Maureen Crick Owen was excited to speak to Commission on Aging members about the Mary Hawley Public Service Award at their recent meeting.

The print edition of the January 3, 2025 Newtown Bee will have early deadlines ahead of the New Year holiday. Many entities will close early New Year's Eve and/or be closed for the day January 1.

A special Newtown Forest Association event planned for tomorrow at Deep Brook Farm has been postponed ahead of expected inclement weather.

Newtown Police have charged a man with two violations after the vehicle he was operating drove over a dog that later died of its injuries. The driver reportedly checked on the condition of the dog at the scene, but did not report it to the police and left the scene.

Fire reports from Wednesday, December 11-Monday, December 16.

Police reports for December 3 through December 17, 2024.

Board of Education members invited Newtown High School Athletic Director Matt Memoli to deliver a fall sports update during their Tuesday, December 17 meeting.

Local and state officials are urging residents to be safe as the coldest weather of the season moves into the region.

Newtown Police are hoping to hear from anyone who witnessed a pedestrian clipped by a vehicle while the person was walking on Church Hill Road late Wednesday afternoon.

Members of the community and beyond came together and honored those lost 12 years ago on 12/14 with a Service of Remembrance.