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Valley Shakespeare Festival's Free 2024 Summer Show Is THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)
Valley Shakespeare Festival is bringing the spectacular comedy The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) to the valley this July, for their annual Free Shakespeare in the Park!. The Valley Shakespeare Festival is set to host this madcap race through all of Shakespeare's 37 plays, using only 3 actors July...
Woodbury pastor arrested on illegal gun charge claims the police told him it was OK
WOODBURY, Conn. — A pastor of a church in Woodbury was arrested for illegally possessing a firearm. The pastor spoke exclusively with FOX61 about the incident, which he says was all a big misunderstanding. Dr. Peter Ventura is the pastor of the First Baptist Church in Woodbury. He was...
North Haven Democratic Town Committee Introduces Candidates for State Office to the Community
Press Release from North Haven Democratic Town Committee. In a series of successful events hosted by the North Haven Democratic Town Committee (DTC), the North Haven community had the opportunity to meet, greet, and support unanimously endorsed local Democratic candidates Brandi Mandato, who is running for state senator in District 34 encompassing Durham, East Haven, North Branford, North Haven, and Wallingford; and Kieran Ahern, who is running for state representative in District 87 representing North Haven.
Body camera video captures assault on New Haven police officer
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Police-worn body camera video captured the moment a suspect assaulted a female New Haven police officer in recent weeks. New Haven police released the video to News 8. The video below first aired on July 2, 2024. In it, police said you can see officers responding to the Fair Haven […]
Griffin Health Offers Free High Blood Sugar Management Program
The following press release was sent by Griffin Hospital:. The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will offer two sessions of its innovative high blood sugar management program in July. Healthy for Life with Elevated Blood Sugar is a free, six-week program designed for individuals diagnosed with either pre-diabetes or diabetes...
North Haven Rotary Foundation Presents Scholarships for Local Gateway Students
Michael Hallahan, the assistant to the treasurer for the North Haven Rotary Foundation, recently presented a $2,000 check to Gateway Community College which will fund two $1,000 scholarships for local students. Hallahan presented the check to two members of Gateway’s Office of Institutional Advancement in Victoria Dancy, development associate/scholarship coordinator; and Gena DeSisto, assistant to the associate dean.
Alders OK Historic Duplex Sale For $6K
Alders signed off on selling a long-vacant, city-owned duplex next to Yale New Haven Hospital for $6,000 to a local veterans housing nonprofit that plans to rehab the property into six affordable rentals. Local legislators took that vote Monday night during the latest regular meeting of the full Board of...
Il Palio Of Shelton Hosts Meet The Kids Night For Boys & Girls Club Of The Lower Naugatuck Valley
SHELTON — Thursday, June 27, marked a night of inspiration and celebration for the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley as they presented their annual Meet the Kids Night in an elevated way, beyond the walls of the Club gymnasium. This year’s special evening brought together...
Monroe schools receive mental health funding
Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker announced the release of more than $2 million in grants for 36 school districts and summer camp programs across Connecticut that will be used to support the delivery of mental health programming for students during the summer months over the next two years.
North Haven Lions Club Donates $1,000 for Repairs at Peter’s Rock Park
The North Haven Lions Club has donated $1,000 to Peter’s Rock Association to help defray the costs of rebuilding and replacing bridges which are in need of repair at Peter’s Rock Park. The park consists of 230 acres which offer hiking, a place to have a picnic, a...
Community Members Gather for Annual North Haven Day of Prayer
On May 1, a gathering was held at the Best Western Plus Hotel in North Haven for the annual North Haven Day of Prayer. The breakfast was sponsored by Pastor Ed Horne of Faith United Methodist Church, Rev. James Detweiler of Hope Christian Church, Pastor Lisa Sessions-Grey of Life Changing Ministries, Rev. Scott Morrow of North Haven Congregational Church, Rev. Mike Carbaugh of Pond Hill Baptist Church, Father Michael Santiago of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish, Father Thom Peter of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Rev. Jim DeAngelo of Vox Church (North Haven campus), and Pastor Chris Soto of Word of Faith Christian Center.
Zaheem Sabree ID'd In Deadly Chester Shooting: Police
Zaheem Sabree was found with a gunshot wound to the head on East 24th Street near Crosby Street around 6:40 p.m., on June 30, city police detailed in the release. He was taken to an area hospital where he died from his wounds. Sabree played football at Chester High School,...
Chief steps down after 30 years
Stan MacMillan, Kent’s Fire Marshall for 30 years, was honored at a retirement celebration in Town Hall Tuesday, June 25. Friends and co-workers joined to share memories, gratitude and well wishes. MacMillan thanked everyone and jokingly remembered, “In 30 years I’ve helped train eight First Selectmen.” He also added that he thought Kent’s “best product” is its students, thanking the schools, camps, and programs available to the youth.
Housy Juniors baseball drops 9-5 to Barkhamsted
SHARON — The Housy Juniors hosted the second game of the Babe Ruth summer baseball league at Veterans’ Field in Sharon on June 27. They fought hard against Barkhamsted, but ultimately fell to their opponent, 9-5. The Housy team consists of teens from Region One towns: Sharon, Salisbury, Kent, Cornwall, North Canaan, and Falls Village. Players range in age from 13 to 15 and learn from the experienced coaching and invested teammates that summer baseball offers.
Traveling into Hartford this weekend? Brace yourself for possible traffic
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Hartford police sought to warn drivers about a busy weekend on the capital city streets. They said they expected traffic to be impacted by a couple of baseball games, an Alanis Morissette concert, and a couple of other popular events. On Friday, the Hartford Yard Goats...
Hartford man charged with manslaughter in hit-and-run crash that killed toddler
A 30-year-old man is facing a manslaughter charge in connection with a hit-and-run car crash that killed a 1-year-old girl outside a Hartford laundromat last month, according to Hartford police. Hartford resident Melvin Daniels has been charged with second-degree manslaughter, evading responsibility involving death and having an illegally-tinted windshield in...
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