Month: June 2017

Bridgeport News: Car Hits Utility Pole UPDATE

Bridgeport Police Update:   Paulo Lumfuakiadi 26 of Wheeler Avenue Bridgeport was driving a gray 2009 BMW 328I south on North Washington Avenue when he crashed into UI pole 4437 in front of the EOC. (581 No. Washington). He is in the recovery room of Saint Vincents Hospital listed in stable condition. He has a broken left leg and broken ankle. Rear passenger, Tiana Verner 30 Pembroke Street Bridgeport was ejected from the vehicle.  She was admitted to Saint Vincents room Verner has a pelvic fracture and a fractured left femur. Other passengers: Tiana McClain 29 of Harral Ave Bridgeport. Released from the hospital. Alcohol and speed played a factor in this one car collision. The collision was dispatched to…

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Bridgeport Bluefish Open Try Out

The Bridgeport Bluefish  announced that a post-draft open tryout for the team will be held at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard on Monday, June 19th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, with a live on field scrimmage following the tryout.   “This is a great opportunity for current free agents and players who were not selected in the Major League draft to come to the ballpark and show off their skills in hopes to play in the Atlantic League,” said Bluefish General Manager, Paul Herrmann. “We’re looking forward to hopefully finding players from the tryout to invite to join our roster.”   Tryout success stories from the 2016 season include pitchers Joseph Kuzia, who made 34 appearances for the ‘Fish…

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Stratford EMS recognizes it volunteers during National EMS Week

#STRATFORD, CT – Stratford EMS recognizes it volunteers during National EMS Week. In their ongoing efforts to recognize, support and sustain the volunteer program at Stratford EMS, the SEMS Administration has applied for and been approved as a "Certifying Organization" for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award Program last year. The President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is the premier national volunteer awards program, encouraging citizens to live a life of service through presidential gratitude and national recognition. The program has 4 different award levels including the most distinguished - "Lifetime Achievement Award". The awards are determined by the PVSA program based on volunteer hours measured cumulatively over a 12 month period or lifetime achievement. In 2016, SEMS volunteers gave over 17000 hours…

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#Westport, CT-- The Westport Police Department and Mental Grit Fitness of Fairfield County are hosting the 8 th Annual Push Against Cancer for Kids event. Individuals and teams from across Connecticut will show their strength and determination as they raise donations for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 4th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at The Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts in Westport, Connecticut. The opening ceremony starts at 10:00 a.m. This 1-hour push-up challenge aims to provide children who face health and medical challenges with a full week of summer camp where medical care and needs can still be met. Over the last 7 years, Push Against Cancer for…

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