A couple in their 60s on their way to the tree lighting at Ram Pasture was struck by a vehicle as they crossed Church Hill Road at the Main Street intersection Wednesday evening. According to police and information obtained by The Bee, the couple had walked up Church Hill Road and was in the crosswalk on the eastern side of the intersection at about 6:30 pm when a vehicle turning left from Main Street struck them. Police did not identify the victims, but reported both sustained head injuries and were transported by Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps to a local hospital to be treated. No additional information about the vehicle or driver was released. The case is still under investigation. (Hicks photo)
![Newtown resident Howard Lasher, right, made his annual donation to Toys For Tots on December 10. Mr Lasher arrived in the lobby of the Main Street branch of Newtown Savings Bank bearing approximately 150 toys for this year’s campaign. Branch Manager Ryan Storms, left, and tellers Alex Berardi, second from left, and Lauren Kochanov were happy to help Mr Lasher arrange the toys. “[First Selectman] Pat Llodra has suggested doing something to honor those lost on 12/14,” said Mr Lasher. “My wife, Jeanette Hubley, and I have decided we wanted to do this,” he said of his gesture of kindness. “If you can help those a little less fortunate at this time of the year, it’s always a great feeling,” said the longtime NSB customer. “This bank has been here for Newtown for generations,” he continued. “It’s my pleasure to give something back to them. I’m honored to be part of this,” Mr Lasher added. (Hicks photo)](https://photos.smugmug.com/Journalism/Week-ending-December-13-2013/i-LTrhPrh/1/095fc4ef/Ti/SH_Lasher%20Donation%20To%20Toys%20For%20Tots%20At%20NSB%2001%20--%20Storms%2C%20Berardi%2C%20Kochanov%20%26%20Lasher-Ti.jpg)
