Wilton, CT|News|
Man Falsely Reported Gunman At Wilton Peace Parade: Police
A man is facing charges in Wilton after police say he falsely reported the presence of a gunman near the "March For Peace" parade in May.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
- Ridgefield, CT
Hi. I'm Rich Kirby and have been writing hyperlocal news for the Hudson Valley and southern Connecticut areas since 2010. Currently covering Danbury, Ridgefield, Newtown, Wilton, Brookfield and state news. Please don't hesitate to hit me up with any story ideas or tips. My email is rich.kirby@patch.com. Thanks for reading!
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Stratford, CT|News|
Stratford Man Falsely Reported Gunman At 'Peace Parade': Police
A Stratford man is facing charges after police say he falsely reported the presence of a gunman near the "March For Peace" parade in May.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
Newtown School District Receives Outstanding Report Card: Niche
135 CT school districts earned a mention in Niche's ranking of more than 11,000 school districts nationwide. Newtown received high marks.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Around Danbury This Fall
Picking your own pumpkin also is a good way to support the local farmers who grow them.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ridgefield|News|
Ridgefield School District Receives Outstanding Report Card: Niche
135 CT school districts earned a mention in Niche's ranking of more than 11,000 school districts nationwide. Ridgefield received high marks.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|News|
Burger King Closes Brookfield Location, New Eatery Planned
This marks the rapidly-expanding brand's fourth Connecticut location
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Southbury, CT|News|
Southbury Road Alert: Milling & Paving Begins Oct. 2
The Department of Public Works and Harwinton Paving will begin milling & paving Grandview & Ridgeview Road this week.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ridgefield|News|
CT Early Child Care Programs Get A Shot In The Arm
Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the fees required to participate in Care 4 Kids will decrease for all participating families.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|News|
CT Patch Candidate Profile: Eric Berthel For State Senator
Sen. Eric Berthel shares with Patch why he should be re-elected to serve the 32nd Senate District.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Monroe, CT|News|
CT Patch Candidate Profile: Tony Scott For State Representative
Rep. Tony Scott shares with Patch why he should be re-elected to serve the 112th House District.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Southbury, CT|News|
At The Southbury Public Library: 'Spartacus': How Kirk Douglas Fought The Blacklist
On October 17, on Zoom, join the library for a virtual program and learn more about the history of the movie "Spartacus."
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
'Delightfully Charming' Expanded Cape Is Mew Toe The Newtown Market
This property in Newtown is on the market for $775K, according to Zillow.com.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Western Connecticut UFO Conference Beaming Into Danbury
Presentations at the annual conference explore the mysteries of UFO/UAP as well as reported encounters with non-human beings.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ridgefield|News|
CT Patch Candidate Profile: Kami Evans For State Senator
Kami Evans shares with Patch why she should be elected to serve the 26th State Senate District.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
CT's Minimum Wage Will Increase To $16.35 In January
The minimum wage in Connecticut will rise from the current rate of $15.69 an hour to $16.35 on Jan. 1, 2025.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
This Is CT's Last Chance To See 'Comet Of Century' For 80,000 Years
What's described as the "comet of the century" could outshine everything but the moon in the skies over Connecticut in the next few days.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Another Real ID Change Could Be Coming: What To Know In CT
Federal officials proposed a new rule that would allow for the REAL ID requirements to be implemented in phases. Here's the latest:
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Scientists Report First Human Case Of Emerging Tick Disease In CT
State scientists are reporting an emerging tick-borne illness, similar to Rocky Mountain spotted fever, has been diagnosed in a CT resident.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
These Are The Best School Districts In Connecticut, New Ranking Says
135 CT school districts earned a mention in Niche's ranking of more than 11,000 school districts nationwide. How did your district score?
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Bethwood, CT|News|
What's Opening In Bethany & Woodbury? A Look At New Businesses
Here is a list of businesses that were formed in Bethany and Woodbury from Aug. 30 through Sept. 26, 2024.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
