Newtown Mourns Death Of Retired Judge
Newtown is remembering William Lavery, a retired judge and dedicated public servant, who passed away at 86. Lavery, known for his kindness and commitment, served as chief judge of Connecticut’s Appellate Court and was involved in over 4,000 appeals during his career. Lavery is survived by his wife, eight children, and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services […]
Read MoreDanbury Approves Plans By ‘Mystery Buyer’
Danbury officials have approved a plan for a mystery buyer to acquire a 29-acre parcel of land next to the Summit office complex to preserve as open space. The property was initially slated for a large trucking warehouse, but plans were scrapped after community opposition. The city’s Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on […]
Read MoreNew Ridgefield School Planned
Ridgefield officials have adjusted plans for a new building to house the district’s Alternative High School and transition program. The town now looks to build an 8,000- to 9,000-square-foot school on town-owned land at 34 Halpin Lane. The facility will accommodate both programs and is expected to open by fall 2025. Town leaders say this […]
Read MorePA Man Pleads Guilty To Charges Related To Deadly CT Crash
A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to charges including vehicular homicide and aggravated assault from a February crash that killed a Connecticut couple. Prosecutors say 32-year-old John Wadlinger Jr. admitted to driving under the influence of methamphetamine when he ran a red light at over 70 miles per hour, hitting a car in Bristol Township. […]
Read MoreWell Known Bethel Businessman Dies At 86
Bethel is mourning the loss of Paul Stuart Patterson, the longtime owner of Blue Jay Orchards, who passed away at the age of 86. Patterson, a former FBI agent… along with his wife, Mary Dow Patterson… purchased the orchard in 1985, transforming it into a local landmark known for apple picking, wagon rides, and homemade […]
Read MoreStorms Bring Power Outages To The Area
Around 1,000 residents in Connecticut were reportedly without power this morning as a winter storm brought gusty winds and a mix of snow and rain. Eversource reported nearly 950 outages statewide, with significant impacts in the general Danbury area. Winds were gusting up to 34 mph, causing additional hardships for crews working to restore power. […]
Read MoreFormer Connecticut Governor Dies In Florida
Former Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell, who led the state during a period of political turmoil and enacted ethics reforms, has passed away at age 78. Rell died in a Florida hospital after a brief illness. She was from Brookfield and represented it in the State House before ultimately becoming Governor in 2004 following the […]
Read MoreCharges Filed In Sexual Assault Case
A Connecticut man is facing charges in connection with the sexual assaults of three minors. Police say 45 year old Michael Dewitt of Seymour used fake $100 bills and offers of “TikTok interviews” to lure the victims into his truck. Police say surveillance footage, license plate records, and witness identifications linked Dewitt to the cases. […]
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