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Plans to turn actor Richard Gere and musician Paul Simon's former home into a nine-lot subdivision were recently submitted to the town.
A number of Naugatuck students were named to the fall 2024 Dean's List at Western Connecticut State University.
A number of Shelton students were named to the fall 2024 Dean's List at Western Connecticut State University.
A number of Norwalk students were named to the fall 2024 Dean's List at Western Connecticut State University.
With cold temperatures and even snow in the forecast, town officials remind Trumbull residents to stay safe on the ice this winter.
A number of Trumbull students were named to the fall 2024 Dean's List at Western Connecticut State University.
Wegmans is seeking to fill over 200 positions and will hold a hiring event this week as it plans to open a new store in Norwalk this summer.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved plans for a new Trader Joe's grocery store in Shelton during a recent meeting.
Police said the man displayed a Stamford police badge and said he was "in the process of transferring" after being stopped in New Canaan.
Police said the man displayed a Stamford police badge and said he was "in the process of transferring" after being stopped in New Canaan.
A Norwalk house was deemed unfit for occupancy after heavy fire broke out in its dining room, according to fire officials.
A number of Naugatuck students were named to the fall 2024 Dean's List at Central Connecticut State University.
The department said its "investigation into mislabeled cookies" had concluded and they had reached an agreement with Stew Leonard's.
The district has announced the "unexpected passing" of Alyssa Iwanski, a beloved art teacher at Saxe Middle School in New Canaan.
State Rep. David Rutigliano will host a legislative forum in Trumbull this month to hear from residents on major issues facing Connecticut.
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.
State police said a Shelton resident was among four people charged following a street takeover event on I-95 between New Haven and Milford.
State police said a Hamden resident was among four people charged following a street takeover event on I-95 between New Haven and Milford.
State police said a Fairfield resident was among four people charged following a street takeover event on Interstate 95.
State police said four people charged following a street takeover event on Interstate 95 between New Haven and Milford.