Charges Dropped Against Former Bank Ceo in Danbury Dog Attack Case
Charges have been dismissed against 77 year old Harold Wibling, the former bank CEO accused of fatally striking his neighbor’s dog with a golf club and assaulting the dog’s owner. The court dropped animal cruelty and assault charges after Wibling completed a diversionary program. His attorney cited dementia as the cause of the incident. A […]
Read MoreDanbury Pushes Judge to Order Ex-finance Chief to Hand Over Pay Records
Danbury city attorneys are asking a judge to force former finance director David St. Hilaire to turn over years of payroll records and correspondence as a wrongful termination lawsuit heads toward trial. St. Hilaire, who took a $350,000 vacation payout before being dismissed, claims the city fired him unjustly and broke a retirement deal. The […]
Read MoreGov. Ned Lamont Ranks Sixth Among All Governors with 63% Approval, Poll Says
Gov. Ned Lamont holds a 63% approval rating among Connecticut voters, ranking sixth nationwide and third among Democratic governors, according to a new poll. Lamont’s approval comes after six years marked by moderate policies, including paid family leave and a higher minimum wage. He has not yet announced if he will seek a third term […]
Read MoreThree Injured in Danbury Multicar Crash on Route 7
Three people were injured in a three-car crash on Route 7, also known as Sugar Hollow Road in Danbury Sunday morning. The Danbury Fire Department said the vehicles collided at highway speeds and struck a utility pole, forcing the highway to close in both directions. Emergency crews arrived around 8:20 a.m., and the road reopened […]
Read MoreCt Humane Society’s $17m Pet Resource Center Set to Bring Cutting-edge Services to Fairfield County
The Connecticut Humane Society’s new $17 million Pet Resource Center on Danbury Road in Wilton is nearing completion and set to open in August. The 15,000-square-foot facility will offer low-cost veterinary care, an adoption clinic, and a pet food pantry. The center replaces the Westport shelter and features modern medical suites, separate spaces for cats […]
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Gov. Ned Lamont holds a 63% approval rating among Connecticut voters, ranking sixth nationwide and third among Democratic governors, according to a new poll. Lamont’s approval comes after six years marked by moderate policies, including paid family leave and a higher minimum wage. He has not yet announced if he will seek a third term […]
Read MoreConnecticut Joins Suit to Block Aca Rule Adding Fees and Cutting Coverage Access
Connecticut is among 21 states suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over a new Affordable Care Act rule that adds fees, shortens open enrollment, and excludes gender-affirming care as an essential benefit. Attorney General William Tong says the changes will increase costs, add red tape, and could cause up to 1.8 million […]
Read MoreNew Milford Closes Two Housatonic River Access Points After Recent Drowning
Two public access points to the Housatonic River at Dike Point Park and Fisherman’s Cove will close starting Saturday under an emergency order signed by the Mayor. The move follows the drowning of 43-year-old Simon Hernandez at Fisherman’s Cove last weekend. The closures aim to improve safety for visitors and reduce strain on first responders. […]
Read MoreTwo Dogs Die in Bethel House Fire, Another Survives
Two dogs died from smoke inhalation in a Friday evening house fire on Bethpage Drive, while a third dog survived. According to the Fire Marshal, crews arrived to find the fire on the first floor. The blaze appears to have started accidentally on a stovetop. No people were inside the home at the time. The […]
Read MoreBrookfield Committee Tours Police Facilities, Weighs Renovation Versus New Construction
Brookfield’s Police Station Ad Hoc Committee toured Newtown’s police headquarters last week as part of its review of whether to renovate the current station or build a new one. Former Police Chief Jay Purcell called the Newtown facility a model for modern design, highlighting its efficient layout and amenities. The committee is gathering input from […]
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