Lots of great local news and features in this week’s Herald, including:
• Naomi Tyrrell, the Shelton 9-year-old who battled a rare disease, died July 6. Her family is thanking the community for all its support.
• Debate, emotion were part of Saturday’s Town hall meeting with Congressman Jim Himes.
• Shelton Police dispatch center gets an overhaul.
• Fireworks fun
• Resident provides medical care in Sri Lanka.
• ‘Adventures in history’ program offers old-fashioned fun.
• ‘Legally Blonde’ will take the local stage soon.
• Friday Farmers’ Markets
• Shelton Intermediate School award winners and lots of other student news
• Columnist Mike Wood reflects on Sassafras Diner and hopes it will be back.
• We have a lot of Social News this week. See who’s getting married and who already tied the knot.
• Meet Alba, the Pet of the Week.
• Police log
• Back to School drive will help children in need.
• In Sports: Vikings receive helmet grant from Pop Warner, Ortoli to represent New Haven County and more.
• Find out what’s going on around Shelton by checking Spotlight, Library News and Recreation Notes.
• Check Section B for ideas summer ideas for your home.