Bethel 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 […]
Read MoreNew Counting Machines On The Way
The Connecticut State Bond Commission will vote at its upcoming meeting to approve an allocation of $25 million that will be used to purchase new ballot-counting tabulators for use in elections and primaries statewide. The equipment will replace Connecticut’s existing voting machines, which are used at every polling place in the state to tabulate the […]
Read MorePest Warning
Experts are warning that Connecticut residents should brace for a pest surge after the scorching summer heat. The hot summer weather can have ripple effects on pest behaviors and life cycles, effects that affect their numbers in the subsequent season. The heat can fast-track the reproductive processes and growth rates of many pests. This might […]
Read MoreNew Details To Be Released About Tank Recycling
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, along with some state officials, will release more information on Friday about what they are touting as the success of a pilot program to collect and recycle used propane tanks. Under a new law requiring a recycling program for certain residential gas cylinders, common camping and grilling […]
Read MoreTeen Accident Victim Remains Critical
The 17-year-old driver of the vehicle that crashed and claimed the life of a teen from New Milford last week, remains in critical condition according to the latest word from police who are still investigating the whole thing. The teen, whose name has not been released but police say he is from Kent… has been […]
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