Monthly Archives: December 2011
Naugatuck Youth Soccer looking to fill openings
NAUGATUCK — The board of directors for Naugatuck Youth Soccer is looking for parents of players to fill two positions.
The organization is seeking a...
Borough schools make ConnCAN’s top 10
NAUGATUCK — Three borough schools were recognized by the Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now (ConnCAN) for student achievement.
ConnCAN is a statewide education advocacy organization...
Vandalism poses ‘persistent’ problem at Laurel Ledge
Constant vandalism at Laurel Ledge Elementary School has the Board of Education seeking a heightened police presence at the Beacon Falls school and neighborhood...
Overtime with Kyle Brennan
Round of Applause
Christmas is just about here, and for a change the whole extravaganza falls on a weekend. That means there’s a ton of...
Obituary: Douglas C. Klish
NAUGATUCK — Douglas C. Klish, 69, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy (Hill) Klish.
Mr. Klish...
Obituary: John J. Leary
PROSPECT — John J. "Jack" Leary, 84, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Kappeler)...
Letter: Elks amaze with assistance program
To the editor,
My husband and I would like to express our appreciation to the Elks Lodge 967 Home Assistance Program, especially to Jim Desmarais...
Coach’s Corner: Jodie Ruccio
NAUGATUCK — All great competitors have one thing in common: A passion to succeed.
Naugatuck girls basketball coach Jodie Ruccio felt that fire in her...
A Christmas meal fit for a kingdom
NAUGATUCK — No one in Naugatuck need be without a warm meal and company on Christmas day, thanks to the dinner the Ecumenical Conference...
Kingsley leads Hawks over Wildcats
SEYMOUR — It wasn’t pretty, but it’s a win. And boy, was it exciting.
Woodland sophomore guard Tanner Kingsley scored a career-high 29 points, including...