2024-04-26@12:00pm–We have a number of reports from Shelton Facebook Pages that there has been a walkout by teachers at noon. This is all allegedly due to layoffs and budget cuts that are supposed to take effect May 1st.
Author: Stephen Krauchick
Bridgeport News: Kitchen Fire
2024-04-24@9:29pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters quickly extinguishes a kitchen fire on Alice Street.
Foodies: Stratford’s newest Cookbook Shop and Cooking Lessons Spot
Corey Riley, the owner of Foodies Cookbook Shop in Stratford, Connecticut, shares insights into his unique culinary venture. Founded on a passion for food and a desire to share knowledge, Foodies Cookbook Shop offers a blend of new, used, and vintage cookbooks, along with cooking classes for enthusiasts of all levels.
For Corey, this venture represents the realization of a long-held dream. With a background in hospitality spanning back to his teenage years, he saw an opportunity to combine his love for food with his entrepreneurial spirit. What sets Foodies Cookbook Shop apart is its fusion of cookbook retail with hands-on cooking experiences. Corey believes that the cookbook element adds depth to the cooking classes, providing customers with not just practical skills but also a deeper understanding of culinary traditions, techniques, and cuisines.
The shop serves as a hub for foodies to not only acquire books, cookware, and gadgets but also to cultivate their cooking skills in a community-oriented setting. Whether it’s browsing through vintage cookbooks for inspiration or participating in interactive cooking classes, Foodies Cookbook Shop offers a unique culinary experience that celebrates the joys of cooking and learning.
Shelton News: Multiple People Stabbed
2024-04-23@7:55pm–#Shelton CT– Report of a stabbing on Walnut Tree Hill Road (near Waverly Road)with possible multiple victims according to radio reports. Police are looking for a male driving a tan Ford Escape with Florida plates. He was seen heading towards Trumbull.
Rollover Accident
2024-04-23@7:06pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a rollover crash at the Route 8/25 exit 5 ramp. Firefighters needed for extrication are delayed by having to turn around in Trumbull to get to the scene. Fire Commissioner James Meszoros has been working with the state to have this corrected.
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I-95 Crash
2024-04-23@10:01am–#Bridgeport CT– A two-car crash on I-95 northbound on the exit 26 ramp. No word on injuries, expect delays.
State Trooper Struck
2024-04-22@9:00AMish– A Connecticut State Trooper was on a traffic stop on I-95 northbound near exit 30 when his vehicle was allegedly struck the black Honda. The trooper was reported to be okay but the driver of the Honda required extrication by firefighters. The Honda also hit a third car not seen in the photo.
Bridgeport News: School Bus Accident
2024-04-22@10:33am-#Bridgeport CT– No children were injured in this crash between a school bus and a car at Putnam and Noble Avenue. Two occupants of the car were injured and transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
Rollover Accident
2024-04-22@12:00am–#Bridgeport CT– First responders on the scene of a one-car rollover accident on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 5. There was no one in the vehicle. A light pole was knocked down as well.
