Here are five of the stories that made headlines in the Valley this holiday week.

They are written by Register reporters Bridget Albert, Phyllis Swebilius, and Patricia Villers and Register correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich and are listed in no particular order.



Domurad loses first stage of legal battle against Staffieri.



Suspect in 2004 disappearance of Billy Smolinski has case continued.


Ansonia, Derby cops stop Derby woman's suicide.


Street sign signaling Seymour school spirit stolen. 

Seymour seeks to regulate bamboo.