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Richard K. Girgasky, 76, longtime Jacksonville, Fla., resident, formerly of Southbury, passed away November 13, following a longtime fight against Parkinson’s. Richard retired from Curtis Packaging, Sandy Hook, in 1988. He loved baseball and enjoyed ...

Johnny Nowacki held up a can of fruit cocktail, selecting it from one of many boxed and canned food items already collected in a bin marked, “Food Pantry Donations” in the Newtown Community Center lobby. Joining the “Let’s Can Hunger” effort, Johnny,...

To the Editor: I want to express my gratitude to my friends and neighbors in District One for again electing me to represent them on the Legislative Council and thank everyone who came out to vote during this past municipal election. I also want to c...

November 22, 2007 to February 25, 2016 Happy Birthday, Precious Boy You are close to us in heart, mind, and soul as much today as ever. So many still remember your kindness, smile, and sincerity in helping anyone who needed help. We are sending ...

To the Editor: It is that time of year again when the local unit of the Salvation Army will be setting up kettles and ringing the bells to raise money for our friends and neighbors in Newtown that need our assistance. The money raised from donations ...

To the Editor: The players and families of the 2019 8th Grade Nighthawk Football team sincerely appreciate our coaching staff. Not only have head coach Brian Reilly and assistants Mike Chappa, Wally Haddick, Eric Hanson, Dave Macey, Rod Schmitt, Chri...

To the Editor: If you enjoy seeing houses lit up in their winter finery, become a member of the “Newtown Holiday Lights Map & Contest” group on Facebook. We provide a free map and driving directions to the best holiday homes in Newtown. Everyone, fro...

To the Editor: At the next public hearing, we would like to encourage be a serious discussion of the 8-30g option and the realities of what Main Street and Newtown could face at this site [19 Main Street]. It would be helpful to hear both sides of th...

Barbara Ann Killoran Oravez, 84, of Newtown, passed peacefully on November 12 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of William A. Oravez for the past 63 years. Barbara was born in Bridgeport, Conn., on April 9, 1935, to the...

At The Newtown Bee, we are working on articles every week for our readers’ education and enjoyment, and subscribers get the first — and sometimes exclusive — look at stories in print. What’s in the works for the edition of November 22 includes a socc...