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

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“Competing Petitions Involve Murder Victim’s Brother, Accused Perpetrator’s Mother,” by John Voket, published August 30. Two competing change.org petitions gained momentum in recent days involving the family of murder victim Nicholas John Eisele, and the mother of his accused killer Peter Manfredonia. Read more at newtownbee.com/08302020/competing-petitions-involve-murder-victims-brother-accused-perpetrators-mother.

“Newtown Adds 13 New COVID-19 Cases, Frustrating Health Official,” by John Voket, published September 4. Newtown Health District Director Donna Culbert remains frustrated over others ignoring quarantine restrictions after travel, or after being exposed to someone who is infected. Read more at newtownbee.com/09042020/newtown-adds-13-new-covid-19-cases-frustrating-health-official.

“Castle Hill Farm Offers Sunflower Stroll,” by Andy Hutchison, published September 2. Some flowers are meant for picking and others are meant for picking a path for a stroll among them. Those would be sunflowers. Castle Hill Farm, 1 Sugar Lane, has grown these garden giants and welcomes the public to book a time for a Sunflower Stroll this month. Read more at newtownbee.com/09022020/castle-hill-farm-offers-sunflower-stroll.

“Despite Recovery ‘Roller Coaster,’ Ferguson Family Remains Hopeful,” by John Voket, published September 3. George Ferguson knelt by his son Liam’s side as emergency crews arrived at their home on August 23, after Liam was struck on the head by a falling tree. Eleven days later, as he offered The Newtown Bee an update on Liam’s recovery, the elder Ferguson clearly had a hopeful and positive tone in his soft voice. Read more at newtownbee.com/09032020/despite-recovery-roller-coaster-ferguson-family-remains-hopeful.

“Surviving The Virus, Part 4: Even With Precautions — ‘You’re Fine Till You’re Not,’” by John Voket, published August 31. The next in a series of features focusing on Newtown residents who have contracted and/or suffered through the effects of COVID-19. “At work they refer to me as the mask Nazi,” said Newtown resident and medical assistant Dee Cocchia Davis. Read her story at newtownbee.com/08312020/surviving-the-virus-part-4-even-with-precautions-youre-fine-till-youre-not.