Black Bear Kills Goat; Southbury Lottery Winner; Students Honored

There was plenty of news across Southbury during the month of March. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories.

Southbury Man Found Dead at State Forest in Oxford: UPDATE

The victim's identity has been released Tuesday morning.

Black Bear Kills Goat In Southbury

Officers shot at the bear but the animal wasn't struck and fled into a nearby wildlife refuge area, state officials said.

Southbury Resident Wins Lottery Prize

Here are your latest local lottery winners, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

Southbury Selectman Pitches Gun Control Resolution

This resolution differs from a previous attempt to ban firearms on municipal properties.

Family of Murdered Joyce Stochmal Still Fighting for Justice

The Stochmal Family believes the killer of Joyce Stochmal would still be in prison if Connecticut laws were changed.

Black Bear Sightings on the Rise in Southbury: Report

The bears are coming out of hibernation recently.

Other top stories:

• Region 15 Schools Superintendent Addresses School Safety
• That Tapping On the Window is a Bear, Southbury Man Says
• Region 15 Student Recognized by Sen. Chris Murphy
• Minivan Took Off With Pump Still Attached to Gas Tank: Report
• This is How Much It Will Cost to Make Main Street South Brighter
• Region 15 Students Receive Awards

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