Man arrested on assault charges
PUTNAM — A Putnam resident, Jamiel Andujar, was charged with assault after a report of a male bleeding with a serious head wound.
July 8, according to Putnam Police Department Chief Christopher D. Ferace, the Putnam Police Department responded to the area of Front Street and School Street in Putnam for the report of a male bleeding with a serious head wound.
A short time later the victim was found outside of a Riverfront Commons business on Kennedy Drive.
He was the victim of an assault with a blunt object. Putnam EMS responded, stabilized the victim, and transported him to Day Kimball Hospital for medical treatment.
Ferace said the suspect was apprehended in Putnam approximately one hour later by officers Chip Carney and Nick Ustin.
This assault was not random attack; it was the result of a previous incident between the two.
The victim was later transferred from Day Kimball Hospital to the UMass Medical Center. No further information is available currently.
Andujar, 20, of 55 Mechanic St., Putnam, was charged with first-degree assault, second-degree breach of peace. All accused are innocent until proven guilty

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Young students learn business - in sweet way
PUTNAM — The Putnam school system’s summer school program is engaging in Project Based or Play-based learning this summer.
The focus for the project is for students to learn about what goes into running a successful business and what makes ice cream yummy.
During the first week of the four-week program, students visited local businesses to learn about the elements of a successful ice cream store and where ice cream or milk comes from.
Putnam Elementary School students visited three local ice cream stores, Deary Bros. Mike’s Stand, Main Street Gelato, and Riverview Ice Cream.
Students went behind the counter to learn about how to make ice cream or gelato, the equipment used, and the different roles or jobs people play in the business.
The program thanked Gene Deary from Deary Bros., Gary Rawson from Riverview Ice Cream, and Jarred Hanshaw from Main Street Gelato for opening their businesses to the students.

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Glenda K. Risinger-Champagne
POMFRET CENTER — Glenda K. Risinger-Champagne, 73, of Pomfret, died June 26, 2024, at Mansfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of Carl M. Champagne for more than 48 years.
Born in 1951 in Seagoville, Texas, she was the daughter of the late J.S. and Dorothy (Cooper) Risinger. She graduated from Seagoville High School, where she was captain of the Drill Team, and attended the University of Texas where she was a music major with a voice concentration. She received her bachelor’s in general studies from UConn and completed graduate coursework in Guided Imagery and Music at Temple University.
Mrs. Risinger-Champagne worked for many years as a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines and enjoyed traveling the world. Glenda also enjoyed singing and playing the piano, exploring indigenous cultures, and cooking for her family and friends. Before her MS became limiting, she was involved with Learning in Retirement at QVCC.
She leaves her husband, Carl M. Champagne; her daughter, Emily M. Champagne of Putnam; her son, Spencer W. Champagne, daughter-in-law, Shino, and grandson, Kai, of Lexington, Mass.; and her brother, C. David Risinger of Seagoville.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 27, in the Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260, followed by a funeral service in the funeral home at noon, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Jonathan Chapman.

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