Coach Fights Cancer; Nyberg Brings Business; Nude Teacher Fired

MADISON, CT — There was plenty of news across Madison during 2019. If you missed any of it at that time, here's a roundup of the 10 most read stories for 2019:

Many of the most read stories of the year are heartbreaking. But not all. Some are good news. Some are fun. And some are life-affirming and for that, we're all grateful.

Teen Killed, Others Hurt In Crash At Hammonasset in Madison

There simply are no words that can describe the grief, or ease the pain.

Tree Falls On Popular Madison Restaurant, Forces Closure

Sometimes, nature is cruel. Maybe not intentionally, but yeah.

Madison Couple Featured On New HGTV Show Thursday

So exciting. But it's far from the first time that locals become celebrities. And sometimes, celebrities look like locals. See below.

'Game Of Thrones' Star Hangs Out In Madison

GOT was the show to watch. So when a GOT star is seen in the neighborhood, well, that's what local stories are made of.

Trump-Supporting Teacher Fired After Posing Semi-Nude: Lawsuit

Not click-bait-y. Just true.

Daniel Hand Coach Battles Cancer For Second Time & Plans To Win

Two-time state champion football coach Dave Mastroianni, 40, is only temporarily sidelined, he says, as his team fights along with him.

News Legend Ann Nyberg Moving Business To Downtown Madison

Nyberg just announced details of the move and other future plans.

Issues With Alcohol At Hand's Football Game Leads To Action

Old as time and memorial but still an issue.

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