Bridgeport News: Basement Fire
8:56pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quickly extinguish a basement fire at 646 Maple Street. This news report is made possible by:
Governor’s Statement On The Budget
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding the inability of the state legislature’s fiscal committees to adopt a budget today: “I am profoundly disappointed that neither Democrats nor Republicans could produce a budget that makes responsible progress toward addressing our fiscal challenges. I stand ready to work with leaders of both parties as they come to terms with the real and growing challenges facing Connecticut. “For now, the only balanced budget proposal is the one I put on the table in February. I will continue to share and discuss that plan publicly, listen to new ideas, and work toward a substantial cost-saving agreement with our state employees. What I will not do is…
Book Club Celebration at Fairfield Public Library
#Fairfield, CT--Please join us for a wonderful evening as we celebrate Fairfield’s fabulous book clubs! Our special guest Carol Fitzgerald, Founder and President of The Book Report Network, will be at the Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road on Thursday, April 27. The celebration will begin at 7 pm in the Memorial Room. Ms Fitzgerald will take us on a tour of readinggroupguides.com and share some of the hot new titles that are musts for your book club’s reading list. Come on your own or bring your book club. Advanced registration is required due to the limited space. All programs at the Fairfield Public Library are free of charge. For more information about this and other programs, visit us…
Stratford News: Manhunt Quickly Comes To An End
6:37pm--One person is in custody in front of 3184 Broadbridge Aveneue after a brief foot chase on Kenyon Street. Police were looking for an unwanted person inside in a house. Police are sorting this out. This news report is made possible by:https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal
Stratford News: Fresh Veggies and Wellness Opportunities!
Stratford CT--The Stratford Health Department has partnered with LifeBridge Community Services Enterprise of Bridgeport to launch a Fresh Connections produce-distribution site in Stratford. This bi-monthly program will begin on Thursday, May 11th from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Birdseye Municipal Complex. Fresh Connections, a cost-effective approach to providing residents with fresh produce, offers participants the opportunity to purchase a box of fresh fruits and vegetables twice a month or the ability to shop for individual items from the “pop-up” stand. Residents can purchase 10-12 pounds of produce for $10 or 20-25 pounds for $20. Pop-up items will vary in price. In addition to offering seasonal fresh produce, Fresh Connections strives to include free health and wellness…
Norwalk News: Child Endangerment Arrest
#Norwalk CT--On April 18, 2017 at 8:39 PM, Officer Michael Sellas was patrolling Chestnut Street and observed suspicious activity in the area of 57. As he approached the area in his police car, he observed a male in a white Toyota speaking to a juvenile. As the officer got closer, the male quickly drove away. The officer spoke with the juvenile who stated that the male had asked her to get into the car. The officer stopped the vehicle and identified the male operator as Angel Jiminez-Barzallo. The Special Victims Unit assumed the investigation and learned that Jiminez-Barzallo had grabbed the juvenile’s wrist and hand during this encounter and had only let go when he saw the police car. Special…
Bridgeport News: Woman Banging Her Head On Wall At Train Station
11:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police dispatched to the train station on Water Street for a woman at track three banging her head against the wall. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Kitchen Fire
9:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Just after putting out the fire Queen Street firefighters were called to 3300 Park Avenue for a kitchen fire first thought to be the dishwasher. It turned out to be the trash can under the sink. The fire was out on firefighters arrival. This news report is made possible by: Me! Come on, if you appreciate all the breaking news as it is breaking please subscribe just $1 a week at: https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal That is less than a coffee at McDonalds!
Bridgeport News: Deliveryperson Robbed
9:35pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A delivery person was robbed by three males in front of 355 Carroll Avenue. This news report is made possible by:http://www.ctbattery.com/
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
9:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police left the fire on Queen Street for a report of shots fired on Houston Avenue, a car was seen fleeing down Ortega Avenue. So far no one or anything has been reported hit. Police are investigating. This news report is made possible by: http://nimaloans.com