecedented number of patients. Kathleen Maher, also of Essex, has traveled to Haiti four times over the last year and a half to help Grant in her support of the hospital. The hospital is sending back frequent updates on the current situation on their blog linked below. Links: Hospital Albert Schweitzer ABC News Blog Post on Hospital Albert Schweitzer
Community Colleges Report Record Enrollment
Manchester Community College reports record enrollment as students search for more affordable higher education options. Links: Manchester Community College Journal Inquirer
Lighting the Holidays Safely
Lights, Lights and more Lights… They’re everywhere this time of year. But how safe are they? And is anyone reading the fine print on the box? On Friday, December 11th, Localonlinenews.tv asked the store manager at Moscarillo’s in West Hartford to help us understand the proper way to use stringed lighting.
VIDEO: Deep River’s Kris Lindner Raises Dogs to Help the Blind
DEEP RIVER-- Deep River's Kris Lindner recently celebrated the graduation of Barton, a yellow Labrador Retriever she trained from nine weeks of age to work as a service dog for the blind and visually impaired. Lindner is a volunteer puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a non-profit organization that trains dogs and pairs them with those in need free of charge. To date the organization has paired more than 7,000 guide dog teams, with more than 400 volunteers across the eastern United States help to raise and train puppies. Raisers are provided the necessary training ...
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Regional Supervision District Education Budget to be Presented Tonight, February 8th
The Region 4 Supervision District education budget will be presented at a public hearing this evening, February 8th, at 7:00 p.m. at the John Winthrop Middle School. The proposed budget is $5,838,307, a 3.99% or $223,348 increase over last year. The Supervision District funds shared expenses between the three elementary school districts in Chester, Deep River, and Essex as well as the Region 4 Board... [Read more]
Deep River Grand List Up by Nearly Seven Tenths of One Percent
By Charles Stannard DEEP RIVER— The grand list of taxable property is up by nearly seven-tenths of one percent, one of the larger increases recorded for 2009 in area towns. Assessor Robin O’Loughlin has filed an October 2009 grand list that totals $518,337,262, an increase of $3.45 million, or .671 percent, from the 2008 total. There were small increases for real estate, motor vehicles,... [Read more]
VIDEO: Aerial Footage of Kleen Energy Plant Explosion
This video shot from a helicopter on Sunday for CTNewsJunkie.com, LocalOnlineNews.TV, and the Journal Inquirer shows the damaged Kleen Energy natural gas power plant in Middletown, Conn. after an explosion blew most of the sheet metal walls off one of the plant’s building. At least two people were killed and dozens more were injured in the blast that occurred with dozens of people inside or nearby... [Read more]
Chester Sunday Market Forum February 8th
CHESTER — Chester Sunday Market organizers will hold an open forum to discuss the upcoming summer season with Chester residents and town officials, on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Chester Meeting House. The meeting is intended to provide residents, merchants and town officials with information on plans for the market, along with several slight changes in operation, and to solicit comments from... [Read more]
Essex Grand List Shows a Slight Decrease for the First Time in Years
By Charles Stannard ESSEX–The grand list of taxable property decreased in 2009 for the first time in many years, showing a drop of three-hundredths of a percent from the 2008 total. Assessor Jessica Graves has filed an October 2009 grand list that totals $1,110,265,319, a decrease of $3.49 million, or 0.31 percent from the previous year. Boosted by a townwide property revaluation statistical... [Read more]
Chester Garden Club Seeks New Members and Offers Scholarships To Local Students
We received the following notice from First Selectman Tom Marsh’s email newsletter: The Chester Garden Club welcomes new members each year for exciting and informative programs. Some of this year’s talks, tours and projects will highlight orchids, irises, and techniques for pruning plants. The first meeting for this year will be held on Tuesday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the United Church of... [Read more]
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