'Turnback Tuesday' celebrates Declaration of Independence

Turnback Tuesday celebrates our nation's independence. This post card is a copy of the famous painting done by the American artist John Trumbull.

A smaller version (20” x 31”) was done in approximately 1786 depicting the presentation of the draft of the Declaration of Independence. This painting is at the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven. In 1817 Trumbull was commissioned to paint a total of four large paintings.

This 12’ x 18’ painting was presented to the public on October 5, 1818 along with the other three. The painting shows 42 of the 56 signers with many of the figures being painted from life.

In 1826 the painting with the three other works of John Trumbull were placed in the rotunda of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. where they can still be admired today.

Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting history each week.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

 Backyard view at 8:40 p.m.

Shelton Police warn vehicle owners of thefts, break-ins

 

Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire returns to Warsaw Park in Ansonia

 The Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire returns for our milestone 15th Season! 

 SAVE THE DATES
June 27-28
July 4-5
July 11-12

MFRF CONCERT & FIRE SHOW
ONE NIGHT ONLY: Saturday July 11! 

Tickets on sale now at www.mfrenfaire.com/tickets

Join us for a weekend of merriment, fantasy, and fun, with incredible performances featuring live combat, music, magic, and so much more.

Watch our scenario cast perform MFRF’s own original storyline with a grand melee at the end of the day!

 Shop with our wonderful merchants selling a unique array of handmade goods, including Renaissance and fantasy clothing, art, jewelry, soaps, leather goods, and more!

 Visit our food court for a tasty treat! With a wide variety of food vendors offering delicious meals, there’s something for everyone!

 Stop by our games area and test your skills at the Proving Grounds with axe throwing, knife throwing, archery, and Fight the Knight!

 Indulge in delicious beverages from one of our Pub tents, the Crow’s Nest and the Flyppin Byrd Tavern! Walk around the shire while enjoying your beverage, or have a seat in the Tavern and enjoy live entertainment with your drink!

Stay tuned for our themed weekends announcement.

 For Advance Tickets and more information, visit: www.mfrenfaire.com

F.A.D.E. to hold 8th annual 5K walk/run for overdose awareness in Shelton

The event at 5:30 p.m Thursday at the Shelton Riverwalk, 100 W. Canal St., benefits BHcare's Alliance for Prevention & Wellness. 

F.A.D.E (Fighting Against Drugs Everywhere) is an organization that brings education and awareness to drug overdose and awareness. 

-Registration is a $40 Race Fee + sign up fee and a free T-shirt if you register before June 18th. 
-Anyone 10yrs old and younger are free with no t-shirt
-Day of registration is $40 for anyone older than 10 (Cash/check only) with no t-shirt.

At checkout you'll have the option of having your loved one's name added to the "In Memory of..." section on the back of the shirt. Please give us the first and last name of your loved one so we don't duplicate names. 

The deadline to collect names is June 18.

This is a great run/walk with family, friends or colleagues. This is also timed race!

Bib/T-shirt Pick up Information
Please come to the registration desk the day of the race (6/25) from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Please use the link to register for this event.

https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=61305

Thank you for your participation and support. Please join us. All are welcome!

UPDATE: individual located / Shelton Police seeking public's assistance in locating city man

UPDATE: Mushala has been found and in good health, police report

The Shelton Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating John Mushala who was last seen on June 19, 2026, at approximately 5 p.m. in the area of 45 Maltby St. in Shelton.

Please review the details listed in the attached Silver Alert flyer. Anyone with information regarding Mr. Mushala’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Shelton Police Department immediately at (203) 924-1544 or call 911.

Shared from the Shelton PD Facebook page.

Bradley School community in Derby to open 1976 time capsule Wednesday

 

Ansonia Police seeking public's help in locating missing teen

Janiah Sandelin

The Ansonia Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person who left her home on the 22nd at 10 p.m.

Janiah Sandelin is a 13-year-old female, approximately 5’4” tall, weighing 100 pounds, with brown eyes and short black hair.

She was last seen wearing grey and black shorts, a white T-Shirt, purple slides, and a green Rick and Morty backpack.

Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885.

Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Tip411 using the link below:

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

Shared from the APD Facebook page.