Avon

Celebrate mom with a visit to a local horse sanctuary.

Firefighters battled a fire in Avon early Friday morning and lightning might have caused it, according to fire officials.

Firefighters battled a fire at a large home in Avon early Friday morning and lightning might have caused it, according to fire officials. Bruce Appell, the chief of the Avon Volunteer Fire Department, said crews received a call just after 3 a.m. reporting a fire on King Richards Court and first responders found fire coming through the roof. The people…

As warmer weather comes, landscapers are recommending people do a spring cleaning before they beautify their homes and properties. “Do a spring cleanup before anything,” said Oscar Rivera, owner of Rivera Brothers Landscaping. “That will remove all the leaves and dead grass from the ground to get a fresh start.” He says during the winter, branches can fall off trees…

Now that Connecticut is finally seeing some warmer weather, people are out in their yards caring for their lawns and gardens.

Police in Avon say they’ve made an arrest in connection with a vandalism complaint made on March 26 involving a Tesla Model Y. Officers say the vehicle was left unattended in a parking lot on West Avon Road on a Wednesday night around 8 p.m. when the vandalism occurred. That’s where police say a man used a black permanent...

For centuries, the Governor’s Guard has served Connecticut participating in parades, escorting state heads, helping out the community and stepping up in times of need. On Sunday, the First Company Horse Guard welcomed seven recruits to join the approximately 20 troopers it already has. The recruits will undergo a 16 week-long training session where they learn how to ride and…

World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on March 21 every year. There are several inclusive eateries in Connecticut, including Beanz & Co. in Avon.

World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on March 21 every year.  It’s been observed by the United Nations since 2012 and aims to help people better understand and support this community. There are several inclusive eateries in Connecticut, including Beanz & Co. in Avon. The founders, Kim Morrison and Noelle Alix, met more than 20 years ago at a group…

A library book that was checked out in the 1970s has been returned – nearly 50 years later. Avon Free Public Library said a resident stopped by Monday to return his overdue library book from 1979. The man told the library he was a history student at Central CT State University when he checked out the book, and it’s been…

Eight-year-old Reid Cesaro is a huge fan of Ferraris and Formula 1. Reid has held onto his passion for speed throughout his medical journey.

Eight-year-old Reid Cesaro is a huge fan of Ferraris and Formula 1.  “The cars go fast, and I like fast,” Reid Cesaro said.  Reid has held onto his passion for speed throughout his medical journey. His parents, Mike and Tina, first noticed something was wrong in the fall of 2023.  “He was tilting his head a little bit and...

A road has reopened after a car rolled over and hit a utility pole in Avon Monday night. Police said they responded to Lovely Street around 6 p.m. after a reported crash involving two vehicles. Police said one of the cars flipped over and struck a utility pole at the base. Eversource responded to the scene. The road was closed…

A woman has been found dead inside of an apartment that caught fire in Avon Wednesday evening.

A 73-year-old woman was found dead inside of an apartment that caught fire in Avon Wednesday evening and police have identified her as Mary Jenson. Police said they responded to Avon Place Apartments for a reported fire around 3:45 p.m. Firefighters evacuated residents, and said the blaze was contained to one unit. People in areas unaffected by the fire have…

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On Tuesday, the Avon Pet Pantry celebrated its one-year anniversary. The pantry provides support to the local community by providing free pet food, toys, blankets and more for dog and cat owners.

On Tuesday, the Avon Pet Pantry celebrated its one-year anniversary. The pantry provides support to the local community by providing free pet food, toys, blankets and more for dog and cat owners. “Since 2022, there’s literally been a 170% increase in abandonment and animal cruelty,” Avon Animal Control Officer Angela Grano said. “Which is kind of an astonishing statistics for…