CT State Troopers Make Arrest After Stolen Vehicle Is Located with License Plate Reader
On April 5, 2016 at approx. 12:15 p.m., a Trooper was working at a highway construction job on I-91 northbound in Middletown when he was […]
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Sandy Hook #RideOn Washington, #Team26, From Newtown to DC, Will Deliver ‘Keep Guns Off Campus’ Petition to Congress, April 9-12
On April 9, 2016, Team 26 will set off again from Sandy Hook, CT to ride to the Capitol in Washington, DC. They ride to […]
Bethel 2016-2017 BOF / Annual Town Budget Was Approved by Voters, Now on to the Referendum, April 12
The Bethel 2016-2017 Board of Finance / Annual Town Budget was approved by voters and the referendum will be on April 12, 2016, 6:00 a.m. […]
Gov. Malloy Announces Members to Serve on Certificate of Need Taskforce; Wants More Transparency in the Hospital Industry
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that seventeen people have been appointed to serve on a taskforce he created in February that will be responsible […]
Gov. Malloy Statement on Receiving the 2016 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award
The prestigious award for political courage will be presented by Jack Schlossberg, President Kennedy’s grandson, at a ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library […]
Why There Never May Be Wi-Fi on Metro-North, ‘Talking Transportation’ by Jim Cameron
A few weeks ago a friend was showing me his new Chevy Volt. Not only does the hybrid-electric car get 42 mpg, it has its […]
Bethel’s ‘Training For Warriors Connecticut’ Starts Global 8-Week Fitness Challenge, Joins Other TFW Fitness Clubs, April 11
On April 11, the local fitness club, Training For Warriors Connecticut, located at 11 Stony Hill Rd Bethel, Ct., will be joined by hundreds of […]
“Sign Painters” Premiere Film and After Party; Art, Film, Food and Discussion to Benefit Art in Bethel, April 13
Bethel Arts, FilmFest52 and Some Things Fishy Catering present “Sign Painters” on Wednesday, April 13th starting at 6:00pm at Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, […]
Got Drugs? National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Initiative, April 30
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is April 30, 2016, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. It aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means […]
Breaking News: It’s Official! Rep. Dan Carter Declares His Candidacy for the U.S. Senate
CT State Representative Dan Carter officially announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate today in Veteran’s Park in Hartford, CT. Read his announcement and speech below. […]
WEATHER WARNING: Freeze Warning In Effect from 8 p.m., Temperature Mid 20 Degrees After Midnight, Protect Plants
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a FREEZE WARNING for the Southern Fairfield and other areas of Connecticut, in effect from 8 p.m. tonight […]
ALERT: Due to Weather Forecast Bethel Public Schools Is Canceling All After School and Evening Activities, Town Budget Meeting Is NOT Canceled
Due to the weather forecast for today, Monday, April 04, 2016, the Bethel Public Schools are canceling all after school and evening activities. Report […]
Coloring Night with Byrd’s Books at Spark Arts, April 8
Byrd’s Books will continue its very popular Coloring Nights once a month across the street at SparkArts. Report by Paula Antolini April 4, 2016 […]
Sen. Boucher: ‘Republicans Lead the Way on Budget Deficit’
Republicans, once again, lead the way out of another deficit, at least until July 1, 2016. State budget deficits have unfortunately become the norm. At […]
‘Bethel Boutique’ Is Now at the Bethel Chamber of Commerce Office, April 5-16
Look what’s popping up inside the Chamber Office: “Bethel Boutique”! Report by Paula Antolini April 3, 2016 9:08PM EDT ‘Bethel Boutique’ Is Now […]
Local Emergency Response Training for Bethel, Redding & Ridgefield Businesses, Residents and Volunteers, April 30
The Bethel, Redding and Ridgefield Community Emergency Response Volunteers (CERV) invite Bethel, Redding & Ridgefield Residents, CERT, Local Agencies & Others to participate in the […]
Three CT State Representative Candidates for 2nd District Answer Same Question
Bethel Advocate asked the three District 2, CT State Representative candidates one question. Report by Paula Antolini April 3, 2016 4:19PM EDT Three […]
UPDATE: ALERT, Power Outage at Bethel High School Might Cancel Mary Poppins Musical Today
Bethel High School is currently experiencing a power outage. They have no estimation as to when power will be restored, may cancel or postpone the […]
Town of Bethel, Connecticut Notice of Annual Town Budget Meeting, April 4th
The legal voters of the Town of Bethel, Connecticut and those persons entitled to vote therein are hereby notified to assemble at the Annual Town […]
Press Conference on Reducing Gun Violence: Murphy, Blumenthal, Mothers United Against Violence, St. Francis Hospital, April 2nd
Tomorrow, ahead of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal will join survivors and victims of gun […]
Gov. Malloy: State Grant Expands ‘ShotSpotter’ Gunshot Detection System to Hartford CT
Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that an expansion of the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system in Hartford will become operational by today as a result of […]
CT Eleven-Year-Old Cheerleader Passes Away After Sudden Illness
It’s every parent’s nightmare. A sudden illness claimed the life of eleven-year-old Teagan Hawkins of Cheshire, CT, on Wednesday. She was a student of Doolittle […]
TRENDING: ‘Ideal Conceal’ Gun Made to Look Like Cell Phone Causing Concern
The company ‘Ideal Conceal’ has developed a prototype for a gun that “is ingeniously is designed to look like a smartphone, yet with one click […]
DEEP WARNING: HIGH Forest Fire Danger Level for March 31, 2016
The DEEP’s Forest Fire Control Office urges all who enjoy the use of Connecticut’s parks, forests and open spaces, to use fires with caution and […]
Bethel Native Raghib Allie-Brennan Announces Candidacy for 2nd State Assembly District
Bethel native Raghib Allie-Brennan announced today that he will seek the Democratic Party nomination to run for election in the 2nd State Assembly District, which […]
Yale Divinity Student and Marine Veteran, Bethel’s Thomas Burke Announces Candidacy for CT State Rep., District 2
Thomas Burke is proud to announce his candidacy for Connecticut State Representative of District 2, which includes parts of Bethel, Newtown, Redding, and Danbury. […]
CT DOT Bridgework Project Recently Began in Redding and Danbury
The Connecticut Department of Transportation recently began two projects to replace failing bridges in our district. The Route 53 bridge over the Saugatuck River will […]
Legislators Boucher, Carter and Shaban Hear Concerns of Redding Residents
With the FY16 deficit mitigation now passed through the House, most of the discussion centered around the state budget, state spending, and the continuing tax and regulatory assault […]
Sen. Murphy, Health Experts and Advocates Push for New Legislation to Prevent Lead Poisoning in CT, March 29
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) will visit NeighborWorks New Horizons (NWNH) – a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening neighborhoods and providing safe, affordable homes to Connecticut […]
Breaking News: U.S. Capitol Complex on Lockdown, Shots Fired Near Visitor’s Center, One Officer Shot
One Capitol police officer shot, not seriously wounded. They do have the shooter in custody. It seems to be focused on the U.S.Capitol Visitor’s Center. […]