Derby Police report hit and run victim succumbs to injuries


*** Hit and Run Victim Update ***
The Derby Police are saddened to report the Division Street hit and run victim from 12/15/22 succumbed to his injuries over the Holiday weekend at Bridgeport Hospital. He was identified as 61 year-old John Jepson.
Police are still investigating the accident and formal charges are expected against the driver of the vehicle who fled the scene.

This is shared from the Derby PD Facebook page.

'Smalls & Smiles' to debut at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton



SHELTON - A new program will debut in January at Plumb Memorial Library called "Smalls & Smiles"!
It will be held on Fridays, Jan. 13 and 27 from 10-11 a.m.

Registration is for both January dates.
Children 0-5 years old and their caregivers are welcome to join Miss Maura for a library playdate!
We will share a story together then it's your turn to play with the library provided games and toys and meet some new friends too!
Registration is required for children only and will begin on Facebook Friday, Dec. 30
at 12 p.m. or by calling Plumb.
**If your child or you are sick on the day for program please call to cancel at 203-924-1580 ext. 5108. The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Teens to learn scone-making at Huntington Branch Library class



SHELTON - Teens ages 13 and up can join Miss Jessica Dec. 29 at Huntington Branch Library for Teen Cuisine! 

We will provide the materials and directions for the teens to make vanilla scones. 

This is a COOKING program, the oven will be used. Each teen must register individually.

*We will be using the following ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, heavy cream, vanilla, milk, and powdered sugar. Please understand that we cannot accommodate for any allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients. Keep this in mind when registering.*

Register online: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=478213&PK=
or call 203-926-0111

The Library is at 41 Church St.


This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.


Irving School in Derby posts honor roll ~ Congratulations to all!


DERBY - This list from Irving School was posted recently in the Valley Independent Sentinel.

Congratulations to all the students on their academic achievement!

Marking Period Quarter 1 – High Honors

5th Grade:

Ariyah Lopez

Deja Jackson

Griffin Beauton

Mya Crespo

Paige Beauton

Marking Period Quarter 1 – Honors

5th Grade:

Ava Carroll

Dolan Boncek

Charlotte Chenery

Davon Johnson

Gia Morales

Lylah Vander Eyk

Mahlia Pouncey

Mayah West

Myla Kapusta

Rylan Goodwin

Sane Jackson

Marking Period Quarter 1 – High Honors

4th Grade:

Jensen Colindres

Taylor Hunter

Marking Period Quarter 1 – Honors

4th Grade:

Alexji Smith

Arianna Perez

Demri Delija

Drilon Sulejmani

Gabriella Yacvielle

Harmony Lopez

Jemma Franko-Velez

Jensen Colindres

Jianna Muniz

Khloe King

Liam Contreras

Taylor Hunter

Victoria Ewen