1:54am–#Bridgeport CT–Steam from a dryer vent is the reason firefighters were sent to Court D building 54.
Month: February 2014
Shelton News: Route 8 rollover
11:07pm–#Bridgeport CT–Report of a rollover crash on Route 8 northbound between exits 13 and 14. State trooper on scene reporting neck and head injuries.
Fairfield News: Fashionistas to help raise funds for Ludlow High School
Break out of the doldrums of winter to celebrate and support Fairfield Ludlowe High School on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Mark your calendar and purchase your tickets for the 7th Annual Project Runway: Falcon Edition. Members of the senior class and some favorite faculty will hit the catwalk at The Fairfield Ludlowe Auditorium. This year’s venue will accommodate many fashionista guests and promises quite a party! A must see and particularly fun for our town middle schoolers. Get your tickets today for a fantastic mother daughter outing and don’t forget Grandma would love to attend.
Fairfield Ludlowe High School’s Headmaster Greg Hatzis will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. Gorgeous fashions from generous local businesses include: Apricot Lane, The Authentic Athlete, Capri, Dress Code, GAP, Island Outfitters, LeTarte, Loft, Splash of Pink, Teen Scene and Men’s Wearhouse of Trumbull Mall. Almost 80 seniors will serve as models and several favorite faculty members; Didi Bourque, Kevin Cotellese, Dave Schultz, Colleen Sousa and Stefanie Weise.
The focus is fashion but you’ll want to hear the sweet music and special performances by Ludlowe’s own The Deckhardt Quartet Jazz Band and acapella vocals by Close Harmony. Raffles, music and wonderful tasty delights made and served by Ludlowe Culinary Arts students under the direction of Rachel Keleher and generously underwritten by The Pantry.
Entering its 7th year Project Runway: Falcon Edition has become the number one fundraising event for the Ludlowe PTA as well as a tremendously fun filled community party! Co-chaired by Debbi O’Keefe and Maria Martucci and many dedicated volunteers who orchestrate the models, apparel, advertising, decorating and promotion and students helping out the day of the event.
The Runway volunteer team is very excited about the community support for the event. Debbi O’Keefe, Co-Chair for the event said, “For the retail community to come together and support our students and high school this way is extraordinary. I only hope everyone in the community remembers to support these local retailers just as they have supported us.”
Tickets: $20 for Adults and $10 for Students (new lower price!) To purchase tickets online: https://flhspta.com/shop/
Fairfield News: I-95 Rollover
7:45pm–#Fairfield CT #cttraffic– I-95 northbound at the closed rest area a car has rolled over into the rest area. The car is to the right of the brightly lit car under the Mobil sign. There are three reported to be injured.
Stratford News: Man with a gun at the Stratford Hotel
2:14am–#Stratford CT–Police converging on the Stratford Hotel on Lordship Boulevard with a gun. The suspect has been apprehended by police in the back of the hotel.
Trumbull News: Childbirth in JC Penny
7:41pm–#Trumbull CT– EMS on the way to JC Penny in the Westfield Mall for a woman whose water just broke. So much for the JC Penny’s slogan “It’s All Inside”. Congratulations mom and child!
Bridgeport News: Car crash with extrication
1:50pm–#Bridgeport CT–Report of a crash at the intersection of Broadbridge Road and East Main Street. Extrication possible. First reponders on the way.
Bridgeport News: Street Robbery
1:01pm–#Bridgeport CT–An street robbery just occurred at Arctic and East Main Street. The suspect is a Hispanic male with a goatee wearing blue jeans and a navy blue hoodie. He displayed a knife and took the victim’s cellphone and a hundred dollars from him.
Food Policy Council Continues to Build a Healthier Bridgeport
#Bridgeport, CT – (Feb 7, 2014) – The Bridgeport Food Policy Council on Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, will hold a “Food Summit” at the Dioceses of Bridgeport. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mayor Bill Finch is scheduled to speak at 11 a.m. and recognize the people who established this important initiative.
WHAT: Food Summit WHEN: Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, 11 a.m. WHERE: Diocese of Bridgeport, 238 Jewett Ave., Bridgeport
The Council was established to create a healthier Bridgeport, to improve the availability and distribution of healthy foods through the city, educate residents on the importance of a healthy diet, teach healthy eating and cooking, and promote community gardens.
The sessions are open to anyone interested in promoting healthy living in Bridgeport.
On Monday, groups will discuss topics including implementing additional farmers’ markets in the City; reducing and recapturing food waste; buying local and going green for small businesses, and creating new community gardens to increase food access.
Bridgeport News : Quick pursuit ends in foot pursuit
12:24am–#Bridgeport CT– A quick police pursuit starting on Washington Avenue ends at Fairfield and West in a foot pursuit. The car stopped after items were thrown from the window. Police have him in custody.