A Hudson man is facing manslaughter and other charges in connection with a fatal crash Wednesday night in Litchfield that police say might have been intentional is charged with several offenses in connection with Wednesday night's fatal crash in Litchfield during his video arraignment in Merrimack District Court Thursday A 19-year-old Hudson man charged with numerous offenses in connection with Wednesday night’s crash that claimed the life of a Londonderry man was ordered held without bail at his arraignment Thursday in Merrimack District Court Police say the crash involving a motorcycle and two other vehicles may have been intentional is facing seven charges including manslaughter and negligent homicide as a result of the crash that killed an as yet unidentified motorcyclist on Route 102 in Litchfield Police were called to a two-car head-on crash shortly after 9 p.m was lying unresponsive on the shoulder of the road The rider was pronounced dead a short time later on Friday morning after an autopsy was conducted Thursday by the New Hampshire Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Prosecutor Jason Moore said officers spoke with Burke and determined that Burke was under the influence The roadside investigation also indicated that the crash “may have been intentional,” Moore added suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene The Mitsubishi driver has not been identified Burke is facing one count each of manslaughter (reckless); negligent homicide; first-degree assault with a deadly weapon; aggravated DWI (serious bodily injury); reckless conduct (deadly weapon); witness tampering; and vehicular assault Burke was also charged with one count of second-degree murder but Litchfield Police Chief Daniel Jones said later that the charge “is not being brought at this time.” Moore said in his argument for preventive detention that whether the murder charge will be reinstated depends on the continuing investigation into whether Burke intentionally crashed into the motorcyclist Moore said investigators were planning to reach out to several witnesses Thursday morning who represented Burke at his arraignment and appeared with him on video from Valley Street jail told Judge Mark Derby that the defense needs the victim’s information in order to properly represent Burke Fourakis argued for $10,000 cash bail for Burke with conditions that include he surrender his driver’s license not drive any type of vehicle and submit to evaluations for drugs and alcohol as well as for mental health “There’s no reason to think that John is a danger to himself or others if he’s not driving,” Fourakis said In granting Moore’s argument for preventive detention Derby agreed to schedule a probable cause hearing for 11 a.m telling the parties that they can revisit the bail issue at that time told the court that Burke was “dealt a bad hand” in childhood having lived with different relatives during his upbringing Burke graduated from Alvirne High School last year having earned certification as a diesel engine mechanic Burke was transported to Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua for treatment of minor injuries and then taken to jail nashuanews@unionleader.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today! Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account. A man died following the crash in Litchfield, New Hampshire on the evening of Wednesday, April 30 Putzier was traveling southbound on Minnesota Highway 22 in a 2004 Toyota Camry. Also southbound was a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado pickup, driven by 19-year-old Ethan Lee. A Chrysler Town and Country van was traveling the opposite direction, northbound on Highway 22, when all three vehicles collided at the intersection with 230th Street, according to the report. Putzier was not wearing a seat belt. Lee, also of Litchfield, was wearing a seat belt and was uninjured, according to the State Patrol. The airbags in his vehicle deployed. The driver of the northbound van is identified as Dennis Lee Ernest Kuhnau, 47, of Litchfield. Kuhnau had three juvenile passengers — a 10-year-old female and two males, ages 7 and 9, none of whom were named in the report. All four were uninjured in the collision. The 7-year-old was the only occupant in Kuhnau’s vehicle not wearing a seat belt, according to the crash report. The crash was reported around 4:55 p.m. Wednesday. Road conditions were reported as dry, and alcohol was not involved in the crash. Belden House & Mews is an elegant gem of a hotel set within the newly restored 1888 Victorian mansion of Dr the transformation of this historic home into a modern retreat is nothing short of inspiring Belden House & Mews officially opens on May 1 Principal designer Courtney Brannan of Champalimaud Design used local craftsmen and artisans to create the serene and comfortable interior Owners Anthony and Charlie Champalimaud live in Litchfield with their young family When asked to explain the philosophy behind this project “Reviving this once derelict estate with its gracious subtly ornate and expansive physical attributes established a narrative conducive to the approach to hospitality we first established at Troutbeck.” Champalimaud continued one which spans early American and modernist architecture as the bridging property between the estates of historic North Street and the town green dovetails with our bias to invite guests into a residential-feeling environment More of an invitation to come and live with us The year-long renovation uncovered proud signatures from 19th century builders and craftsmen on the plaster behind the woodwork Extraordinary attention to detail includes bespoke wallpaper from twenty2 grasscloth Connecticut printed with the historical signatures and floral traceries unearthed from old wallcoverings paneled front door still opens to a warming hearth beneath the original carved granite lintel deeply incised with lines from Shakespeare’s Macbeth: “Come what come may Time and the hour runs through the roughest day.” The design aesthetic of Alexandra Champalimaud is evident behind every detail of the Belden House & Mews interior designer of such luxe hotels as Raffles in Singapore and a member of the Interior Design Hall of Fame “We embraced the locale throughout our design collaborating with local makers and craftsmen to create a color journey full of warmth and curiosity We highlighted the contrast between Belden House’s traditional spirit and the modernism of the 1950’s-era Mews building where furniture silhouettes inspired by midcentury art and architecture bring splashes of color to tonal room envelopes The project is a journey in which guests feel welcomed and at home as sunlight streams in through the windows.” pointed out details during a tour of Belden House & Mews — an original newel post finial on a stack of art books in the library the vivid emerald green bar complete with cheetah lamps and featuring Litchfield Distillery spirits 21 four-poster beds made in West Cornwall at Ian Ingersoll furniture leather table in the penthouse made from a Parisian wrestling mat and lighting crafted by Litchfield’s Dumais Made PBDW architects and historical preservationist John Kinnear provided their expertise and Lakeville Interiors all contributed their skills as well Connecticut native chef Tyler Heckman prepares a seasonal menu sourced from nearby farms and the New England coast and served in the Belden House dining room lunch and dinner will be offered by reservation only beginning May 1 Belden House also provides a butler service for its 10 guestrooms including a third-floor penthouse with three bedrooms some with private terrace gardens shaded by mid-century striped awnings a wellness spa reserved exclusively for Belden guests featuring Wildsmith skincare products from the UK The iconic 1891 Litchfield Firehouse will complete the Belden House complex in mid-2025 re-purposed as a meeting house for guests and community special events as we do at Troutbeck - a responsibility to get it right To occupy a role within our wider community which over time becomes essential That here we had the chance to insert within the heart of a National Historic Landmark town and we very much hope it will bring much joy to both our guests and our neighbors.” visit beldenhouse.com or call (860)337-2099 A detail of a whorl of hydrilla pulled from the shallow waters at O’Hara’s Landing Marina in fall of 2024 SALISBURY — The Twin Lakes Association is taking an earlier and more aggressive approach to fighting the spread of invasive hydrilla in East Twin Lake by dosing the whole northeast bay with low-level herbicide treatments instead of spot treatments the TLA’s vice president of lake management is to sustain herbicide concentration over the 2025 growing season That plan of attack will continue over a period of 60 to 90 days beginning May 21 Conklin explained during the association’s April 30 membership meeting via Zoom which drew 60 attendees TLA officials were encouraged by the chance to stop the spread and hopefully destroy the thick mats of the unyielding invasive plant hydrilla verticillata referred to as the Connecticut River variant after two years of chasing new growth around the lake’s north bay Dense patches were first discovered in the summer of 2023 in shallow waters around O’Hara’s Landing Marina and the nearby state boat launch and the plant has since migrated further into East Twin Past treatment efforts were hampered by delayed permits from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to treat the hydrilla with herbicides in an area where a rare plant had been identified as any protected plant species in the path of hydrilla would likely not survive anyway but it is going to be if we don’t do something about the hydrilla.” so we spot treated it … and were always chasing it.” is to treat the entire northeast bay with the herbicide Sonar in both liquid and crystal form at a very low levels so that the herbicide’s contact time with hydrilla will be extended for a longer period over 60 to 90 days “We know from past experience that it is much easier to kill the plant when it’s small,” Conklin explained green weed before August when it crowns and splits into numerous growing points that are capable of growing at the rate of an inch a day discussion also focused on a pilot program for enhanced cyanobacteria monitoring at Twin Lakes to be headed by TLA director Jessica Swartz a resident of West Twin Lake and biotech executive with Pfizer “It’s very visibly challenging to identify cyanobacteria blooms,” Swartz explained as it can easily be confused with pollen on the surface of the water dead vegetation or different types of algae important phytoplankton in lake ecosystems occur when there is an abundance of sunlight elevated phosphorus levels and warm temperatures Given the current escalation in overly-nutrient rich waterbodies and rising temperatures due to global climate change the frequency of cyanobacteria blooms is increasing and Twin Lakes has occasionally experienced localized blooms the association will be implementing a pilot testing program with greater frequency and at more locations than currently conducted by the TLA’s limnologist The goal of the pilot program is to work out the process of collecting reliable data over time that helps inform whether cyanobacteria blooms are occurring Sample test kits have been ordered for five or six testing sites across East and West Twin TLA president Gant Bogle invited Swartz to give an update at the association’s upcoming June 14 membership meeting at Camp Isola Bella Despite rising lake management costs projected at $500,000 this year Bogle reported that the TLA is in strong shape financially heading into the 2025 season as it received another $75,000 grant from DEEP and $25,000 from the Bates Foundation to support the Watershed Study the town of Salisbury has earmarked $75,000 for Twin Lakes this season and the TLA membership has “responded generously” contributing more than $300,000 since August 2024 when the group started its 2025 fundraising campaign Bogle also encouraged members to attend the May 12 public meeting of the Salisbury Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission which is expected to address proposed changes to the Upland Review Area encompassing the town’s lakes Download directly KENT — Frederick Wright Hosterman passed away peacefully in his home in Kent on April 16 He attended a one-room schoolhouse just outside of Brownville The little brick schoolhouse is still standing Fred attended the University of Nebraska (Lincoln) eventually earning a master’s degree in agronomy where the company was a pioneer in applying biotechnology to agricultural sciences Fred and Dorothy moved to New York City for several years in the early 1960s and Fred bought a large tract of land on Carter Road in Kent which he maintained until his death at age 95 he spent the following decades working on his property and spending time with his children and grandchildren Fred had a jovial and close relationship with many of his neighbors all willing to share a cup of coffee or receive various bits of wisdom from Fred on any number of projects Fred was predeceased by his parents; Helen and Arch Hosterman He is survived by his three children and their spouses; John and his husband Eric of Northfield He is also survived by his five grandchildren; Nicky doing a little “dance” for almost anyone he met Another of Fred’s favorite hobbies was chopping down trees on his land this started out as a necessity for fueling his wood stoves tree-clearing projects were aimed at enhancing the magnificent view from his house high atop Carter Road Fred was frequently on his excavator moving boulders or building a retaining wall passed away peacefully in her sleep at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington She was the second youngest of five children where she graduated from Northwestern Regional 7 High School Nancy is predeceased by her husband and the love of her life Often nicknamed “the love birds,” they were true soulmates and shared many wonderful years together filled with love Nancy is also survived by 11 nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly — Lori She was a special aunt leaving behind so many happy and joyful memories She never missed attending her nieces’ and nephews’ special events Nancy worked for over 20 years at Raynard and Pierce in Canaan There she made many friendships and brightened the day of everyone who went through the door greeted by her smile and jovial spirit aunt and friend and will be missed by all who’s lives she touched A graveside service will be held at Collinsville Cemetery on Huckleberry Hill Road in Canton on Saturday followed by a reception at 5 Cherry Brook Road Memorial donations may be made in Nancy’s name to the Berkshire Humane Society where Nancy adopted her loving cat and faithful companion LITCHFIELD — Litchfield scored all nine of its runs in the first three innings to beat Paynesville The Dragons earned a 9-6 non-conference softball win Friday Litchfield is 5-7 and the Bulldogs are 8-5 Litchfield benefitted from Paynesville’s seven errors Janelle Quast and Claire Holmgren hit back-to-back ground balls both reaching on error and scoring one run each in the first to cut the Dragons’ deficit to 4-2 Kelsey Palmer belted a two-run RBI double and Kira Kuechle had an RBI single to give Litchfield a 5-4 lead this time hit by the Dragons’ Autumn Thiel resulted in another Paynesville error and scored a pair of runners to increase Litchfield’s lead to 7-4 Holmgren brought in Thiel with an RBI sacrifice fly to give the Dragons an 8-4 advantage Paynesville’s Zaylee Hartmann cut into Litchfield’s lead with an RBI groundout in the third to make it 8-5 Litchfield’s Paizli Johnson hit an RBI single that same inning to make it 9-5 The Bulldogs would get one more run in the fourth after Kiara Stanger stole home taking a 4-0 lead into the bottom of the first Kaydence Roeske scored on an Ariana Messer ground ball and Madison McNab belted a two-run home run before Dia Nelson hit an RBI single Litchfield hosts Watertown-Mayer for a Wright County game at 4 p.m Paynesville plays a Central Minnesota game against Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City at 4 p.m A six-run second inning gave West Central Area the cushion it needed to beat Benson for a doubleheader sweep at Barrett going 3-for-4 with a triple and a run scored Addi Staples drove in three runs in a 1-for-3 effort Grace Aarhus finished 3-for-3 with a run and an RBI for the Braves Benson faces Olivia in a doubleheader at 4 p.m West Central Area out-hit Benson 15-3 for a five-inning victory in Game 1 of a doubleheader at Barrett Addi Staples and Brinley Ulrich both had three hits for the Knights The Braves’ Mya McGeary was 1-for-2 with a double and a run scored BOLD’s Kaitlyn Flann struck out 11 and limited Minnewaska to three hits in a win at Glenwood Ema Flann was 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI for the Warriors Abbygale King and Maggie Ludowese were both 2-for-3 Avery Lewison and Emma Poegel both had a hit and a stolen base for the Lakers Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg pitcher Taylor VanHeuveln struck out 12 in the Fighting Saints’ six-inning win over Renville County West at Murdock Mackenna Hinderks and Annette Carlson both had a hit for the Jaguars KMS faces Lac qui Parle Valley in a doubleheader starting at 4:30 p.m Val Piotter tossed a two-hitter as the Eagles beat Yellow Medicine East in five at Madison one earned with three walks and one strikeout in her complete game Eight batters recorded at least one hit for Lac qui Parle Valley which saw Kayla Jahn go 2-for-3 with a triple Alana Almich and Bailey Mortenson each had one hit LQPV hosts Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg for a Camden doubleheader at 4:30 p.m YME hosts Russell-Tyler-Ruthton for a non-conference game at 4:30 p.m A Hudson man is facing manslaughter and other charges in connection with a fatal crash Wednesday night in Litchfield between a car and motorcycle that police allege was intentional Litchfield Police Chief Daniel Jones initially said Burke was being charged with second-degree murder than a short time later sent an updated statement saying the second-degree murder charge "is not being brought at this time." Litchfield police responded to a crash notification from Toyota Safety Connect and a 9-1-1 call reporting a motor vehicle accident on Route 102 Emergency responders from the Litchfield Fire Department and Londonderry Fire Department were dispatched to the scene officers found a Toyota Corolla and a Mitsubishi Outlander that police say were involved in a head-on collision was found unresponsive on the shoulder of the road has yet to be released pending notification of next-of-kin An autopsy is scheduled to be performed Thursday by the New Hampshire Office of the Chief Medical Examiner The driver of the Mitsubishi was treated for minor injuries at the scene and released was transported to Southern New Hampshire Medical Center and treated for minor injuries and the New Hampshire State Police  Major Crimes Unit and the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit (CAR) determined the crash between the Toyota and the motorcycle was intentional based on witness statements and physical evidence The later crash involving the Mitsubishi is not believed to have been intentional but happened as a result of Burke allegedly pursuing the motorcycle into the oncoming lane of traffic Burke was allegedly driving under the influence at the time of the incident Burke is expected to be arraigned at Merrimack District Court on Thursday Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Litchfield Police Department at 603-424-3423 Email notifications are only sent once a day Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account FOLEY — A top 10 battle in Class A went Foley’s way on Thursday The host Falcons won three of four in singles play to secure a 4-3 victory in a boys tennis match over Litchfield Getting the lone win for Litchfield in singles play was Andy Wittrock The top pair of juniors Josh Blomberg and Mathias Bruning defeated Jack Erkens and Lane Stangler junior Matt Defries and freshman Grayson Swenson knocked off Cole Rueckert and Isaiah Mix Friday to play Redwood Valley at Redwood Falls but instead some faint memory of stress and worry "Once you have soaked in the history and architecture the town also boasts a wealth of parks and natural beauty on its doorstep where you can embark on tranquil hikes filled with nature's colors and sounds," Islands said To witness the historical significance and brave displays of nature Connecticut has to offer, they recommend heading to Litchfield Litchfield — 'prime example' of 'countryside serenity'Islands named Litchfield as a warm and inviting sanctuary from the breakneck pace of today letting guests rest into the comforting arms of yesteryear What Islands said about it: "There is no better way to experience Litchfield's timeless charm than by strolling the quaint streets of the Litchfield Historic District you will see many excellent examples of old-school New England architecture dating back to the 1700s you can admire the many Greek and Colonial Revival structures with storied pasts The Tapping Reeve House was once home to America's oldest law school you can step into the shoes of a 19th-century law student and visit a classroom re-created to look just like the original." They also said the town center should be explored for its many restaurants, shops, and cafes, specifically recommending Espresso 59 on the Litchfield Green for their drinks and Italian sweets "In addition to being a history buff's delight Litchfield boasts many beautiful destinations for outdoor lovers A mere 6-minute drive from town is the White Memorial Conservation Center beloved county-wide for its 4,000 acres of mesmerizing wilderness Explore the park's 40 miles of trails through different ecosystems and habitats," the article said She can be reached at rvelasco@gannett.com Terms of the transaction were not disclosed LSR is a wholesale insurance broker and managing general agency (MGA) specializing in transportation and property/casualty solutions for retail agents in Texas and the Southwest US Bill Brenton and his team will remain in their current location under the direction of Ash Thomas "LSR's market reputation and transportation niche expertise will expand RPS's capabilities in Texas," said J "I am excited to welcome Bill and his associates to our growing team." 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Insurance Banking & Financial Services Acquisitions, Mergers and Takeovers Do not sell or share my personal information: in 2022 moved the triplex at that location from the corner lot to the adjacent lot to the west at 425 Litchfield Avenue Southeast The plan is to pave the corner lot to be used as a parking pad for residents of the triplex Fischer has also been cleaning up the two lots located to the north that are off of Benson Avenue Southeast A new plat combined those two lots so that a shed from 223 Benson Avenue Southeast could be moved there to be used as a contractor shop with multiple bays that smaller contractors can rent for their business Fischer claims that the reason the property has remained in this condition since 2022 was the resignation of former planning and development director Justice Walker in September of 2023 There is a stretch of homes in that location that are triplexes or fourplexes but the zoning in that location is residential two which only allows for single-family homes and duplexes The triplexes and fourplexes are out of compliance with Willmar’s zoning ordinance which was established after those buildings were constructed according to Willmar City Planner Chris Frank Fischer explained that Walker told him that the area was going to be rezoned to residential three to bring those homes into compliance but that did not take place before Walker resigned When Fischer attempted to get a permit to renovate the triplex he said he was told by Willmar Building Inspector Jacen Swagerman the building could only be a duplex due to the city’s zoning ordinance “Justice Walker told me that … was going to be changed to (residential three) way back when so I didn't have to worry about any of this stuff,” Fischer told the Willmar Planning Commission in February you can only have a duplex.’ So that's why it sat empty because it doesn't money out if I only have a duplex When Fischer approached the Planning and Development Department earlier this year to inquire what could be done to allow him to complete the project he said he was told if he waited a few months the area was going to be rezoned to mixed use after the new With Willmar comprehensive plan was approved The solution was to rezone the property to general business three and get a conditional use permit to finish the renovations Although Fischer now has what he needs to complete his project he voiced his concerns during Monday’s Council meeting about how long the process was to get the property rezoned and platted as well as being made to pay $8,000 for a civil engineering permit without even knowing that he would be given permission to complete the project Willmar Planning and Development Director Christopher Corbett was asked by Councilor Justin Ask to explain the process and why it takes so long it takes 45 to 60 days for plats and rezones to be approved The issue first has to come before the planning commission and a public hearing is called Notification of the public hearing has to be published in the official newspaper 10 days prior to the public hearing Once the planning commission holds the public hearing and approves the plat or rezone it then moves on to the city council where the council hears a briefing on the issue and then schedules a public hearing Notification of this public hearing also has to be published in the official newspaper 10 days prior to the hearing Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced that its US wholesale division, Risk Placement Services a wholesale insurance broker and managing general agency based in El Paso Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed LSR specializes in transportation and property and casualty (P&C) solutions working with retail agents across Texas and the broader Southwest region The firm will continue operating from its current location with Bill Brenton and his team reporting to Ash Thomas vice president for RPS’s Western Region said the firm’s established presence and subject matter knowledge as a complement to RPS’s regional strategy Gallagher has significantly expanded its footprint in Texas through a series of strategic acquisitions and partnerships enhancing its service offerings across the state The company maintains a strong presence in the state through multiple office locations Gallagher acquired Howe Insurance Group LLC a personal lines-focused insurance agency based in Austin This acquisition bolstered Gallagher's capabilities in serving individuals and small business owners within the Austin market the brokerage also swooped for both CBS Insurance headquartered in Abilene and Wichita Falls Gallagher also highlighted strong financials for the prior year the company reported a profit of $258.2 million a significant turnaround from a loss of $39.6 million Total revenue for the quarter rose nearly 12% to $2.72 billion with a notable 13% increase in commissions Please feel free to share your comments below This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page One more task to add to your list of spring clean-up duties for your property in Litchfield County: Secure your trash can I was amazed at the amount of trash along Rt 202 in Litchfield County this morning on my ride into work Normally 202 is one of the cleanest roadways in Litchfield County There must have been a bear rooting through the trash cans along the side of the road by the Torrington/Litchfield town line and there were three or four more cans tipped over as I went through Bantam According to the very cool bear and bobcat tracker on ct.gov black bears have been spotted all across Northern and Central Connecticut in the first few months of 2025 So far the black bear hotspots of Connecticut in 2025 are all in Litchfield County: Colebrook The bobcat sighting Capital of Connecticut for 2025 (So far) is surprisingly West Hartford Black bears and raccoons are the primary suspects in the curious case of your tipped-over garbage can bird feeders and garbage can contents are all fair game black bears can get used to human interaction if they happen upon your garbage can buffet nothing will keep a 160 pound bear out of your 55 gallon can One thing that could help is don't leave the trash out overnight and another simple solution is splash bleach or lime juice on the top of the can to mask the odor of food Black bears and raccoons are the primary suspects in the curious case of your tipped-over garbage can. Black bears are omnivorous, rotten fruit, dead animals, bird feeders and garbage can contents are all fair game\nRead More According to the very cool bear and bobcat tracker on ct.gov Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Judge Stephanie Beckman came up with the idea “Weddings are an incredibly special moment for couples and I love officiating them,” she said in a written statement “It will be an honor to perform the ceremonies in such a beautiful and fun setting.” so we’re here to make it as easy and enjoyable as possible,” Beckman said “We’re excited to add a little extra love and celebration to Watercade this year.” This is the second time in 2025 that courts within Minnesota Judicial Branch have offered the chance for couples to tie the knot in a complimentary ceremony Ten district courts officiated weddings for free on Valentine's Day LITCHFIELD — Litchfield’s boys and girls each took first place in a four-team track and field meet Tuesday The Litchfield girls scored 85 points to beat Annandale’s 76 and New London-Spicer’s 74 That topped Annandale’s 67.5 and NLS’ 60.66 Litchfield got a pair of firsts from Riley Joyer She won the 100-meter hurdles in 17.57 seconds and the 300 hurdles in 51.44 Litchfield also took first in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays in 53.47 and 1:52.46 Chloe Kowalczyk won the discus with a throw of 110 feet NLS got firsts from Taylor Munsch in the 800 (2:31.06) Samantha Wookey in the triple jump (29-5.50) and Kaitlyn Preheim in the pole vault (7-0) Litchfield’s Noah Dietel was a double winner taking first in the discus with a heave of 134-8 and first in the shot put with a distance of 46-8.5 Other winners for the Dragons include August Swenson in the 1,600 with a time of 4:55.61 Durant Lara in the high jump with a leap of 6-2 and Xander Chvatal placed first in the 800 in 2:11.81 NLS also won the 4x100 in 45.77 and the 4x200 in 1:37.38 Brady Dahlager had four first-place finishes Jacob Ullrich two and Klaira Shackelford had first- second- and third-place finishes at the John Weir Invite for Yellow Medicine East at Munson Field in Mountain Lake Dahlager won the 100 and 200 dashes in 12.00 and 24.17 The senior also took home firsts in the long jump (18-7) and triple jump (39-5.50) earned wins in the discus (109-1.50) and the shot put (41-11) Shackelford had top-three finishes in three events The senior won the pole vault (8-0) and had a second-place finish in the 100 dash (14.02) and was third in the 200 dash (30.39) Anjali Pullan placed second twice for the Sting The junior was second in the 200 and 400 dashes LITCHFIELD — The Litchfield boys tennis team had a showdown with another state-ranked squad Monday at the Litchfield Quadrangular Pine City is ranked fifth in Class A by the Minnesota State Tennis Coaches Association also beating New London-Spicer 6-1 and Montevideo 4-1 Litchfield beat NLS and Montevideo by identical 6-1 scores Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTORRINGTON CT (WFSB) - A woman was charged with larceny after investigators found that she simultaneously worked for both the State of Connecticut and the Town of Litchfield Kennedy was employed by Northwestern Connecticut Community College in Winsted as a SNAP coordinator and non-credit allied health coordinator At the same time and during the same shift she worked for the Town of Litchfield as its social services coordinator and helping seniors and families with programs The warrant said confidential state material was found on a Town of Litchfield computer An investigation was conducted by Connecticut State Colleges and Universities labor relations a Litchfield town official said Kennedy kept asking for unpaid time off from that job her coworkers in town reported that they saw her working “feverishly” on her computer An IT department sweep of the computer revealed information for Northwestern Connecticut Community College town employees became suspicious of her when she filed an injury report while moving a pew for the food pantry Investigators said they learned that between May 2 Kennedy worked a total of 708.25 overlapping hours between her job with the state and the Town of Litchfield They determined that both jobs overlapped for 5 hours every day They said the state appeared to have paid her about $33,018.62 for work not performed Kennedy resigned from both positions before she was able to be fired Kennedy said that salaried state employees don’t have assigned hours She also believed that following the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities merger she thought her contract with the state would not be renewed She said she didn’t think there would be a long overlap She claimed she did not seek to work both jobs at the same time and did not believe she did anything unethical determined that probable cause existed because she conducted state business on Town of Litchfield computers Kennedy was charged with two counts of first-degree larceny She was released on a $10,000 bond and scheduled to face a judge in Torrington on Feb Thursday at the intersection of Meeker County Road 1 and 255th Street According to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office and was transported by ambulance to the Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield with non-life-threatening injuries Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash Fire and Rescue all assisted the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office at the scene LITCHFIELD – Litchfield Public Schools art and yearbook teacher Allison Varah will be recognized this weekend as part of the Touchdown for Teachers Program The award recognizes educators for their commitment to improving the lives of their students and community Varah is one of five teachers who will be recognized this Saturday as part of the Husker Games at the University of Nebraska “In Litchfield alone there are teachers who keep giving and giving and giving to the kids,” Varah wrote on social media Each of the chosen educators receives a football signed by Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule a framed certificate and tickets to the Husker Games They will be honored on the field at Memorial Stadium during the Husker Games and will be treated to VIP and behind-the-scenes experiences throughout the day This is the third year Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska has partnered with Husker Athletics to recognize Nebraska’s teachers by encouraging community members to nominate the teachers in their community making an impact In total there were 250 nominations received from across the state for 2025 © 2025 Nebraska Rural Radio Association. 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Copyright Information Website ©2025 Nebraska Rural Radio Association | All rights reserved. | Website developed by Hollman Media you will be automatically redirected here whenever you go to https://ruralradio.com you can click the "Clear home" link in the footer of the site but I still can't make it in time to try the new handmade beauties from the new bagel shop in Litchfield I had no idea how bagel-starved beautiful Litchfield is, every day this week I've tried to stop at Nick's Handmade Bagels at 491 Bantam Road (RT. 202) in Litchfield Nick's is located right in-between Litchfield Pizza and Shear Perfection in the space that was formerly the Dutch Epicure Shop The Dutch Epicure Shop recently moved into a bigger building next door at 481 Bantam Road by the way I've tried to stop and try Nick's every day this week on my way home I should have known that they were sold out today because it was the first time that I've been able to find a parking spot near the building The other three times that I've tried to stop by this week there has been absolutely no open parking spots and there were at least 3-4 vehicles hovering at the entrance and exits hoping to catch someone on their way out Nick's does not have a website, but they are on Instagram and the menu that they've posted looks extremely reasonably priced the majority of the breakfast sandwiches are $4 and the most expensive lunch sandwich is $6.75 The bagels are reportedly fantastic based on the comments from the lucky ones that have scored some of Nick's creations I'll see if I can get lucky again tomorrow I should have known that they were sold out today, because it was the first time that I've been able to find a parking spot near the building. The other three times that I've tried to stop by this week there has been absolutely no open parking spots\nRead More I had no idea how bagel-starved beautiful Litchfield is, every day this week I've tried to stop at Nick's Handmade Bagels at 491 Bantam Road (RT. 202) in Litchfield Nick's does not have a website, but they are on Instagram LITCHFIELD — Long-time head coach Jeff Wollin is hoping his players’ experience from last season helps the Litchfield baseball team get back to its winning ways the Dragons were 1-13 in the Wright County Conference and 4-17 overall “After a challenging 2024 season with an extremely young squad the Dragons return all but two players,” Wollin said “We’re hoping to learn from the experience gained last season including losing six games by one or two runs The Dragons look to return to their familiar role as contenders in the ultra-competitive Wright County West and Section 5AA.” Litchfield returns seniors Anthony Estrada Estrada is a four-year starter and back as a 6-foot-3 catcher/first baseman who is a “dangerous hitter with great power,” according to Wollin Olson is a 5-9 shortstop who is a “skilled player with great baseball instincts,” Wollin said is a “solid all-around player who will hit in the middle of the order and also do some pitching,” according to Wollin Brummond is a catcher/third baseman who is “hard-working,” Wollin said.Juniors looking to help the Dragons have an improved season are: Alex Medina (CF) Tripp McCann (P/Utility) and Beau Schultz (INF/P) Possible top newcomers noted by Wollin are: juniors Nick Lehar (1B) Zach Moes (OF/2B) and Mathias Froemming (INF) Wollin’s coaching staff for the upcoming year is Dion Sussner Route 44 is one of the main roadways through Litchfield County and there are some great places to stop if you're a foodie 44 get nowhere near the Connecticut-wide accolades or favorable reviews of Fairfield Arethusa produces the best cheese in the world Materia has that "best of Connecticut' respect and Freund's Farm was just on Shark Tank I've had just as great a coffee in Salisbury Litchfield County may not have the population Restaurants and cafes along Rt. 44 get nowhere near the Connecticut-wide accolades or favorable reviews of Fairfield, New Haven, or Hartford-area joints, but that is changing. Arethusa produces the best cheese in the world, Materia has that \"best of Connecticut' respect, and Freund's Farm was just on Shark Tank\nRead More CT) – Litchfield Judicial District State’s Attorney David R Shannon today announced that a jury in Superior Court in Torrington on March 7 guilty of the crime of Manslaughter in the First Degree in violation of Connecticut General Statutes § 53a-55(a)(1) was confronted and punched several times by an individual while the defendant was seated in his car in the parking lot of his law office on June 7 2021. As the individual was leaving the scene the defendant then exited his vehicle brandishing a legal handgun and confronted the individual as he returned to his vehicle.  According to eyewitness testimony and other evidence the defendant shot the individual once in the head at a close distance. The defendant then called emergency-911 to report the shooting.  The case was investigated by the Connecticut State Police and was prosecuted by State’s Attorney Shannon with assistance from Paralegal Specialist Melissa Brewer and Inspector Forrest J State’s Attorney Shannon would like to thank the Connecticut State Police Connecticut State Police Troop L and Troop A and Inspectors from the Waterbury States Attorney’s Office for their work and dedication in this investigation.  © 2025 CT.gov - Connecticut's Official State Website Belden House & Mews has opened its doors bringing a new boutique hotel offer to Litchfield the hotel comprises a restored 1888 mansion and a Modernist addition introduced to the estate in 1959 which have now been grouped together with the historic Litchfield Firehouse The property has been envisioned by Champalimaud Design PBDW Architects and landscape architects Reed+Hilderbrand as well as a host of local artisans and businesses doubles as a private dining room for up to ten ten are housed in the original 1888 Belden home each unique floorplan echoes the home’s historic framework and carefully preserved details All guestrooms enjoy views of Litchfield’s architectural treasures or – as a result of the property’s position at higher elevation – across the treetops Available amongst rooms are suites and guestrooms with fireplaces “For too long Litchfield has been without its guest house ambitions and values of this exceptional place,” says Anthony Champalimaud one of multiple investors behind the project “We welcome our guests into a residence restored – a home as it once was – principled in our approach to hospitality Belden House & Mews is a natural sister to Troutbeck sharing in its values and aspirations to be both the destination in and of itself to enable and encourage the rediscovery and enjoyment of inspiring surroundings.” founder and President of Champalimaud Design comments on the design: “Belden House & Mews has been lovingly restored with young energy and its soul intact nicely suiting the town of Litchfield as the stately center of bucolic Litchfield County.” the modernist three-wing structure set behind the Belden home houses 21 guestrooms and suites averaging 430ft² Seven Mews rooms are accessible via their private with a palette that relates to those in Belden House red and blue and furnished in a modernist vein “We wanted to embrace the locale throughout our design collaborating with local makers and craftsmen to create a colour journey full of warmth and curiosity,” explains Courtney Brannan artisanal lighting and grasscloth wallcoverings sourced in Litchfield establish a genuine connection to place elevated by historical details like the building’s ornate original fireplaces and original moldings We highlighted the contrast between Belden House’s traditional spirit and the modernism of the 1950s-era Mews building where furniture silhouettes inspired by midcentury art and architecture bring splashes of colour to tonal room envelopes.” The property features a designated wellness area facilities include fitness equipment and space for self-guided or accompanied Pilates as well as a wet area complete with a dry sauna steam room and a 225-gallon Japanese Ofuro tub Registered in England and Wales with Company Number 06637145 We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again More information about our Cookie Policy 2025 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster Ohio to the late Alvie Rowe and Minnie McCord Stiverson Linda was a member of the First Church of God in New Lexington She was a great mother and mother- in- law loved her grandkids and spending time with them watching westerns and going to yard sales and thrift stores Allen (Bobbi) Gatwood and Steve (Bonnie) Gatwood; daughter several great- grandchildren and 2 great-great- grandchildren and sister In addition to her parents preceded in death by son- in- law Travis Lee and Michael Gatwood and longtime love Calling Hours will be held from 11:00am to 1:00pm with the funeral service at 1:00pm on Thursday 2025 at the Roberts-Winegardner Funeral Home Burial will be held in New Lexington Cemetery Obituary and online register book at www.robertsfuneralhomenewlex.com Because Local Matters © 2025 WHIZ – Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting.