Lauren Sellew

Dec 10, 2023 | cheshireherald.com | Lauren Sellew

Looking for the perfect Christmas tree? Whether you prefer a precut one or want to take a saw out into a field yourself, there are options for everyone in our area that wants to head to a farm for their tree. Dumas Tree Farm: 190 Little Lane, Durham. Open seasonally beginning the day after Thanksgiving. Monday – Wednesday: Closed. Thursday and Friday: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Precut and cut your own trees up to 8 feet tall start at $70 and increase based on size.

Dec 6, 2023 | myrecordjournal.com | Lauren Sellew

MERIDEN — A man faces charges after police said another man’s hand was nearly severed in an assault in September. Jeisson Oswaldo Angarita Roldan, 34, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with first-degree assault, second-degree threatening, and disorderly conduct. On Sept. 30 police responded to a report of a fight in the area of 306 E. Main St., according to police. A man involved in the incident was taken to a local hospital with his hand nearly severed from his wrist, police said.

Dec 1, 2023 | myrecordjournal.com | Lauren Sellew

SOUTHINGTON — A man and woman face charges in connection to the shooting death of a dog in August. Karenlynne Gatling, 24, of Bristol, was arrested on Friday and charged with cruelty to animals. Maurice McElrath, 43, of Waterbury, was charged with cruelty to animals, criminal possession of a revolver, and unlawful discharge of a firearm. On Aug. 17, Southington police responded to a report of a dog that was shot, Lt. Keith Egan said in a statement Friday.

Dec 1, 2023 | myrecordjournal.com | Lauren Sellew

If you are looking for more festive fun this weekend, here are a dozen ideas from our area: Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Ave., West Hartford: Enjoy this long-standing tradition featuring the St. John’s adult and youth choirs; Scott Lamlein, choirmaster; and Floyd Higgins, organist. ”A Charles Dickens' Christmas” at Lyman Orchards, every weekend from Dec.

Nov 30, 2023 | myrecordjournal.com | Lauren Sellew

Here is a look at the top five most popular stories from the last week:1.New Haven model railroad club evicted from historic train station in Wallingford  Recent inspections of the historic train station between Quinnipiac and Hall avenues revealed a host of problems with the building — including a fire code violation in the basement, which has been home to the New Haven Society of Model Engineers for almost 30 years. 2.Bees Knees Bistro to open in Wallingford Dec.