tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57486057598602551642024-03-13T20:06:33.322-07:00Middletown Press Fact Check BlogJRC Editorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14523009558555194156noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-73289189325273222892016-02-02T06:06:00.000-08:002016-02-02T06:06:06.202-08:00Inaccurate bylineThe story in the Feb. 2 Press, “Trial nears for Middletown man accused of tossing baby from bridge,” should have indicated that it was written by the Associated Press.<br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-54861517431374143042015-11-23T10:23:00.002-08:002015-11-23T10:23:34.338-08:00Malloy abbreviation updatedThe story, “Holiday on Main parade, tree-lightings launch festive season,” which appeared in the Nov. 23 paper has been updated to reflect the correct spelling of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-8082642907971691982015-11-16T05:16:00.000-08:002015-11-16T05:16:01.146-08:00Lawsuit status changes, Election Day results clarifiedThe story, “Firefighter suing department, truck driver,” which ran in the Nov. 5 paper, should have indicated that the suit was withdrawn on Oct. 20.<br />
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The story published Nov. 5, “Putting Middletown first,” failed to include Common Councilman and Deputy Mayor Robert Santangelo’s vote total: 4,834. Councilman Carl Chisem’s last name was spelled incorrectly. According to the town clerk, “if Linda Salafia vacates one of the offices to which she was elected, the next highest vote-getter does not assume the seat. I declare a vacancy in the office that was vacated and the common council votes on the replacement.”<br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-45273884880009578032015-11-16T05:13:00.000-08:002015-11-16T05:13:01.665-08:00Yale-New Haven Toy Drive drop-off locationThe story on page 1 ON Nov. 14, “Girl gathering toys for needy kids,” should have indicated that the East Haven drop-off point for toys is at the Irish-American Club.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-40125621780927184392015-07-27T10:34:00.002-07:002015-07-27T10:34:21.166-07:00Photo incorrectly creditedThe photographer credit that originally accompanied the story in the July 25 paper, “Dems pick slate,” was incorrectly identified. It was taken by Shawn Beals of the Hartford Courant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-48199794645649769082015-07-21T14:01:00.000-07:002015-07-21T14:01:03.364-07:00CORRECTION: Column incorrectly said Eli Broad was never a teacher<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The Poor Elijah’s Almanack column </span></span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_315464906" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ"><a href="http://www.middletownpress.com/20150721/poor-elijahs-almanack-educators-digest-volume-40">"</a></span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"><a href="http://www.middletownpress.com/20150721/poor-elijahs-almanack-educators-digest-volume-40">Educator’s Digest: Volume 40"</a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> stated
that Eli Broad was never a teacher. According to the communications manager for
the </span></span><span style="background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Eli and Edythe</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> Broad Foundation,
Mr. Broad was an instructor at the Detroit Institute of Technology in
the 1950s. He taught accounting courses.</span></span>Viktoria Sundqvisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10619705391673859942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-74661120060421432952015-05-29T10:04:00.001-07:002015-05-29T10:04:10.794-07:00Regional District 13 referendum vote numberOn May 27's page 2, the story, “Parents rally to pass third budget,” should have indicated that the superintendent’s spending package was originally proposed on Feb. 11 with a 2.96 percent increase and later reduced to 2.21 percent before going to referendum and rejected in May.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-25197392265518515412015-05-12T05:36:00.001-07:002015-05-12T05:36:10.072-07:00Board of Education meeting time changedIn Tuesday’s paper, the story, “Budget vote postpones BOE,” should have indicated that the meeting was pushed up a half-hour on Tuesday - from 7 to 7:30 p.m.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-7478378803264101892015-05-11T10:41:00.002-07:002015-05-11T10:41:54.945-07:00Day of Prayer protester affiliationsFriday's article, "National Day of Prayer observances, city part ways," <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.6520004272461px;">should have indicated that Himes is CT state director for the American Atheists, Paul Gobell is a member of Connecticut Valley Atheists, and Patrick McCann is president of the Hartford Area Humanists.</span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-142182799221557732015-04-30T08:14:00.000-07:002015-04-30T08:14:05.556-07:00Middletown May budget hearing - incorrect dayThe April 30 article, "Parents: Keep $2M in ed budget," should have listed the date that the Middletown Common Council will vote on Mayor Dan Drew's proposed budget is May 12.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-17252731857188808062015-04-30T08:12:00.003-07:002015-04-30T08:24:13.658-07:00Steve Scionti play at Oddfellows - incorrect timeThe time for the Steve Scionti play, "Hear What's in the Heart: A Shoemaker's Tale," at Oddfellows on May 2 and 3 - listed on the Community page on A5 - is taking place at 2 p.m. at Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-52238834931069461872014-11-13T12:11:00.001-08:002014-11-13T12:11:18.106-08:00Wrong venue for 'Holiday Inn'A preview <a href="http://www.middletownpress.com/arts-and-entertainment/20141112/goodspeed-musicals-adds-more-show-dates-for-holiday-inn">version of this article </a>about an extended run of the show "Holiday Inn" incorrectly said it is taking place at Ivoryton Playhouse. It is, in fact, showing at <a href="http://www.goodspeed.org/">Goodspeed Musicals. </a>Viktoria Sundqvisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10619705391673859942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-6258718106937687842014-10-15T07:51:00.003-07:002014-10-15T07:51:58.612-07:00Incorrect photo posted with story about fireAn incorrect photo was posted with the story <a href="http://www.middletownpress.com/general-news/20141013/portland-home-damaged-in-overnight-attic-fire">"Portland home damaged in overnight attic fire."</a> The fire occurred early Monday morning at 25 Church St. in Portland. The incorrect photo was of 14 Church St., which is currently for sale and was not damaged by fire.Viktoria Sundqvisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10619705391673859942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-15377949952167212062014-09-05T10:24:00.003-07:002014-09-05T10:24:26.087-07:00Lake Pocotopaug not largest in ConnecticutIn the article, “Still no swimming at lake due to algae,” on page A1 in Friday’s newspaper, Lake Pocotopaug was incorrectly identified as the largest freshwater lake in Connecticut.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-13872604893226371042014-09-05T06:15:00.000-07:002014-09-05T06:15:04.856-07:00MDA fundraiser photograph was incorrect<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The photo accompanying the Middletown Press story, “South Fire crews to serve barbecue for MDA,” on page A3 in Friday’s newspaper was of a city of Middletown firefighter, not a South Fire District one.</span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-65463678910812761912014-08-29T09:43:00.001-07:002014-08-29T09:43:09.498-07:00East Hampton McDonald's owners issued proclamation from governorA story about the East Hampton McDonald’s being honored by town officials, “East Hampton officials mark Haskos family’s years of community support,” on Page A3 of the Aug. 25 Middletown Press, contained some significant misinformation.<br />
The story incorrectly said State Rep. Melissa Ziobron presented a proclamation on behalf of the General Assembly to the restaurant’s owners.<br />
Mimi Perrotti, a member of the town’s Economic Development Commission, was on hand to present a proclamation signed by Gov. Dannel Malloy honoring Nicholas and Liz Haskos, the owners, for their commitment to the town.<br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-55203408908210752612014-07-28T11:57:00.001-07:002014-07-28T11:57:27.474-07:00Crime was a joyride not carjackingIn the July 28 edition of the Middletown Press, the article, <a href="http://www.middletownpress.com/general-news/20140726/pd-middletown-teen-charged-following-pursuit-car-crash">"Teen charged with carjacking,"</a> should not have indicated the crime was a carjacking but a joyride, according to Middletown Police.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-66220451285276302292014-07-25T10:15:00.001-07:002014-07-25T10:15:19.195-07:00Farming workshop not taking placeThe story, “Register for free agriculture, forestry workshop,” at the Haddam UConn Extension on page A5 of The Middletown Press on July 25 included inaccurate information. The workshop is not being offered this year.<br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-3327511616891035502014-07-12T15:58:00.001-07:002014-07-12T15:58:17.419-07:00Swimming, picnicking at Wadsworth in designated areas only The article <a href="http://www.middletownpress.com/general-news/20140709/top-10-summer-day-trips-in-middlesex-county">"Top 10 summer day trips in Middlesex County"</a> we published earlier this week mentioned swimming and picnicking at Wadsworth Falls State Park. Officials say swimming is only allowed by the beach area and not by the falls. Picnicking is also only allowed in designated areas after <a href="http://www.middletownpress.com/general-news/20130731/rockfall-resident-starts-petition-deep-takes-action-at-wadsworth-falls">issues with trash and vandalism last year.</a> Viktoria Sundqvisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10619705391673859942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-41601181340476234732014-02-15T19:28:00.002-08:002014-02-15T19:28:23.211-08:00Address of Electrical Wholesalers reported incorrectly in articleThe address of Electrical Wholesalers was incorrectly reported at 705
Main St. in the article <a href="http://www.middletownpress.com/general-news/20140201/burglary-suspect-caught-on-roof-of-electrical-wholesalers-in-middletown">"Burglary suspect caught on roof of Electrical Wholesalers in Middletown."</a> It is located at 705
Middle St. in the Westfield section of town, not on Main Street.Viktoria Sundqvisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10619705391673859942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-25915278614947963612014-02-15T19:26:00.001-08:002014-02-15T19:26:28.770-08:00Theater student does not have cerebral palsyIn the article <a href="http://www.middletownpress.com/arts-and-entertainment/20140205/coming-together-students-in-unified-theater-to-offer-a-day-in-the-life-at-mhs">"Coming together: Students in Unified Theater to offer ‘A Day in the Life’ at MHS,"</a> a student named Kelsey was incorrectly identified as having cerebral palsy. Theater organizers said she has a variety of disabilities, not cerebral palsy.Viktoria Sundqvisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10619705391673859942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-77139861195843082022014-02-15T19:16:00.005-08:002014-02-15T19:16:47.830-08:00Headline incorrect of crime storyThe headline of the article <a href="http://www.middletownpress.com/general-news/20140214/middletown-man-pleads-guilty-to-home-invasion-arson">“Middletown man pleads guilty to home invasion, arson”</a> incorrectly said Robert Mitchell pleaded guilty to the charges against him. In fact, he pleaded not guilty to the charges and the headline has been updated to reflect this.Viktoria Sundqvisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10619705391673859942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-16182155118933492592013-08-27T14:17:00.001-07:002013-08-27T14:17:30.061-07:00Statistic incorrect in story on homelessness in Connecticut's student populationIn a previous version of <a href="http://miedit.jr1.atl.publicus.com/general-news/20130824/connecticut-struggles-to-identify-homeless-students-new-haven-tally-doubled-since-821708">Connecticut struggles to identify homeless students; New Haven tally doubled since '08</a> and in the Sunday, Aug. 25print edition, an incorrect statistic was cited stating that the Partnership for Strong Communities estimates roughly 13,000 homeless youth in the state. The group said it cannot give an accurate estimate of homeless students in Connecticut, but that it believes the number to be much higher than what the school reports show.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11481731412538110554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-27543307200823792522013-08-22T08:50:00.003-07:002013-08-22T08:50:41.428-07:00Store owner worked in central distribution, not as nurseAn earlier version of the article <a href="http://www.middletownpress.com/lifestyle/20130816/consignment-shop-opens-on-highland-avenue-in-middletown">"Consignment shop opens on Highland Avenue in Middletown"</a> said Debbie Avila was a nurse at Middlesex Hospital. She worked in central distribution, not as a nurse.Viktoria Sundqvisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10619705391673859942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5748605759860255164.post-60148500092332979172013-08-15T10:45:00.002-07:002013-08-15T10:45:36.503-07:00Caribbean Carnival is Saturday, not SundayThe headline of the article <a href="http://www.middletownpress.com/articles/2013/08/15/entertainment/doc520c074e6deea072840811.txt">"Caribbean Carnival in Middletown set for Saturday at Harbor Park" </a>incorrectly stated that the carnival is Sunday. The carnival is actually Saturday and this has been corrected.Viktoria Sundqvisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10619705391673859942noreply@blogger.com0