Tina Detelj

New London

Reporter at WTNH-TV (New Haven, CT)

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Harvard agrees to relinquish photos to descendant

1 week ago | wtnh.com | Tina Detelj

NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — A Norwich woman is claiming victory Thursday night after Harvard agrees to relinquish possession of early photographs of slaves. Tamara Lanier says Renty, a slave in South Carolina, was her great, great, great, grandfather who taught himself how to read. In 1850, he and his daughter Delia were the subject of daguerreotypes, an early type of photograph. “The reason the daguerreotypes were created in the first place was to prove white supremacy,” Lanier said.
Harvard agrees to relinquish photos of enslaved people to descendant in Norwich

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Tina Detelj

NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — A Norwich woman is claiming victory Thursday night after Harvard agrees to relinquish possession of early photographs of slaves. Tamara Lanier says Renty, a slave in South Carolina, was her great, great, great, grandfather who taught himself how to read. Harvard agrees to relinquish early photos of enslaved people, ending a legal battle In 1850, he and his daughter Delia were the subject of daguerreotypes, an early type of photograph.
East Haddam Swing Bridge 3-year rehab complete

1 week ago | wtnh.com | Tina Detelj

EAST HADDAM, Conn. (WTNH) — Many are celebrating the completion of a three-year rehab of the East Haddam Swing Bridge, which began in 2022 and faced many delays. “The delays hurt everyone but we pulled through it,” said Lou Milardo, who owns River’s Edge Home Center in Haddam. “It’s been a long 10 years. We had water come through. We had sidewalks come through. But it’s beautified our neighborhood.
East Haddam Swing Bridge 3-year rehab complete

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Tina Detelj

EAST HADDAM, Conn. (WTNH) — Many are celebrating the completion of a three-year rehab of the East Haddam Swing Bridge, which began in 2022 and faced many delays. “The delays hurt everyone but we pulled through it,” said Lou Milardo, who owns River’s Edge Home Center in Haddam. “It’s been a long 10 years. We had water come through. We had sidewalks come through. But it’s beautified our neighborhood.
Connecticut leaders hoping to draw tourists this summer

2 weeks ago | wtnh.com | Tina Detelj

EAST LYME, Conn. (WTNH) — Many people are getting ready for this unofficial kickoff to the summer season, including state leaders who traditionally use the Friday leading into the Memorial Day weekend to tout tourism. Today, they were at Rocky Neck State Park reminding people what the state has to offer. According to the state there, will be a lot for those kids and everyone to do this summer.
Connecticut leaders hoping to draw tourists this summer

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Tina Detelj

EAST LYME, Conn. (WTNH) — Many people are getting ready for this unofficial kickoff to the summer season, including state leaders who traditionally use the Friday leading into the Memorial Day weekend to tout tourism. Connecticut attractions push for more spending on tourism Today, they were at Rocky Neck State Park reminding people what the state has to offer. According to the state there, will be a lot for those kids and everyone to do this summer.
Eastern Connecticut experiencing flooding

2 weeks ago | wtnh.com | Tina Detelj

by: Tina Detelj Posted: May 22, 2025 / 03:41 PM EDT Updated: May 22, 2025 / 03:41 PM EDT CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — With all the rain happening this week, some parts of eastern Connecticut are experiencing flooding. Flooding is a reoccurring event in certain towns, like in Mystic, where the VFW parking lot experiences flooding every time it rains.
Eastern Connecticut experiencing flooding

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Tina Detelj

NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — The heavy rains Thursday have meant flooded streets and parking lots in eastern Connecticut. One area of Norwich didn’t flood Thursday, but when it does it’s bad and now some are trying to do something about it. A stormy day today due to a Nor’Easter In Jan. 2024, a combination of snowmelt, heavy rains, and trouble with a dam upriver led to catastrophic flooding which poured into the Busy Bee’s Play Hive in Norwich trapping the owner inside.
Secretary of Homeland Security speaks to US Coast Guard Academy graduates at 144th commencement

2 weeks ago | wtnh.com | Tina Detelj

NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem spoke to graduates at the US Coast Guard Academy 144th commencement ceremonies Wednesday and laid out the changes the new ensigns can expect. Noem told the more than 260 graduates that the president asked what they needed and she told him everything from infrastructure to more training and equipment. Among the graduates are 18 who are from Connecticut including the Distinguished Graduate Veronica Krystofik of Colchester.
Long-time Madison grocery store closing after 40 years

2 weeks ago | wtnh.com | Tina Detelj

MADISON, Conn. (WTNH) — This may be the last time long-time customers of Robert’s Food Center in Madison may be picking up groceries there. The Madison grocery store said it will be closing soon, possibly later this week. Third-generation owner Zach Fusco says the store could go dark as early as Thursday and no later than Friday.

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