Beloved High School Teacher, Coach In Northern Westchester Dies Beloved High School Teacher, Coach In Northern Westchester Dies
Beloved High School Teacher, Coach In Northern Westchester Dies A lifelong Hudson Valley resident who was a beloved high school coach, and teacher, as well as the chief of a local fire department, and a standout college athlete in Connecticut, has died. Northern Westchester resident Michael Repp, of Somers and formerly of Katonah, died on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at age 82 at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco.  He was born in Orange County on May 15th, 1939, in Cornwall, to the late Michael and Irene Repp. He was raised in Katonah, attended Saint Mary’s School in Katonah, and was a member of the first graduating class from John Jay High S…
Popular Family-Run Supermarket Adding New Location In Fairfield County Popular Family-Run Supermarket Adding New Location In Fairfield County
Popular Family-Run Supermarket Adding New Location In Fairfield County  A popular family-run supermarket known for its upscale food and service is adding a new location in the area. After several years of zoning issues, Caraluzzi's Market is finally back to work on its fourth Fairfield County store, which will be located in Danbury. Caraluzzi's now has markets in Wilton, Newtown, and Bethel. The story behind the new Danbury store started back in 2014 when the company purchased property at 102 Mill Plain Road. But multiple zoning and highway construction issues set the project back, along with the COVID-19 pandemic, said Danbury Mayor Joe Cavo. Acc…
Fairfield County Resident ID'd As One Of Four Victims Of Fatal CT Plane Crash Fairfield County Resident ID'd As One Of Four Victims Of Fatal CT Plane Crash
Fairfield County Resident ID'd As One Of Four Victims Of Fatal CT Plane Crash Two pilots from Connecticut were killed in a plane crash into a commercial building along with a couple from Boston. The Cessna citation 560X business jet crashed around 9:50 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, in Hartford County at Trumpf Inc., a manufacturer in Farmington. The jet had just taken off from the Robertson Airport in Plainville, headed for Dare County Regional Airport in North Carolina, said the Federal Aviation Administration, said Lieutenant Tim McKenzie, of the Farmington Police. See Earlier Story: Four Confirmed Dead After Plane Crashes Into Building In Farmington The two…
Woman's Body Found In Compact SUV At Commuter Parking Lot In Region Woman's Body Found In Compact SUV At Commuter Parking Lot In Region
Woman's Body Found In Compact SUV At Commuter Parking Lot In Region An investigation is underway after a body was found inside a parked compact SUV at a commuter parking lot in the region. Just before 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, there was a report of a strong odor emanating from a gray, Honda CR-V, bearing a California license plate, parked in the I-84 eastbound Exit 2 lot in Danbury, Connecticut State Police said.  Responding troopers located a woman inside of the CR-V, who was pronounced dead at the scene, state police said.  The woman was identified as Joanna Lynne Walker, age 71, of Rancho Murieta, California, state police said.  The i…
Second Teen Arrested In Connection To Danbury Fair Mall Shooting Second Teen Arrested In Connection To Danbury Fair Mall Shooting
Second Teen Arrested In Connection To Danbury Fair Mall Shooting A second person has been arrested in connection with a shooting at the Danbury Fair Mall that left a 15-year-old girl wounded. Derek Sotelo, age 18, of Danbury, was apprehended by Danbury Police on Tuesday, Aug. 24 for having a hammer during the incident.  The shooting took place during an altercation between two groups of teens on Wednesday, Aug. 11, near the entrance to Macy's at Danbury Fair Mall. Earlier Report: 14-Year-Old Turns Himself In After Shooting At Danbury Mall A 14-year-old Danbury teen had been charged with the shooting. According to Danbury Police Lt. Adam Marc…
Victim In Danbury Mall Shooting May Have Been Involved In Melee, Police Say Victim In Danbury Mall Shooting May Have Been Involved In Melee, Police Say
Victim In Danbury Mall Shooting May Have Been Involved In Melee, Police Say A 15-year-old who was shot inside a Fairfield County mall was likely part of the altercation that took place between at least eight people with another group, according to authorities.  The teen, who remains unidentified, has been transferred to Connecticut Children's Hospital and is in stable condition, said Danbury Police Chief Patrick Ridenhour. Police had originally reported her age as 16. The shooting took place around 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 11, near the entrance to Macy's at Danbury Fair Mall, Ridenhour said. One person, described as a tall, thin male with dreadlocks who may be…
Danbury Mall Placed On Lockdown After Girl Injured In Shooting Danbury Mall Placed On Lockdown After Girl Injured In Shooting
Danbury Mall Placed On Lockdown After Girl Injured In Shooting Click here for an updated story: Victim In Danbury Mall Shooting May Have Been Involved In Melee, Police Say A teenage girl was injured after shots were fired during an incident at the Danbury Fair Mall overnight. The incident happened around 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11. The victim, a 16-year-old, suffered the gunshot wound to her upper chest and was described as being conscious and alert, according to Danbury Police. She was taken to Danbury Hospital. The incident happened near Macy's. The mall was immediately placed on lockdown as police officers cleared the building. Police sai…
Fairfield County Man Wins $100,000 In CT State Lottery Fairfield County Man Wins $100,000 In CT State Lottery
Fairfield County Man Wins $100,000 In CT State Lottery A Fairfield County man is feeling lucky after winning big on a scratcher in the Connecticut State Lottery. Danbury resident Anthony Fajardo Salinas was the latest to claim a big prize after cashing in a "$100,000 Cashword 11" ticket on Monday, Aug. 2 that was sold at Sams Food in Bethel. According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, the remaining number of unclaimed prizes for that prize level is automatically updated reflecting one less prize. Until the individual or group presents their winning ticket for claim at CT Lottery He…
17-Year-Old Charged In Connection To Murder In Fairfield County 17-Year-Old Charged In Connection To Murder In Fairfield County
17-Year-Old Charged In Connection To Murder In Fairfield County A teenager is facing a host of charges, including murder, after a fatal drive-by shooting in Fairfield County. On Sunday, June 20 in Danbury, in the area of Mill Ridge Road and Mill Ridge Drive, responding police officers found an 18-year-old who had been shot and was being cared for by local residents The initial investigation revealed that Yhameek Johnson had suffered a gunshot wound to his back as the result of a drive-by shooting, Danbury Police said. Patrol officers rendered aid to Johnson until emergency medical technicians arrived and transported Johnson to the Danbur…
Girl Who Died In Fairfield County Murder-Suicide Had 'Sweetness That Captivated People' Girl Who Died In Fairfield County Murder-Suicide Had 'Sweetness That Captivated People'
Girl Who Died In Fairfield County Murder-Suicide Had 'Sweetness That Captivated People' Layla Kim Ngân Malon was described as a little girl who brought smiles and happiness to all around her, according to her obituary. The 7-year-old died on Thursday, June 17, when she was drowned by her mother in Westport, who later killed herself, according to the Westport Police. Born in Danbury, she was the beloved daughter of Eric Malon of Westport and the late Tracy Do. Layla was a student at Coleytown Elementary school. "Layla possessed a sweetness that truly captivated people," said her obituary. She loved and admired her big sissy Alexis, and was her daddy's little girl, it went on …
Teen Killed In Apparent Drive-By Shooting In Fairfield County Teen Killed In Apparent Drive-By Shooting In Fairfield County
Teen Killed In Apparent Drive-By Shooting In Fairfield County Police are asking the public for help after a teen was shot and killed during an apparent drive-shooting in Fairfield County. Danbury Police discovered the 18-year-old city resident around 8 p.m. Sunday, June 20, in the area of 19 Mill Ridge Road after receiving multiple complaints of gunshots coming from the area, said the Danbury Police. When responding officers arrived in the area, they found Yhameek Johnson being cared for by area residents.  Johnson was the victim of a drive-by shooting, as he had been shot minutes earlier. Officers rendered aid until emergency medical technicia…
New Restaurants, Stores Coming To Danbury Fair Mall New Restaurants, Stores Coming To Danbury Fair Mall
New Restaurants, Stores Coming To Danbury Fair Mall One of the area’s most popular shopping centers is getting a facelift as developers signed multiple deals to bring new restaurants, stores, and “experiences” to the Danbury Fair Mall. Site construction has already begun at Danbury Fair on a new Shake Shack and LongHorn Steakhouse restaurants, officials announced this week, marking the first ground-up construction at the site since 1991. Other planned grand openings at the Danbury Fair Mall include in 2021 include Athlete, Barbarie’s Fitness Evolution gym, Charming Charlie, FYE, Newbury Comics, and Urban Outfitters. Officials noted that des…