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Juneteenth Celebration, Saturday, June 10 in Norwalk
WNLK 1350 AM and JEH-Productions are presenting the “The Sound of Freedom”event to commemorate Juneteenth at the Carver Community Center on Saturday, June 10, 2017, 6 PM. The celebration is under the direction of James E. Hinton, founder of JEH-Productions. Fairfield County radio DJ “Big T” of WNLK Radio 1350AM will join Mr. Hinton in producing the Juneteenth event that will offer an evening of music, dance, skits, and Gospel Quartet Singing for all ages. The Northern Gates, Vizion Muzik, The Gospel Luzins, and the Grace Baptist Men’s Chorus will be among the performances at “The Sound of Freedom” Juneteenth celebration. The term Gospel Quartet refers to 4-point harmonizing voices, singing spiritual and switching parts simultaneously. Tickets in advance or at the door are $15 per person. For reservations and tickets call: 203-873-0446 / 203-504-2189 / 203-923-6864 / or 917-348-9930.
Fatal Overnight Crash: 57-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Danbury
The incident occurred in Danbury around 7:30 p.m., Monday, June 10, in the area of 39 Brushy Hill Road. According to Erin Henry, a spokesman for the Danbury Police, Charles Preston, of Danbury, was found in the roadway by patrol officers who responded to a reported accident in the area.
FBI, State Police bomb squads to set off explosives near Garder Road
MONROE, CT — Residents living in the Garder Road area may hear explosions today and Wednesday afternoon. But Fire Marshal William “Bill” Davin says there’s no need to be alarmed. The FBI and Connecticut State Police bomb squads are holding a joint regional training exercise for...
Traffic alert: Police issue advisory for Yankee Doodle Fair
WESTPORT — With the bright lights and fun-for-all of the Yankee Doodle Fair set to unfold at the Westport Woman’s Club from Thursday through Sunday, June 13-16, police have posted parking and traffic advisories. The fair takes place at the club, 44 Imperial Ave., and the next-door municipal...
Motorcyclist dies from boulder crash
DANBURY, CT (WFSB) - A motorcyclist died from crashing into a boulder in Danbury, police said. The crash happened on Brushy Hill Road on Monday around 7:30 p.m. The rider was the only person on the motorcycle, police confirmed. The person was pronounced dead on the scene. As of Tuesday...
Possibility of New Pickleball Courts in Place in Months Ahead as Bid Documents Out for Six-Figure Project
Bridgeport Parks and Recreation will be getting a new addition, potentially before the weather turns bad, that will likely see heavy use immediately. “The area for the new courts is between Deegan and Hinkle Lakes, just above where the dog park is located,” said Parks and Recreation Director Joe Shuttleworth. “There is a grassy area there that we can utilize.”
Silver Alert issued for 2 missing Connecticut children
DANBURY, Conn. (WTNH) – A Silver Alert was issued Monday for two missing children from Danbury. Police said they are looking for 2-year-old Maria Deolivera-Soares and 6-year-old Caio Deolivera-Soares. Maria (pictured on the left) is described by police as a white female with brown eyes and weighs 40 pounds....
Black Bear Sighted Friday in Area of Irwin Park
The head of Animal Control in New Canaan is reminding residents to back away slowly and never turn their back on a bear if they come upon one while walking, following another sighting at Irwin Park last week. Multiple residents reported seeing a black bear in the Weed Street area...
Stamford police: Scam involving kidnapped family members is targeting Spanish-speakers
Stamford police are warning the Spanish-speaking community about scam calls and voice recordings that claim a family member has been kidnapped. Police said the scammers are asking for money for their return and they’re specifically targeting people who speak Spanish. “Luckily we’ve been able to convince the people that...
Frank Pepe Pizzeria announces opening date for new location
STAMFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Have a craving for New Haven pizza? You’ll soon have another option to try an old favorite in Connecticut. Frank Pepe Pizzeria will open its new Stamford location on June 17, it announced on Monday. The pizzeria will be at 64 High Ridge Road. The New Haven titan also has locations […]
Police Investigating After Crash Causes Traffic Snarl on 684
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - Police are investigating the cause of a single-car crash that caused major traffic delays on I-684 earlier this week. The accident occurred around 3:50 p.m. on Monday, June 10, just north of exit 4, between Mount Kisco and Bedford, state police said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The vehicle, operated by Maryury Lisset Baca Ramirez, 42, of Amityville, was traveling north on the highway at an “unsafe speed” when it left the roadway and struck an earth embankment and tree in the center median, police said. Baca Ramirez and a passenger were taken to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. All lanes on I-684 had been re-opened by 5:30 p.m., police said. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
CORR returns 125,000 pounds of oyster shells to Long Island Sound through restoration project
You may love the taste, but probably not the waste when it comes to eating oysters, but now a restoration project is coming full circle. Collective Oyster Recycling and Restoration, or CORR, has been collecting discarded oyster shells for nearly a year. Now, the non-profit returned hundreds of thousands of shells to the ocean for the very first time.
Say ‘Goodbye’ to the sheds at 148 Bayberry Lane
WESTPORT — Westport Journal reported incorrectly that the Building Department had issued a permit to demolish the house at 148 Bayberry Lane. The Building Department has issued a permit to demolish two sheds at this property. The two-story contemporary was built in 1955. It has 4,800 square feet of...
Dogs & books: A novel event for shared interests
WESTPORT — Dog lovers should book this date: June 22, when the Westport Book Shop hosts “Doggy Days of Summer” on Jesup Green. The event, featurng a range of book- and dog-friendly activities, will take place from 10:30 a.m to noon Saturday, June 22, on the green adjacent to the store, 23 Jesup Road. (In case of inclement weather, the event will take place at 11 a.m. June 23.)
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