Archive for November 10th, 2009

Lawmakers weigh in on Rell’s choice

by: David Hinchey | Staff Writer November 10, 2009

News of Gov. M. Jodi Rell’s decision to not seek re-election in 2010 took some by surprise Monday, with reaction among local legislators mixed.
“I was very, very surprised,” said state Rep. Susan Johnson, D-Willimantic. “She had a wonderful presence.”
Johnson said she was surprised because of Rell’s popularity in the state and said her decision was [...]

Lobos’ cancer fight used to support nursing

by: HTNP.Com Staff November 10, 2009

One Thursday evening in December 1993, RuthAnn Lobo, a recently retired counselor at Granby Memorial Middle School, noticed a lump on her breast while she was in the bathroom.
After conducting various tests, doctors confirmed she had breast cancer. “Like countless women before me, I was stunned and rendered hopeless,” Lobo said. “I had questions to [...]

Affidavit details circumstances of stabbing

by: Caitlin M. Dineen | Staff Writer November 10, 2009

Court documents unsealed this morning detail eyewitness accounts identifying John W. Lomax III as the man who stabbed and killed University of Connecticut football star Jasper Howard Oct. 18.
Still, it remains unclear how Howard specifically became involved in the altercation that led to his death, according to the arrest affidavit for Lomax.
According to court documents, [...]


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