Severe thunderstorms for Fairfield County
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather watch for Wednesday afternoon. As a cold front moves into the area there is a possibility of severe thunderstorms. There is also potential...
View ArticleDanbury brothers facing drug charges
Three Danbury men were arrested Monday night on drug and weapons charges. Danbury Police’s Special Investigations Division executed a search and seizure warrant in the home of two brothers, Kevin, 21,...
View Article“Salute to Imagination Library” on July 25
United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) is proud to announce the Danbury Westerners “Salute to Imagination Library” event taking place on July 25, 2014 when the Westerners play the Ocean State Waves...
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Brookfield’s Top Dog is McDuff, a Westie
On Monday, July 28, Brookfield Town Clerk Joan Locke will unveil the Top Dog winner from this summer’s dog licensing contest at a 10 a.m. celebration in Town Hall. The official winner of the...
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Danbury to swap uniformed dispatchers for civilians
In this file photo, Danbury firefighters Allan Lewis, left, and Paul Rozzi, staff the dispatch center at the Danbury Fire Department’s New Street headquarters. Photo: Carol Kaliff DANBURY – The city is...
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Thunderstorms looming
National Weather Service DANBURY – Thunderstorms and heavy rain with the potential for lightning and flash flooding is on the radar Wednesday night, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a...
View ArticleHundreds without power after storm moves through area
UPDATE: At 10:50 p.m. Wednesday, the number of CL&P customers in Newtown without power was at 46, down from 601. In Southbury, 229 are without power. A dozen outages were reported in New Milford,...
View ArticleTwo fires reported in Fairfield County
There were two house fires Wednesday night, one was reportedly struck by lightning. One fire occurred on Eabow Brook Road in Bridegwater. According Litchfield County dispatchers, the fire was small....
View ArticleSelectmen approve art collector contract
RIDGEFIELD — The Board of Selectman voted 3-2 Wednesday in favor of a contract with an art collector wishing to purchase a 12-acre parcel of the former Schlumerger-Doll Research Center. Negotiatians...
View ArticleThree car accident in New Milford
Three cars have been involved in a motor vehicle accident on Danbury Road, outside the Tractor Supply Company. Those involved in the crash have sustained moderate injuries, said Lt. Larry Ash, New...
View ArticlePlane crashes into swamp near Danbury airport
A small plane crashed into the swamp near Danbury airport Thursday night after missing the runway, fire department officials confirmed. An adult male was the only person in the plane. It is not known...
View ArticleLake Waramaug closed
Lake Waramaug in Kent has been closed by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). After routine water quality test, Lake Waramaugwas closed on Thursday. The DEEP staff collects...
View ArticlePlane removed from Danbury swamp
The single-engine plane that crashed into 10 feet of swamp water Thursday has been removed, according to Mayor Mark Boughton’s Twitter account. The plane, registered to Lionel G. Brown of Newtown, was...
View ArticleUpdate: One killed in Brookfield crash
UPDATE: The following information has been made available by the Brookfield Police Department. Candlewood Lake Road in Brookfield, which was closed because of a car crash, was reopened at approximately...
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Mayor’s proclamation presented at Danbury Fields Forever
“WHEREAS” was a popular word for a few minutes at Danbury Fields Forever, when Bruce Tuomala, Danbury’s director of economic development, presented a proclamation on behalf of Danbury Mayor Mark...
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Meeting musicians at Danbury Fields Forever
Part of the fun of going to music festivals is getting to meet other people who appreciate the music and people who are part of the music scene. Michael Bruccoleri, Karl Green, and Conor Mahoney pause...
View ArticleSex assault of minor arrest
DANBURY — A 33-year-old city man is being held on $100,000 bond on sex assault charges. Wilmer Saenz, of Deer Hill Road, Danbury was arrested Friday afternoon on a warrant relating to a 2011 incident....
View ArticleDUI arrest of Sandy Hook man
NEWTOWN — A 62-year-old Sandy Hook resident is facing drunken driving charges. John Capozziello, of Underhill Road, Sandy Hill was arrested Saturday at about 7:16 p.m. when police were dispatched to...
View ArticleSandy Hook man arrested
NEWTOWN – A 26-year-old Sandy Hook man is facing violation of probation charges stemming from a July 2 incident. Justin L. Gaynor, of Alberts Hill Road, Sandy Hook turned himself in to Newtown Police...
View ArticleChance for storms in Fairfield County
Fairfield County has a 50 percent chance of strong thunderstorms for Monday afternoon and night. As parts of Connecticut clean up after large thunderstorms hit Sunday night, rain will continue into...
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