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'Predatory, Grooming Behavior' Leads To Firing Of Bethel HS Coach, Officials Say 'Predatory, Grooming Behavior' Leads To Firing Of Bethel HS Coach, Officials Say
'Predatory, Grooming Behavior' Leads To Firing Of Bethel HS Coach, Officials Say A high school coach has been fired after a school district in Fairfield County received a "very serious report" from students before the Thanksgiving holiday. The assistant coach worked at Bethel High School, but was not an employee who worked in school buildings daily, according to officials. "The safety of our students is our highest priority and when that safety is compromised we take action," Bethel High School Principal Christopher Troetti and Superintendent of Schools Christine Carver said in a letter to the community.  After receiving the report, officials "immediately" co…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
These Fairfield County HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists These Fairfield County HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists
These Fairfield County HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists Some of Fairfield County's best and brightest students were among those chosen as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, which celebrates the academic achievements of high schoolers. This week, 16,000 high school seniors were chosen from around the country as semifinalists, who are vying for 7,600 scholarships totaling more than $30 million that will be announced in the spring. To become a finalist, semifinalists and an official from their high school must submit a detailed scholarship application that provides information about the students’ academic record, participation…

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by Zak Failla
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Fairfield County High Schools Among Top 50 For Athletes In CT Fairfield County High Schools Among Top 50 For Athletes In CT
Fairfield County High Schools Among Top 50 For Athletes In CT A total of 15 schools in Fairfield County are among the best 50 public high schools for athletes in Connecticut – including Fairfield Warde High School, which ranks first – according to a new list released by Niche.com. The website analyzes data sets and reviews to produce rankings, report cards and profiles for schools, colleges and places to live. The 2018 rankings are “based on student and parent reviews of athletics, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school,” the website says. Here are the Fairfield County schools that made the Top 50 list, the…

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by Daily Voice
Obituaries
Outdoorsman Christian Denninger Of Bethel Dies, 21 Outdoorsman Christian Denninger Of Bethel Dies, 21
Outdoorsman Christian Denninger Of Bethel Dies, 21 BETHEL, Conn. -- Christian Johannes Denninger  of Bethel died on Jan. 27 in New Hampshire in "the woods that always brought him peace." He was born April 1, 1996 and spent his summers on Cape Cod. He graduated Bethel High School in 2014 and was currently a senior at Keene State College, majoring in Communications. At BHS he was a thrower for the Track & Field team.  He was chosen as captain his senior year. While at Keene, he started and ran his own antiques business, Red Truck Antiques, going to various shows and flea markets, as well as having his own Etsy shop and Instagram…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Melissa Wojtowicz Of Bethel, 31, Remembered As Free Spirit Melissa Wojtowicz Of Bethel, 31, Remembered As Free Spirit
Melissa Wojtowicz Of Bethel, 31, Remembered As Free Spirit BETHEL, Conn. -- Melissa Wojtowicz of Bethel died on Jan. 16, her parents and family by her side. She was 31. She was born March 9, 1986. She was a free spirit and embraced life. She attended Bethel High School, graduating in 2004 and later attended Briarwood College, graduating in 2009. She dedicated her life to helping others and as an organ donor will continue to live on through others. Melissa is survived by her parents, Debra and Daniel Wojtowicz; grandfather, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her. A celebration of life will be held at a date an…

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by Cecilia Levine
Sports
15 Public Fairfield County High Schools Among Top 50 For Athletes In CT 15 Public Fairfield County High Schools Among Top 50 For Athletes In CT
15 Public Fairfield County High Schools Among Top 50 For Athletes In CT FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — A total of 15 schools in Fairfield County are among the best 50 public high schools for athletes in Connecticut – including Fairfield Warde High School, which ranks first – according to a new list released by Niche.com. The website analyzes data sets and reviews to produce rankings, report cards and profiles for schools, colleges and places to live. The 2018 rankings are “based on student and parent reviews of athletics, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school,” the website says. Here are the Fairfield County schools that…

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by Karen Tensa