Huntington Herald

In this week's Herald

Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 16:51 Written by Kate Czaplinski, Herald Editor
Tuesday, 21 February 2012 16:50

Here are some of the stories and features in this week’s Herald, out today:

• Tornadoes, hurricanes, bomb threats and more were the topics during an emergency protocols forum at Scinto Corporate Park.

• Shelton Police Department is looking to hire new officers.

• A Shelton teen conquered Long Island Sound and is now headed to Florida to swim 24-miles across Tampa Bay. Find out how you can help him reach his goal.

• Mat and Kelly Calandro have opened a new downtown restaurant and pizzeria that’s making Italian-American cuisine with a touch of contemporary style.

• Meet Buddy, our Pet of Week.

• Beware of scams: A few scammers have hit the area. Find out how you can avoid getting duped.

• Recently, we printed a photo of the empty shelves at Spooner House food bank. Thanks a big effort from Valley residents, those shelves aren’t quite so bare this week.

• See who is engaged to be married and find out which local family welcomed a new bundle of joy on our Social News page.

• School starting after Labor Day, more professional development days and another short February break are all part of proposed school calendar for 2012-13.

• In Opinion: Kim Bensen talks weight loss, Sen. Kevin Kelly ready to get to work and Joe Pisani takes the subway.

• Written Words Bookstore has a free family event coming up to honor Dr. Seuss and Read Across America.

• March Madness coming to the Boys & Girls Club.

• In Sports: Shelton boys basketball team qualifies for playoffs, Kellett claims state title in wrestling, Hartmayer heading to Marist and more.

• Our Dining Guide and menu book — inside this week’s paper— features fifty restaurants from Greenwich to Milford.

• Check Spotlight, Library News and Recreation Notes to see what’s happening in Shelton this week.

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