Local School Official Named Connecticut Superintendent Of The Year
Christine Carver, superintendent of Bethel Public Schools since 2014, has been named the 2025 Connecticut Superintendent of the Year. The honor was announced at a convention hosted by the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents and recognizes her leadership in education, advocacy for students and teachers, and innovative initiatives like STEM programs and Career Pathways.
Read MoreLocal Schools Ranked High
Connecticut’s top 10 elementary schools have been announced by U.S. News & World Report. Washington Primary School in Washington Depot in Litchfield County is ranked No. 2. Connecticut’s fourth best elementary school is Sherman School in Fairfield, according to the rankings. Farmingville Elementary School in Ridgefield is ranked No. 5. Rankings are based on test […]
Read MoreMore Ways To Beat The Cold!
Connecticut residents seeking a break from the winter weather this year will appreciate this news… Frontier Airlines will begin nonstop flights from Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks to Miami starting February 13. The service will operate twice weekly, and introductory fares start at just $19 if booked by Monday, November 25. Frontier will join […]
Read MoreNew Outdoor Patio At Redding Library
The Mark Twain Library in Redding is set to unveil a new outdoor patio space with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2:30 this afternoon. Designed to reflect the town’s natural beauty, the patio includes a pergola and scenic woodland views. The project, led by Eric Rubury of the library’s Building and Grounds Committee, was made possible […]
Read MoreRedding Settlement Announced
Redding has agreed to a $2 million settlement with the Connecticut State Employees Retirement Commission over pension claims. The town allegedly owes compensation for employees not enrolled in the state plan. Officials say the deal avoids costly litigation and won’t raise taxes. A town meeting on December 16 will finalize the payment.
Read MoreTheft Of Car In Danbury Leads To Arrests In Wallingford
Wallingford police arrested four people, including two juveniles, after they were caught removing plates from a BMW that had been stolen in Danbury. 20 year old Jeremy Gonzalez and 18 year old Gabriella Collazo are now facing charges alongside the juveniles. Gonzalez faces additional charges for risking injury to a minor. Both adults are due […]
Read MoreInfowars Sale Halted After Judge Questions Transparency
A federal judge is now considering throwing out a $1.75 million winning bid for Alex Jones’ bankrupt Infowars business. First United American Companies, which offered twice as much to keep Jones as host, claims the winning bid was rigged through a deal between the humor news site The Onion and Sandy Hook families. The losing […]
Read MoreFire Danger Extreme
Firefighters in the Danbury area are urging residents to remain cautious amid ongoing drought conditions. With little rain in sight, local officials are highlighting the increased risk of brush fires, reminding people not to burn outdoors and to safely dispose of fireplace ashes. Since October, over 175 fires have been reported statewide, many due to […]
Read MoreDanbury Man Arrested Due To New DNA Technology
A 53-year-old Danbury man, David Coffey, has been arrested in connection with a 1989 kidnapping after new DNA technology led to a breakthrough. The case was revived last November when the victim, now in her 40s, requested updates. Coffey’s DNA, found in a national database from past felony convictions, matched key evidence. He has a […]
Read MoreBethel Considers 11 Acre Purchase
Bethel is considering acquiring the 11-acre UConn Fairfield County Extension Center on Stony Hill Road, valued at $1.5 million. The property has been embroiled in a legal dispute since 2022, when Stony Hill Preserve Inc. ended UConn’s lease. The Fairfield County Agricultural Extension Council filed a lawsuit, and the case is now in appellate court, […]
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