The News-Times was founded in 1883 by James Montgomery Bailey, a humorist and newspaper editor known as the “Danbury News Man.“ Bailey started the newspaper, originally called The Danbury News, to provide local news coverage for the growing city of Danbury, Connecticut. The publication has since evolved and changed ownership several times. Today, The News-Times is owned by Hearst Communications, a major media conglomerate that acquired the newspaper in 2007 as part of its purchase of MediaNews Group's Connecticut newspapers. Based in Danbury, Connecticut, The News-Times covers a wide range of local and regional news topics, including politics, education, business, sports, and community events. The newspaper focuses primarily on news from Danbury and surrounding towns in western Connecticut. While local coverage is its main priority, The News-Times also includes state, national, and international news relevant to its readership. The publication maintains both a print edition and a digital presence through its website, newstimes.com. One interesting fact: A unique aspect of The News-Times is its connection to the phrase “mad as a hatter.“ Danbury, where the newspaper is based, was once known as the “Hat City“ due to its thriving hat-making industry in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The newspaper has often featured stories about this local history, including the origin of the phrase “mad as a hatter,“ which is linked to the mercury poisoning that many hat makers suffered due to the chemicals used in the hat-making process.