Month: August 2022

NOW all my family members have an Interstate Battery in their car!

Last week I said all my family members have an Interstate in their car. I forgot to check my daughter's car and sure enough at 5 am this morning she calls me that her car stalled on the way to work. I got her to work and the car to Penfield Service Center at 691 Post Road in Fairfield. Bob Trez quickly diagnosed it as a battery issue. Bob stocks Interstate Batteries, from our sponsor Larry Judge. So it's not always a dead battery that can leave you completely stranded. The car did restart but there wasn't enough power left after starting which caused it to stall out. NOW I can sleep better! Thanks, Bob and Larry!

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Himes Celebrates $1.45 Million Grant to Fairfield’s Sacred Heart University

Washington, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today celebrated the announcement of a $1.45 million National Science Foundation grant for Sacred Heart University that will support the development of academically talented low-income students into scientists, technology experts, engineers, and mathematicians. Over its six-year duration, the project will fund scholarships for 24 full-time students who are pursuing technology-related majors. The program will assist financially, while also supporting the recipients’ holistic development through relationships with faculty and fellow students and engagement in community service. “For years, Sacred Heart University has been a leader in growing our state’s next generation of professionals and making STEM career paths accessible to more of our youth,” said Rep. Himes. “A diverse group of voices is absolutely essential to innovation and…

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UPDATE on Stratford FD’s Busy Night

At approx. 7:00 PM, The Stratford Fire Dept. was dispatched to 9 Alvord St., for areported structure fire. On arrival, Engine 2 reported heavy fire on the west sideexterior of the structure with heavy fire in the attic. Under the command ofAssistant Chief Brennan, Engines 1, 2, 3, 4, Tac5 and Truck 1 responded with atotal of 22 firefighters and 2 Safety Officers. The fire initially started on the exteriorof the 1,800 square foot colonial style home. The fire was under control in approx.40 minutes. There were no injuries reported. One adult and a dog were home at the time of the fire and escaped unharmed. Thefamily of three is temporarily displaced as the home is uninhabitable.The Milford and Bridgeport…

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Bridgeport News: Suspect Apprehended In Shots Fired/Crash

2022-08-21@11:43pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Last night police received a ShotSpotter activation in the Highland Avenue area along with calls for a multi-car accident. While investigating the incident Police located two people who fled the scene. They were apprehended after a brief chase on person was apprehended and a firearm was recovered. That person was later identified as Joshua Agosto, 19 years of age from Bridgeport was charged with the following: 53a-212 STEALING FIREARM 1 count, 29-35(a) CARRYING PISTOL WO PERMIT 1 count, 53-203 ILL DISCHARGE OF FIREARM 1 count, 53a-180aa BREACH OF PEACE 1ST DEG 1 count, 53a-216 CRIMINAL USE OF WEAPON 1 count, 53a-63 RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT 1ST DEG 3 counts, and 53a-167a INTERFERE WITH OFFCR/RESISTING 1 count. The bond was set…

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Rail Grants

Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that Connecticut has been awarded two grants totaling more than $85.2 million from the Federal Railroad Administration for major infrastructure improvement projects on the Northeast Corridor. The funds will be used for two significant capital projects that improve safety and reliability along the Connecticut-owned New Haven Line and the Amtrak-owned Shore Line East, ensuring no disruptions occur along the Northeast Corridor. They are being awarded under the Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Grant Program. The first grant, in the amount of $65.2 million, will support the replacement of the existing Amtrak-owned Connecticut River Bridge between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme with a modern and resilient new moveable bridge. The project will improve safety, reliability, and trip…

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Bridgeport News: Crash After Shots Fired

2022-08-21@11:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police have Highland Avenue after a report of multiple shots fired in the area. There is a multi-car crash near Washington Avenue but the driver has not been located at this time. A person was found on James at Calhoun Street but it is not known if he was a victim of the shooting. Police are investigating. https://youtu.be/mVO_Sb5qs1E

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Stratford News: Fire Put Out By Homeowner

2022-08-21@9:30pm--#Stratford CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters called to the 100 block of Dewey Street for a fire in the basement put out by the homeowner. Firefighters made sure the fire was out and helped with the smoke condition in the home. The fire marshal, building and electrical inspectors requested to the scene.Download Our APP See ALL our posts not just what Facebookshows you!Available on Apple and AndroidSearch: Doing It LocalGet push alerts for important breaking news.This news report is made possible by:

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