Glastonbury, CT|News|
Woman Charged With Leaving Kids Unattended In Glastonbury
A Texas woman has been charged criminally with leaving children unattended in a vehicle in Glastonbury, police said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
- Vernon, CT
Email: chris.dehnel@patch.com
Bio: Chris is a founding editor at Patch who now covers the Vernon, Tolland, Manchester, Stafford-Willington, Glastonbury, Mansfield and Middletown sites in addition to UConn news and statewide business. Since becoming a full-time journalist in 1984, he has won national and regional awards for sports, general news, breaking news, business, feature writing and opinion, including a national award by the Associated Press Sports Editors for coverage of the 1988 America's Cup controversy while at the Greenwich Time newspaper and a regional award from the New England Press Association for covering the anti-income tax rally during the Weicker Administration in CT while at the Milford Citizen. While the business editor at the Journal Inquirer newspaper, Chris successfully won a CT Freedom of Information case that made teacher disciplinary records public record. Chris is also a past-president of the Eastern Ski Writers Association and has contributed to several books on snow sports. He is also a certified Level 1 coach with USA Lacrosse. and coaches Rockville High School during the winter indoor season.
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Manchester, CT|News|
Manchester Water Shutoff Set For April 30 On Jarvis Road, Center Street
The town said water service will be shut off from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday for system improvements.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon|News|
A Look At Parks And Rec: Another Segment In Vernon's Video Series
The third edition of Vernon's biweekly video series is out and features Parks and Recreation Department Director Marty Sitler.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|News|
Police Investigating Shooting In Middletown
A heavy police presence was in an area of Middletown Wednesday night.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
Fake Massage Therapist Charged With Prostitution In Coventry: Police
An in-home massage operation was illegal in more ways than one, Coventry police said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
CT Attorney General Bashes Utility's Efforts To Recover Storm Costs
A brief filed Wednesday argues that Eversource's carrying cost demand for storms is premature, unprecedented and should be rejected.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|Neighbor News|
Smokey Bones Closure In Manchester Part Of National Trend
The shuttering of the Smokey Bones location in Manchester seems to be part of not only financial woes, but a national strategy.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|News|
Missing Middletown Juvenile Found In North Carolina, Man Facing Kidnapping, Rape Charges
A juvenile who went missing from Middletown was found safe in North Carolina and a resident of that state is in custody, police said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|News|
Successive Crashes Cause Havoc On I-84 In Tolland
Two accidents in Tolland tied up traffic along a stretch of Interstate 84 Tuesday, state police said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon|News|
Bill Designed Help Victims Of Funeral Home Fraud Rooted In Tolland And Hartford Counties Passes State House
State Rep. Tammy Nuccio's funeral fraud aid legislation now heads to the state Senate.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon|News|
Vernon's $111 Million 2026-27 Fiscal Year Budget Approved At Town Meeting
Vernon has a 2026-27 budget in place with a slight tax increase.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|News|
Driver Collecting Cans Hit By His Own Lexus On Roadside In Ellington: State Police
State police released details of a strange accident in Ellington.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
Stinky Corpse Flower Plant Marks First Bloom on UConn Campus Since 2013
That odor wasn't a smelly sock from Gampel ... it was the inaugural bloom of UConn's corpse flower Bullseye
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|News|
Dogs Jumping Out Of Cars In Mddletown Prompts Animal Control Recommendation
Middletown Animal Control is offering canine car safety tips.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|News|
Troop C Log: The Latest CT State Police Arrests
Troop C covers Tolland County.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
Glastonbury Warns Of Traffic Disruptions With Bridge Inspection Work Next Week
Temporary lane closures are planned during a state bridge inspection in Glastonbury.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon|News|
Lineup Set For Vernon's 1st Meet On The Street Event
"The stage is set and the streets are ready — Vernon’s first Meet on the Street lineup is officially locked in," organizers said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Manchester Officials Produce Time Lapse Video On New Library Project
Manchester's new library has progressed over the past 54 months.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|News|
Tolland Budget Referendum: What To Know
Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 5 in the Tolland Library Program Room at 21 Tolland Green. Drop boxes are also offered.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Stafford-Willington, CT|News|
Iconic Connecticut Restaurant That Combined Meals And Books Closes With Heartfelt Farewell
Another familiar name will be taking over the restaurant.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
