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Published: Apr 25, 2025 at 07:00 AM
The bats got hot when Newtown High School’s baseball team hosted Bunnell of Stratford on April 16. The Nighthawks earned their first win in decisive fashion, posting a 15-5 triumph over the Bulldogs.
“We hit the ball very well,” said Newtown Coach Ia...
Updated: Apr 25, 2025 at 03:51 PM
Both the 2025-26 municipal and education budgets, as well as five proposed capital projects, all passed at referendum on April 22.
The municipal budget passed 2,479 to 1,777; the education budget margin passed, 2,432 to 1,838.
Advisory questions on w...
Published: Apr 25, 2025 at 06:55 AM
The host Newtown High School softball team got South-West Conference play going on the right foot with a 13-1 win over Pomperaug of Southbury in a game shortened an inning by the mercy rule on April 21.
This game appeared headed to being a blowout ou...
Published: Apr 25, 2025 at 06:55 AM
Newtown High School’s boys’ volleyball team defeated both Amity of Woodbridge and Danbury 3-0 in road matches April 17 and 19, then topped Kolbe Cathedral of Bridgeport 3-1 at home on April 21 before going to Ridgefield for a four-set victory the nex...
Published: Apr 25, 2025 at 06:50 AM
Newtown High School’s girls’ tennis team evened its record to 1-1 with a 4-3 win over visiting Bethel on April 21.
Singles winners were No. 2 Sophia Dutsar 6-1, 6-1, No. 3 Jamie Rowan 6-0, 6-1, and No. 4 Eren Weiss 6-1, 6-2. The No. 2 doubles tandem ...
Updated: Apr 24, 2025 at 03:35 PM
Spring has sprung. Faces turn eagerly toward the sun, hoping for just a few minutes of warmth to burn through the winter haze. Crocuses are appearing. A few weeks ago a lone yellow one poked out from dead leaves and other natural debris that has prot...
Updated: Apr 24, 2025 at 12:08 PM
On Saturday, April 26, from 10 am until 2 pm, Newtown Police Department and other law enforcement agencies nationwide will be partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for the 28th Drug Take Back Day.
The public can visit the departme...
Updated: Apr 24, 2025 at 04:57 PM
HARTFORD — State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky and Martin Foncello announced the date of an upcoming, locally important public hearing before the Connecticut General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Government Oversight. The hearing is confirmed for 2 ...
Published: Apr 24, 2025 at 07:00 AM
Author and illustrator Abi Cushman visited Hawley Elementary School and talked to students about how she writes and illustrates her books on Friday, April 11. The visit also acted as the culminating event for the school’s “Hawley Loves to Read Week.”...
Published: Apr 23, 2025 at 09:44 AM
The world lost another great one. After a 22-year battle with multiple cancers, Anne Elizabeth Murray (Zaharek) was called to heaven on April 18, 2025.
Anne was born in Torrington to George and Mary Zaharek (Saccomani) on June 4, 1970, and leaves beh...
