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1 Dead in Good Friday Shooting; 2 Smash & Grab Break-Ins; 2 Bethelites will Run for State Rep; GOP & Dems Choose Leaders

Lost Dog Found Easter Morning; Sky Zone Raises Funds for Autism; Transit Oriented Development Plan for Bethel Forward to be Presented.

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BETHEL, CT-- In case you missed it, here are the news stories this week on Patch.

One person is dead from a gunshot wound, and two are injured, according to First Selectman Matthew Knickerbocker. >>>Bethel Shooting: 3 Shot, 1 Dead in Apparent Domestic Dispute

The Bethel Police Department has released the names of the three people shot Friday afternoon including one person who has died. >>>Bethel Shooting: Police Identify Victims in Friday's 'Apparent Domestic Dispute'

Thomas Burke announced he will run for State Rep. for the seat being vacated by Dan Carter who serves Bethel, Newtown, Redding, and Danbury. >>> Thomas Burke Announces Plans to Run for State Representative for 2nd District

Will Duff announced he will run for the 2nd District which includes Bethel, Newtown, Danbury and Redding. >>>Will Duff Announces Intention to Run for 2nd District State Rep

Bethel's State Representative Dan Carter Considers Senate Run. 'As a Senator, he should be more worried about security, the economy and health care, than fighting for bigger airline seats,' Carter said. >>>Bethel Republican Considers Challenging Blumenthal for U.S. Senate Seat

Bethel's Selectmen said the cost to advertise the sale didn't warrant the expense as compared to the value of the vehicles. >>> 7 Bethel Town Vehicles Sold for $125 Each

The public is invited to attend an informational meeting followed by a Q & A session on the downtown revitalization project. Read More>>> Downtown Transit Oriented Development Plan for 'Bethel Forward' to be Presented

The Bethel Sky Zone fundraiser is to collect funds for the 'Autism Speaks Western Connecticut Walk' to be held on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Read More>>> Sky Zone Bethel Plans Autism Fundraiser on Friday

Police said thieves smashed the passenger windows of two vehicles and stole two purses. Read More>>> 2 Cars Broken Into Wednesday at Meckauer Park: Police

Gregory Maroun owns Steck’s Nursery and Landscaping in Bethel. The exhibit runs through March 29, 2016. Read More>>>From Plants to Portraits: Bethel Landscaper and Artist Exhibits work in NYC Gallery

Connecticut continues to see a sharp rise in heroin and other opioid-related deaths. This review tracks 2015 cases throughout all of CT. Read More >>> 1 Bethel Resident Died of Heroin Overdose in 2015

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