The State of Connecticut’s annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony is scheduled for next Thursday afternoon at Sherwood Island State Park.

A three-vehicle crash near the end of last Friday morning’s rush hour closed a major roadway for approximately 90 minutes and sent three people to the hospital.

Due to ongoing work on replacing the historic roof of Trinity Episcopal Church, the driveway and building will be closed during the Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 1.

One woman died and four others, including at least one Newtown resident, were taken to the hospital early Sunday morning after a one-vehicle crash on Berkshire Road.

Dr Neil Chaudhary, a nationally respected traffic safety scientist and former Newtown Police Commissioner, has announced his candidacy to return to the Police Commission — this time as a Forward Party candidate committed to non-partisan service.

A reminder that most entities will have their hours affected Monday. Additionally, a few advertising deadlines for our September 5, 2025 print edition are earlier than usual.

Planning & Zoning continued discussion of the application for 12 Cold Spring Road.

President Donald Trump has ordered flags across the country to be lowered as the nation begins to mourn following the latest school shooting.

Fire reports from Wednesday, August 13-Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Most entities will have their hours affected next week on the federal Labor Day holiday. A few advertising deadlines for our September 5, 2025 print edition will be earlier than usual.