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Chapel and Poplar Street closed due to bomb threat
FAIR HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - Poplar Street between River Street and Chapel Street in Fair Haven was closed due to a bomb threat Saturday night. The New Haven Police Department and their Hazardous Devices Unit were investigating a suspicious package in the area. Buildings in the area were evacuated for...
Hundreds fill the streets of New Haven for Night Market
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) - Hundreds of people will fill the streets of the Elm City tonight for the New Haven Night Market. The outdoor event brings in more than 100 vendors to the city’s streets. Several established and up-and-coming businesses are showcasing the best food, music and art...
New AMR EMTs earned while they learned
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — The Waterbury area has a new batch of EMTs as part of a new trend. Instead of paying for their training, they got a paycheck while being trained to save lives. American Medical Response in Waterbury is Connecticut’s latest emergency response company to roll out an “earn while you learn” program. On […]
Photos: Road work on Wheeler Road, mowing at the library
MONROE, CT — A public works crew paved a stretch of Wheeler Road Friday morning. A dump truck fed asphalt into a paver, laying a fresh layer over one lane as men raked behind it. First Selectman Terry Rooney observed all the activity. “There were so many complaints about...
Property Transfers April 29-May 3
WESTPORT — During the week of April 29-May 3, 13 properties changed hands for a total of $21.9 million, generating $54,700 in conveyance tax. One year ago, 16 properties changed hands for $37.1 million. 35 Charcoal Hill Road sold for $4,525,000. Seller: Melissa I Parker. Buyer: Paul J &...
Troy 19-Year-Old Leads Troopers On Chase Before Crashing, Police Say
The Washington County incident happened just before 11 p.m. Sunday, May 12, in the town of Easton. New York State Police said troopers attempted to stop a vehicle on State Route 40 for traffic violation when the driver failed to stop, leading to a pursuit. The driver, 19-year-old Rensselaer County...
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...
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...
Old oyster boat’s demise: End of an era or good riddance?
WESTPORT — To some, the broken-up remnants of the oyster boat Gloria were unforgivably unsightly flotsam, a blemish on the brackish shores of Gray’s Creek. To a small assemblage of locals who made up a working party Thursday and Friday, Alan Sterling’s vessel was a final reminder of an old-school oysterman who passed nine or so years ago and was widely regarded as a great guy who lived a way of life few still know.
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