1+ hour, 12+ min ago  (692+ words) Leo Mc Ilrath celebrated the 60th anniversary of his ordination this week. After a decade of serving the Catholic Church in a traditional manner, the Danbury native returned to the Northeast, first spending one year in Weymouth, Mass. , where he earned…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (293+ words) Christian Richard Chemero, 59, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2025 in La Junta, Colorado. Born on April 17, 1966, Christian grew up in Newtown, and relocated to Colorado in 2005. He lived a life defined by creativity, adventure, and deep connections with those around him....

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (314+ words) The names of five men, including two from Newtown, were formally unveiled on the Connecticut Fallen Firefighters Memorial last weekend. The 23rd Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service was conducted Sunday, September 28, at the state's memorial in front of Connecticut Fire Academy…...