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Man Arrested After Two-Hour Search In Plainfield

By KELLY GLISTA, Kglista@courant.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:56:29 EDT

A 23-year-old man who had three outstanding warrants for his arrest was taken into custody Thursday morning after a two-hour search, police said.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Nayeli Keturah

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:16:03 EDT

Ortiz , Osvaldo and Heather Ortiz, daughter, Nayeli Keturah, May 9, Windham Hospital.

READER SUBMITTED: Student From Sterling, CT Receives Degree From Anna Maria College

Paula Green, Anna Maria College — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:10:04 EDT

SAnna Maria College announces that Keven McNeill, Sterling, received his Master of Public Administration degree at the college's 64th Commencement held on Saturday, May 18, at 10 a.m. at the Hanover Theatre, Worcester, Mass.

Cause Of Death Undetermined In Case Of Missing Student

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:02:06 EDT

The cause of death of 20-year-old Alyssiah Wiley, who disappeared in April and whose remains were discovered last Friday, is still undetermined because there is not yet enough evidence to determine how she died, the state medical examiner's office said Thursday.

READER SUBMITTED: Connecticut Quiet Corner Artist Inducted In The Mazza Museum

Normand Chartier — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:10:04 EDT

Artist and children's illustrator Normand Chartier was recently invited to become a member of The Mazza Museum in Findlay, Ohio, which is the largest museum specializing in art from picture books. The Mazza is home to original art by the most distinguished and honored illustrators of children's books the world over. Names like Randolph Caldecott, Ernest Shephard, Maud and Miska Petersham, Garth Williams, William Pene de Bois, Robert McClosky, and Maurice Sendak, to name a few, pepper the roster of artists. The collection spans well over 100 years, with their earliest piece done in 1884. http://www.mazzamuseum.org

READER SUBMITTED: The Friends Of The East Hampton Village To Meet In June

Friends of the East Hampton Village , Friends of the East Hampton Village — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:10:04 EDT

The Friends of the East Hampton Village will meet on Wednesday, June 5, at 5:30 p.m. at Higher Grounds Coffee Shop, 70 Main St., to discuss and plan events and initiatives that support and help drive business to the village. The meeting is usually held every first Thursday of the month and is open to the public. Upcoming events include the annual Strawberry Festival in the village on June 15 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. featuring food, music, vendors, exhibits and much more. Go to http://www.itsawonderfulvillage.org or call Highe Grounds at 860-467-6634 for information.

Danielson Residents Charged With Possession Of Ecstasy, Risk Of Injury

By KELLY GLISTA, Kglista@courant.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:03:38 EDT

Search Found Drugs, Large Knife Under Child's Pillow, State Police Say

Two people were arrested Wednesday morning after a police search of their residence uncovered ecstasy and a butcher knife hidden under a sleeping baby's pillow, state police said.

Man Arrested In Series Of Plainfield Car Burglaries

Staff report — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:35:38 EDT

A Waterbury man was arrested on Monday night in connection with a series of car burglaries in the Shepard Hill Road area, police said.

'Printmakers' Network Of Southern New England' At MCC On Main

By SUSAN DUNNE, sdunne@courant.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:12:00 EDT

20 Artists On Exhibit At Adolf & Virginia Dehn Gallery

Jim Lee creates artwork out of his imagination. Lee, who teaches printmaking at Hartford Art School, has been making prints to expand on a personal mythology he has created on the subject of soothsaying and fortunetelling.

Willimantic Police Say Heroin Found In Suspect's Shorts

By STEVEN GOODE, sgoode@courant.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Police arrested a suspected drug dealer Saturday after finding heroin in the rear of his gym shorts.