Each week we compile a list of some of the most-read stories published at newtownbee.com. Here is a roundup of the week’s top stories, based on the number of page reads.

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“Concert Preview: Chicago’s Jason Scheff Stepping Into McCartney Role For ‘50 Years Ago’ Supergroup,” by John Voket, published February 24. Ahead of a March 3 concert at The Ridgefield Playhouse, The Newtown Bee caught up with Jason Scheff, the masterful singing bassist who replaced departing co-founder Peter Cetera in the band Chicago for more than two decades. Read more at newtownbee.com/02242022/chicagos-jason-scheff-stepping-into-mccartney-role-for-50-years-ago-supergroup.

“On To The Semis: Big Win For Boys Over Always-Dominant Immaculate,” by Andy Hutchison, published February 26. Time of possession is not typically a statistic tracked in basketball. For Newtown High School’s boys’ team, however, it might have been the most significant one in a South-West Conference Tournament quarterfinal-round visit to Immaculate of Danbury on February 26. Read more at newtownbee.com/02262022/on-to-the-semis-big-win-for-boys-over-always-dominant-immaculate.

“Vacant Home Damaged During Weekend Fire,” by Shannon Hicks, published February 25. A Mt Pleasant Road home received heavy damage recently after a chimney fire spread into surrounding areas and sent two workmen outdoors. Read more at newtownbee.com/02252022/vacant-home-damaged-during-weekend-fire.

“Blue Colony Diner Thanks People Of Newtown And Surrounding Area For Support,” published February 22. Exit 10 off I-84 has been synonymous with Blue Colony Diner for travelers and locals alike since Eftihios “Eddy” Marnelakis first opened the doors in March 1973. Read more at newtownbee.com/02222022/blue-colony-diner-thanks-people-of-newtown-and-surrounding-area-for-support-2.

“The ABCs Of Newtown: G Is For General Store,” by Shannon Hicks, published February 23. “The ABCs of Newtown” is a series tying each letter of the alphabet to something in Newtown. One of Newtown’s oldest businesses was the focus of the latest installment. Read more at newtownbee.com/02232022/the-abcs-of-newtown-g-is-for-general-store.

Education Reporter Eliza Hallabeck can be reached at eliza@thebee.com.