As coronavirus cases in Connecticut neared 46,000 on June 24, resulting in nearly 4,300 deaths across the state, American hospital officials and health experts warned that politicians focusing on the economy and a public tired of being cooped up are letting a deadly medical disaster spiral to new heights.

The names of the men and women who have been elected to serve as officers for Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company for the next 12 months have been announced.

The Newtown Community Center began its planned phased reopening on June 22.

HARTFORD— Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona announced on June 25 details of the framework to allow all students the opportunity to have access to in-school, full-time instruction at the beginning of the 2020-21 academic year, as long as public health data continues to support this model.

There is plenty to read at newtownbee.com, but so much more information to be found in print.

Residents are invited to submit questions they might have for local education officials ahead of the second installment of The Newtown Bee's "Diversity Discussions," scheduled for July 9.

A 24-year-old Sandy Hook resident was arrested this week after Connecticut State Police were notified of a threatening tweet.

Governors of Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey announce an incoming travel advisory for individuals traveling from states with significant community spread of COVID-19.

The Newtown Rotary Foundation has established the Newtown Rotary Utility Relief Fund to provide resources to Newtown families and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Aquarion Water Company has a suggested irrigation schedule for customers.