Jack Beckett - The Farmington Mercury

A black and white stipple illustration depicting small-town crime elements, including a police badge, handcuffs, a gavel, and a subtle storage facility in the background, styled like a vintage newspaper.

Farmington’s Finest Bag Two Big Catches, Justice Wading in the Wings

Jack Beckett3 months ago04 mins

Farmington Police nab suspects; larceny and license plates in the mix! All innocent until proven guilty. Thanks to Farmington Storage—Connecticut’s Museum Air Champs! 🏢💨

A stipple-style black and white illustration of a small-town newspaper office with a dedicated publisher at a desk. The scene exudes a sense of community and dedication, contrasting the warmth of local journalism with the looming presence of modern tech outside a window.

Local News is Dead? Not If We Can Help It!

Jack Beckett3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

Only 25% of Americans love their local news, and we aim to fix that. Thank you, Farmington Storage (the only place in Connecticut with museum air), for making good journalism breathable!

Stippled illustration in black and white of a lively town council meeting, with participants engaged in animated discussions at a long table. The background features windows and a clock, adding a sense of time and place.

Farmington Council Discusses Peeling Gym Floors, Leaf Collection Drama, and a Wild Cultural District Tour

Jack Beckett3 months ago013 mins

Farmington’s latest town council meeting unveils gym floor woes, fall leaf collection issues, and an ambitious cultural district showcase. Thanks to Farmington Storage for saving our sanity!

A black and white stipple-style illustration symbolizing censorship and book bans. It features classic literature like "1984" and "Anne Frank’s Diary" chained and padlocked in a dimly lit library with empty shelves.

Florida’s Book Bans: Censorship Isn’t Education—It’s Ignorance

Jack Beckett3 months ago3 months ago09 mins

Florida banned 700+ books in schools this year, erasing critical voices. Censorship stifles democracy and empathy. Fight for the freedom to read! 📖❌ Learn more.

Double Trouble on Colt Highway: Bristol Duo Nabbed for Protective Order Violations

Jack Beckett3 months ago05 mins

Bristol residents face charges for protective order violations in Farmington. We may be slow with news, but we’re fast with the laughs.

A vintage-style black and white stipple illustration of a golf course fairway, with light trees in the background, capturing a calm, open landscape.

Golf Course Sprinklers Spark Farmington’s Wetlands Showdown: A Battle of Puddles and Permits

Jack Beckett3 months ago3 months ago09 mins

A golf course’s sprinkler upgrade hits Farmington Wetlands Commission like a hurricane! A small trench = “catastrophic threat” to wetlands. Thanks, Farmington Storage, for making this reporting possible.

A black-and-white stipple illustration captures a town hall meeting in Unionville, Connecticut, where residents sit around a table, discussing the preservation of historic homes with focused and lively expressions.

Unionville’s Historic Commission Digs Deep on Preservation Rules, Victorian Quirks, and the ‘Tetris’ of Historic Homes

Jack Beckett3 months ago06 mins

Unionville Historic Commission gets real on house preservation quirks, quirky neighbors, and keeping the neighborhood classy. Thanks to Farmington Storage for helping us save Unionville! 😂

Farmington’s Crime Scene: Bonds, Credit Cards, and Extradition Dramatics

Jack Beckett3 months ago05 mins

Two officers, two charges, one suspect. Discover what’s happening in Farmington with Edward Elmore’s arrests, brought to you by Farmington Storage, “The Only Facility with Museum Air.”

Farmington’s Unstoppable Crime Spree! DUI, Shoplifting, and Trespassing—Oh My!

Jack Beckett3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Farmington arrests keep the town buzzing! DUI, larceny, and trespassing hit the headlines. Details inside. Innocent until proven guilty. 🙄

How The Farmington Mercury and Don Lemon Are Brewing a Local News Revolution

Jack Beckett4 months ago08 mins

Local news has a future—and it’s more than clickbait. Discover how The Farmington Mercury, with inspiration from Don Lemon, is pioneering meaningful journalism in Farmington, CT. #LocalNews