Beacon Falls

REGION 16 — Region 16, which oversees schools in Beacon Falls and Prospect, is seeking nominations for the district’s 2018 teacher of the year. Parents,...

BEACON FALLS - Veterans Day isn’t just another day off from school, said Bruce Carlson, commander of the Beacon Falls Legion Post. “We’re trying to bring the community back involved with our ceremonies and to let the kids know a little history. We start out with the youngest age in the cub scouts and try to get as much participation as possible with the high school,” Carlson said. Boy Scout troop 104 participated in the ceremony. Chris Zmuda, a member of the troop, played taps on his father’s trumpet. He said that the ceremony made him think about what the day means. “I come out of my way to come here. I’d probably be home doing homework or something, but I came here to really think and meet these people,” Zmuda said. The day was especially emotional for Paul Drabicki, whose father, Chester “Benny” Drabicki, a WWII veteran passed away a few weeks ago.

The towns of Naugatuck, Beacon Falls and Prospect observed Memorial Day with parades and ceremonies. Naugatuck held its annual Memorial Day parade Monday followed...

BEACON FALLS — The Beacon Falls Library's exhibit of Sophie Zyla's work continues throughout April. Zyla, a freelance photographer and Beacon Falls resident, is also...

By Paul Hughes, Republican-American HARTFORD — The nursing home industry is feeling exposed after Gov. Ned Lamont moved to strip limited legal immunity granted to...

BEACON FALLS — A three-car accident on Route 8 south in Beacon Falls was quickly followed by a two-car accident and a car fire...

BEACON FALLS — Officials are reviewing potential changes to an ordinance on open space. Conservation Commission Chairwoman Diane Betkoski submitted a letter to the Board...

By Paul Hughes, Republican-American HARTFORD — The reported daily death toll from coronavirus disease dipped below double digits Tuesday for the first time in nine...

PROSPECT — Teachers in Region 16 will have a new revenue stream to dip into this coming school year to fund innovative projects to...