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Jordan Hensel Hensel is a distance runner on the Newtown High School outdoor track and field team. Favorite part about running: “I kind of like the challenge that I am doing something that other people generally hate.” ...

Remembering Levon Helm To the Editor: With the passing of Levon Helm, America has lost one of its greatest musical talents. On a personal level, I have lost my muse. Levon has been my definition of “cool” ever since I first sa...

Senior Girls Newtown Gold 17, Cheshire Black 4: Bridget Walsh and Anna Buzzanca combined for 7 saves splitting time in the goal while Newtown’s defense, led by Celia Gold, Meg Kelleher, Dori Farley and Katie Cappelli, was outstan...

Stanley ‘Peter’ Urban A Kind-Hearted Person Stanley “Peter” Urban, Jr, 35, of Corning, Calif., previously of Newtown, died March 16, at Mercy Hospital in Redding, Calif., from injuries receiv...

Newtown’s David Charash Hosts Second Successful Diving Medicine Symposium By John Voket When it comes to diving medicine, two of the most important elements are training and trust — training medical professionals and divers a...

Tips And Tricks For Trail Riders   The Newtown Bridle Lands Association offers the following tips and tricks for trail riders: On Point By Nature — The lead horse in a group watches for danger in front, while the horses bringing up the ...

Players Step Up To Help Boys’ Tennis Team Win By Andy Hutchison The Newtown High School boys’ tennis team remained unbeaten with a pair of victories over South-West Conference foes this past week. It took a solid team effort, ...

Senior services for Newtown seniors are available at the Multipurpose Building on Riverside Road in Sandy Hook. The Senior Center is under the auspices of the Commission on Aging. The center is run by Senior Services Director Marilyn Place. For infor...

Mary C. Martone Beloved Mother And Grandmother Mary C. Martone, 94, of Bridgeport, died April 20, at Masonicare of Newtown. Born November 7, 1917, in Bridgeport, she was a daughter of Antonio and Theresa Scairretta Fortuna. Survivors include two...

Atkinson Memorial Golf Tournament The Second Annual Glenn R “Benny” Atkinson Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at The Golf Club at Oxford Greens on Thursday, June 7. Cost is $175 per golfer ($700 per foursome) and includes...