PHS focus on goal-setting, substance abuse, diversity this week

Pomperaug High School (PHS) will host events during the week of Nov. 18 to 21 to engage students, staff and parents in meaningful conversations about goal-setting, substance abuse, ... Continue Reading →

Southbury woman celebrates re-opening of family business

By MARY CONSEUR Southbury resident Martha Hinrichsen, an owner/shareholder in the world-renowned music publishing company C.F. Peters, has good reason to be proud. In October, she returned ... Continue Reading →

Panthers seniors own night

By T.J. OSTRANDER The Panthers’ Friday night home game against the Joel Barlow Falcons couldn’t have been scripted any better. Before the game, the Panthers seniors were honored; ... Continue Reading →

Joan Wooster obituary

Former President Church of the Infinite Spirit Joan M. (Chesnavich) (Cassidy) Wooster, 78, of Wolcott passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at the Vitas Innovation Hospice ... Continue Reading →

MVFD Fire Calls – Week of Nov. 2, 2014

11-02 at 12:56 – Route 188. Tree fell on wires. Blocking road. CL&P and Conn. Dept. of Transportation contacted. 11-02 at 14:44 – Hop Brook Park. Small fire in barbecue ... Continue Reading →

Iwo Jima Memorial Veterans Day ceremony

The Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation will hold a Veterans Day ceremony at the National Iwo Jima Memorial on the Newington/New Britain town line today, Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 ... Continue Reading →

Battle of the Panthers goes to Masuk

By T.J. OSTRANDER The Pomperaug Panthers visited the Masuk Panthers Friday night in Monroe for what turned out to be a hard-fought battle between the two. Unfortunately for Pomperaug, ... Continue Reading →

Middlebury attempted armed robbery

Middlebury Police Chief James Viadero said police officers responded to a call from 138 Regan Road  Thursday, Nov. 6, at approximately 10 p.m. indicating an apparent armed robbery ... Continue Reading →

Ruth (Charbonneau) Rooney Obituary

Middlebury’s first police woman Ruth (Charbonneau) Rooney, 89, of Woodbury passed away with her family by her side Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness. ... Continue Reading →

Middlebury has new K9, Jay

The Middlebury Police Department is introducing its newest member, K9 Jay. Jay was acquired approximately 5 weeks ago from a reputable supplier of police K9s and has been living with ... Continue Reading →