Newtown residents who have lived here for more than a decade probably remember Daniel Hasselberger. Several years ago, a townwide fundraiser and donations from area organizations allowed his parents, Julie and John Hasselberger, to buy a specially equipped van for the medically fragile young boy. What costs of the $60,000 van were not covered by those donations were picked up by The Scotty Fund, a nonprofit organization that provides financial support to families with critically ill children.

Newtown news of 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago, from the archives of The Newtown Bee.

Newtown news of 25, 50, 75, and 100 years ago, from the archives of The Newtown Bee.

There is a new marker at the entrance of Zoar Cemetery.