Day: December 19, 2024

Local News

Danbury Resident Among Those Arrested On Drug Charges In Waterbury

We are now learning that three people, including one Danbury resident, were arrested on drugs and weapons charges in Waterbury after a traffic stop early last Sunday morning. Police seized 600 bags of heroin, over 81 grams of cocaine, a loaded ghost gun with an extended magazine, along with lots of drug paraphernalia, and cash. […]

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Huge Donation Sparks Student Success Center

Ridgefield businessman and College of Charleston alum Edward Tuccio has donated a seven-figure gift to establish the Edward J. Tuccio ’91 Student Success Center. The center will provide career support and financial wellness resources for students, with renovations expected to be completed by 2026. The project preserves a historic 1803 campus building.

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New Teachers Club In Danbury

Danbury High School has launched a new club, Educators Rising, aimed at inspiring future teachers. Led by child development teacher Angela Smith, the club gives students hands-on opportunities like lesson planning, classroom observation, and mentoring younger students. The program is also a pipeline to address teacher shortages. 36 students are already involved.

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Newtown Woman Denied Diversionary Program

A Newtown woman who was involved in a 2023 shooting and standoff has been denied entry into a diversionary program. 33 year old Meghan Gouveia faces a long list of charges, including first-degree assault, stemming from the incident at her Boggs Hill Road home. Two children were present at the time, but they were not […]

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Search On For Couple Who May Be Unknowingly Carrying Rabies Virus

Health officials in New York State are searching for a couple who may have been exposed to rabies after dropping off an injured black cat at Yonkers Animal Hospital last week. The cat later tested positive for the fatal virus. The Westchester County Department of Health says the two people didn’t leave contact information. Rabies […]

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Stop And Shop Property On The Market

The Stop & Shop property at 44 Lake Avenue Extension in Danbury is now on the market. The asking price?? $18.85 million! The 5.4-acre site, owned by Mill Plain Center Limited Partnership, has been leased to Stop & Shop since 1989, with five years still remaining on the lease. Despite the sale listing, the store […]

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Police Chase Ends In Danbury

A Naugatuck woman is facing a long string of charges after fleeing New York police and crossing into Connecticut. 33 year old Courtney Calvo led police on a chase along I-84 after being stopped for a cracked windshield and invalid registration. Her vehicle, linked to suspected retail thefts, had two flat tires and was driving […]

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