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/ 5 years ago

Public comments sought on discussion about Canton High’s Warrior mascot

The public is invited to provide comments about Canton High School’s use of the Warrior mascot on Wednesday night to the...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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/ 5 years ago

Two Canton High athletes earn All-State honors this spring

CANTON – Two Canton High athletes earned first team All-State honors for their action on the playing fields this spring –...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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/ 5 years ago

Ten Avon High athletes earn All-State honors this spring

AVON – In the first full season of athletic competition since the pandemic began in March 2020, ten Avon High athletes...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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/ 5 years ago

Some towns could lose grant money if they retain Native American mascots, imagery

Fourteen Connecticut towns or regional school districts, including Canton, could lose municipal grant money from the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Fund...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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/ 5 years ago

Collinsville Press recognized with two Excellence in Journalism Awards

For the sixth time in the last nine years, the Collinsville Press was recognized by the Connecticut chapter of the Society...

By Collinsville Press
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/ 5 years ago

Developer discusses preliminary plans to update Collins Company property

CANTON, May 27, 2021 — A New York developer discussed his company’s preliminary plan to convert the former Collins Company property...

By Collinsville Press
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/ 5 years ago

Canton committee to review Warriors nickname begins holding meetings

CANTON – The Canton Board of Education’s athletic mascot review committee held their first organizational meeting earlier this month. Twenty people...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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/ 5 years ago

Avon High seniors kick off graduation season with a car parade

AVON, May 15, 2021 – Many of the traditions and rites of passage that youngsters in Avon saw as they grew...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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/ 5 years ago

Federal lawsuit in CIAC transgender case dismissed by judge

A lawsuit seeking to prevent transgender athletes from competing against girls in high school sports in Connecticut has been dismissed by...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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/ 5 years ago

Spring sports set to begin March 28 in Connecticut

The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) released their 2021 spring sports plan and it is a go for all of the...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press