The Ridgefield Press

The Ridgefield Press Your leader in Ridgefield news, sports, business and community coverage since 1875. Part of Hearst Co Crosby Baxter founded it in 1875.

“Tall oaks from little acorns grow” was the motto of The Ridgefield Press when D. From four tiny sheets of local gossip and aphorisms to a weekly newspaper sometimes carrying more than 60 broadsheet pages, The Press has grown significantly since its founding nearly 150 years ago. In the 1990s, it was one of the first newspapers in Connecticut to embrace the Internet, and has maintained a strong we

b following to this day. The Press and its staff have won many journalism and public service awards over the years, and continue to focus exclusively on the news and the people of Ridgefield. The Press was previously part of the HAN Network. It was acquired by Hearst Connecticut Media in 2018, further expanding its coverage to include the issues affecting Nutmeggers across the Danbury area region and the state. For more news, visit www.theridgefieldpress.com or follow us on Twitter .

The championship is Shelton's first since back-to-back undefeated state titles in 2004 and 2005.
06/11/2026

The championship is Shelton's first since back-to-back undefeated state titles in 2004 and 2005.

Years of strategic changes helped transform schools into some of the state's top performers.
06/09/2026

Years of strategic changes helped transform schools into some of the state's top performers.

Of the 101 graduates, 99 will head to four-year colleges, one to community college and one to the Marine Corps.
06/06/2026

Of the 101 graduates, 99 will head to four-year colleges, one to community college and one to the Marine Corps.

Officials said the daycare owner failed to pay employment taxes from 2014 to 2024
06/05/2026

Officials said the daycare owner failed to pay employment taxes from 2014 to 2024

Prosecutors said the man installed software that allowed him to remotely access his client's network.
06/02/2026

Prosecutors said the man installed software that allowed him to remotely access his client's network.

Rob Larson has named his track Titus Hill Raceway.
05/29/2026

Rob Larson has named his track Titus Hill Raceway.

Historians say it's important to identify the men so they can give them the burial they deserve about 250 years later.
05/29/2026

Historians say it's important to identify the men so they can give them the burial they deserve about 250 years later.

“You always wanted to go higher and better for Rick Medve,” said Lawrence Fossi, a former Ridgefield track athlete.
05/29/2026

“You always wanted to go higher and better for Rick Medve,” said Lawrence Fossi, a former Ridgefield track athlete.

The Rams' Nolan McLaughlin was named the FCIAC tournament's MVP for the second straight season.
05/29/2026

The Rams' Nolan McLaughlin was named the FCIAC tournament's MVP for the second straight season.

"We do our job to protect wetlands and watercourses per our regulations in the state. I don’t think this letter was appr...
05/28/2026

"We do our job to protect wetlands and watercourses per our regulations in the state. I don’t think this letter was appropriate," Tim Bishop said.

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