Danbury Police Making A Difference
Danbury Mayor Dean Esposito recently met with the Danbury Police Chief and others to discuss the Danbury Police Department. Since Mayor Esposito took office, the Danbury Police Department has hired 45 new police officers. There are now 30 Latino officers, over 10 African-American officers, and 19 female officers – many who have come to Danbury […]
Read MoreDanbury Fire Chief Honored
Firehouse Magazine has selected Danbury Fire Chief Richard Thode as the grand prize winner of the Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor. The award reflects what it means to be brave in the face of danger. Because of Chief Thode’s courage and bravery, a man was rescued from a trench collapse that happened in Bethel […]
Read MoreHeating Season Is Near & It’s Going To Be Costly
The nights have quickly turned from hot and humid to chilly here in Connecticut with the arrival of fall, and now many folks are starting to think about turning on the heat. Many are also trying to delay it as long as possible, because the cost to heat your home this coming winter could hit […]
Read MoreSupposed Victim Turns Into Suspected Liar
On Wednesday, Detectives with the Danbury Police Department arrested 38-year-old Diego Vizhco, for falsely reporting a robbery on Newtown Road on September 10. Vizhco initially told police that he and his family had been kidnapped at gunpoint in the parking lot of Stop and Shop Supermarket on Newtown Road, after which he was forced to […]
Read MoreMosquitos In The Crosshairs
While the end of mosquito season is approaching, the risk-level in Connecticut for mosquito borne virus’ remains elevated. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Mosquito Management Program will be conducting spraying where mosquitoes have continued to be detected at high levels. The spraying is being conducted out of an abundance of caution over […]
Read MoreNew Fairfield Library Planning Networking Workshop
Business professionals are invited to enhance their online and in-person networking skills at the New Fairfield Library’s upcoming workshop, “Growing YOUR NETWORK with SOCIAL MEDIA and Face-to-Face Connections.” It will be held on Thursday, October 12th, from 5:30 to 7PM at the New Fairfield Public Library. Social Media and Communication Specialists will share tips to […]
Read MoreBethel Sex Offender Sentenced
A convicted sex offender from Bethel will spend almost two decades behind bars for the sexual abuse of a young child in New York. Patrick Lynch has been sentenced to 18 years in prison in New York for the crimes involving a child under the age of 11 that took place about a decade ago. […]
Read MoreBethel Gun Scare Unfounded
Johnson Elementary School in Bethel was locked down Wednesday afternoon after a report of a student seen with a weapon. Bethel Police were called in, and while everyone was kept safe, dismissal was delayed until the all-clear was given. Police identified a student who they now say was in possession of a toy gun… meaning […]
Read MoreInflation And High Cost Of Living Resulting In Cutbacks
The online global payments company www.WorldRemit.com has announced the results of its third Cost of Living Index. Key findings from Connecticut and other states include the fact that 55% go out to eat less and try and cook more at home; 20% have to choose between paying the bills and buying food; 13% had to […]
Read MoreDanbury Businesswoman To Be Honored
Six of Connecticut’s women business owners will be honored by the Women’s Business Development Council on October 27 as part of the 2023 Women Rising Annual Gala and Awards Celebration. The event will include the Lieutenant Governor serving as the event’s honorary chair. The Women Rising Award is presented annually to women business owners who […]
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