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Published: Oct 21, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Claire Marie Holzner (nee Hammond), 80, a longtime resident of Newtown, died peacefully October 19 at Danbury Hospital, surrounded by her family.
She was the loving wife of Louis Holzner. They recently celebrated their 60th anniversary, with all thei...
Published: Oct 21, 2014 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
Connecticut has a problem and somebody has to stand up to it.
Our state’s criminal justice system consumes well over a billion dollars a year of our tax money and, sadly, the results are not satisfactory largely due to a system of hars...
Published: Oct 21, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Eugene “Gene” John Robert LaVigne, 62, a resident since 1998 of Danbury, previously a 20-year resident of Newtown and Sandy Hook, died at his home October 17. Born in Marquette, Mich., he was a son of the late Betty Jane (Madel) and Eugene John LaVig...
Published: Oct 21, 2014 at 12:00 AM
An hour-long informational meeting will be held on Thursday, October 30, at 7 pm, in the auditorium of Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street, to discuss the School Based Health Center set to open in January 2015.
The meeting, according to a press re...
Published: Oct 21, 2014 at 12:00 AM
In control of their own destiny, but also down to the wire, members of the Newtown High School boys’ soccer team stepped up and locked up a South-West Conference playoff berth with a 3-0 win over Notre Dame-Fairfield, under the lights at Sacred Heart...
Published: Oct 20, 2014 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
I have been involved in local politics for decades, and know what it takes to be a successful elected official. It takes a person who is thoughtful, understanding and knowledgeable about the needs of residents. Jen Aguilar has worked f...
Published: Oct 20, 2014 at 12:00 AM
For young people in Newtown, a chance to have their poetry, short stories, and/or art published is here.
The New Stories For Newtown: Words and Images contest has a deadline approaching. Entries are due by October 31, and according to C.H. Booth Libr...
Published: Oct 20, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Do you have a problem horse? Or do you simply want to better educate yourself and your mount on all things equestrian? Then join Dan James, an internationally renowned horse trainer and clinician, at workshops to be held at The Second Company Governo...
Published: Oct 20, 2014 at 12:00 AM
The Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity (SHOP) held the Fourth Annual Passport to Sandy Hook on Saturday, October 11.
The event challenged participants to visit the 32 participating locations to have their “passports” stamped at each stop. Partici...
Published: Oct 20, 2014 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
My experience in having worked with Mitch Bolinsky on the Legislative Council, makes it easy to once again support him in his bid for reelection as Newtown’s 106th District State Representative.
My knowledge of Mitch is he is always we...
