November 2018 -

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Nov 30, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

It was a pleasure to meet Joseph and Buddy Ontra of Ontra Stone Concepts at 541 Central Avenue in Bridgeport. We are standing near their CNC machine which allows them to make precise cuts of the stone guided by the computer and the stone artisans at Ontra Stone. Buddy is a member of the Natural Stone Institute, Stone Fabricators Alliance, National Kitchen and Bath Association, and the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Fairfield County. These organizations call on Buddy to speak at industry trade shows and moderate panel discussions attended by other fabricators. He has published numerous articles in trade journals and is nationally renowned as an industry expert, and is a certified speaker with the Natural Stone Institute. In…

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Phantom Pedestrian StrikeS

Nov 30, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

4:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A report of a pedestrian being hit at North and Fairfield Avenue near the Walgreens but no pedestrian found 5:05pm--#Stratford CT-- Report of a pedestrian struck at Honeyspot and Stratford Avenue. First responders cannot locate the pedestrian. This news report is made possible by:

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Stratford News: ♫The Wheel On The Truck Goes Flying Off ♫

Nov 30, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

2:49pm--#cttraffic--#Stratford CT-- The call for today's vehicle fire was actually just a wheel the flew off a pickup truck on I-95 northbound near exit 30. Both Bridgeport and Stratford Fire Departments were dispatched to this call.

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Nov 30, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

The Stratford Police Department is investigating a report of a missing juvenile, Andrea Dixon, age 17. Dixon was last seen on 11-23-2018 at 11 Mount Vernon Avenue in Mount Vernon, NY where she was staying with a friend. Dixon has ties to the Bronx and is reported to have a personality disorder. Anyone with information as to Andrea Dixon’s whereabouts is asked to call the Detective Torres 203-385-4120 or Police Dispatch 203-385-4100.

Local News

St. Vincent’s Medical Center to Host Complimentary Birth Symposium

Nov 29, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut – November 29, 2018 – St. Vincent’s Medical Center will host its fourth annual Birth Symposium. Expectant parents are invited to learn more about St. Vincent’s birthing and maternity services on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at 7:00 pm. Birth Center tours will begin at 6:30 pm. Featuring caring and compassionate birthing and maternity experts, the Birth Symposium will offer information on the St. Vincent’s Family Birthing Center and other helpful topics, including midwifery, the Bradley Method, and more. Additional resources include prenatal massage, hypno-birthing, chiropractic care in pregnancy, car safety, “Birthing from Within,” and many other services of interest to expectant parents. The program, which is complimentary and open to the public, will be held at St. Vincent’s Medical…

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Fairfield News: Possible Amputation

Nov 29, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

1:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- First responders on their way to the Brooklawn Country Club at 500 Algonquin Road by the kitchen loading for a person who may have cut his finger off. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Business Break-In

Nov 29, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

10:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating an overnight break-in at the Hair by Jarilda Araujo Salon & Nails Spa at 2380 Main Street. This news report is made possible by:

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I-95 Accident

Nov 28, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

10:27pm--UPDATE: Extrication completed. Minor injuries reported. 10:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash on I-95 northbound near exit 26, one van rolled over. Initial reports said possible ejection so the DOT shut the cameras down, the is NO ejection. Two people are out of the vehicles one man is pinned but talking with firefighters. This news report is made possible by;

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Bridgeport News: Manhunt

Nov 28, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

9:32pm--UPDATE: A firearm was recovered at Laurel and Iraniston Avenue after K-9 search. Suspect is still at large. 8:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man took off on police after a traffic stop and Wood and Benham Street. The suspect was last seen running through the backyards in the 200 block of Wood Avenue. This news report is made possible by:

State News

Senator Moore Named Co-Chair of Gov-elect Lamont’s Women’s Policy Transition Committee

Nov 28, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport), co-chair of Governor-elect Ned Lamont’s Women’s Policy Transition Committee, today released the following statement after attending Tuesday’s Policy Summit at Eastern Connecticut State University. “As the incoming governor develops priorities for our state, it’s critical that the voices of Connecticut’s women—especially women of color— are at the table. I am honored to be asked to co-chair the Women’s Policy Transition Committee and I look forward to working to identify areas that impact women and making recommendations to Governor-elect Lamont on ways we can improve.” Last week, Lamont and Lieutenant Governor-elect Susan Bysiewicz announced the formation of 15 Transition Policy Committees and co-chairs for each. Sen. Moore and Karen Jarmoc, President & CEO of the Connecticut Coalition Against…

Look Who’s Doing It Local!

Phantom Pedestrian StrikeS

Stratford News: ♫The Wheel On The Truck Goes Flying Off ♫

St. Vincent’s Medical Center to Host Complimentary Birth Symposium

Fairfield News: Possible Amputation

Bridgeport News: Business Break-In

I-95 Accident

Bridgeport News: Manhunt

Senator Moore Named Co-Chair of Gov-elect Lamont’s Women’s Policy Transition Committee

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