Sarah Smolak, who's charged with 42 counts of animal cruelty out of Winsted and Norwalk, was back in court in Torrington Monday where she was arraigned on a new charge and learned she'll have to undergo a psych evaluation as part of a pre-trial program that could see her cases erased. 

Winsted woman facing 42 counts of animal cruelty arraigned on new charge; will undergo psych evaluation

Kristen Hogan is accused of spiking the wine of her youngest child's father and falsifying paternity tests for her two older kids. Hogan has been barred from contact with all three children since her first arrest. On Friday, she was granted limited contact with two of them. 

CT woman accused of poisoning ex’s wine, falsifying paternity tests allowed virtual contact with two kids

One dog and two cats were found abandoned in the frigid temperatures in three separate incidents last week, according to Stratford Animal Control.

‘Heartbreaking, exhausting.’ Stratford Animal Control investigates incidents of pets dumped in sub-zero temps 

The family who runs Wonderland of Ice in Bridgeport will be at the Winter Games in Milano Cortina to cheer on four U.S. Olympians in person. Each athlete spent a significant time at the rink in their younger years.

'Part of our Wonderland family.' Bridgeport ice rink has ties to four U.S. Olympians

"We always say to have your chimney checked and maintained by a professional every year. Also, older chimneys need to get inspected to make sure there's no cracks in the mortar. Anything that can have fire, smoke penetrate the chimney, go into the house," Reardon says.

Norwalk chimney fire leaves residents displaced but unharmed

"Patti's Place is your neighborhood restaurant. The people are so kind and amazing. The owners are amazing. I have two sons, ages 10 and 7, and that's their favorite place to go to," said Stephanie Wheelahan, who owns the yoga studio across the street.

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