Weston News

Connecticut isn't known for being very accommodating to bicyclists and pedestrians, but the state Department of Transportation and local cycling advocates are optimistic that will change soon.

Skies across the region will light up in the coming days with fireworks displays in celebration of the nation's birthday.

NuVision Inc. is looking to use a recent cash infusion to establish itself as a force in the high-level LCD television market.

It may be more than a hundred years after their deaths, but the founding families in this historically rich community are getting renewed attention.

Electronic tolls, used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Washington, D.C., offer the best lowcost way of curing congestion on the Merritt Parkway, and Interstates 95, 84 and 91 during rush-hour, Weston First Selectman Woody Bliss said Thursday.

Marlene Katz believes that "beauty is from the inside out." To those unfamiliar with Katz and her spa, Intelligent Skin Sense, that may come as a surprise, but not to clients who have availed themselves of her services.

Conneticut residents stay optimistic towards the summer forecast. WCBS 880's Paul Murnane reports.

A Weston man who police said lent his car to two local men -- allegedly in exchange for illegal drugs -- was targeted for extortion when the men threatened to "chop" his car unless he paid a ransom for it.

A month ago, Jerry Goehring was a nervous man. Goehring, executive director of the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, oversees the center's Summer Musical Theatre Workshop, held in July.

Flu-like sickness struck some 40 Weston Middle School students during a trip to Washington, D.C., a week ago, cutting short the field trip.

Philip Bentley, Tirell Young-Williams, Brandon Murphy, Justin Willis, ND-West Haven boys track -- Teamed up to win the 4x100 relay in 42.92 at the State Open at Willowbrook Park.

WESTON, CT, June 4, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- William R. Iuso, MBA, President of Strategic Resource Allocation LLC, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in strategic plan development and resource allocation for major corporations.

Wilton Library showcases twice the creativity when Weston couple Nancy and Dale Reinker open their art exhibition, "Drawings and Paintings" on Friday, June 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nancy's art ranges from intricate organic drawings to large colorful abstract acrylic paintings.

Dave Beisler, ND-West Haven baseball -- Went 4-for-4 with two RBIs and pitched six innings for the win as the Green Knights defeated Watertown in the Class L first round.

The Connecticut Department of Public Health today reported a new case of H1N1 in Westport while the schools informed parents there had been two new cases at elementary schools.

The Westport Community Theatre's production of Woody Allen's 1966 farce "Don't Drink the Water," opens Friday and runs three weekends until June 14.

Westport First Selectman Gordon F. Joseloff joined other municipal leaders in Hartford today to press the state legislature for an early agreement on the budget and to urge legislators not to pass any additional unfunded mandates.

Two cases of H1N1 -- swine flu -- were confirmed in Westport Thursday. One of these cases involves a student enrolled in a Westport public school, but officials aren't releasing the name of the school.

The Westport Historical Society's newest exhibit, "Years in the Making: Ageless Artists, Ageless Art," a show of recent works by 50 Westport and Weston artists ages 70 and older, opens Monday and runs through Sept.

Two Wilton Eagle Scouts were recognized for their outstanding community service at a fund-raising reception at The Red Barn in Westport on Sunday, May 3. Eagle Scouts Marshall Knutson and Will Kistler from Westport Troop 36 were honored with a Commitment to Community Distinguished Citizen Award.