So far away
On July 3, the earth will be at aphelion the farthest it will be from the sun in 2014. That’s ’s 94,506,462 miles. But, don’t get anxious. The earth has a nearly circular orbit In January, at...
View ArticleFree bus to fireworks show in Danbury
The owner of the Carvel store in the North Street shopping plaza in Danbury will once again offer free shuttle bus service to the fireworks display. The shuttle will run in a continuous loop from the...
View ArticleRSVP for Fete du Quatroze Juillet, or Bastille Day celebration, in Sandy Hook
The Alliance Française of Northwestern Connecticut will celebrate Bastille Day at a private home in Sandy Hook from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 12. Food, games, swimming and French music and songs by...
View ArticleMulti-vehicle crash on Interstate 84
NEWTOWN — The right lane of Interstate 84 westbound is closed due to a multi-vehicle crash. The crash occurred between exits 10 and 9 at about 3:49 p.m., according to state Department of...
View ArticleI-84 eastbound Southington bridge open
SOUTHINGTON — The eastbound bridge on I-84 in Southington reopened Sunday at 5 p.m. according to State Police. The bridge over Marion Avenue in Southington was completed ahead of schedule. Crews from...
View ArticleBoating accident on Candlewood Lake
UPDATE: 1:22 p.m. Danbury Hospital reports that Donald Bullock, of New Fairfield, was admitted Sunday night and is in fair condition as of Monday afternoon. UPDATE: 10:25 a.m. Monday: The boater...
View ArticleNew Milford man facing prison time
NEW MILFORD — A 22-year-old local man is facing one year in prison on four violation of probation charges. Donald Shaw, of Maple Street, New Milford was arrested Saturday on four warrants for violation...
View ArticleBoat overturns near Bleachery dam
NEW MILFORD — Passersby have retrieved a pair of boaters from Lake Lillinonah just south of The Bleachery dam, according to New Milford Police. Their 14-foot aluminum boat capsized at about 12:50 p.m....
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Fire reported at Danbury nursing home
Courtesy of @MayorMark City firefighters are on-scene clearing an Osborne Street nursing home of smoke after an air unit on the four-story structure’s roof caught fire. Firefighters responded to the...
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Road-side memorial to Alex Hamilton
This road-side memorial has been placed on Still River Drive in New Milford at the spot where Alex Hamilton, 66, crashed his 1986 Honda motorcycle and died June 26. Hamilton was the long-time manager...
View ArticleRidgefield Fireworks postponed to July 12
RIDGEFIELD– Because of the expected impact from Tropical Storm Arthur, Friday’s holiday fireworks at Ridgefield High School have been postponed, Ridgefield’s Family Fourth Committee announced...
View ArticleStorm dumps 1.19 inches in 1/2 hr
DANBURY — The city of Danbury was hit with a line of thunderstorms Wednesday that dropped 1.19 inches of rain in a half hour, according to Bill Jacquemin, head meteorologist at the CT Weather Center....
View ArticleSuicide in Kohl’s parking lot “not criminal”
NEW MILFORD – State Police detectives have determined there appears to be no criminal aspect to the suicide of a New Milford man in Kohl’s parking lot Wednesday night. New Milford Police officers...
View ArticleFireworks: Which are legal, which aren’t?
If you’re wondering if those fireworks you picked up out of state are illegal in Connecticut, you can assume they probably are. Your legal options are limited to sparklers and fountains. The following...
View ArticleDanbury Fair fireworks postponed
According to the Danbury Fair Mall’s Facebook page, tonight’s fireworks show has been postponed. Here’s the Facebook post: Due to the severe weather forecast predicted for later this evening, Danbury...
View ArticleNew Fairfield July 4th parade cancelled
The New Fairfield Lions Club’s annual Fourth of July parade has been cancelled due to the threat of rain. The Lions Club made the announcement on its website Friday citing the threat of inclement...
View ArticleBethel Fire Extinguished Quickly
BETHEL– A small basement fire occurred at a construction site at 65 Stony Hill Road Saturday morning. The fire was first reported at 10:21 a.m. and was under control within 15 minutes, said Bethel Fire...
View Article2 car crash send 2 to hospital
NEW MILFORD — A two car crash sent two New Milford residents to the hospital with serious injuries Saturday night. Laurie Eleck, of Middle Street, New Milford and Tyler Joseph Poeti, of Burnham Road,...
View ArticleStalking arrest in New Milford
NEW MILFORD – A 40-year-old Shelton man is facing stalking and harassment charges stemming from a June 24 incident. Brian J. Perez, of Rugby Road, Shelton was arrested by Shelton Police and...
View ArticleManslaughter with vehicle arrest
DANBURY — A 33-year-old Ridgefield woman was arrested Saturday on an outstanding warrant stemming from a November 2013 motor vehicle crash in which a party died. Sarah Jessie Allen, of Gilbert Street,...
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