Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
WATERBURY — Nicole Pettinicchi, 39, of Waterbury, formerly of Prospect, died Thursday, Nov. 24, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Nicole was born in Waterbury on Sept.11, 1972 daughter of David J. and Ann Marie (Jalbert) Pettinicchi of Prospect. Nicole was independent and lived her life as a free spirit. She enjoyed spending time at the... »
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Monday, November 28th, 2011
NAUGATUCK — Police are investigating a report of an armed robbery that occurred Monday on Orchard Terrace at about noon. A 22-year-old man from out of town told police two black men in their late teens or early twenties — one lighter skinned and one darker skinned — approached him in the cul-de-sac at... »
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Monday, November 28th, 2011
NAUGATUCK — Eugene Witkoski, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 24, at Glendale Health Center. He was husband of Nancy (Turse) Halloran Witkoski. Mr. Witkoski was born in Naugatuck, on Feb. 8, 1932, son of the late Henry and Winifred (Krzykowski) Witkoski. He was a lifelong resident of Naugatuck and he retired from... »
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Monday, November 28th, 2011
MIDDLETOWN — Mr. Sheldon Stoltz, of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 24, at Middlesex Memorial Hospital in Middletown. Mr. Stoltz was born in Hartford, April 27, 1943, a son of the late Benjamin and Beatrice (Naidorf) Stoltz. He leaves a brother David Stoltz of Accord, N.Y. A graveside service was held on Sunday,... »
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Monday, November 28th, 2011
The Naugatuck Police Department reported the following arrests: RICHARD ROMPRE, 64, of 171 Acme Drive, Middlebury, was charged, Nov. 23, with larceny in the sixth degree. According to police, on Nov. 23 at approximately 11:01 a.m. Rompre turned himself in on an active arrest warrant. The warrant was for a shoplifting complaint that occurred... »
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Monday, November 28th, 2011
by Alia Malik, Special to the Citizen's News
NAUGATUCK — Amongst the holiday festivities, residents and Naugatuck High School alumni found a new way Friday to support the borough schools that have shaped their lives. Scores attended the first fundraiser for the Naugatuck Education Foundation, a new nonprofit that raises money for teachers who apply to get funding for specific projects. “It’s... »
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Monday, November 28th, 2011
by Alia Malik, Special to the Citizen's News
NAUGATUCK — Now that voters have approved an $81 million renovation of Naugatuck High School, the committee in charge of the project is working to choose the architectural firm that will design what is supposed to be a brand-new school using the existing shell at 543 Rubber Ave. “Times are tough and this is... »
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Saturday, November 26th, 2011
by Elio Gugliotti, Editor
BEACON FALLS — Over the past several years, there has been an emphasized placed on expanding Advanced Placement courses at Woodland Regional High School. That work has not gone unnoticed. Region 16 was recently named to the College Board’s 2nd Annual AP Honor Roll. The school district was one of 367 districts in 43... »
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Saturday, November 26th, 2011
by Kyle Brennan, Citizen's News
Yourison overcomes injuries to become Naugy’s top dog Editor’s note: This feature appeared in the Citizen’s News special Thanksgiving football section. This version was updated following the Thanksgiving game versus Ansonia. Two years ago, Jake Yourison stared potential paralysis in the face. His injured back was threatening to not only end his football career,... »
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Friday, November 25th, 2011
by By Ken Morse, Citizen’s News
Editor’s note: This feature appeared in the Citizen’s News special Thanksgiving football section. This version has been updated to include statistics from the Thanksgiving game versus Seymour. The body of a football team is assembled with diverse parts that make up the whole unit. The quarterback is the head, while the running backs are... »
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