State Rep. Cindy Harrison (R-69) took the oath of office Jan. 6.
Columnist Jo Ann Jaacks: Taking leaps of faith.
New Milford Public Library sets January young adult programs.
Opinion writer Jo Ann Jaacks reflects on writing. She talks about making a story relatable, authentic and having an unexpected twist.
The Entrepreneurial Center of Northwest Connecticut is offering the workshop, How to Grow Your Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Jan. 28.
A Bethlehem couple has been getting their voices heard in performances all around the local area for the past decade.
Several years ago, I was thrilled to open an invitation to my niece’s First Communion ceremony. Although I attend an Episcopal church, I consider myself a good lapsed Catholic, and memories of my own ritual of passage came flooding back. Some were happy thoughts – the actual service itself –…
New Milford has changed the format of its Community Calendar. The calendar is still accessible to see what events are happening by clicking on the Community Calendar Quick Link.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many college students have been studying remotely from home — and looking for part-time work.
Madeline Horosky, of Lakeville, graduated from the University of Tampa on Dec. 5.
NEW MILFORD — New Milford Public Library has announced its schedule during the year-end holidays.
In 2020, ASAP! carried forth its in-school programming, created COVID-safe in-person opportunities, and developed virtual workshops in the face of quarantine. Their 2020 theme ‘Connection’ was born out across a variety of writing, movement and visual art programs facilitated by the program development of ASAP! teaching artists.
LITCHFIELD — Thanks to COVID-19, holiday celebrations and gatherings have beem recreated this year.
LITCHFIELD — The iconic Congregational Church facing the Litchfield green was originally founded in 1721, when the town was first settled. According to Wikipedia, the current building, constructed in 1829, fell out of favor after several decades and was moved to make way for a new church bui…
MORRIS — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church members in Woodbury recently decided to form a “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” effort to regularly prepare and deliver meals twice a week to Waterbury families.
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LITCHFIELD — The Hillacious Half, Litchfield’s only half marathon, benefits local military members or families that need a helping hand. According to its website, “The H½ as created to honor our military, to thank them and let them know that their sacrifices are not unnoticed or taken for gr…
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TORRINGTON — Coats are needed for the sixth annual Rally to End Hunger and Homelessness in NWCT, which will take on a new format due to the coronavirus.
WASHINGTON — ASAP! received a $6,700 grant from the Connecticut Community Foundation in support of their Children’s Community School programs, Together We Connect: Gratitude Mural and Grade 4 Writing Program as well as their Save Girls on F.Y.E.R (Future, Young, Educated, Role models) Film a…
WASHINGTON — The First Congregational Church of Washington will hold a Harvest Pie Sale on Sunday, Nov. 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Parish House, according to an email from the church.
The nation’s food bank system, created to provide emergency food assistance, fills a chronic need.
NORTHFIELD — The town of Litchfield collected enough Halloween candy for the four fire departments and the Litchfield Volunteer Ambulance to distribute approximately 1,000 bags of goodies to excited children waiting outside in Bantam, Litchfield, East Litchfield and Northfield on Halloween Eve.
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2nd annual Morris car show
BETHLEHEM – Karina the cow, a 1,300-pound Holstein, will be the star attraction at the Bethlehem Land Trust’s First Annual Cowchip Raffle, to be held at 10:30 a.m., Nov. 24 at the association’s flagship property, the Bellamy-Ferriday Preserve, just off the town green, according to a statement.
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LITCHFIELD COUNTY — Regional School District 6, West Hartford, Litchfield, and other schools have been working with NextGen SmartyPants, based in Canton, to bring engaging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) education to kids of all ages, according to an email from the company.
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LITCHFIELD — On a sunny and seasonal Fall day the Litchfield County CBD Co., a newly opened business, held a second event on their property at 383 Torrington Road in Litchfield. Owner George Manzone and Jackie McNamara hosted an outdoor craft show to benefit the Smilow Cancer Center in Torrington.
THOMASTON — The First Congregational Church of Thomaston was built in 1837, in what was then named Plymouth Hollow. The church still has the original bell in the bell tower and the steeple clock. Additionally, what it will have, hopefully before Christmas, is a brand-new steeple.
The food bank provides food for close to 900 clients, mostly families, more than doubling the number of people they fed before the pandemic hit.
“They do a bunch of different programs for us,” said Region 6 and Litchfield Superintendent of Schools Chris Leone.
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The pandemic continues, but DiCara said she’s not as worried as she was in March. “We are forever grateful,” she said. “I feel that way, every day.”
GOSHEN — A handcrafted barn motif little free library was donated to a Torrington fundraiser for Valerie Manor nursing home a year ago and ended up filled with books in front of the Shell gas station in Goshen. Janice Connor, formerly of Goshen and now living in Litchfield, is the steward fo…
NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT — Denise Butwill of Litchfield volunteered with her church’s food pantry until they were forced to close due to Covid-19 concerns. She then approached Deirdre Houlihan DiCara, executive director of FISH (Friends in Service to Humanity of Northwest Connecticut), a long-t…
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BETHLEHEM — On a recent Friday morning, Carolyn Happy from Bethlehem and Cathy Wheeler of Morris, both members of Christ Episcopal Church Stewardship Committee, were preparing 11 colorful bags of fresh produce, as they have done since late June. The church members stepped up when the school …
Dogs are allowed in Torrington’s parks, as long as they are on a leash. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. At a dog park, pets are allowed to run free.
MORRIS — The Big Book Share and Tag Sale on Saturday, July 25 benefited the Big City Little Free Library Project and featured music by Terri Lachance of Cheshire and vendors including artists Gretchen Getsinger from Torrington and Kenna Might from Morris. A Barefoot Books Display by Marsha M…
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BETHLEHEM/WOODBURY — The tale of the Kuss family’s farm is a love story that will live on in perpetuity.
MORRIS — Little Free Library at StoneHill will host the Big Book Share and Tag Sale, rain or shine under the tent, on Saturday July 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 118 West Street, (Route 109) in Morris.
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CORNWALL BRIDGE — Wishes really do come true, thanks to the Connecticut chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Invention Convention Worldwide is a global K-12 invention education curricular program mapped to national and state educational standards that teaches students problem-identification, problem-solving, entrepreneurship and creativity skills and builds confidence in invention, innovation and entrepreneurship for life.
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WASHINGTON — Despite the limitations of the world pandemic, the Glenholme School hosted its 16th commencement exercise recently, one of the few on-campus graduations in the nation, according to an email from the school. Seventeen graduates and their families were blessed with a beautiful sum…
NEW MILFORD — The Town of New Milford would like to remind everyone that they can sign up to receive information and notifications from their website.
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LITCHFIELD — Litchfield Park and Recreation held its first Father of the Year Contest, and the winners have been announced. Frank Van Ormer won the Father of Young Children award, and Steve Malo won the Father of Older Children award.
WATERTOWN — There is a lot to preserve in the Litchfield Hills.
WASHINGTON — ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Writers invited students from public and private schools as well as home-schooled children to submit poetry and prose.
WASHINGTON — While many of the Washington area churches have gone to online services for safety purposes during the COVID-19 pandemic, that isn’t stopping them from continuing to serve their communities. Discussions following a successful food drive on May 26 have led seven established relig…
BARKHAMSTED — The Barkhamsted Lions Club is offering local U.S. veterans a special opportunity to serve their community.
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LITCHFIELD — Car shows have become hugely popular with car aficionados and classic car owners, having 50 shows to choose from on weekends from late April to mid-October. The Litchfield Lions Club will present their fourth annual “Biggest Little Car Show” on Saturday, June 20 with a rain date…
The greenway project’s next step is to link the trail from North Shore Road to the center of Bantam.
CANAAN — At a time when nursing home residents and staff are extremely concerned about the COVID-19 virus crisis, residents at Geer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center are thinking about those less fortunate than themselves.
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Celebrated as the co-founder of the Torrington School of Ballet and a longtime volunteer for the Nutmeg Ballet, Marjorie Dante was a guiding force at both institutions for 47 years, retiring in 2017 at age 97. Those who know her say she did almost everything — taking attendance, fitting dance shoes, keeping the books, ordering supplies, keeping the studio clean and more.
TORRINGTON – Susan B. Anthony Project’s 3rd annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser will be a virtual event this year, running from May 11-31.
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GOSHEN — Started in Newtown over 15 years ago by four soccer players with a passion for growing the game and insuring opportunities, Futbol Friends International has made a significant difference for children worldwide, raising over $20,000 to purchase soccer equipment, and organizing opport…
