385-thousand in Conn living in poverty
A new report says more than 385-thousand Connecticut residents lived in poverty in 2025, the highest level in seven years of available data. That includes more than 91-thousand children. The state’s overall poverty rate rose to 10-point-6 percent.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRoxbury residents warned about men posing as Spectrum workers
Police are warning Roxbury residents after two unidentified men in a pickup truck reportedly claimed to be Spectrum workers and asked to enter a home. Police say residents should not open the door to strangers and should call authorities if they question a visitor’s identity.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBribery charges dismissed against Ridgefield restaurant owner
A judge has dismissed all bribery charges against Ridgefield restaurant owner Tony Ramadani. Prosecutors said they did not believe they could meet the burden of proof. Ramadani had been accused of trying to pay women who alleged sexual assault by a chef at his Woodbury restaurant. His attorney says no payment was ever made.
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Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYEarly Tuesday jellyfish cloud from SpaceX launch
That strange glowing cloud in the eastern sky around 6:40 yesterday morning came from a SpaceX rocket launch from Cape Canaveral Florida. The glow of dawn on the exhaust plume creates a jellyfish-like effect. The Dragon spacecraft is carrying more than 6,300 pounds of supplies to the International Space Station.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYAquarion Water performing infrastructure work on Indian Spring Road
Aquarion Water Company will perform infrastructure work Wednesday and Thursday beginning at 10 a.m. on Indian Spring Road. Customers on Indian Spring, Corn Tassle, Jackson Drive and parts of Hawley Road may experience low pressure, service interruptions or discolored water. The work is expected to last 8 to 10 hours each day.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrookfield school board again taking applications for open seat
The Brookfield Board of Education is accepting applications for a vacant seat after former chair Wendy Youngblood resigned when she moved out of town. Residents have until October 16 to submit a letter and resume. The board reopened applications after deadlocking on two candidates and plans to interview applicants the following week.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Fire Explorers receive turnout gear doantion
Danbury’s Fire Explorers program has received a donation of firefighting gear and equipment from the Branford Fire Department. Organizers say the equipment will help young participants receive hands-on training and practical experience while learning about careers in the fire service.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWeekend crash in Newtown
A 3-car crash in Newtown early Saturday left 2 vehicles overturned and closed South Main Street for about 2 hours. Fire officials say one person was initially reported trapped near Park Lane but freed themselves before crews arrived. Multiple fire and ambulance units responded to the scene.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury police doante to Connecticut Children’s
Danbury Police have donated 23-thousand dollars and stuffed animals to Connecticut Children’s. The money came from the department’s Hat City Big Smoke Cigar Dinner, with additional matching support from Modzelewski’s Towing and American Metal. Police say the donation will help children and families receiving care at the hospital.
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