Connecticut Eaters Ready for Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest
Connecticut will have several hometown connections at Saturday’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island. Danbury’s Jerome Burns will compete in the men’s event, while former Torrington resident Miki Sudo returns to defend her women’s title in the annual Fourth of July competition.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Officials Urge Safe Driving Over Holiday Weekend
Connecticut transportation officials and state police are urging drivers to plan ahead and avoid impaired driving during the busy Fourth of July holiday. Extra state troopers will patrol highways through Sunday as millions of travelers hit the road and officials work to reduce crashes and fatalities.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBall Python Rescued From Busy Southbury Road
A ball python found near Riverview Cinemas in Southbury has been rescued after it was spotted heading toward busy Main Street South. Animal control says the snake appeared healthy and is investigating whether it escaped or was abandoned. Anyone with information is asked to contact Southbury Animal Control.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Names New State’s Attorney
Stacey Haupt Miranda has been appointed Danbury’s new state’s attorney following a unanimous vote by the Connecticut Criminal Justice Commission. Miranda begins an eight-year term overseeing criminal prosecutions in the Danbury Judicial District, succeeding David Applegate, who has moved to the Stamford-Norwalk Judicial District.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBoating Under the Influence Crackdown Begins for Holiday Weekend
Connecticut environmental conservation police are stepping up boating under the influence enforcement during the national Operation Dry Water campaign from today through Monday. Officials remind boaters that operating a vessel with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher is illegal and can now also affect driving privileges under state law.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury to Mark America’s 250th Anniversary
Danbury will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary Saturday with a public ceremony beginning at 2 p.m. at the Danbury Museum and Historical Society and First Congregational Church. The event includes a reading of the Declaration of Independence, patriotic music, and a citywide ringing of bells to commemorate the nation’s founding.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBook Sale Marks 50th Anniversary of Library Friends Group
The Friends of the C.H. Booth Library will celebrate its 50th anniversary with its annual book sale July 10th through July 14th at Reed Intermediate School in Newtown. A paid preview is scheduled next Friday, with the public sale beginning next Saturday and continuing through Tuesday, July 14th featuring increasing discounts each day.
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