Today’s Vehicle Fire
Stratford is hosting today's vehicle fire in the 400 block of River Road. Initial unofficial reports indicated it was close to the structure but firefighters quickly took care of it
Car Into House
Fairfield first responders were called after a woman drove into a home in the 500 block of North Benson Street near Barlow Road. She was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. .2025-02-24@8:40am--#Fairfield CT
DRAWINGS BY LAUTIER AT STRATFORD LIBRARY
Original drawings by artist Charles Lautier will be the March/April 2025 art exhibit at the Stratford Library. It is the first appearance for the Stratford resident at the library. The exhibit, entitled Scenes from Nature and Beyond, is free and open to the public. Charles Lautier is an immigrant from the Republic of Malta. Currently retired, he started his career as a mechanical draftsman who began the old-fashioned way, with pencil and paper. This skill was, in part, transferable to drawing with colored pencils, a medium he has been working with for several years. He has recently exhibited at the Sterling Community Center at two events organized by the Arts Alliance of Stratford. Lautier is drawn to subjects from nature,…
Bridgeport Police Investigate Stabbing on Brooks Street
BRIDGEPORT – Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred early Saturday morning on Brooks Street. At approximately 1:32 a.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Brooks Street for a report of an assault involving a dangerous weapon. Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim suffering from a non-life-threatening stab wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities have not released further details about the suspect or circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation remains active. Anyone with information is urged to contact Bridgeport Police.
Fire On Da Roof
Stratford Firefighters were called to the strip mall at 2248 Barnum Avenue for a fire on the roof at the electrical mast. United Illuminated was called to secure the power and firefighters quickly took care of the rest. 2025-02-22@7:11pm--#Stratford CT-- #ctfire
Postal Haze….
Milford Firefighters were called to the Post Office on Pepe's Farm Road to discover a haze in one of the rooms. It sounds like they isolated it to a motor unit on the roof. See, Milford Fire Delivers For You! 2025-02-22@10:38am--#Milford CT
Westport News: Fire, out on arrival
Firefighters arrived to Guilder Lane in Westport to an exterior fire out on arrival. They are currently checking for any possible extensions at this time.
GOVERNOR LAMONT PROPOSES NEW LAW TO PROTECT VETERANS’ DISABILITY BENEFITS FROM CLAIM SHARKS
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is urging the Connecticut General Assembly to approve legislation he is proposing this session that will enact a new state law protecting veterans against being exploited by for-profit companies that charge exorbitant fees for filing disability claims on their behalf with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Commonly known as “claim sharks,” these unaccredited companies solicit veterans with the promise that their services can help them get disability claims approved by the VA. Frequently, these companies wait until after the claim has been approved to notify the veteran that they will be charged fees for this service, sometimes taking a large cut of the veteran’s future disability benefits, which…
Untimely Death
Fairfield Police said "this morning, February 21, 2025, an individual was found deceased at South Pine Creek Beach. The body did not wash up on shore, and this has been determined to be an untimely death. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner found no indication of foul play, and there is no risk to the public". 2025-02-21
Porky Makes Wide Turns
Bridgeport Firefighters were called for extrication at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and Commerce Drive where a tractor-trailer allegedly attempted a right turn, hitting the car and trapping the car's driver. No word on injuries. 2025-02-21@8:21am--#Bridgeport CT