Famous Quotations About Guns and Gun Control
As the new year begins, both the federal government and many state governments are considering gun control legislation in the aftermath of the tragic Newtown shootings of Dec. 14. New York has just...
View ArticleMan Now Facing Sexual Assault Charges in Vernon and Enfield
A Vernon man was taken into custody on Wednesday night as part of an investigation into alleged sexual assaults in Vernon and Enfield, police said. Vernon detectives announced the arrest of Eliga Bray,...
View ArticlePatch's Poll: Should Women Serve on the Front Lines?
Following a recommendation by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has decided that the military will allow women to serve in combat units. According to the New York Times,...
View ArticleWatch Live: Sandy Hook Review Panel Gets Update on Investigation
The meeting will be broadcast live on the Connecticut Network starting at 10:30 a.m. Thursday and will be streamed live on the internet: WATCH HERE.
View ArticleDirectory Spotlight - Top Dog Grooming
Many of you may not know this, but there are descriptions and photos of nearly 900 businesses and organizations on Enfield Patch. Under the "Directory" heading at the top of our home page, you will...
View ArticleObituaries: Agnes D. Pohorylo
Agnes D. Pohorylo, 93, of Enfield, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013.
View ArticleConnecticut Gun Supplies Running Low as Weapon Sales Soar
Connecticut gun stores sold more than 19,400 firearms last month, an increase of 71 percent from the previous year, and guns are selling so fast in this state that some retailers are reporting...
View ArticleFirefighters Battle East Windsor Blaze
Firefighters from four area fire departments battled frigid temperatures in working to put out a fire Thursday night in the Warehouse Point section of East Windsor. The fire was in a multi-family home...
View ArticleTell Me Again Why We Can't Be Better
“People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses, or the problems of modern society.” -Vince Lombardi Tell me again why a 10-year-old should be cut from a team made...
View ArticlePatch's Poll: Do Women Get Paid Less than Men Where You Work?
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Wednesday that the Department of Labor and the Department of Economic and Community Development would study wage discrepancies based on gender and make recommendations...
View ArticleDirectory Spotlight - Murray Joint Replacement Surgery
Many of you may not know this, but there are descriptions and photos of nearly 900 businesses and organizations on Enfield Patch. Under the "Directory" heading at the top of our home page, you will...
View ArticleSuffield School Employee Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
An employee of the Suffield Public Schools has been arrested in Massachusetts on child pornography charges. Gardner Whitney, 61, of Westfield, MA, pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Westfield District...
View ArticleFlu-Related Deaths in Connecticut Reach 17
There have been 17 flu-related deaths in Connecticut so far this season — mostly of people age 65 and older — and the number of people with flu symptoms seeking emergency room care has hit a seasonal...
View ArticleObituaries: Pepek, Michaud
Bonnie J. (Baker) Pepek, 63, of Enfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Dorilla (Tardif) Michaud, 99, formerly of Enfield, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013.
View ArticleEnfield Police Blotter: Jan. 23-24
The following public information from the Enfield Police Department is accurate as of Jan. 25, 2013. Items on this list reflect charges filed, not convictions. It is not the policy of Enfield Patch to...
View ArticleWarrant: Suffield School Employee Possessed Hundreds of Pornographic Images...
An arrest affidavit for Suffield Public Schools employee Gardner A. Whitney Jr. graphically outlines allegations that he collected more than 100 pornographic images of children over an unknown period...
View ArticleConnecticut Department of Health Issues Warning With Ongoing Cold Weather
Winter in New England can bring very cold weather. The last week has proven that, as the temperature hasn't exceeded the low 20s in northern Connecticut, and relief is not on its way anytime soon,...
View ArticleDirectory Spotlight - Iparty
Many of you may not know this, but there are descriptions and photos of nearly 900 businesses and organizations on Enfield Patch. Under the "Directory" heading at the top of our home page, you will...
View ArticleAiello Home Services Provides Tips to Avoid Frozen Pipes
A timely press release from Aiello Home Services. This wicked cold snap has caught lots of people by surprise judging by the number of calls for help with frozen pipes that Aiello Home Services...
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