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Jun 14, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) Commissioner Dianna R. Wentzell today announced that CSDE has teamed up with the College Board to launch a supplemental pool of scholarship funds available to students from lower-income families starting with the class of 2020. As of June 1, 2019, these students who join the national College Board Opportunity Scholarships program are eligible for an additional $40,000 in scholarships per year. The College Board has committed $25 million over five years to the new program and has already awarded over $1 million in scholarships to more than 1,000 students across the country, including 15 in Connecticut. “These scholarships offer a great opportunity for high school…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Mom Arrested On Child Abandonment

Jun 14, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- Officers were dispatched to Newfield Park on a report of a child abandonment. R/O was at the intersection of Carnegie Avenue and Boston Avenue when the initial call was dispatched. Officers responded to Newfield park, Bridgeport where Officer Rodriguez was already on scene, Rodriguez confirmed the location of a lost child at the park bench nearest to the water park and playground. Officer Rodriguez was observed sitting on the park bench surrounded by at least 10 small children and about 5 adults and was assessing the injuries on a child, and asking a series of questions to the adults on scene. A gash was visible on right cheek of the small child. The child; later identified was visibly…

Norwalk

Norwalk News: 33 Year Old Cold Case Of 11 Year Old Murder Arrest

Jun 14, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk CT: On Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 11:20 am, members of the Maine State Police Major Crime Unit of Troop E Bangor along with their Tactical Unit arrested Marc J Karun of Stetson Maine as a Fugitive from Justice as he left his residence. The arrest occurred while Lieutenant Art Weisgerber and Sergeant Alex Tolnay were in Bangor, Maine to execute an arrest warrant for Marc Karun for the sexual assault and murder of Kathleen Flynn on September 23rd, 1986. At this time, Karun is being held at the Penobscot County Jail until his terms of extradition are determined. A formal press conference in Norwalk will be scheduled in the near future. The Flynn family released a statement…

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Bridgeport Fire Department Promotion and Swearing In Ceremony

Jun 13, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight, the Bridgeport Fire Department held a promotional ceremony for new Assistant Chief Armando Cora, as well as the swearing in of the newest Captains, Lieutenants, Pumper Engineer, Fire Inspectors, and Class #62 and #63 recruits. Promoción y juramento del Departamento de Bomberos de Bridgeport en la Ceremonia #Bridgeport CT– Esta noche, el Departamento de Bomberos de Bridgeport llevó a cabo una ceremonia promocional para el nuevo Subjefe Armando Cora, así como el juramento de los nuevos Capitanes, Tenientes, Ingeniero de Pumper, Inspectores de Bomberos y #62 de Clase y reclutas #63.

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Bridgeport News: Heavy Smoke From Dryer Fire

Jun 13, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-06-13 @ 1:01pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire--Firefighters were greeted by heavy smoke in front of the home on Hastings Street. It turned out to be a dryer fire in the basement which firefighters quickly had under control. Noticias de Bridgeport: Fuego 2019-06-13 a la 1:01 pm–#Bridgeport CT– #ctfire–Los bomberos fueron recibidos por fuerte humo frente a la casa en la calle Hastings. Resultó ser un incendio de secadora en el sótano que los bomberos tenían rápidamente bajo control.

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Oven Fire

Jun 13, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-06-13 @ 11:19am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters are on scene of an oven fire at 65 Park Street. Now you know what all the noise was for! This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Fuego 2019-06-13 a las 11:19am-#Bridgeport CT– Los bomberos están en escena de un incendio en un horno en 65 Park Street. ¡Ahora ya sabes para qué era todo el ruido!

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July 9th Deadline for Connecticut Small Businesses to Apply for SBA Working Capital Loans

Jun 12, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses in Connecticut that working capital loans are still available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives; small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations affected by severe storms, tornadoes and straight-line winds on May 15, 2018. “Businesses that suffered economic losses as a result of the disaster and want to apply for low-interest loans from the SBA are urged to do so before the July 9 deadline,” said Kem Fleming, Director of SBA Field Operations Center East. Low-interest disaster loans are available in the following counties: Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex and New Haven in Connecticut. Working capital disaster loans up to $2 million are available at 3.61 percent for small businesses,…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: New Bank Drive Thru

Jun 12, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-06-12 @ 1:30pm-- #Bridgeport CT-- A car drove through the side of People's Bank on Boston Avenue. No word on injuries. It's not official but I wouldn't count on doing your banking there, use a different branch. Noticias de Bridgert: Accidente 2019-06-12 @ 1:30pm – #Bridgeport CT – Un carro estrello contra el lado del People's Bank en la Avenida Boston. No hay noticias de lesiones. No es oficial pero no contaba con hacer su banca allí, usar una rama diferente.

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Text ‘FOOD’ to 877-877 To Find Free Summer Meals

Jun 12, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Kids who rely on school meals struggle to get enough to eat during the summer months. Free summer meals sites at schools and community centers are the answer. Did you know you can text ‘food’ or 'comida' to 877-877 to find free summer meals near you? Learn more: http://bit.ly/2K0Lisd #ShareSummer Manda un Texto Escribiendo ' FOOD ' a 877-877 para encontrar comidas de verano gratis Los niños que dependen de las comidas escolares, pueden obtener lo suficiente para comer durante los meses de verano. Los sitios de comidas de verano gratis en las escuelas y centros comunitarios son la respuesta, para hyudar ¿Sabías que puedes texto "Food" o "comida" a 877-877 para encontrar comidas de verano gratis…

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Bridgeport News: Water Pollution Phone Lines Down The Drain

Jun 12, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) reports that all telephone lines are down at their facility offices located at 695 Seaview Avenue today Wednesday, June 12, 2019. There is no emergency number but customer service is open for customers until 4:00 p.m. Frontier Communications has not officially reported a cause for the outage or a time of restoration. At the moment, there is no further information to report. For the most update information, visit Bridgeportct.gov/WPCA This press release is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport:Noticias de Bridgeport: Contaminación de agua Bridgeport, CT – La ciudad de Bridgeport autoridad de control de la contaminación del agua (WPCA) informa que todas las líneas telefónicas están en sus…

College Scholarships For Low Income Families

Bridgeport News: Mom Arrested On Child Abandonment

Norwalk News: 33 Year Old Cold Case Of 11 Year Old Murder Arrest

Bridgeport Fire Department Promotion and Swearing In Ceremony

Bridgeport News: Heavy Smoke From Dryer Fire

Bridgeport News: Oven Fire

July 9th Deadline for Connecticut Small Businesses to Apply for SBA Working Capital Loans

Bridgeport News: New Bank Drive Thru

Text ‘FOOD’ to 877-877 To Find Free Summer Meals

Bridgeport News: Water Pollution Phone Lines Down The Drain

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