Bethel News

Stephen Kovacs, 69, of Marywood Road, was charged Friday with driving under the influence and making an unsafe left turn, police said.

Dr. Gary Chesley speaks during a going-away party for him at The Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury on Thursday, Feb.

Kevin Gutzman, Western Connecticut State University professor of history and non-Western cultures, will read from his latest book, " James Madison and the Making of America," Monday, Feb.

A Bethel's plans for a proposed water storage tower on Long Ridge Road, Danbury, have been resisted by nearby residents since 2005, but a solution may soon be at hand.

She told police she was contacted by her credit card company the next day regarding unusual charges on the card in Bethel and Danbury.

Malloy's proposed increase to state education grant Bethel: $70,923 increase to $8.2 million Bridgewater: 0 increase, $137,292 Brookfield: $14,486 increase to $1.5 million Danbury: $1.7 million increase to $24.5 million New Fairfield: $37,368 increase, to $4.4 million New Milford: $141,275 increase to $12 million Newtown: $28,728 increase to $4.3 ... (more)

A TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012 A WEATHER from National Weather Service Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers after 4pm.

More Than 500 Volunteers Assist 30,000 Connecticut Taxpayers Annually A A As the countdown to tax day begins, local low A to middle income earners in Bethel will have access to tax assistance through AARP and the IRS.A Now through April 17, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation's largest free tax assistance and preparation program, helps taxpayers ... (more)

A A Local residents have been heard arguing over the proposed demolition of the Old Town Hall.

The Planning & Zoning Commission are public information meeting to review a draft of a proposed curb cut plan for State Route 6, 302, 53 and 58.

Danbury fires Friday, 12:32 a.m. -- structure fire at 41 Balmforth Ave. Friday, 1:15 p.m. -- structure fire at 10 Wheeler St.

Nine year old Devin Sideleau is looking forward to the awards dinner tonight at the Aquaturf.

A TODAY IS MONDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2012 A WEATHER from National Weather Service Monday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

"It's hard to believe it's been a year already," said Northern Fairfield County Probate Judge Joseph Egan.

At a glance U.S. Attorney's Office confirms ongoing federal investigation of local marijuana/steroid ring that involved area businessmen.

Raw milk from the Your Family Cow Dairy in Chamberburg, PA, has been blamed for an outbreak of campylobacter that has already sickened 38 people in four states, including New Jersey, West Virginia and Maryland.

TODAY IS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2012 WEATHER Friday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind between 6 and 11 mph.

Jack Dunleavy, owner of the Dodgingtown Garage in Newtown, was 14 when he began working in the business that was started by his father.

Public hearing on razing old town hall Feb. 29, 7 p.m., Bethel High School PROS: A study of the downtown said 85 additional parking spaces are needed.

Student actors at Bethel High School have been nominated to perform at the 2013 American High School Theatre Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.