Small business conference to be held in Ansonia
ANSONIA — A conference to help small businesses understand the Connecticut Jobs Bill and its STEP UP program will be held Wednesday in Ansonia.
The...
Elks to honor Patriot Day
NAUGATUCK — The Naugatuck Elks Lodge 967 will host a Patriot Day ceremony on Tuesday at 758 Rubber Ave. to honor the anniversary of...
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Spooner House announces back-to-school food drive
SHELTON — The Spooner House is holding a back-to-school food drive through Sept. 21.
For a list of the most...
CCDL endorses Winsley for Congress
GROTON — The Connecticut Citizens Defense League (CCDL) endorsed Wayne Winsley in his run for the U.S. Congress.
Winsley, a Republican from Naugatuck, is challenging...
Beacon Falls turns up police presence at parks
BEACON FALLS — Police are increasing their patrols of parks as the town seeks to combat a rash of vandalism.
“We are going to step...
Fighting back against a beetle infestation
PROSPECT — There's not too much Connecticut can do to push back against the arrival of an exotic beetle that has already killed millions...
Grants available to area nonprofits
WATERBURY — The Connecticut Community Foundation is accepting grant requests for its fall round of funding.
Through funds established by area donors, the foundation’s grants...
Conroy receives election grant
SEYMOUR — The State Elections Enforcement Commission approved a public campaign grant for Democrat Theresa Conroy of Seymour last week.
Conroy is challenging state Rep....
Woodland working to give students alternative
BEACON FALLS — If a student at Woodland Regional High School is having trouble succeeding in the larger, traditional high school setting, the only...
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Wings of Freedom Tour coming to Oxford
OXFORD — The Wings of Freedom Tour will touch down at the Oxford-Waterbury Airport for four days next...