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Perfect game

Perfect game
Riley Klein

Brody Ohler threw a perfect game Thursday, May 15. The pitcher for the Northwest Connecticut Steve Blass Little League Majors Pirates began the game against the Tri-Town Majors Yankees with an immaculate inning, striking out the side on nine pitches. Throughout the match, which ended after four innings by mercy rule, Ohler threw 12 strikeouts and surrendered zero walks, hits or runs. The Pirates won 13-0.

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Fire crews respond to reported explosions in Kent

Fire crews respond to reported explosions in Kent

Kent Volunteer Fire Department and mutual aid crews responded quickly to contain the fire on North Main Street late Sunday night, Nov. 16.

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KENT — A fire broke out inside a downtown general store in Kent Sunday night, prompting reports of explosions and drawing a swift response that prevented wider damage, according to authorities.

Kent Fire Marshal Timothy Limbos said Monday that the blaze erupted at 4 North Main Street — home to Woodford’s General Store — and was first reported just after 11:30 p.m. when Litchfield County Dispatch received 911 calls about flames and explosions in the area.

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Man, 60, dies in single-car crash on Route 272 in Norfolk

Man, 60, dies in single-car crash on Route 272 in Norfolk

Norfolk fire and ambulance crews responded to a one-vehicle crash on Route 272 (Litchfield Road) shortly after 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14.

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NORFOLK — A 60-year-old Oregon man is dead after a single-car crash Friday, Nov. 14, according to Connecticut State Police.

Kevin Scott, of Portland, was driving a Ford Escape southbound on Route 272 (Litchfield Road) when he exited the roadway while negotiating a curve and struck a utility pole. The Ford rolled onto its side and the airbags deployed. No other vehicles were involved in the crash and there were no passengers in the car.

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GNH collides with Holy Cross

GNH collides with Holy Cross
Dae'Sean Graves and Owen Riemer brace for impact Saturday, Nov. 15.
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WINSTED — Holy Cross High School won 36-20 against the Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic co-op football team Saturday, Nov. 15.

The hard-fought contest was won in the air. Holy Cross QB Brady Lombardo completed 16/31 passes for 309 yards with five touchdowns and one interception.

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