Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2020-07-25@12:37am--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- Tonight's vehicle fire is on I-95 northbound just over the Bridgeport line near exit 30.
Bridgeport News: Child On Bike And Car Collide
2020-07-24@10:36pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A child on a bicycle and a car collide at Helen and Arctic Street. The child was just brushed by the car and not injured. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_83697" align="aligncenter" width="1712"] Visit our sponsor AFC Urgent at: https://www.afcurgentcarebridgeport.com/[/caption]
Fairfield News: Crash!
2020-07-24@8:21pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a two-car crash at Park and Jackman Avenue. This news report is made possible by; [caption id="attachment_83971" align="aligncenter" width="1440"] Vist BDK Law Group at:http://www.bdklawgroup.com/[/caption]
Bridgeport Firefighters Remember 10 Years Later
Bridgeport Firefighters remembered the ultimate sacrifice that Lt. Steven Velasquez and FF Michel Baik made ten years ago on July 24 in a fire on Elmwood Avenue. Firefighters gather every year to remember them and to celebrate their lives. Fire Chief Thode said that of the 300 firefighters in the city, about 100 never met Mitch and Steve. Chief Thode said a lot of changes have been made since that day from equipment to procedures not just in Bridgeport but statewide.
Great American Outdoors Act Passes
Washington, DC – Yesterday, The House of Representatives passed the Great American Outdoors Act by a vote of 310-107. This act fully funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and establishes the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund. “Southwest Connecticut is a place of great natural beauty,” said Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04). “Our identity and economy are tied to the land, especially the Sound, and we have an obligation to conserve and improve the spaces around us.” The $900 million dollars dedicated to the LWCF support the $887 billion outdoor recreation industry, one of the fastest-growing sectors of the economy, and protects natural areas from development, an important element of climate stewardship. In the past, the LWCF has provided…
STRATFORD LIBRARY OPENS TO PUBLIC JULY 27
The Stratford Library will begin Phase 4 of its Pandemic Plan for Operation by opening to the public on Monday, July 27 at 10 am. As Connecticut carefully opens its doors again, the Stratford Library is implementing its own phased plan to safely reopen. Beginning July 27, a greeter will welcome patrons at the rear entrance only to keep track of the number of patrons in the building. Patrons are required to wear a face mask at all times in the Library and practice social distancing while visiting. There will be no seating available and “brisk browsing” will be encouraged. On July 27 the Library will now offer: A continuation of computers by appointment services in the Teen and Adult Departments. Library browsing and…
Trumbull News: Yoots Charged In Sign Thefts
Three Trumbull juveniles were arrested Monday evening, July 20, following their involvement in stealing lawn signs from the property of several Trumbull residents. The teens were identified after posting a video on social media showing them in possession of the stolen support and graduation signs. During the overnight hours of July 16th, a 12-year old female, her 15-year-old sister, along with a 15-year-old male, went to various Trumbull residences and stole the signs from locations outside the Trumbull properties. The juveniles eventually brought the signs home and posted their collection on social media. The Trumbull Police investigated the thefts from several residents who paid for the signs and wanted to press charges against those who were responsible for the…
Merritt Rollover
2020-07-23@3:03pm--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic--Report of a red Subaru rollover on the Merritt Parkway exit 46 southbound. Rolled over from the exit turn. This news report is made possible by:
Throwback Thursday
So how many of you went disco dancing in 1976 at Barnaby's located on Atlantic Street in Bridgeport?
CT Travel Advisory
Domestic Travel As you may have heard, there are new requirements and enforcement actions for the mandatory self-quarantine for domestic travel from states with high COVID-19 infection levels. “Affected State” The benchmark for identifying these states is a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents or a state with a 10% or higher positivity rate over a 7-day rolling average to self-quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state. The current list of states that meet the above criteria is at 31. The list will be updated on a weekly basis. The list and a map of the states as well as additional relevant information such as the Executive Order, Travel…