Anyone from Newtown who has been paying attention to state political races in recent years will see nothing but familiar names when they peruse their ballot this November — because every candidate is either an incumbent who has already been serving Newtown constituents, or a returning challenger.

A former Sandy Hook resident accused of murdering two individuals, including a former Newtown High School classmate was apprehended in Maryland following a manhunt involving FBI along with law enforcement agencies in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Flags return once again to half-staff, this time to honor Connecticut State Trooper Eugene Baron, Jr.

Thr C.H. Booth Library will have its second library materials drop off day on Thursday, May 28.

After a relatively long period of decline, Connecticut’s number of hospitalized residents diagnosed with COVID-19 increased slightly in the latest report out of Governor Ned Lamont’s office.

A household hazardous waste drop-off day has been set for Saturday, June 6, from 9 am to 2 pm, at Newtown Public Works, 4 Turkey Hill Road.

An 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. The second homicide victim has been identified as a 23-year-old former Newtown resident.

Drop-off day for materials at the library was off to a good start on Thursday.

Police reports provided for Newtown, Conn. for May 11-17, 2020.

Fire reports for Newtown, Conn. for the period of May 14-20, 2020.