Data shows childhood obesity in decline
The latest CDC obesity data, published in the February 26 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, show a significant decline in obesity among children aged 2 to 5 years. Obesity...
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Brad Paisley heading our way, again
Brad Paisley is headed back to Connecticut. He recently rocked the crowd at Mohegan Sun. This time he’s bringing special guests Randy Houser, Leah Turner and Charlie Worsham for a concert on...
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Prep your audition pieces for MAR!
Did you miss your chance to audition for a role in one of the shows being put on by Musicals at Richter this year? You still have a shot to audition for a role in “Anything Goes” or “The Wizard of Oz,”...
View ArticleNew law to protect horse owners
A case in the courts for eight years has led to a new law that is making its way through the state General Assembly. That’s in the paper today. Check it out.
View ArticleLake Lillinonah boat launch open
The newly renovated state boat launch at Route 133 in Bridgewater on Lake Lillinonah has opened for use this weekend. This launch remains open through Sunday, April 20, and then will close again for...
View ArticleDUI arrest of New Milford man
A 47-year-old New Milford man is facing drunken driving charges following a police investigation into erratic driving. Keelin Maniscalco, of Adams Lane, New Milford was arrested April 14 on Danbury...
View ArticleFleeing accident leads to DUI arrest
A 49-year-old New Milford man is facing charges of evading responsibility and drunken driving related to an April 16 one car crash in the area of Aspetuck Ridge Road. Dennis Federle, of Two Rivers...
View ArticleBurglary arrest of New Milford man
Justin Hazel, 29, of Boardman Terrace, New Milford is facing burglary and larceny charges relating to incidents on March 26 and April 6, according to court records. Hazel was arrested by New Milford...
View ArticleArgument leads to car strike
BROOKFIELD – A 54-year-old local man is facing first-degree reckless endangerment charge after striking a person with his motor vehicle, police said. Palmer Collier, of Candlwood Birches, Brookfield...
View ArticleRemains found in Patterson, N.Y.
PATTERSON — State police from the Brewster barracks are investigating the discovery of apparent human remains in a wooded area on Saturday. The remains, which authorities said were “in an advanced...
View ArticleTwo Danbury teens reported missing, one found
DANBURY - Police on Sunday issued missing child alerts for two 14-year-old girls and cancelled an alert for a 15-year-old boy who has been located. Jessica Salinas, who was last seen on Saturday, was...
View ArticleWestConn program focuses on human trafficking
DANBURY – The global issue of human trafficking will be the topic of a four-day program at Western Connecticut State University that begins Monday. The program kicks off with a panel discussion in...
View ArticleWeather watch training at Western
The National Weather Service Skywarn Spotter Program will hold a free training for individuals interested in becoming weather spotters April 29 at 7 p.m. in Room 125 of the Science Building on Western...
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Return of the prodigal towhee
For years, one of the usual suspects in our yard was an eastern towhee. They’re although really nice birds… They look like a robin going out for a formal night out - black and orange and white. And...
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Dark Sky week
It’s International Dark Sky week – the week dedicated to pointing out the problems caused by light pollution and to getting away from said pollution and look at the wonders of a start-filled night...
View ArticleHartford’s Stowe Center hosts w/e against racism
The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center will partner with the YWCA Hartford Region for the annual Stand Against Racism initiative, April 25-27. The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center is a museum, program center...
View ArticleNot guilty plea entered in Danbury attempted murder case
DANBURY — A city man accused of shooting the father of his niece’s son last month pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges including attempted murder. Eliseo Soto, 33, remains held in lieu of a $250,000...
View ArticleSelectmen to hold Schlumberger hearing
The Ridgefield Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 23, on its plans to sell about 10 acres of the Schlumberger-Doll Research Center property for $4 million to Toll...
View ArticleCT Student Film Festival showcases teen work
The 2014 Connecticut Student Film Festival will be held at the Palace Theater, Waterbury CT., on Friday April 25th at 4.30pm. The festival will showcase work from more than 500 students taking part in...
View ArticleCT in pilot for coach training
The CT Interscholastic Athletic Conference holds a press conference today at its office in Cheshire in l 22 at 10 a.m. at the CIAC offices in Cheshire in conjunction with the athletic risk management...
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