Redding News

The Redding Girl Scouts Service Team was one of only two in the state to receive the President's Award on May 23.

While you're at itA 'Like' us on Facebook A as well! a€¢ Check out some live music in Redding tonight! Halley Deverstern performs at theA Lumberyard Pub A at 9 p.m.; Otis and the Hurricanes starts at theA Redding Roadhouse A at 9 p.m. a€¢ Weston Girl Scouts meets at the Weston Public Library tonight at 7:30 p.m. a€¢ On this day in 1796, Tennessee ... (more)

Democratic delegates from Redding, Weston and Easton unanimously nominated Leon Karvelis of Redding as their candidate for state representative for the 135th House District.

Failure to respond to underage drinking On Sunday, May 27 at 1:15 p.m., Zachary Budkin, 19, of Redding turned himself in to Easton Police knowing there was a warrant out for his arrest for failing to respond to an August 2011 infraction for possessing alcohol as a minor.

A 56-year-old Danbury woman was reported in stable condition at Danbury Hospital after an accident Wednesday night on Route 7 near the Redding town line, police said.

For the past 30 years, the cub has asked volunteer drivers to take the players, in uniform, to the houses along Redding routes.

Here are some of the stories and features in this week's Wilton Bulletin, in mailboxes and on newsstands today: a In need of vintage china? One of the few vintage china rental companies in the country is right in our backyard.

This piece by NCC student Mathew Hood will be on display in CCP's third biennial International Footprint exhibition, which opens June 10.

Last week, StateA Rep. John Shaban visitedA JoelA BarlowA High SchoolA to be a guest speaker for part of the Academy series held by the school.

Champlain College recently held its commencement ceremonies, and two local students were among those who earned degrees: Michael Bromer ,A of Easton , received a bachelor of scienceA degree in business.

A In the continued wake of last year's storms, the First Selectmen of Redding, Ridgefield and Newtown presented frustration filled testimony to the State of Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority in New Britain on May 25.A The testimony was a cooperation between First Selectmen Rudy Marconi of Ridgefield, Natalie Ketcham of Redding, and ... (more)

New Pond Farm is hosting its first Invitational Photography Show Saturday, June 2, through Saturday, June 9. Titled "Perspectives," the exhibit will feature the work of 25 local photographers and their interpretation of the farm throughout the year.

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has announced that all state parks, including Putnam Memorial State Park off Route 107 in Redding, and forests are open for the traditional Memorial Day weekend's start to the summer season with many new features in place.

While you're at itA 'Like' us on Facebook A as well! a€¢ Check out some live music in Redding tonight! Siren performs at theA Lumberyard Pub A at 9 p.m.; Murray The Wheel starts at theA Redding Roadhouse A at 9 p.m. a€¢ On this day in 1951, Willie Mays played his first Major League game.

Michael Antonovich , of Weston, was named to the dean's list at Villanova University for the Fall 2011 semester.

Steven DeMoura , a Bethel resident and Danbury attorney, has been nominated by Democratic delegates from four towns to run for state representative in the 2nd District.

Intoxicated man in Georgetown On Saturday, May 19 at 10:21 p.m., police responded to a report of a "heavily intoxicated male" at Rancho Alegre in Georgetown.

A bill now awaiting the governor's signature will ensure that town's can assess and impose property taxes on partially completed construction.

Weston Middle School Principal Kenneth Craw has been named a finalist for the district's second highest job, Lewis Brey, the district's human resources director, announced last week.

The powerful, glowing canvases that now bring town hall alive with color and intensity are the work of Erin Nazzaro, one of the widely recognized artists who have made Redding their home and who generously share their art with the community at the town's civic center.