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Bridgeport Marine gets free home repairs
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Dozens of volunteers came together in Bridgeport Friday to upgrade the home of a U.S. Marine. For 33-year-old Sgt. Prince Mends, fixing up his house for $20,000 is a price tag he could not afford. “It costs a lot to remodel a house, especially in this...
Six years after a nearly deadly attack on her, ex-CT police officer champions bill to protect victims
When then-Hartford Police officer Jill Kidik survived a brutal knife attack to her neck during a routine call six years ago Friday, she nearly lost her voice. Now years into her recovery, Kidik has found her voice in a new way — advocating for victims of violence. That advocacy has led to the passage of a state bill that will broaden protections for victims whose attackers are deemed not ...
State police cruiser hit during vehicle stop on I-84 East in Middlebury
A state police cruiser was hit while the trooper was conducting a vehicle stop on Interstate 84 East in Middlebury on Friday night. State police said the trooper had his emergency lights on as he conducted a vehicle stop on a Hyundai Sonata around 11:15 p.m. Both vehicles were parked in the right shoulder of the highway near exit 17.
National Police Week Recognized with Proclamation, New Officer Sworn in at Bridgeport Council Meeting
During Monday’s busy Bridgeport City Council meeting there were a part of items involving law enforcement addressed by the city’s. governing body. Both of the issues fell under the awards and presentations portion of the meeting. Mayor Andy Lang took the floor to present a presentation for National...
Barber-To-Bong Pitch Goes Up In Smoke
Neighbors tired of smoke shops pushed back on a Hill native’s plan to turn a vacant Washington Avenue storefront from a place for cutting hair to a venue for cutting deals on sweatsuits and smoking paraphernalia. The plan was the subject of a public hearing Tuesday night during the...
Food truck battle this weekend in Wolcott
WOLCOTT, Conn. (WTNH) — Food trucks will battle to be the best of the best this weekend in Wolcott. Connecticut Food Truck Battles started Friday at the Woodtick Recreation Area, with more than 50 food trucks available. Admission is free. “We got something for everyone, really, there’s just so much to do here,” Dave Reilly, […]
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