Danbury Church Partially Collapses on West Street
A church on West Street in Danbury partially collapsed Thursday afternoon. Firefighters searched the building, including with thermal imaging cameras, and found no one trapped. There were no injuries. Building officials and the fire marshal are investigating the cause, while contractors work to stabilize what remains of the structure.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Woman Faces Felony Firearm Charges
27 year old Skyler Corte-Real of Danbury is being held on 50-thousand dollars bond following her arrest on several felony firearm charges. 29 year old Griffyn Nottage of Brewster, New York, was also arrested and is being held on 100-thousand dollars bond. Both have pleaded not guilty and are due back in court August 19.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSouthbury House Fire Draws Mutual Aid Response
Firefighters from several area departments responded to a large house fire on Shane Drive in Southbury early Thursday. The fire was reported around 1:15 a.m., and crews remained on the scene for about four hours. Mutual aid came from Roxbury, Sandy Hook, Oxford, Woodbury, Middlebury and other departments.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBBB Offers Tips Ahead of Connecticut Tax-Free Week
The Better Business Bureau is urging families to plan ahead for Connecticut’s sales tax-free week, running August 16 through 22. Certain clothing and footwear under 300 dollars per item will be exempt from sales tax. The BBB recommends comparing prices, using coupons, checking return policies and shopping only on secure, reputable websites.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Researchers Conduct New Black Bear Count
Researchers are conducting Connecticut’s first scientific black bear population survey in more than a decade. Teams are collecting hair samples at 340 sites across western Connecticut and using DNA testing to identify individual bears. The state currently estimates Connecticut’s bear population at between 1,000 and 1,200.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYUnion Savings Bank Teachers’ Closet Supply Drive Underway
Union Savings Bank is collecting classroom supplies through August 31 for its 10th annual Teachers’ Closet drive. Donations of crayons, markers, colored pencils, notebooks and other supplies can be dropped off at any of the bank’s 25 branches or purchased through its online wish list. The supplies are provided free to local kindergarten through fifth-grade […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Offers Free Outdoor Showing of Jumanji
Danbury’s Summer Movie Night series continues Friday with a free showing of “Jumanji” at Candlewood Town Park. The 1995 film starring Robin Williams will begin tomorrow around dusk… at about 8 p.m. Families are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Additional movie nights are planned August 21st and 28th.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury San Gennaro Festival Returns Next Week
Danbury’s San Gennaro Festival returns August 19th through the 23rd on the Danbury Green. The five-day event will feature live music, food vendors, amusement rides, fireworks, a laser light show and eating contests. Admission is free, with a Mass and procession opening the festival Wednesday afternoon.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYStudy Says Connecticut Electric Customers Paid One Point Eight Billion Dollars More
A new study says Connecticut residential electric customers on standard service plans paid about 1.8 billion dollars more than market supply costs between 2016 and 2025. The study says Eversource customers paid an average premium of about 11 dollars a month.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFlags Lowered in Honor of Former Lt Gov Nancy Wyman
Flags at Connecticut state government buildings are flying at half-staff following the death of former Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman. Wyman served as lieutenant governor from 2011 to 2019 and previously became the first woman elected state comptroller, holding that office for 16 years. She also served in the state House and on the Tolland Board […]
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