Here are some of the stories and features in this week’s Herald:
• Shelton recovers from blizzard of 2013: See reader submitted photos and more on the historic storm.
• Raymond McPadden, Jr., who died during the blizzard, remembered as a family man, who loved co-owning Mr. Mac’s Canteen.
• Valentine’s Day weekend events to benefit Spooner House.
• Shelton artist’s work in display in New London.
• Details emerge on finance probe.
• Fire Prevention essay and poster contest winners announced.
• A wedding announcement, family visit and more in our social news.
• In Opinion: Mike Wood gives his perspective on the gym, a resident wants pow wow in Shelton and Pisani talks about bicyclists breaking the law.
• Legislators applaud innovations funding.
• Amity tops Shelton in boys basketball, Gaelettes qualify for postseason play and more in Sports.
• Student news
• For local events, check Spotlight, Library News and Recreation Notes.
In this week’s section B:
• Get your family unplugged by creating a game room. Milford store sells tabletop games and more.
• Need a battery and can’t find a good one? Batteries Plus can help.
• The exterior wall of a “green” house.
• After the blizzard, it’s a good time to start thinking about your plants this spring.
• John Corbett will share musical side Feb. 22 in Fairfield.
• Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo’s bobcat ambassador, BeeZe, will make an appearance this weekend as well as Rob Falcone will perform at Treehouse Comedy at Marisa’s Ristorante.
• Reviews of 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR, Django Unchained and more.