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Published: Jan 11, 2021 at 09:35 AM
President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation ordering flags lowered to honor the death last week of two United States Capitol Police officers. Both were on duty during the breach of Capitol grounds on Wednesday, January 6.
Trump on Sunday issued ...
Published: Jan 11, 2021 at 08:10 AM
Two-Vehicle Collision
A two-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Hawleyville and Mt Pleasant Roads around 6:14 pm, Wednesday, December 23.
Newtown police report that Francis J. Halas, 72, of Bethel, who was operating a 2018 Chevrole...
Published: Jan 11, 2021 at 08:00 AM
As the world closely approaches almost a full year of dealing with the coronavirus, many aspects of everyday life have continued to be different and challenging. Takeout dinners, drive-through testing, and grocery deliveries have all come about as bu...
Published: Jan 11, 2021 at 08:00 AM
All town offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, in honor of Dr Martin Luther King Jr Day.
All schools, Newtown Senior Center, and C.H. Booth Library will also be closed in observance of the national holiday.
Post offices will be closed, and th...
Published: Jan 10, 2021 at 08:00 AM
As a lifelong educator, Newtown resident George Stockwell did not let retirement separate him from helping those interested in learning a thing or two.
Shortly after Stockwell capped his career with the Newtown school district, he began volunteering ...
Updated: Jan 13, 2021 at 09:10 AM
Since last July, Betty Presnell has raised $2,900, one nickel at a time.
Presnell, a very longtime Newtown resident (“60½ years, off and on,” she said January 4), has been operating a one-woman bottle and can drive, with proceeds all being donated to...
Updated: Jan 10, 2021 at 01:13 PM
In years past, staged productions of NewArts’ lively take on A Christmas Carol were certainly a feast for the senses, with the production’s elaborate set pieces, detailed costumes, Victorian choreography, evocative music, and wondrous mix of seasoned...
Updated: Jan 12, 2021 at 10:09 AM
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather being forecast Saturday, this even has been moved to the same time and location Sunday, January 17.
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Families United in Newtown (FUN) a locally based nonprofit providing support and social/recreational ...
Published: Jan 09, 2021 at 07:00 AM
With students back in school buildings as of January 4, Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue shared COVID-19 related updates with the Board of Education at its January 5 meeting.
Kindergarten to sixth grade students returned to school in pers...
Updated: Jan 08, 2021 at 05:03 PM
This past week, demolition work began on the western portion of the Rochambeau Bridge.
Demolition of the bridge deck will continue to take place between the hours of 6 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday; the demolition is anticipated to be completed b...
