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 .

Ridgefield fire officials said one person was trapped in their vehicle and needed to be extricated.
07/28/2025

Ridgefield fire officials said one person was trapped in their vehicle and needed to be extricated.

The scholarship will be given to a graduating Ridgefield multisport student athlete "who exemplifies Brandon’s generosit...
07/25/2025

The scholarship will be given to a graduating Ridgefield multisport student athlete "who exemplifies Brandon’s generosity, empathy, and team-first mindset," the Gmelin family said.

"When you help somebody, you’re donating time, instead of just sitting at home reading books and watching TV. It’s fulfi...
07/23/2025

"When you help somebody, you’re donating time, instead of just sitting at home reading books and watching TV. It’s fulfilling so as long as I can do it, I will," Peter Nichols said.

“The commission focused quite a bit on traffic and pedestrian safety and heard hours of testimony on that topic alone," ...
07/22/2025

“The commission focused quite a bit on traffic and pedestrian safety and heard hours of testimony on that topic alone," Ridgefield Planning & Zoning Chair Robert Hendrick said.

Connecticut's own Hoodoo Brown Barbeque drove 13 hours to participate in the Windy City Smokeout.
07/20/2025

Connecticut's own Hoodoo Brown Barbeque drove 13 hours to participate in the Windy City Smokeout.

Brandon Gmelin, who graduated in the Class of 2025 at Ridgefield High School, was a member of the high school’s lacrosse...
07/18/2025

Brandon Gmelin, who graduated in the Class of 2025 at Ridgefield High School, was a member of the high school’s lacrosse team and was named an All-FCIAC athlete in the spring.

His "warmth, kindness, and unwavering friendship touched the lives of many, and his loss will be felt deeply," officials...
07/17/2025

His "warmth, kindness, and unwavering friendship touched the lives of many, and his loss will be felt deeply," officials from his school said.

Luca Pellegrini took a perfect game into the fifth inning and went 2-for-3 at the plate for Fairfield National.
07/17/2025

Luca Pellegrini took a perfect game into the fifth inning and went 2-for-3 at the plate for Fairfield National.

Heralded as a cult classic, "Twin Peaks" became a cultural phenomenon and some of Lynch's most notable pieces of work.
07/15/2025

Heralded as a cult classic, "Twin Peaks" became a cultural phenomenon and some of Lynch's most notable pieces of work.

“There’s just fewer people that live there walking around. And that’s one of the key ingredients to bringing a place to ...
07/15/2025

“There’s just fewer people that live there walking around. And that’s one of the key ingredients to bringing a place to life, is having people live there,” Francisco Gomes said.

The state park closed to new visitors before 8 a.m., officials announced.
07/13/2025

The state park closed to new visitors before 8 a.m., officials announced.

On Wednesday evening, dancers wearing colorful costumers gracefully moved along with the music at Ballard Park in Ridgef...
07/10/2025

On Wednesday evening, dancers wearing colorful costumers gracefully moved along with the music at Ballard Park in Ridgefield.

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“Tall oaks from little acorns grow,” was the motto of The Ridgefield Press when D. Crosby Baxter founded the newspaper in 1875. From four tiny sheets of local gossip and aphorisms to a weekly newspaper sometimes carrying more than 60 broadsheet pages, The Press has grown — and expanded to include the World Wide Web. In the 1990s, it was one of the first newspapers in Connecticut to embrace the Internet, and has maintained a strong Web 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 Ridgefield Press is part of Hearst Connecticut Media Group. The largest local news operation in the state with more than 200 journalists, Hearst Connecticut Media Group is comprised of eight daily newspapers including the New Haven Register, Connecticut Post, Greenwich Time, Stamford Advocate and The Norwalk Hour, and 16 weekly newspapers including the Darien Times, Fairfield Citizen, New Canaan Advertiser, The Greater New Milford Spectrum and Westport News. The Group manages 21 websites, including sites for all of its papers, as well as TowerDigitalAgency.com, CTHouseHunter.com and InGearCT.com.