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Published: Aug 11, 2023 at 04:00 PM
August 14, 1998
Grant money in the amount of $1,000 has been awarded to the Newtown Friends of Music by the Connecticut Commission of the Arts. The money will be used to underwrite the costs associated with presenting The Greenleaf Chamber Playe...
Published: Aug 11, 2023 at 09:28 AM
DANBURY — The Honorable Robin Pavia has sentenced Patrick Arthur Griffin, 60, of New Fairfield, to 20 years in prison in the homicide of a Sandy Hook man.
According to evidence introduced at trial, Griffin stabbed James Knapp, 65, in the chest during...
Published: Aug 11, 2023 at 08:08 AM
DANBURY — Musicals at Richter is ending its 39th season on a high note with Meredith Willson’s The Music Man.
The popular musical, set in 1912, tells the story of a traveling con man, Harold Hill, and how he manages to transform the small town of Riv...
Published: Aug 11, 2023 at 08:00 AM
Lots of folks to offer congratulations to this week, beginning with the Newtown 9U Blue Hawk Cal Ripken players, coaches, families and fans. The team spent last weekend in Ocala, Florida, where they were one of an estimated 30 teams competing in Worl...
Published: Aug 11, 2023 at 07:30 AM
Connecticut is moving toward becoming the latest state with plans to halt the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. The opportunity for public comment is open until August 23 for state residents to submit commentary ahead of the coming 2035 mandate.
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Published: Aug 11, 2023 at 07:30 AM
Joaquin Oliver (a/k/a Guac) would have celebrated his 23rd birthday on August 4 had he not been killed in the shootings at Parkland High School in Florida on February 14, 2018.
This summer, Guac’s parents Manny and Patricia Oliver — “Change the Ref” ...
Updated: Aug 11, 2023 at 09:04 AM
The Town Administrator Workgroup — in spite of an even split between members advocating for a town manager position and a town administrator position — have agreed to tender a final recommendation of Newtown hiring a town administrator.
The final rec...
Published: Aug 11, 2023 at 07:00 AM
The fall field hockey season is just around the corner and some players are getting a leg up on the competition with summertime training. Among them is rising eighth grader Jocelyn Schwartz, of Sandy Hook, who figures to be a big factor in the succes...
Published: Aug 11, 2023 at 07:00 AM
C.H. Booth Library announced the launch of a theater program aimed at engaging and empowering older adults.
With the goals of fostering self-expression, and community engagement, this program will provide a unique platform for participants to unleash...
Published: Aug 10, 2023 at 04:10 PM
To the Editor:
Another serious accident occurred on South Main Street Thursday causing injuries and also power outages at Sand Hill Plaza. The spot where it happened has had many serious accidents over the years.
I’ve heard people comment that drive...
