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Newtown, developer make deal to bring housing to Fairfield Hills
3+ hour ago (529+ words) The Kent House, bottom, a vacant former hospital building on the Fairfield Hills campus in Newtown, Conn. , Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Shelton House on the Fairfield Hills campus in Newtown, Conn. NEWTOWN " The town and a Boston-based company have come to an…...
Connecticut doesn't know how many convicted felons are missing from DNA database
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1130+ words) Guy Vallaro, director of scientific services for the state Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, stands next to rapid DNA testing equipment at the state Forensic Science Laboratory in'Meriden. He said an upcoming study will determines what DNA samples…...
Danbury woman linked to Stamford human remains found in 2018 to be arraigned on murder charge
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (170+ words) DANBURY" A local womancharged with murder in connection with remains found in Stamford in 2018 is slated to be arraigned in court on Monday. Dominique Harrison, 28, is facing a charge of murder with special circumstances. Her bondwas set at $750, 000, the police…...
Uncle Stickey's Chicken to open in Danbury this summer with sticky wings
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (458+ words) The logo for the new Uncle Stickey's Chicken to open in Danbury this summer. Uncle Stickey's Chicken, locally owned eatery, is coming to Danbury this summer, the restaurant announced on social media. DANBURY " Uncle Stickey's Chicken, which will serve its…...
Fire extinguished at Bethel business on Turkey Plain Road, officials say
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (207+ words) BETHEL " Local firefighters extinguished a two-alarm fire at a commercial property on Turkey Plain Road Tuesday evening, officials said." Crews responded to the building around 11: 45 p. m. after an automatic fire alarm sounded, according to a Facebook post shared Wednesday by the…...
Lane closures expected after crash on Route 7 in Danbury Monday, officials say
1+ week, 1+ day ago (94+ words) Connecticut State Police said as of 8: 30 a. m. on Monday morning, a two-car crash on Route 7 in Danbury was active near Exit 11. DANBURY " Troopers are at the scene of a two-car crash on Route 7 in Danbury during Monday morning's commute, police said....
Danbury man accused in Draft Kings scheme granted diversionary program
1+ week, 6+ day ago (285+ words) At least 20 Connecticut residents have been charged in connection with an alleged scheme involving'Draft Kings accounts and stolen credit card information. DANBURY " A city man charged in an alleged Draft Kings fraud scheme has been approved for a court diversionary…...
Danbury developer's "impeccable' conversion of Newtown warehouse site attracts restaurant attention
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (545+ words) Steel framing for three new retail units at a former abandoned warehouse site on Church Hill Road in Newtown, which is opening as a new retail center." Finished storefronts and landscaping at a former abandoned warehouse site on Church Hill…...
As "packed" church plans $3 M expansion with outdoor plaza, New Milford asks about noise and traffic
2+ week, 1+ day ago (576+ words) Plans at Faith Church on Danbury Road in New Milford to add 400 seats to the sanctuary, double the classrooms at the church's prep school and build a street-facing outdoor plaza with a stage and baptismal pool are under review." NEW…...
Newtown man threatened supermarket employee with knife, police say
2+ week, 1+ day ago (178+ words) Douglas Luessenhop, 64, of Newtown, was charged with second-degree threatening June 6, 2026, after allegedly threatening a Caraluzzi's Market employee with a knife. NEWTOWN " A Newtown man was arrested Saturday after allegedly threatening a'Caraluzzi's'Market employee with a knife. Douglas Luessenhop, 64, was charged with…...