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Branch returns to states after serving overseas
Army Reserve Pvt. Alana Branch has returned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., after being deployed to Iraq serving in support of Operation New Dawn. Branch, a 2009 graduate of Wilby High School in Waterbury, is a human resources specialist with the 408th Human Resources Company, Fort Totten, Queens, N.Y. She is the daughter of... »
Olszewski graduates basic military training
Air Force Airman Tyler Olszewski graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Olszewski, a 2011 graduate of Emmett Obrian Technical High School in Ansonia, is the son of Daniel Olszewski of Naugatuck and Shawn Nurse of Milford. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in... »
Torrice makes Dean’s List
Megan Torrice of Naugatuck was named to the fall 2011 Dean’s List at The State University of New York College, Cobleskill, N.Y. To make the Dean’s List, students must have a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the academic year. Torrice graduated from Naugatuck High School in 2011 and is pursuing a Bachelor of Technology in animal science. »
Naugatuck nursing graduates receive pins
NORTH HAVEN — Naugatuck residents Danielle Colantuono and Amanda Maxwell were among 36 students from Gateway Community College’s associate degree nursing program who recently participated in a pinning ceremony to mark the transition from student to professional. Pinning ceremonies trace their origins to nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale, who received the Cross of St. George... »
Woodruff to wed Davis
Cheryl and Mark Woodruff of Watertown proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Meghan Mary Woodruff, to Christopher Dennis Davis, son of Renee and Brian Davis. Ms. Woodruff is the granddaughter of Donald Levesque of Naugatuck. Ms. Woodruff is a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University with a BA in art education and is... »
Local residents graduate from Springfield College
SPRINGFIELD, MA — The following local residents have earned degrees from Springfield College in Massachusetts for studies completed in 2011. Andrew Shurretto of Beacon Falls earned a bachelor’s degree in communications/sports journalism. Stacey Alfes of Prospect earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Sean Anderson of Naugatuck earned a bachelor’s degree in movement and... »
Menz to wed Bartalsky
Ms. Virginia Menz of Naugatuck and Mr. George Bell of Norwalk proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Nissa Menz, to Michael Bartalsky, son of Mary and David Bartalsky of Waterbury. Ms. Menz is the granddaughter of Aileen and Joseph Becker and Geraldine and Joseph Brown. Mr. Bartalsky is the grandson of the late... »
Cheneys announce birth of daughter
Mark and Gail Cheney of Naugatuck announce the birth of a daughter, Madeline Babette Cheney, born Sept. 10 at Waterbury Hospital. The grandparents are Diane and Frederick Strumpf of Beacon Falls. The great-grandparents are Babette and Alfred Strumpf of Prospect. »
Plungis’ work on display at Whittemore
NAUGATUCK — The artwork of Jenny Lynn Plungis will be featured at the Whittemore Library throughout this month. Plungis, a local treasure hunter and antiques dealer, is the owner of Treasures and Trash and the Jenny Lynn Shop in Morris. Plungis attended Nonnewaug High School in Woodbury where she was encouraged to explore all... »
Romaniello weds Dandeneau
Miss Barbara Ann Romaniello and Mr. Mark Roger Dandeneau were married Oct. 14, 2011 in Naugatuck at St. Francis Church by Father Slusz. A reception followed at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. The bride is the daughter of Judith Conforti Romaniello of Torrington. The bridegroom is the son of Roger and Joyce Dandeneau of... »