By Jonathan Sandstrom, American Red Cross Middletown’s Janice Iglesias loves her work with the American Red Cross. She joined the organization in May 2020 and has been part of the disaster response team in North Central Connecticut ever since.  “The Disaster Action Team volunteers and the leadership in my territory are amazing and my teammates’ dedication to […]

On Presidents Day, a federal holiday when schools are typically closed, the cafeteria at Reed Intermediate School in Newtown was buzzing with energy. Students, teachers, and community members gathered – not for classes, but to celebrate and honor beloved teacher Julie Shull through blood donation. Julie, a 20-year resident of Sandy Hook, is the kind […]

From the time he was a boy, Wesley Dullivan was destined to be a preacher. Growing up in Bridgeport, he had a natural way of bringing people together—surrounded by friends, deeply devoted to his family, and always ready with an encouraging word or a prayer. His faith was unshakable and his kindness contagious, even as […]