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Published: Jun 27, 2014 at 12:00 AM
I can think of no better way to begin this week’s column than by wishing a very Happy Birthday to Doris Dickinson, who celebrated the big 103 on June 26.
“She is truly an amazing lady,” said friend Carlen Gaines, who may have whispered a little somet...
Published: Jun 27, 2014 at 12:00 AM
As the summer heats up, lemonade stands will begin sprouting in neighborhoods.
While some kids are using lemonade stands for some extra change, Newtown Kindness, a non-profit organization whose goal is to foster kindness in children, has created a le...
Published: Jun 26, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Newtown High School enjoyed another school year filled with success — including championships — in each sports season.
The high school graduated 11 athletes who will be playing a sport in college at the Division I level, as well as a handful of other...
Published: Jun 26, 2014 at 12:00 AM
The 2014 Kelly Report on Gun Violence in America, released Wednesday, June 25, is the first collaboration of its kind between members of Congress, gun safety advocates, and public health/academic communities on the nation’s gun violence epidemic.
Wri...
Published: Jun 26, 2014 at 12:00 AM
The radio dispatchers at the Newtown Emergency Communications Center at Town Hall South, 3 Main Street, report the following fire calls and the responders:
Thursday, June 19: 11:13 am, motor vehicle accident, intersection of Wasserman Way and Nun...
Published: Jun 26, 2014 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor
As summer 2014 gets into full swing, the College/Career Center at Newtown High School would like to express how grateful we are to all the individuals, businesses and community organizations that make it possible for high school student...
Published: Jun 26, 2014 at 12:00 AM
The Lady Hawks Basketball League is open to girls ages 9-15. It will run from July 1 through August 13. Cost is $100. Bantam, Intermediate, and Junior girls are all eligible to participate. The teams play on Tuesday and Wednesday nights at Dickinson ...
Published: Jun 26, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue’s 27th Annual George & Timothy Powell Golf Tournament, which serves as a fundraiser for the company, will be on Monday, July 21.
This year the tournament will have play at Newtown Country Club and Rock Ridge Country...
Published: Jun 26, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Police continue to investigate a serious motor vehicle accident that occurred late on the night of Saturday, June 21, in which a SUV carrying three 24-year-old women, while traveling eastward on Berkshire Road (Route 34) near the Monroe town line, dr...
Published: Jun 26, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Pressed firmly into their seats, three friends felt the carnival ride begin to rise. A few seconds later they hung suspended over a field during the opening night of the St Rose Parish Carnival on Tuesday, June 24. Then, as the Rip Cord ride released...
