Marion Roth to head Prospector
Marion Roth, the director of the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce, will step down from that post to become executive director of the Prospector Theater. Roth said she’ll take over the new job in...
View ArticleBethel and Danbury arts programs earn grants
Thomas Carruthers of Bethel is receiving a $10,000 “Arts Leadership” grant and the Danbury Music Centre is receiving a $23,000 “Arts Leadership” grant through the Department of Economic and Community...
View ArticleBald eagle sighting near Hine Hill
Few more beautiful sights in nature are there than a soaring bald eagle. On Monday morning, a local New Milford resident, Adam Lavender, spotted one fishing in the Housatonic River. It clearly made his...
View ArticleSnows of Kilimanjaro, no more
Kilimanjaro is a snow-covered mountain 19,710 feet high, and is said to be the highest mountain in Africa. Its western summit is called the Masai “Ngaje Ngai,” the House of God. Close to the western...
View ArticleCandlewood Lake draw down
The drawdown at Candlewood lake has begun, and will proceed gradually through the next month. This year’s drawdown is a shallow one _ about four feet, said Church Burnham, spokesman for FirstLight...
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Decorations spread holiday cheer at the Corner Barber Shop
Anna Greco is in the holiday spirit and wanted to share these photos of decorations at the Corner Barber Shop at 508 Federal Road in Brookfield.
View ArticleBiz leaders look to regional marketing effort
Officials with the Western Connecticut Economic Development Alliance have recently completed their Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, a 170 page report that provides details on the strengths...
View ArticleVitamins don’t work, studies says
For years, doctors have suggested a multivitamin as a maybe helpful thing to take. Advertising on TV boost their use with buff seniors looking lovingly on each other while having a vitamin with their...
View ArticleWhy get a flu shot? Here’s why.
How well does the influenza vaccine work? In a new study, the US Centers for Disease Control and prevention estimated that in 2012, the vaccine prevented 79,000 hospitalizations and kept 6 .6 million...
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Handel’s Messiah to be performed Friday, Dec. 20, in Danbury
The always popular Handel’s Messiah will be performed Friday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m., at the First Congregational Church AT 164 Deer Hill Ave. in Danbury. Under the direction of Christine R. Howlett,...
View ArticleHeath sentenced in Newtown cold case
DANBURY — John Heath, the former Newtown resident convicted in October of the 1984 killing of his wife, was sentenced Wednesday to serve 50 years in prison. Judge Robin Pavia handed down the sentence...
View ArticleConnecticut 5th in energy efficiency
Connecticut is the fifth most energy efficient state in the US, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.The council’s annual ranking put Connecticut behind Massachusetts,...
View Article59 Bank closing Saturday
59 Bank, a staple in downtown New Milford restaurants for 11 years, is closing its doors on Saturday. Owner Arthur Michaelsen said Wednesday that keeping two restaurants going was getting to be too...
View ArticleNewtown couple does not want to lose home to eminent domain
Susan and George Oberstadt are none too happy that their house is the topic of a Newtown Legislative Council agenda item tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Center chambers on the Fairfield Hills...
View Article5k Run Into the New Year race kicks off in Danbury Dec. 28
The 2013-2014 5K Run Into the New Year, hosted by CityCenter Danbury, kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Danbury Green. The route is for all ages and takes runners on a fairly flat...
View ArticleRidgefield Library reaches fund-rasing goal
The Ridgefield Library has successfully completed it’s goal of raising $15 million in private contributions toward the construction of it’s new building. That money will trigger the release of an...
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After snowy walkway is finally shoveled, what comes next?
Just wanted to share these two recommendations for relaxing during this busy season. I don’t know about you, but when I finish shoveling lots of snow in the cold (like last night), I like to do one...
View ArticleTips for college bound
ith many top colleges receiving an unprecedented high number of applications, Eric Greenberg, Founder and President of the New York City-based Greenberg Educational Group, a college advisory, test prep...
View ArticleRedding 10-year-old earns cool kid status
The editors of Scholastic News just announced their list of the 8 Coolest Kids We Met in 2013. Vlad Romano from Redding made the list! The list is a roundup of the most inspiring, courageous, and...
View ArticleCT educators win awards
The New England Board of Higher Education holds its twelfth annual New England Higher Education Excellence Award at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf Hotel in March of 2014. Four regional awards will be...
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