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The Republican-American is a privately-owned, multi-media, news delivery organization with local coverage of thirty-six communities in New Haven and Litchfield counties. The Republican-American also maintains a bureau in Hartford that reports on issues important to all state residents. With its history dating back to 1844, the Republican-American is proud of more than 160 years of news coverage, i

ncluding a Pulitzer Prize earned for uncovering corruption, and its many award winning reporters, feature writers and columnists. The company is dedicated to delivering reliable news and information in a timely manner so readers can make fully informed decisions, and is committed to the people in the communities it serves.

06/27/2022

NORTHFIELD - Mr. Peter William Thulin Sr., 82, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington. He was the husband of Judy A. (Petosa) Thulin. Peter was born May 28, 1940 in Torrington, son of the late Peter M. and Lucy P. (Kelmelis) Thulin. Raised in Thomaston

06/27/2022

The new chapter that many high school graduates hear about at their commencement ceremony is different for Jacsun Hall. His chapter is filling up with darkness. The same genetic condition that caused his kidneys to begin failing almost a decade ago is now robbing him of his eyesight. He's lega

06/19/2022

WATERBURY - Mary L. (Bellisario) (Evon) Granger, age 96 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2022, at Middlebury Convalescent Home. She was the loving wife of the late Richard Granger and former spouse of the late William Evon Jr.Mary was born Jan. 21,1926 in Waterbury, daughter of the l

06/19/2022

THOMASTON -- Students in grades 4-6 assessed locally in math performed better than expected this school year. Jessica Bedosky, director of curriculum, instruction and assessment, told the Board of Education on Monday more students exceeded goals set by staff than anticipated. In fourth grade,

06/16/2022

Gallery: Thomaston High School Graduation 2022

06/16/2022

THOMASTON - John Reeser literally took a different path to graduate Thomaston High School. Reeser not only is from another town, Watertown, but he was enrolled in PATHS, a specialized ther**eutic program for students in grades 7-12 with emotional and behavioral issues. Established in 2015, PATHS

06/14/2022

Age: 17 Hometown: Thomaston Destination: University of Connecticut Intended major: Chemistry Parents: Jennifer and Walter Foell Career goal: Study and develop new medications Secret to your success: My competitive spirit Biggest fear: Heights Pet peeve: Bad drivers Describ

06/12/2022

THOMASTON - Rickard B. Darm passed away peacefully on June 5, 2022.Rick was born on the Ides of March, 1939, to Elmer and Catherine (Danaher) Darm. He went through the Thomaston school system and lived his entire life in Thomaston.A carpenter by trade, there was nothing that Rick couldn't build, fix

06/10/2022

SHARON -- Christina McCulloch of Thomaston has been named the new president of Sharon Hospital. She will be taking over for Dr. Mark Hirko, who has been serving as head of both Sharon, since December 2019, and Putnam hospitals, and will now focus his attention on Putnam as its full-time president

06/08/2022

MIDDLEBURY - Walter John Kloss, 76, of Middlebury, entered into the gates of Heaven on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at Saint Mary's Hospital. He was the loving husband of Joann (Forino) Kloss. Walter was born in Torrington on Dec. 20, 1945, son of the late Walter and Mar

06/06/2022

THOMASTON - Madelyn M. (Gagnon) Tanski, 90, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Monday, May 23, 2022, at the Melech Hospice House, Temple Terrace, Fla. She was the wife of the late Irwin E. Tanski.She was born in Waterbury on March 26,1932, daughter of the late Francis and Sarah

06/06/2022

OAKVILLE - Funeral services for John R. Vergauwen, who passed away Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, will be Thursday, June 16, 2022, 11 a.m., at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 505 S. Main St., Thomaston.The family will receive friends at the church Thursday morning, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. A Mass of Christian Buria

06/02/2022

THOMASTON - Thomaston Savings Bank sponsored the 5th annual Susan B. Anthony Project Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event. A group of male officers and executives from Thomaston Savings Bank put on red pumps for photos to promote the event and the Bank created a team, including President and CEO, Stephen

05/31/2022

THOMASTON - Ann Canfield believes she can help women caregivers who are feeling the pressures of taking care of their disabled spouses. Canfield, 51, is the founder of Finding Strength Today life coaching. She addresses issues like caretaker burnout, compassion fatigue, time management, work-life

05/29/2022

WATERBURY - Joan "Joanie" Marie (Duffany) Fowkes, 92, formerly of Thomaston, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2022, in the comfort of her home with her daughters by her side.Joanie was born with a twinkle in her eye on April 1, 1930, in Waterbury. She was the daughter of the late Louis Duffany and

05/27/2022

TORRINGTON- Four male and two female jurors on Friday found a 24-year-old Thomaston man guilty of felony risk of injury and fourth degree s*xual assault against an 11-year-old girl, exposing him to a minimum of five and up to 20 years behind bars when he is sentenced Aug. 26. A tearful Monteri

05/27/2022

Waterbury police recently filed the following charges: CARLOS RODRIGUEZ, 50, of 44 Willow St., two counts second-degree failure to appear, second-degree breach of peace, third-degree assault, disorderly conduct AXEL PEREZ, 32, of 1730 Thomaston Ave., second-degree breach of peace, third-degree

05/27/2022

TORRINGTON -- Jurors hearing a third day of testimony in the Devin Monterio s*xual assault trial were asked Thursday to consider another scenario to explain how the alleged assailant's DNA ended up in an 11-year-old girl's underwear. In closing arguments at Torrington Superior Court, defense atto

05/27/2022

TORRINGTON - Science supports an 11-year-old's claim of being s*xually assaulted by Devin P. Monterio at the girl's Thomaston home in 2017.Retired state forensic biologist Christine Roy held up a pair of the girl's small black panties with a gloved hand on the witness stand Wednesday at Torrington S

05/25/2022

TORRINGTON - Now 16, the teen identified as "E" for jurors hearing testimony Tuesday in the first day of Devin P. Monterio's s*xual assault trial recounted awakening to a man in her bed five years ago.She knew him, she said. He was 19 and she was 11 at the time.Charged with risk of injury and fourth

05/25/2022

WATERBURY - The Waterbury Regional Chamber held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand open of Soapy J's Full Service Car Wash, 134 Thomaston Ave., Waterbury. In attendance were Joseph McGrath, Director of Economic Development for the City of Waterbury; Lynn Ward, CEO and President of the Wate

05/25/2022

OAKVILLE - James F. Brooks, 74, passed away peacefully May 22, 2022, at Waterbury Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Hudobenko) Brooks. James was born Jan. 2, 1948, in Newton, Mass., a son of the late Gilbert and Lena (Boudreau) Brooks. Prior to his ret

05/23/2022

Thomaston Savings Bank held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest branch at 2 S. Main St. in Unionville. Employees were joined by the bank's board of directors, the Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, the branch's partners and members of the community to commemorate the occasion. "We are

05/23/2022

THOMASTON - Mary Lou (Quint) Brown, 76, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022.Mary Lou was born in Mitchel Filed, N.Y., on Dec. 10, 1945, daughter of the late Frank and Carmen (Guy) Quint. Raised in Woodbury, she attended local schools and was a graduate of Woodbury High School, and then attended De

05/23/2022

CHICAGO - Karin Sax passed away unexpectedly on May 9, 2022. She was born Feb. 7, 1956 in Germany, while her father was in the Army and later moved to Thomaston, where she graduated from Thomaston High School. Karin moved to Chicago after high school to attend North Park College and decided to st

05/21/2022

THOMASTON -- The town's spending plan for 2022-23 is in the hands of taxpayers. After hearing from residents Wednesday night, the Board of Finance reduced the annual budget slightly and the Board of Selectmen set June 8 for the town meeting, when taxpayers will vote on it. If residents approve

05/21/2022

Mahar - a daughter, Ayla Shay, to Eric and Heather Mahar of Torrington, April 28, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington. Grandparents are John and Cathleen Todor of Torrington, and James and Laurie Mahar of Thomaston. Great-grandparent is Marilyn Marchand of Torrington.

05/19/2022

THOMASTON - Lawrence Stanley Polowy died May 17, 2022, of natural causes. He was 93. The son of Stanley J. and Sophie (Swoboda) Polowy, he was born third (and, it was presumed, last) after his siblings Ann and John. He was promptly nicknamed Babe and remained so ever thereafter, despite brother Bill

05/19/2022

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. - Mr. Wayne D. Synott, formerly of Thomaston, passed away on Jan. 17, 2022, in Florida. He was the husband of Mercedes (Fisher) Synott.He was born June 1, 1947 in Waterbury, son of the late Homer J. and Ann M. (Subach) Synott. Wayne grew up in Thomaston, Conn., and graduated Thom

05/19/2022

TORRINGTON -- A 24-year-old Thomaston man will face a jury of six Tuesday when testimony is set to unfold regarding the state's allegations of fourth-degree s*xual assault and risk of injury to an 11-year-old girl in 2017. Devin Monterio rejected offers that would have afforded a plea agreement w

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