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Published: May 24, 2020 at 05:05 PM

An individual Newtown Police say has strong local ties has been implicated in two Connecticut assaults, and two murders - one in Willington and another in Derby...

Drop-Off Day Heads Off A Deluge Of Returns At Library

Published: May 24, 2020 at 07:00 AM

Just half an hour into the C.H. Booth Library Materials Drop-off Day, May 21, Library Director Douglas Lord said that there had already been activity for the 2 ...

Ambulance Reports | May 14-20, 2020

Published: May 24, 2020 at 06:00 AM

Thursday, May 14: 9:03 am, Falls/Accidents; 9:36 am, Breathing Difficulty; 2:10 pm, Mental/Emotional/Psych; 4:57 pm, Unconscious/Syncope. Friday, May 1...

Police Reports | May 11-17, 2020

Published: May 24, 2020 at 06:00 AM

Cell Phone Found A silver colored cell phone, brand hTC, was located in the Yogananda Street area. The owner can identify and claim the item at the Newtown...

Fire Reports | May 14-20, 2020

Published: May 24, 2020 at 06:00 AM

Thursday, May 14: 9:32 am, Hazardous Condition, 11 Old Bridge Rd, Sandy Hook Fire Department (SHFD); 1:10 pm, Illegal Burn/Outside Fire, 10 Blakeslee Dr, Ne...

Children In School Meals Program Getting Emergency SNAP Benefits

Published: May 23, 2020 at 10:31 AM

HARTFORD - The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) has announced that because of the cancellation of in-person, pre-K to grade 12 classes at all sch...

May 1 Video Message Reminds Community About ‘Horns For Hope,’ Free Mask Distribution

Published: May 23, 2020 at 10:10 AM

UPDATE: Due to a technical issue, this report may have republished on The Newtown Bee's website on May 23. It was originally published May 1, 2020. * * * *...

Pick Up Your Spaghetti Dinner, At NUMC

Published: May 23, 2020 at 08:00 AM

Newtown United Methodist Church will revive its monthly spaghetti dinner as a curbside option, on Saturday, June 6, from 4 to 7 pm. Orders must be placed by Mon...

Updates And Cancellation Information

Published: May 23, 2020 at 07:00 AM

Cancellations and postponement information will be updated at newtownbee.com as information is received. Send to editor@thebee.com . C.H...

A Little Bit Of The Nation’s Capital For St Rose Eighth Grade Students

Published: May 23, 2020 at 07:00 AM

St Rose School eighth grade students were supposed to board a bus and head to Washington, DC, an annual tradition at the school. They could not get there this y...

Individual With Newtown Ties Implicated In Two HomicidesAn individual who Newtown Police say has strong local ties has been implicated in two Connecticut homicides — one in Willington and another in Derby — according to reports.An individual who Newtown Police say has strong local ties has been implicated in two Connecticut assaults, and two homicides — one in Willington and another in Derby — according to reports. According to a release from Newtown Police Department Saturday night, Connecticut State Police were searching for Peter Manfredonia who they said is considered "armed and dangerous," and is a primary suspect in the Willington murder.The suspect has very strong ties to Newtown and with the recent sightings of Manfredonia in Derby in the Route 34 area, "we want our residents and those around to be aware of this very dangerous individual," the local police message states."Newtown Police have stepped up patrols and have increased manpower, out of an abundance of caution. Residents should be aware and on the lookout, that while no immediate danger exist the potential is here and we have addressed it by bringing in extra manpower to patrol and protect our residents."The local department said the suspect was believed to be in possession of several firearms, and was driving a black Volkswagen Jetta with Connecticut plates AU78524. Just after 3:30 pm Sunday, May 24, however, State Police reported that the vehicle had been located in Pennsylvania, and law enforcement agencies there were actively searching the area for the suspect.The 23-year-old Manfredonia is described as a 6'3" white male, with disheveled, black hair, brown eyes, and weighs approximately 240 pounds.He was last seen wearing a gray T-shirt, gray sweatpants, and carrying some type of bag.'Brutal' Attack In WillingtonConnecticut State Police said Manfredonia, with a date of birth of February 2, 1997, was seen leaving the scene of a homicide and serious assault on Mirtl Road, in the southern section of Willington. He was reported to be operating a red motorcycle.Anyone seeing him was warned, "do not approach and call 911." At the time, state police said Manfredonia was believed to be in possession of a pistol and long guns. Police said he was seen “carrying an unknown type bag with food rations and is believed to be armed with numerous weapons." The Hartford Courant reported Manfredonia was responsible for a home invasion type break Sunday morning at another residence in Willington.A vehicle that was stolen in that incident was found some time later near Osborndale State Park in Derby, in the vicinity of a home on Roosevelt Drive (Route 34) where another crime scene was located. Officials later said that was the scene of a second murder tied to Manfredonia.Manfredonia is a 2015 graduate of Newtown High School. He then attended the University of Connecticut.Check back or follow The Newtown Bee's Facebook and Twitter sites for immediate updates and breaking news.

Hi, nice article about minor league baseball. My great uncle Buck (John) Morrison played for New London 1900, Meriden 1901-1902 and Hartford 1902-1903. Just recently found articles of his actual playing days. I was raised in same house in Somerville MA but never saw or found anything from his playing days. Just hope somebody can point me in right direction to find material on my great uncle. Thanks

Connecticut has been home to literally dozens of minor league baseball team

My husband was very proud to be a part of this incredibly strong community. We lived in Sandy Hook, and called Shady Rest home. He was well known and loved by many during our 30 years living here. Many of you may not have known him personally but knew of him as he drove everywhere, everyday in his 1931 Model A chopped top street rod complete with Oogah horn! Please remember him as he was before these past 4 years that had him in and out of hospitals, nursing homes and hospice care. He was a loving, devoted and proud husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was always willing to help anyone/everyone. I love him, I miss him - my soulmate, my Forever Love and Best Friend.

Lawrence Kozek

To Arlene and the Kimball family we grieve for your loss. In every way, Bill defined what it was to be "good man". Thank you, Bill, for all the good times; we will miss you. Maureen & Tom Armstrong

William George Kimball

Thanks very much for these daily updates. I think the Bee, town officials, organizations and businesses are all doing a great job. I have not seen anything about whether anyone in Newtown who has had the virus has yet fully recovered? It seems like by now that there might be some who have. Thanks again.

Newtown COVID-19 Cases Trending Up In Nursing, Assisted Living Centers As Statewide Hospitalization

FUN rocks! Thank you to the Jones family, volunteers and mentors for the awesome things you do. Looking forward to seeing you again soon... Be well. Stay safe. Spread only Hope.

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Drop-Off Day Heads Off A Deluge Of Returns At Library

Ambulance Reports | May 14-20, 2020

Police Reports | May 11-17, 2020

Fire Reports | May 14-20, 2020

Children In School Meals Program Getting Emergency SNAP Benefits

May 1 Video Message Reminds Community About ‘Horns For Hope,’ Free Mask Distribution

Pick Up Your Spaghetti Dinner, At NUMC

Updates And Cancellation Information

A Little Bit Of The Nation’s Capital For St Rose Eighth Grade Students