Milford
LATEST NEWS
Bridgeport City Council welcomes Foster Creek Conservation District
BRIDGEPORT – Two presentations opened the regular monthly meeting of the city council on Wednesday, May 15. Qristian Solorio, Chief of the Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Department, brought the council up to speed with a current report about fire staff, vehicles, and equipment. Solorio said two new recruits are in training and should be crew-ready by July. He also asked Public Works Superintendent Stuart Dezellem about the correct procedure for checking each city hydrant to ensure all are in working condition.
Warm Weather Means Bear Sightings in Bridgeport as What Looks to be a Cub Spotted on Platinum Drive
It is that time of the year again. And although we are not talking about warmer weather, it is the result of warmer weather. A bear sighting took place in Bridgeport on Tuesday in an area that has seen individuals report bears in the past. According to Harold Hayes,. a...
Ceremony celebrates exemplary police work, honors former Monroe officers
MONROE, CT — Monroe police officers solved complex cases and responded to a wide variety of calls in 2022 and 2023, from arresting a woman selling fentanyl and a man calling in a bomb threat, to dealing with the paranormal and embarking on an investigation that led to the arrest of a murder suspect. Officers even helped deliver a baby during one call.
Sound Bites: Stamford-based Indeed to layoff 1,000 employees worldwide
The job search engine Indeed will lay off 1,000 employees worldwide later this year. As of Monday, Indeed supported 13,000 employees globally. According to CEO Chris Hyams, most of the layoffs will occur in the United States. He says the goal is to “simplify” the company, and hopes fewer employees will allow for faster decisions and increased revenue. Indeed has plans to help over 100 million people get jobs by 2030. Over 350 million people visit the site monthly.
Business at Meadowbrook Mall Leaving after Three Decades Due to National Retailer Closing All Stores
For the first time in a while, a business is going instead of coming to Meadowbrook Mall. And it is a national retailer that has had a presence at the facility for three decades. In the near future, rue21, will be closing its location. For those who think that the...
Social media posts allegedly show CT man drinking before fatal wrong-way crash
A Milford man is facing manslaughter charges in connection with a fatal wrong-way crash in Danbury last fall after investigators allegedly found social media posts of him drinking at multiple bars shortly before the crash. Charles Connors, 34, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with second-degree manslaughter, reckless endangerment, driving the wrong way on a divided highway, operating under ...
Traffic stop leads to arrest of father, son in Stratford
STRATFORD, CT (WFSB) - A father and son faces a list of charges after drugs and a gun were found during a traffic stop in Stratford, according to police. Josue M. Aponte Jr. 20, of Derby and 42-year-old Josue M. Aponte Sr. of Stratford face a list of charges. Stratford...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.