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A homeowner arrived at his Old Farm Road house at 11 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13 and found a closet door that had been closed was left open and, when going to his bedroom, found all of his dresser drawers open. At 11:03 p.m., he called police to report a burglary. (more…) Continue Reading →
Looking for a fall art class? The Rowayton Arts Center has everything from “Intro to Painting” and “Figure Drawing” to “Alla Prima Portraiture” plus much more. (more…) Continue Reading →
From Sunday night to Monday morning, Aug. 11 to 12, unlocked cars parked outside overnight at homes on various streets near the southern end of Hollow Tree Ridge Road (south of Interstate 95) were entered, police said. One car, left not only unlocked but with the keys inside, was stolen from Wilson Ridge Road East. The car was found by Norwalk police several days later, so damaged that it couldn’t be driven. (more…) Continue Reading →
Scott Hapgood, the Darien man accused of manslaughter in Anguilla, spoke Tuesday about the stress he and his family have been going through since the deadly struggle in his hotel room with a man he’s said was trying to rob them. (more…) Continue Reading →
The owners and managers of Jimmy’s Southside Tavern at the back of the Noroton Heights Shopping Center say the restaurant hasn’t been given an adequate offer to void its lease, and they intend to keep the place open. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien High School Principal Ellen Dunn announced the appointment of Mark Mazzone as a new assistant principal, replacing Adam Schoenbart, who resigned in July to take a job in Chappaqua. (more…) Continue Reading →
Dean Ketchum has resigned as principal of Royle Elementary School, Darien Schools Superintendent Alan Addley announced Monday afternoon in an email to parents. Addley gave no indication why Ketchum resigned or whether Ketchum was going to another job. (more…) Continue Reading →
Become a part of the team! The Darien YMCA Piranha’s competitive swim program offers children and teens an opportunity to work with trained coaches to improve swimming skills, endurance and promote a healthy lifestyle. Participants build character values through personal improvement, training, goal-setting, teamwork and competition. (more…) Continue Reading →
A 43-year-old Darien man golfing at Wee Burn Country Club not only provided alcohol to two caddies, both under 21, but encouraged them to drink more by holding drinking games, police said. The man’s encouragement was “somewhat forceful” in the words of the Darien police announcement, which relied on the accounts of one or both of the caddies. Later that day, June 25, one of the caddies was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated. (more…) Continue Reading →
Registration is open for fall classes that begin on Sept. 3 at the Darien Arts Center. See all classes and sign up at DarienArts.org. (more…) Continue Reading →
Ann H. Dana, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, in Highland Park, Illinois, where she had recently moved to be close to family. (more…) Continue Reading →
You know school is starting soon when the state announces “Tax Free Week.”
Per statute the 19th annual Tax Free Sales Week, which begins on the third Sunday of each August, is right around the corner. (more…) Continue Reading →
Looking to get involved in the workings of our Town? Since it’s expected that the Representative Town Meeting will have some vacancies going into the Nov. 5, 2019 election, town officials are seeking interested registered voters who can petition their way onto the RTM portion of November’s ballot. (more…) Continue Reading →
Roy G. Blackfield, Jr. of Vero Beach, Florida, formally of Darien and Fairfield, passed away on Aug. 3 at Indian River Hospital. He was 89. (more…) Continue Reading →
Clarence Eugene Anderson, 80, died on June 28, 2019, at his home in Beverly Hills, California. (more…) Continue Reading →