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Jul 31, 2024

Suspects rummage through vehicles at two Litchfield homes

LITCHFIELD — Vehicles at two local homes were rummaged through Tuesday afternoon by suspects who were traveling in an SUV that had been reported stolen in West Hartford.

Suspects rummage through vehicles at two Litchfield homes

Jul 26, 2024

Op Ed: Coup Upon Coup Upon Coup

In March 2020, all the major Democratic primary candidates abruptly, mysteriously, and in near unison withdrew from the presidential race, ceding the nomination to Joe Biden.

Op Ed: Coup Upon Coup Upon Coup

May 15, 2024

Blood trail leads to Waterbury man in Petraroia Deli theft in Litchfield

LITCHFIELD — Blood left by the thief who stole the cash register from Petraroia Deli on West Street last summer was the key that led police to a Waterbury man arrested on charges of burglary and larceny.

Blood trail leads to Waterbury man in Petraroia Deli theft in Litchfield

May 9, 2024

2 face charges after Route 8 road-rage incident in Litchfield

LITCHFIELD — Two men have been charged following an apparent road-rage incident along Route 8 north in Litchfield where at least one individual was pepper sprayed, state police said.

2 face charges after Route 8 road-rage incident in Litchfield

Dec 10, 2023

Men from Bridgeport and Derby arrested in Torrington following struggle with police

TORRINGTON — Two suspects in a vehicle theft in Litchfield on Friday night and later an attempted home invasion in Torrington each are being held on $1 million bond and are scheduled to appear in Torrington Superior Court on Monday.

Men from Bridgeport and Derby arrested in Torrington following struggle with police

Dec 6, 2023

IN A ROMP, TERZIAN SCORES REGION 20 SEAT

Litchfield Board of Education Chairman Matthew Terzian is congratulated by Margaret Hunt after winning a seat on the Region 20 Board of Education on Wednesday. Hunt was a candidate for the vacancy. BZ photos

IN A ROMP, TERZIAN SCORES REGION 20 SEAT

Nov 30, 2023

IN DAYLIGHT, CROOK RIFLES THROUGH CAR

A would-be thief is shown in a surveillance photo approaching an unoccupied car in Bantam on Friday.

IN DAYLIGHT, CROOK RIFLES THROUGH CAR

Oct 20, 2023

SELECTMEN CANDIDATES BUTT HEADS ON ISSUES

After not being acknowledged by Selectman Jeffrey Zullo, John Bongiorno moved on, shaking hands with Selectman Jodiann Tenney and, below, exchanging a hug with Tenney.

SELECTMEN CANDIDATES BUTT HEADS ON ISSUES

Oct 13, 2023

The Debate of the Biennium

Unlike the Trump-influenced Republican televised Punch and Judy farces, it was at all times civil. Both candidates—incumbent first selectman Denise Raap and challenger Norman Sauer—behaved well, even cordially.

The Debate of the Biennium

Jul 13, 2023

PETRAROIA DELI LATEST BURGLARY VICTIM

Petraroia Deli on West Street in Litchfield was burglarized early Tuesday. BZ photo

PETRAROIA DELI LATEST BURGLARY VICTIM

Jul 10, 2023

VEHICLES BROKEN INTO ON MEADOW STREET

Two reported motor vehicle break-ins on Meadow Street in Litchfield on Saturday night led Town Hall to issue the following statement and advice on the town Facebook page on Sunday:

VEHICLES BROKEN INTO ON MEADOW STREET

Mar 3, 2023

STATE REPRESENTATIVE READS AT WARREN SCHOOL

State Rep. Karen Reddington-Hughes, R-Woodbury, was at Warren School for National Read Across America Day.

STATE REPRESENTATIVE READS AT WARREN SCHOOL

Feb 20, 2023

CONSTITUENTS MEET WITH NEWLY-ELECTED REPS

State Sen. Stephen Harding Jr. addresses the crowd at Patty's Restaurant. State Sen. Harding and state Rep. Karen Reddington-Hughes were holding their first joint meeting with constituents who came from all over Northwest Connecticut to participate.

CONSTITUENTS MEET WITH NEWLY-ELECTED REPS

Jan 5, 2023

Op-Ed: The Coup We Never Knew

We are beginning to wake up from a nightmare of a country we no longer recognize, and from a coup, we never knew.

Op-Ed: The Coup We Never Knew

Nov 21, 2022

EAST LITCHFIELD DONATES TO TOYS FOR TOTS

Mike Cattey of Torrington and Sarah Carr of Litchfield watch as a Naugatuck Railroad train pulls into the depot in East Litchfield on Saturday to pick up gifts for Toys for Tots. BZ photos

EAST LITCHFIELD DONATES TO TOYS FOR TOTS

Nov 21, 2022

Litchfield nixes pot sales, OKs charging stations

LITCHFIELD – The Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday responded to the result of a Nov. 8 referendum in which voters overwhelming supported a ban on the commercial sale of cannabis in town.

Litchfield nixes pot sales, OKs charging stations

Nov 14, 2022

Biden, Ukraine, And A 30-Year-Old Crypto Billionaire: How The Implosion Of FTX Connects To The Global Elite

When cryptocurrency exchange platform FTX suddenly imploded last week, immediately erasing the fortune of 30-year-old founder Sam Bankman-Fried, the public soon noticed multiple strings between the company and the Democratic Party that curiously run through Ukraine.

Biden, Ukraine, And A 30-Year-Old Crypto Billionaire: How The Implosion Of FTX Connects To The Global Elite

Nov 14, 2022

Connecticut will get millions from Google

HARTFORD — Attorney General William Tong announced Monday that Connecticut is due to receive $6.5 million from a $391.5 million settlement between Google and 39 states over its location tracking practices.

Connecticut will get millions from Google

Nov 11, 2022

GOSHEN VET HONORED AT SCHOOL PROGRAM

Veterans from American Legion Post 46 in Goshen and American Legion Post 27 in Litchfield participated in a program that included students singing songs, reading poems and distributing gifts to veterans.

GOSHEN VET HONORED AT SCHOOL PROGRAM

Nov 11, 2022

VETS TO HAVE NAMES ADDED TO MONUMENT

American Legion Post 27 in Litchfield marked Veterans Day on Friday and in the process recognized three veterans who are graduates of Litchfield High School.

VETS TO HAVE NAMES ADDED TO MONUMENT

Nov 10, 2022

RICHARDS PULLS OUT WIN IN PROBATE RACE

Jordan Richards of Litchfield will be the new judge in the Litchfield Hills Probate District on Jan. 1, 2023.

RICHARDS PULLS OUT WIN IN PROBATE RACE

Nov 9, 2022

REDDINGTON-HUGHES WINS BIG IN 66TH RACE

Karen Reddington-Hughes of Woodbury wears a smile at the Litchfield Distillery on Tuesday as she looks at the vote totals of her victory in the 66th District state representative race. To the right is state Rep. David T. Wilson, the legislator she’ll succeed. On the left is Willow Scott of Northfield. BZ photos

REDDINGTON-HUGHES WINS BIG IN 66TH RACE

Nov 8, 2022

Harding takes down Bermudez Zimmerman in 30th District

NEW MILFORD — Voters in the sprawling 30th state Senate District showed Tuesday they weren’t ready to change the seat from red to blue after more than 30 years.

Harding takes down Bermudez Zimmerman in 30th District

Nov 8, 2022

ELECTION DAY TURNOUT STEADY AT FIREHOUSE

It has been a strong voter turnout at the Litchfield firehouse on Election Day, with voters arriving in force shortly after the polls opened at 6 a.m.

ELECTION DAY TURNOUT STEADY AT FIREHOUSE

Oct 29, 2022

ROAD LEADS TO LITCHFIELD FOR STEFANOWSKI

Republican candidate for governor Bob Stefanowski had a lot of ground to cover in Northwest Connecticut on Saturday and did it with the help of Litchfield native Lizzie Wilson.

ROAD LEADS TO LITCHFIELD FOR STEFANOWSKI

Oct 28, 2022

Hayes and Logan Neck and Neck in Latest Polling of Congressional Race by CT Examiner

Incumbent Rep. Jahana Hayes and her Republican challenger George Logan are neck and neck according to a new poll commissioned by CT Examiner, which shows likely voters choosing inflation and rising prices by a two-to-one margin over abortion as the deciding issue in the race.

Hayes and Logan Neck and Neck in Latest Polling of Congressional Race by CT Examiner

Oct 26, 2022

Governor Lamont’s Income Jumped from $9 Million to $54 Million Dollars last year

GOP Calls on Lamont to Release Details. Will media get to the bottom of it before election day?

Governor Lamont’s Income Jumped from $9 Million to $54 Million Dollars last year

Oct 15, 2022

LRTC OKTOBERFEST FUNDRAISER

The LRTC hosted an Oktoberfest themed fundraiser to raise funds for Breast Cancer awareness & education.

LRTC OKTOBERFEST FUNDRAISER

Oct 5, 2022

VP Harris visit to CT05 a "Missed Opportunity"

Kamala Harris visits CT ahead of key race in 5th District

VP Harris visit to CT05 a "Missed Opportunity"

Aug 2, 2022

Op-Ed: THE POINT OF NO RETURN

This is an election year. But the issues this year are not about Democrats and Republicans. The big issue is whether this nation has degenerated to a point of no return -- a point where we risk destroying ourselves, before our enemies can destroy us.

Op-Ed: THE POINT OF NO RETURN

Jul 26, 2022

LITCHFIELD VOTERS ANSWERED THE CALL

Litchfield voters nailed it on Wednesday when they elected the new Region 20 Board of Education

LITCHFIELD VOTERS ANSWERED THE CALL

Jul 21, 2022

LITCHFIELD VOTERS COMPLETE REGION 20 BOARD

Bill Davenport, left, Joanne Moore and John Morosani take the oath of office after being elected to the new Region 20 Board of Education on Wednesday.

LITCHFIELD VOTERS COMPLETE REGION 20 BOARD

Jul 8, 2022

Op-Ed: America’s Best Days Are Ahead – Art, Life, and America’s Resurgence

Art can reflect – sometimes foreshadow – life. It has before, it may again. In 1976, America was low, next few years tough. A governor named Ronald Reagan ran for the Republican presidential nomination, lost to incumbent Gerald Ford, who lost to Democrat Jimmy Carter – who delivered double digit inflation, interest rates, and unemployment. But the Big Wheel…was starting to turn.

Op-Ed: America’s Best Days Are Ahead – Art, Life, and America’s Resurgence

Jun 23, 2022

CANNABIS ISSUE IS HEADING FOR A REFERENDUM

A petition drive is underway in Litchfield to bring a cannabis-related question to a referendum on Election Day in November.

CANNABIS ISSUE IS HEADING FOR A REFERENDUM

May 19, 2022

LITCHFIELD POLICE COVERAGE TO GET NEW LOOK

Selectman retire's police. Litchfield to rely fully on resident state trooper program & state trooper patrols.

LITCHFIELD POLICE COVERAGE TO GET NEW LOOK

Apr 29, 2022

Republicans take a stance to get Selectman Budget under control.

FINANCE BOARD TRIMS TOWN BUDGET PLAN

Republicans take a stance to get Selectman Budget under control.

Mar 22, 2022

KRUCKER IS LITCHFIELD GOP’S NEW LEADER

Stephan Krucker is the new chairman of the Republican Town Committee in Litchfield.

KRUCKER IS LITCHFIELD GOP’S NEW LEADER

Oct 20, 2021

REPUBLICANS TO HOST ANNUAL PASTA SUPPER

Litchfield’s Republican candidates will be at the Litchfield firehouse.

REPUBLICANS TO HOST ANNUAL PASTA SUPPER

Oct 1, 2021

Op-Ed: Is Ensuring Election Integrity Anti-Democratic?

When it comes to absentee voting, we Americans, accustomed as we are to very loose rules, are often shocked to learn that 35 of the 47 European countries—including France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden—don’t allow absentee voting for citizens living in country.

Op-Ed: Is Ensuring Election Integrity Anti-Democratic?

Sep 29, 2021

RAAP AND MARTINEAU SQUARE OFF IN DEBATE

Litchfield’s candidates for first selectman took the stage at Litchfield Intermediate School for an hour-long debate Tuesday that was sanctioned by the Democratic and Republican town committees.

RAAP AND MARTINEAU SQUARE OFF IN DEBATE
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