‘Coffee with a Cop’ Meet Bethel Police Officers at Jacqueline’s Restaurant, Aug. 10
Join your neighbors and police for coffee and conversation. No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to […]
Month: July 2016
‘Stronger Together’ is Hillary Clinton Democratic National Convention Acceptance Speech Theme
On this now historic date in history, July 28, 2016, Hillary Clinton accepted the nomination for the Nov. 8 election, for the first woman Democratic nominee […]
President Obama and Hillary Clinton Embrace On Stage After Obama DNC Endorsement Speech
On Wednesday, July 27, 2016, day 3 of the Democratic National Convention, a long line of supporters praised Hillary Clinton in support of the first […]
Bethel Police-Community Partnerships 2016 ‘Target National Night Out’ Aug 2nd
There will be K9 Demonstrations, Car Seat Safety Inspection, SWAT team equipment, police vehicles and meet one of our School Resource Officers. Report by […]
Bill Clinton DNC Speech: ‘Change Maker’ Hillary Clinton: ‘We Just Put the Biggest Crack in that Glass Ceiling Yet’
Former President Bill Clinton gave a very heartfelt, personal speech on Monday, about his wife, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, at the Democratic National Convention […]
Letter to the Editor from Bill Hillman: Urges Republicans to Support Dan O’Grady in Aug. 9th Regional Probate Primary
“Dan has donated incredible amounts of time, pro-bono legal work, personal effort, his own money and skills to the betterment of Bethel.” –Bill Hillman […]
Can This Be The New Bethel?: America’s Mass-Transit Mecca / ‘Talking Transportation’ by Jim Cameron
What’s the most mass-transit intensive city in the US? By the numbers, New York City. But for a glimpse of the real future of mass-transit, […]
PHOTOS 60+: Bethel SummerFest 2016 Was Sizzling with Activity
The heat wave continued during the Bethel SummerFest 2016 but the Town of Bethel was also sizzling with activity! The event took place on Saturday, […]
‘When They Go Low, We Go High’ – Michelle Obama 2016 DNC Speech
First Lady Michelle Obama gave a speech on Monday night at the Pennsylvania Convention Center during the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. She endorsed Hillary […]
Sen. Boucher: Take the Lyme Disease Survey
With summer fully underway, the threat of Lyme disease remains a challenge for families seeking to protect themselves as they enjoy the warm weather. Lyme […]
Debbie Wasserman Schultz Will Resign Democratic National Committee Post
In a matter of hours before the 2016 Democratic National Convention opens, Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced on Sunday she is stepping down as Chair of […]
HGTV ‘Flea Market Flip’ Host Laura Spencer Visits Bethel Business Owner Bryan Shelley at Local Flea Market
Bethel businessman Bryan Shelley, owner of the ‘Urban Bohemian’ Antiques and Decor shop at 178 Greenwood Avenue in Bethel, CT, had some interesting customers today […]
Opportunity for Bethel Businesses: Bethel School-Based Mentoring Program
The Bethel Public Schools is looking for businesses that are interested in offering their employees the opportunity to participate as a mentor. In addition, individuals […]
CT DOT Prepares for $37 Million Budget Impact: Metro-North and Shore Line East Riders are Facing 5% Fare Hike Dec. 1, 2016
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has prepared a plan to implement the FY 2017 budget that began July 1, which will include both expenditure […]
Privacy in Your Auto? ‘Big Brother Comes Along for the Ride’ – ‘Talking Transportation’ by Jim Cameron
You may feel that your car is your last private refuge in this busy world. But there’s someone along for the ride: Big Brother. And […]
Sen. Boucher Blasts Fare Hikes: ‘The hits just keep on coming for beleaguered Connecticut commuters.’
Senator Toni Boucher, Ranking Member of the state legislature’s Transportation Committee, released the following statement regarding Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s July 22 announcement that Connecticut […]
Dedicate a Star – Relay For Life Global Celebration – Bethel, Danbury, Redding and Brookfield, CT
On August 19 and 20 Relay For Life will celebrate and honor the determination, courage and hope with a Relay For Life Global Constellation to […]
‘Everything Trump and Pence are Not’: Hillary Clinton Introduction of Tim Kaine VP Choice
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) sat on the stage behind Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, in his first appearance in being the Democratic Vice Presidential pick […]
UPDATE/VIEW VIDEO: Five Sandy Hook Residential Burglaries! Help Newtown Police Find Burglary Suspect
On 7/21/16 and 7/22/16, the Newtown Police Department investigated five residential burglaries that all occurred in Sandy Hook. Report by Paula Antolini July 23, […]
Democrat Hillary Clinton Chooses Tim Kaine for VP Running Mate in 2016 Election Campaign
“I’m thrilled to announce my running mate, @TimKaine, a man who’s devoted his life to fighting for others. -H,” Clinton tweeted at 8:11 p.m. on […]
Updated Breaking News: 9 Dead, Shooters Loose in Munich, Germany Shopping Mall
Three people are reported to be dead and others are wounded after gunfire erupted from a gunman, maybe more than one, who shot individuals in […]
Donald Trump Republican National Convention 2016 Acceptance Speech, Longest Since 1972
Donald Trump’s acceptance speech for the presidential candidate nomination at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio on July 21, 2016, was quite lengthy. […]
Ivanka Trump Praised Dad Donald Trump, and His Support for Women, in RNC Speech
Ivanka Trump, the 34-year old model, writer, and Executive Vice President of Development & Acquisitions at the Trump Organization, gave what was surely the speech […]
RNC: Cruz Gets Booed, Fails to Endorse His Party’s Nominee, Trump Upstages Cruz
Tonight on the eve of Donald Trump accepting the presidential nomination, and on the night the Vice Presidential candidate Gov. Michael Pence had accepted his […]
Meredith McIver of Trump Organization Takes Blame for Melania Trump’s Speech Controversy, Issues Statement
Meredith McIver, allegedly an in-house staff writer from the Trump Organization, released a statement on Wednesday regarding Melania Trump’s speech from July 18th, 2016, at […]
Legislative Delegation Tours Duracell North American and Global Research and Development Headquarters in Bethel
State Senator Toni Boucher joined State Representatives Janice Giegler, Bob Godfrey, Stephen Harding, John Shaban, and JP Sredzinski, to tour the Duracell facility. Report […]
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Fairfield County Until 8 p.m Monday
The National Weather Service has a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 8:00 p.m. EDT for the following Connecticut Counties: Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New […]
‘Last of the Big Bands’ Sonny Carroll Band, Kicks Off the First Night of Bethel Summer Concert Series 2016
A lovely evening was enjoyed by attendees of the first night of the Bethel Summer Concert Series 2016, which began at 6:00 p.m. Sunday night, […]
UPDATED/Breaking News: Three Police Officers Shot Dead, 6 Officers Ambushed, in Baton Rouge
Six police officers were ambushed at approximately 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning, in Baton Rouge, La, and three officers are dead. Report by Paula Antolini […]
50+ PHOTOS: Bethel BeerFest 2016 Was Spectacular, Great Summer Entertainment!
The night was hot and humid but ice cold beer was flowing galore as crowds mingled on the CJH Municipal lawn at 1 School Street, […]