Pair charged with shoplifting from Walmart
DANBURY — Two young women were arrested Wednesday after police said they tried to steal merchandise from Walmart, 67 Newtown Road. Officers were called to the store at about 4 p.m. for two shoplifters...
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Two displaced after Newtown fire
Flames were shooting from the front and side windows when firefighters arrived. Contributed photo: Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company NEWTOWN – The American Red Cross is helping two adults...
View ArticleEmergency landing reported at Danbury airport
UPDATE: SATURDAY 12:55 P.M. The small aircraft that had an in-flight emergency has landed without incident at Danbury Aiport, Mayor Mark Boughton said. The landing was longer than normal, but the two...
View ArticleEx-husband facing sex assault charges
DANBURY — A man was charged Thursday night with trying to rape his ex-wife at the home they still share, police said. Officers were called to the Tower Place apartment just before 11 p.m. for a...
View ArticleTeen arrested on Newtown prom night
DANBURY — An 18-year-old student was charged Friday night after a fight during the Newtown High School senior prom, police said. Private security personnel working at the event at the Matrix Conference...
View ArticleVermont man charged with DUI
NEW MILFORD — A Vermont man is facing drunken driving charges following an accident in New Milford. Benjamin Lavoie, of Bondville, VT was arrested April 19 following the investigation into a motor...
View ArticleBrookfield man free while judge mulls case
NEW MILFORD — A 19 year old Brookfield man was released by Bantam Superior Court Friday after being arrested Thursday for second degree failure to appear. Christian Rojas, of Mill River Views,...
View Article2 car crash closes Rt39 in Sherman
SHERMAN — Route 39 south was closed at the New Fairfield town line Sunday at 12:20 p.m. for a two car crash with injuries. New Fairfield fire called for mutual aid and Danbury medic called.
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Hundreds walk for babies in Danbury
More than 400 people participated Sunday in the annual two-mile March for Babies at Ives Concert Park in Danbury. The March of Dimes fundraiser raised $50,000 to support prenatal wellness programs,...
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Danbury Teacher Silent in Court About Sex Charge
Kayla Mooney left, leaves Danbury Superior Court with her supporters. Mooney, a Danbury High School teacher, is charged in the sexual assault of her 17-year-old student. DANBURY – A 24-year-old science...
View ArticleFurhman leaves Hunt Hill Farm & The Silo
NEW MILFORD — Hunt Hill Farm Trust Executive Director Liba Furhman is no longer at the iconic Silo or the farm formerly the home of Skitch and Ruth Henderson. Furhman said Monday “It was time for a...
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Coast Guard Auxiliary will host boating course in Ridgefield
The boating course will be from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday. (Handout) The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct a one-day course Saturday at the Ridgefield Fire Station at 6 Catoonah Street....
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Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra in Ridgefield names new music director
Eric Mahl was the assistant conductor of the Greenwich Village Orchestra. (Courtesy of the WCYO) Eric Mahl has been named the new music director and conductor of the Ridgefield-based Western...
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Danbury police set ‘Prescription Drug Take Back Day’
The Danbury Police Department will host a “Prescription Drug Take Back Day” on Saturday, June 13. Collection hours will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The police station is at 375 Main St. See the flier...
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Carp update for Candlewood Lake
Residents will have a chance this week to hear about the ongoing carp project to reduce the milfoil growth in Candlewood Lake. A public meeting on the project will be held Wednesday, beginning at 7...
View ArticleMetro-North: 30-minute delays at Danbury branch
UPDATE: 1:08 P.M. Danbury Branch train service is now running on or close to schedule, according to Metro-North. ORIGINAL POST: 11:53 A.M. Trains at the Danbury branch are running up to 30 minutes...
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NY man guilty in New Milford heroin death
Laura Brown, 35, of New Milford was found dead Feb. 1, 2014 from a heroin overdose. Contributed photo. NEW MILFORD — A New York man pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in White Plains, NY, to...
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50 Mosques in 50 States Tour Makes Stop in Newtown on Saturday
Jameel Syed NEWTOWN – A Michigan businessman who has embarked on a prayer tour of 50 mosques in 50 states will stop in Connecticut on Saturday at the Al Hedaya Islamic Center. Jameel Syed set off on...
View ArticlePolice: Danbury driver passed out behind the wheel
DANBURY – Police said an unlicensed drunken driver fell asleep while his car was still running on a roadway early Monday morning. Officers were called to the corner of Balmforth Avenue and Garamela...
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Bethel’s school budget failed by 2 votes
File photo BETHEL — A recount of last Tuesday’s ballots shows the Board of Education budget failed by two votes, town officials said Tuesday afternoon. Unofficial results had indicated the $43.3...
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