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Three injured in Danbury garage fire
Fire officials in Danbury are looking into what sparked a massive garage fire Friday morning. The flames broke out at a home Clapboard Ridge Road around 7. The fire department said crews had the fire at the attached garage under control in about fifteen minutes. One person was taken to...
Property Transfers May 6-10
WESTPORT — During the week of May 6-10, 12 properties traded hands for a total of $16.4 million, generating $41,100 in conveyance tax. One year ago, five properties changed hands for $10.9 million. 2 Whippoorwill Lane sold for $2,825,000. Seller: Richard Parower. Buyer: Frank & Patricia Dubinsky. 1 Country...
Windsurfer rescued after child calls 911 to report father in distress
MILFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - A windsurfer was rescued tonight in Milford after his daughter called 911 to report he was in distress. The Milford Fire Department said they responded off the shore of 25 Morningside Drive after a child called 911 to report her father was in distress while windsurfing.
Scattered Storms Possible Before More Potent System Takes Aim At Region: Here's Timing
Wednesday, May 22, will be sunny during the day with high heat and humidity which could lead the way to scattered storms, mainly in the early evening. The high temperature will generally be in mid-80s and hit the upper 80s in some spots. The more potent, widespread system will move...
Presley Carlyle, Aidan Sparks Address Peers as BHS's Senior Class Representatives at Senior Assembly
Addressing their peers at this past Wednesday's Bridgeport High School Senior Assembly, May 22, were Senior Class Representatives Presley Carlyle and Aidan Sparks. The tradition of having two students speak during the assembly is ased on academics, character, and leadership as well as involvement in school, activities, and community. Carlyle and Sparks were chosen by the Bridgeport High School faculty.
Lawsuit filed in the case of dancer with a peanut allergy who died after eating mislabeled cookie
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — The estate of a young dancer who died after eating a mislabeled cookie containing peanuts has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, claiming the failure to properly label the package was grossly negligent. Órla Ruth Baxendale, 25, died Jan. 11 after eating a Florentine cookie sold...
Bartender arrested during SLA inspection in Mount Sinai
Suffolk County Police arrested a bartender on May 26 for allegedly selling alcohol to an underage person at a Mount Sinai establishment during a New York State Liquor Authority compliance check. In response to community complaints, Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers along with representatives from the New York State Liquor...
BHS Class of 2024 Officially High School Graduates Following Annual Commencement Ceremony
Saturday was a day of reminiscing and looking to the future for the Bridgeport High School Class of 2024 as 164 outgoing seniors officially became graduates during the annual Commencement ceremony at Wayne Jamison Field. “Graduation is a time of many emotions,” BHS principal Renee Mathews said. “There are so...
Signs You Need To Call In A Pest Control Expert In Harlem And Beyond
Pest control is an essential part of maintaining a clean and healthy environment. No one wants to live with pests such as spiders, cockroaches, or rodents that can carry diseases and cause damage to their homes. While it may be tempting to try and handle the problem on your own, certain signs indicate it’s time to call in a pest control expert.
Monroe hosts mass casualty drill, sharpens first responders’ skills
An horrific four-vehicle-crash left 12 people injured, nine of them with serious injuries. Emergency responders from Monroe and nearby towns encountered screaming victims trapped inside damaged vehicles, including a crying baby, and tended to one patient who was ejected from the impact and landed in the woods. One of the...
MCCs annual Strawberry Festival is coming to the church green this June
MONROE, CT — Monroe Congregational Church’s 52nd annual Strawberry Festival will be held on the church green and grounds, at 34 Church St., on Father’s Day Weekend, June 15 and 16. Organizers welcome the public to join them for an old-fashioned, New England church festival with modern...
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