Thursday, May 21, Stories we are working on

Thursday, May 21, Stories we are working on in the R-J newsroom

Look for a story in Friday’s paper on teen tanning. Tanning salons are very busy this time of year. We talk to medical experts about the dos an don’ts of indoor and outdoor tanning.

Also in Friday’s paper, look for an update on Meriden’s sidewalk program. Apparently there is some interest in expanding the popular program outside the inner-district.

With one in five American families behind on their utility payments, we look at what power companies serving the local area are doing as far as shut offs.

In Wallingford, there is a walking club at Highland School designed to get kids healthier and combat childhood obesity.

In Southington, Thalberg School held a ceremony marking its 50th anniversary. We were there to cover it.

Upcoming in the Record-Journal

Over the holiday weekend, look for a story on the job prospects for high school students.

On MyRecordJournal.comStaff reporter Andrew Perlot has returned to running. Check out his blog entry. You can also read about Andrew’s experience in Friday’s feature section in the Record-Journal

Check out a new forum discussion on new leash laws for dogs on Meriden’s hiking trails.

If you were at the UNICO event in Southington last night or no someone what was there, chances are we have their picture posted on our web site. Check out the Spotted gallery for the event.