5K run to remember those lost in 9/11
The Candace Lee Williams 5K Run to Remember will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13 in Danbury. The run is in honor of Williams and all those who lost their lives in connection with September 11. Williams...
View ArticleDanbury man arrested for impersonation
A Danbury man was arrested in Brookfield for criminal impersonation on Saturday. Matthew Ukers, 44, was found by police parked in the travel lane on Candlewood Lake Road. Police said he was attempting...
View ArticleDanbury Airport plane crashes in Watertown
A small single-engine plane that departed Danbury Airport early Tuesday morning crashed in a grassy field in Watertown around 8:45 a.m, fire officials said. The pilot, Daniel Kropas, 54, of...
View ArticleRidgefield teens arrested on alcohol charges
Ridegfield police have arrested several teenagers for underage drinking at a house party on Ridgebury Road, the street where a 15-year-old girl was struck and killed by a car in March. Police said on...
View ArticleDanbury will hold a 9/11 remembrance gathering
A September 11 memorial will be held in Elmwood Park on Thursday. Mayor Mark Boughton, city officials and members of the Danbury Fire and Police Departments will gather to honor those who lost their...
View ArticleDanbury’s new Emergency Department opens
Danbury Hospital will open the doors to its new 40,000 square foot Emergency Department today. The new department will be able to hold up to 90,000 patients annually, with upgrades including a triage...
View ArticleNew Fairfield MS named Middle School of the Year
New Fairfield Middle School was chosen by the Connecticut Association of Schools as the winner of the 2014-2015 Middle School of the Year. The middle school was chosen from among 150 middle schools in...
View ArticleBoy hit by car in Danbury
A 14-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital Tuesday evening after being hit by a pick-up truck while riding his bike on Harrison Street. Witnesses said the boy appeared to be responsive and was...
View ArticleDanbury should expect rain for Thursday
Danbury and surrounding towns will have showers and thunderstorms through out Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, light showers will begin in the morning and a 50 percent chance of...
View ArticleBicyclist sustained serious injuries after hitting car in Danbury
The 14-year-old boy who struck a truck while riding his bike Wednesday night is being treated for serious injuries, police said. The collision took place on Coal Pit Hill Road and Harrison Street. Eloi...
View ArticleAdaptive skiers offer “Ski Newtown” event Sept. 21
LOF Adaptive Skiers will be hosting “SKI NEWTOWN,” a water sports event for Newtown children ages 7-18 on Sunday Sept. 21 at Eichler’s Cove Marina on Lake Zoar in Newtown from 9:30AM-3:30AM. The...
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Working Families Party endorses Dan Smolnik for 107th District
The Connecticut Working Families Party is announcing its nomination of Dan Smolnik, a Democrat, for state representative in the in the 107th district, which includes Brookfield and parts of Bethel...
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House fire reported on Taagan Point Road, Danbury
Update 3:25 p.m. The Danbury Fire Department just told The News-Times the fire has been put out. Update 3:15 p.m. Scanner reports have upgraded this to a two-alarm fire. Update 3:11 p.m. Zillow.com...
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Hearst gets tour of Bethel pot dispensary
D&B Wellness co-founder Karen Barski beside the dispensary area of the Compassionate Care Center of Connecticut, which is scheduled to open Tuesday in Bethel. Hearst Connecticut Media Group was...
View ArticleVolunteers needed to tag library books
The Danbury Library needs volunteers to help tag 116,000 items in its collection to prepare for a new system. The library is transitioning to a Radio Frequency Identification system that replaces...
View ArticleFree veteran services fair
Veterans across Connecticut can receive a variety of free services on Friday. Services range from medical, legal, employment and motor vehicle during the state’s “Stand Down” event. The service fair...
View ArticleIves Concert Park to hold new race in Danbury
Ives Concert Park is hosting a 5k run-walk to provide funding for arts and cultural programs. The new race will take place on Sunday, Sept. 21. The course will rung along scenic gardens of Ives Concert...
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Car hits tree in Danbury
Update: A fire department official said the driver was coming off the highway and lost control of his car when he hit the tree. The driver was conscious and alert when he was taken to the hospital. The...
View ArticleDanbury police charge man with sexual assault
After two months of investigation, the Danbury police have arrested a Torrington man for sexually abusing a minor. On Thursday detectives from the Special Victims Unit charged George Dollof, 24, with...
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CL&P phone scam hits Brookfield restaurant
A phone scam involving alleged Connecticut Light & Power officials has struck Brookfield. The owner of Rickyl’s Brookfield Luncheonette, received a call Friday from a man saying he was from...
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