Danbury woman accused of leaving four kids home alone
DANBURY – A city woman was arrested Monday morning after she left her four young children alone at their Hospital Avenue home, police said. Maria Morquecho, 27, was charged with four counts of risk of...
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Meet the New President of WCSU
John Clark DANBURY – The new president of Western Connecticut State University is John Clark, the acting executive director for business and industry relations at the City University of New York....
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Newtown Ordered to Pay Cop with Sandy Hook-related PTSD $380,000 in long term...
Thomas Bean NEWTOWN – An arbitration board has ordered Newtown to pay long-term disability benefits to an officer who suffered post-traumatic stress disorder after the Sandy Hook massacre and is unable...
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New Pond Farm’s on display with upcoming art show
Paintings, drawings and sculptures will be on display at New Pond Farm’s invitational art show from May 30 to June 13. Art can be viewed for free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and...
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Going camping? Leave the firewood home.
For many, Memorial Day weekend means loading up the car for a camping trip — just leave the firewood at home. State officials urge campers to purchase and burn local wood near their campsite or...
View ArticleDanbury man charged in slashing
DANBURY — A 31-year-old city man is facing assault charges after reportedly slashing a man who owed him money during an argument Thursday night. Oscar Giovanni Reyes, of Spring Street, Danbury was...
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Danbury Memorial Day Will be Punctuated by Parachutists
Jim Purcell, left, and Joe DeGuilio salute as the Danbury Memorial Day Parade goes down Main Street in 2012. DANBURY – Memorial Day will begin solemnly with a memorial service, a wreath laying and a 21...
View ArticleCops: Intoxicated driver hit parked car in Danbury
DANBURY – A man was arrested Tuesday after police said he crashed into a car in a parking lot and continued driving while intoxicated. Scott Reifschneider, 49, of Bethel, was charged with driving under...
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Police to crack down on drunk driving Memorial Day weekend
File photo: David Ames, David Ames Connecticut State Police are increasing traffic enforcement during this Memorial Day weekend and will target intoxicated drivers, speeders and those without seat...
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Charges filed for New Milford hit and run
A Gaylordsville man is being held on $1,000 bond after receiving three charges connected to a hit and run in New Milford in March. Todd Rossi, 47, was charged with evading responsibility and two...
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Danbury veteran honored Memorial Day
Regimental Sgt. Major Neil Aiello served in WWII and was Danbury’s Memorial Day Parade Honorary Parade Marshal DANBURY — The Honorary Parade Marshal at the Memorial Day Parade in Danbury Monday was...
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Fire damages O’Brien’s Pub in Danbury
DANBURY — A fire early Sunday morning caused extensive damage to O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Restaurant at 83 Lake Avenue in Danbury. Assistant Fire Chief Omasta said flames were visible from the...
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MVA motorcyclist down in Danbury
Motorcycle accident at Wooster Heights, cyclist down but conscious and moving Sunday UPDATE: MAY 25: 4:33 p.m. Police report the male driver of the motorcycle that went off the road Monday on Wooster...
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Washington park campaign launched
Rendering of proposed park at One Green Hill in Washington Depot WASHINGTON — A capital campaign has been launched by the Washington Park Foundation to raise $675,000 to fund the creation of a...
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Lock down at Glenholme School
Glenholme School in Washington, CT was on lockdown May 21 after former student threatened to kill staff member WASHINGTON — Glenholme School initiated a lock down of the facilities May 21 after a call...
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Calling all walkers and runners: Little Britches 3rd annual 5K set for June 7...
Nora Blackman, above, rides Teddybear in this photo taken by Tracey Blackman. Jack Costa, right, pets Mocha’s nose in a photo taken by Keelin Daly. Runners and walkers are being sought for the Third...
View ArticleMeeting on energy savings program set for Wednesday
Residents will have the chance to learn about an energy savings program Wednesday at the Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Road. The meeting will focus on the Cozy Home program, which offers low...
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Danbury’s St. Gregory School Commemorates Death of Sister Mary John O’Rourke
Sister Mary John O’Rourke, OSU DANBURY – St. Gregory the Great School will memorialize 22-year former principal Sister Mary John O’Rourke with a wake, funeral Mass and reception on Thursday. O’Rourke,...
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Fire at Bethel home causes little damage
Firefighters battle a kitchen fire in Bethel Sunday afternoon. Contributed photo: Robert Fish BETHEL — Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire at a two-story home on the corner of Mansfield Street and...
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Bethel school district announces cuts
Bethel Superintendent of Schools Christine Carver. File photo BETHEL – The town’s s school district is cutting several positions in response to a recent reduction in its spending plan. The cuts include...
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