Bridgeport fire inspector Len Bonaventura loved the Woods End.
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DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.
Pedestrian gets nailed by car
1:40pm–#Norwalk CT–A pedestrian was hit by a car in front of Broad River Nail Salon 126 New Canaan Avenue. The pedestrian was able to get up and walk back to the sidewalk. EMS on the way.
FREE Wine sampling Saturday!
Who likes wine? Free wine sampling Saturday 1pm to 6pm at Premier Wine and Spirits 525 Tunxis Hill Rd, Fairfield.
Take a walk on the lighter side and beat the heat with a fine selection of yummy summer wines! Join us at Premier Wine and Spirits for our Saturday tasting!
12:18pm–#Stratford CT–Possible fire at 50 Edmund St. Possible electrical issue in the walls with smoke in the home. Firefighters on the way.
New Orleans sausage po boy sandwich
WOODS END -New Orleans sausage po boy sandwich with creole mayo.
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Shots fired Greene Homes
11:48pm–#Bridgeport CT–Police investigating shots fired but finding nothing. It was called in by an officer in the area.
Shots fired in Bridgeport
10:112pm–#Bridgeport CT–Police investigating shots fired on Dodd Avenue. No one nor anything reported to be hit.
Man shot in Norwalk
10:12pm–#Norwalk CT–EMS on the way to Thrid Street for a man shot in the leg. Police just arriving on scene.
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Stuff a Truck Food Drive
Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 * Area Stop & Shop Locations
Bridgeport Rescue Mission’s food pantry is running dangerously low. Please help us Stuff a Truck to feed hungry families and individuals throughout coastal Fairfield County!
On Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13, Mission staff and volunteers will be at area Stop & Shop supermarkets from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to collect items the Mission needs most. Here are the items as well as the specific store locations where we’ll have a truck ready to be stuffed.
Friday, July 12: Westport – Post Road East * Norwalk – Connecticut Ave. and Main Ave. * Stamford – West Main Street and Bedford Street * Greenwich – Glenn Ridge Road and Putnam Avenue
Saturday, July 13: Stratford – East Main * Trumbull – Quality Street * Monroe – Monroe Turnpike * Bridgeport – Main Street * Fairfield – Villa Ave. and Kings Highway Cutoff
Food items needed: canned soup, beef stew, vegetables, ham, tuna and beans; pasta and sauce; macaroni and cheese, Ramen noodles; cold cereal; powdered drink mix; coffee
If you can help, bring a bag or two of groceries to your favorite Stop & Shop store – or purchase extra while you do your regular grocery shopping. You’ll feel good knowing someone on the streets, a weary mom and her youngsters, a senior citizen on a limited income and so many other struggling people will have a nutritious meal tonight and tomorrow because you care.