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Avon

Man facing negligent homicide charge after fatal crash in Avon

Timothy Preiser is facing charges of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle, traveling unreasonably fast and failure to drive in proper lane.

Avon

Avon's First & Last Tavern to close Nov. 10

First & Last Tavern said that they plan to continue serving customers for "years to come" with remaining locations in Plainville, Glastonbury and Hartford.

Community

Local businesses supporting family of Avon teen in critical condition after hit-and-run

As Shields recovers from his injuries, local businesses across Avon are stepping up to support the community that supports them.

Avon

Local businesses supporting family of Avon teen in critical condition after hit-and-run

As Shields recovers from his injuries, local businesses across Avon are stepping up to support the community that supports them.

Avon

Man arrested in Avon hit-and-run drove over 4 miles with bicyclist trapped on car roof, police say

Police say the driver eventually stopped, pushed the teen off the car, and drove away. The 10th-grade student at Avon High School remains in critical condition.

Avon

Man arrested in Avon hit-and-run drove over 4 miles with teen bicyclist trapped on car roof, police say

Police say the driver eventually stopped, pushed the teen off the car, and drove away. The 10th-grade student at Avon High School remains in critical condition.

Animals

Dog thrown from moving car on Route 44 in Avon recovering; community funds surgery

The surgery to help repair the dog's broken pelvis would cost around $6,000, Animal Control said.

Avon

Avon tenants frustrated with lack of communication after April apartment fire displaced dozens

Three months later, tenants said they still haven't been told when they could move back in, and they claim they haven't seen any progress on repairs in weeks.

Glastonbury

Glastonbury psychologist who defrauded Medicaid of over $1.6 million sentenced to prison

Michael Pines, 75, of Avon, practiced psychotherapy in Glastonbury and submitted fraudulent claims to Medicaid between January 2017 and October 2023.

Avon

Avon hit-and-run crash with serious injuries under investigation: Police

Serious injuries were reported as a result of the crash, police said.

Avon

Dozens displaced after apartment fire in Avon

Two firefighters were injured during the fire, officials said.

Lauri Volkert becomes first Connecticut woman appointed as state fire marshal

Lauri Volkert is first Connecticut woman to be appointed state fire marshal

16-year-old critical after New Haven shooting

FORECAST: Rain lingers into the start of the weekend

Volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year

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Avon Fire Department responding to fire on Timber Lane

Man facing negligent homicide charge after fatal crash in Avon

Avon's First & Last Tavern to close Nov. 10

Local businesses supporting family of Avon teen in critical condition after hit-and-run

Local businesses supporting family of Avon teen in critical condition after hit-and-run

Man arrested in Avon hit-and-run drove over 4 miles with bicyclist trapped on car roof, police say

Man arrested in Avon hit-and-run drove over 4 miles with teen bicyclist trapped on car roof, police say

Dog thrown from moving car on Route 44 in Avon recovering; community funds surgery

Avon tenants frustrated with lack of communication after April apartment fire displaced dozens

Glastonbury psychologist who defrauded Medicaid of over $1.6 million sentenced to prison

Avon hit-and-run crash with serious injuries under investigation: Police

Dozens displaced after apartment fire in Avon

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