Rent Dispute Halts Stew Leonard Expansion Plans
Efforts to establish a Stew Leonard’s grocery store to New Haven County have stalled due to a rent dispute with the property owner. Stew Leonard Jr. expressed disappointment over the negotiations at Colonial Commons in Orange, the site of a former Christmas Tree Shops store. He emphasized the importance of making the economics work before […]
Read MoreNew Milford Wrongful Imprisonment Case Headed To Settlement
New Milford has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit with Shawn Henning, one of two men exonerated after serving nearly 30 years in prison for the 1985 murder of Everett Carr. The town’s council approved the settlement, though specific details remain undisclosed. Henning and Ralph “Ricky” Birch previously settled with the state for $25 million […]
Read MoreEarly Voting Popular
Take it for what you will, but early voting in the Danbury area has seen a significant turnout as election officials report increased participation. In New Milford, around 21% of registered voters have already cast their ballots, with over 4,300 early votes recorded. Danbury has also reported close to 5,450 early voters, ranking 14th in […]
Read MoreDanbury Officials Say They Don’t Endorse Campaigns
In Danbury, police officials and leaders from the Danbury Charter School have clarified that they do not endorse any political campaigns ahead of the November 5 election. This follows the distribution of political mailers and videos featuring police officers with candidates. Both the police chief and the charter school say they did not authorize the […]
Read MoreState Trooper Pleads Guilty To Larceny
A Connecticut State Police trooper has pleaded guilty to larceny charges for illegally collecting workers’ compensation benefits. 45 year old Trooper Kevin Moore received approximately $47,000 from November 2019 to May 2020, despite being ineligible. He pleaded guilty and has agreed to pay full restitution before his sentencing, which is scheduled for March 4, 2025. […]
Read MoreYouth Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
The Connecticut Commission on Community Service, also known as Serve Connecticut, is now accepting applications for mini-grants aimed at supporting youth-led service initiatives. These grants are available for projects that engage young people aged 5 to 25, running from January 1 to September 30, 2025. Eligible applicants include schools, municipalities, and youth organizations, with youth-led […]
Read MoreRedding ‘Goat Lady” Granted Accelerated Rehabilitation
A Redding woman accused of neglecting dozens of goats, has been granted accelerated rehabilitation, allowing her a path to clear her criminal record. During a court hearing on Monday in Danbury, the judge outlined conditions for Nancy Burton’s two-year probation, which includes a ban on owning animals and compliance with animal safety laws. If Burton […]
Read MoreJuvenile Arrested In New Milford Vandalism Case
A juvenile has been charged in connection with the vandalism of the bandstand on New Milford’s town green. Police responded to reports of graffiti, which included the name “Luke” and a heart symbol. Following a $1,000 reward offer for information leading to an arrest, authorities apprehended the juvenile, whose name has not been released. New […]
Read MoreConnecticut Experiencing Rise In Walking Pneumonia
According to the CDC, Connecticut is experiencing an unusual rise in walking pneumonia cases this year, with hospitals noting an increase particularly among younger children. The infection is typically mild, allowing those infected to continue their daily activities, which can facilitate its spread. According to the CDC, diagnoses have surged from 1% to 7.2% in […]
Read More103rd Named Best Airlift Unit
The Connecticut National Guard’s 103rd Airlift Wing has been named the best airlift unit in the Air National Guard by the Airlift/Tanker Association. The prestigious Major General Stanley F.H. Newman Award will be presented to the unit during the association’s annual convention being held in Grapevine, Texas, from tomorrow through Sunday. The recognition highlights the […]
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