Chris Dehnel

Northern Connecticut Editor at Patch.com

vernon rockville, connecticut, united states

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Greetings from a journalist with 30 years of experience in news, business, sports, snow sports and column writing who also successfully won a landmark Freedom of Information case. I am currently seeking a position that will allow me to utilize my communication and journalism skills to make a difference.

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Bald Eagle Rescued In Mansfield Back In The Wild

Community Corner Bald Eagle Rescued In Mansfield Back In The Wild A bald eagle that sustained an accident in Mansfield is back to being healthy and free, a rehab center said. MANSFIELD, CT — The bald eagle recused from a road in Mansfield after it had hit... See more

patch.com•Chris Dehnel•Jan 13, 2026

Vernon Man Accused Of Racking Up Personal Expenses On Employer's Card | Vernon, CT Patch

Crime & Safety Vernon Man Accused Of Racking Up Personal Expenses On Employer's Card A larceny charge was levied on a former employee who used a company card for personal errands, a warrant says. VERNON, CT — A Vernon man is facing a fourth-degree lar... See more

patch.com•Chris Dehnel•Jan 13, 2026

90-Year-old's Car Hit By Younger Driver Running Red Light In Tolland: State Police | Tolland, CT Patch

Traffic & Transit 90-Year-old's Car Hit By Younger Driver Running Red Light In Tolland: State Police State police said a vehicle running a red light was responsible for a crash in Tolland last week. TOLLAND, CT — State police said a vehicle running a ... See more

patch.com•Chris Dehnel•Jan 13, 2026

Vernon Education Budget For 2026-27 Proposed At $62.16 Million

Schools Vernon Education Budget For 2026-27 Proposed At $62.16 Million Vernon Superintendent of Schools Joseph Macary Monday presented a proposed education system budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. VERNON, CT — Vernon Superintendent of Schools Joseph Mac... See more

patch.com•Chris Dehnel•Jan 13, 2026

Vernon Trump-Themed Merchandise Store Set To Close

Business & Tech Vernon Trump-Themed Merchandise Store Set To Close A "fan appreciation rally" is slated for the week the Vernon Trump store is to close. VERNON, CT — A store dedicated to merchandise associated with President Donald Trump is closing. T... See more

patch.com•Chris Dehnel•Jan 13, 2026

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Bald Eagle Rescued In Mansfield Back In The Wild

Vernon Man Accused Of Racking Up Personal Expenses On Employer's Card | Vernon, CT Patch

90-Year-old's Car Hit By Younger Driver Running Red Light In Tolland: State Police | Tolland, CT Patch

Vernon Education Budget For 2026-27 Proposed At $62.16 Million

Vernon Trump-Themed Merchandise Store Set To Close

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Bald Eagle Rescued In Mansfield Back In The Wild

Vernon Man Accused Of Racking Up Personal Expenses On Employer's Card | Vernon, CT Patch

90-Year-old's Car Hit By Younger Driver Running Red Light In Tolland: State Police | Tolland, CT Patch

Vernon Education Budget For 2026-27 Proposed At $62.16 Million

Vernon Trump-Themed Merchandise Store Set To Close