Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
2020-11-20@3:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian being hit by a car at East Main and Jane Street. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Computer Zaps Child
2020-11-20@2:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders on the way to the 200 block of Poplar Street for an 8 year-old child that was shocked by a computer. This news report is made possible by: Visit Scap's Website at: https://www.scapchryslerjeep.com/
Shop Small, Shop Local and Shop Safe during Shop Small Stratford
STRATFORD – The Town of Stratford is encouraging the community to support local, small businesses intheir annual “Shop Small Stratford” campaign. Mayor Laura R. Hoydick has issued a proclamationdeclaring Saturday, November 28th – the Saturday after Thanksgiving – “Shop Small Stratford Day" inconjunction with the national program, Small Business Saturday. The proclamation states, “62% of U.S. small businesses reported that they need to see consumerspending return to pre-COVID levels by the end of 2020 in order to stay in business.” Additionally, “96% of consumers who shopped on “Small Business Saturday” agree that shopping at small, independently-owned businesses support their commitment to making purchases that have a positive social, economic, and environmental impact, and 97% of consumers who shopped on Small…
Grant To Help End Human Trafficking
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that the Partnership to End Human Trafficking (PEHT) will receive a $344,005 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office For Victims of Crimes. The grant will allow PEHT to partner with community organizations to improve the identification of trafficked individuals and to expand comprehensive services to human-trafficking victims. “Far too often, workers are lured to the U.S. by the promise of well-paying jobs and a better future, only to be coerced into unbearable conditions, including domestic servitude or prostitution rings,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “It’s horrific that this happens anywhere in the country, let alone in our own backyard. I’m glad that PEHT is receiving the federal resources needed to address the atrocity of human trafficking in Fairfield County.” “PEHT is so excited to have received this grant award from the Department of…
Bridgeport News: Scruples Attempted Arson Part II
2020-11-19@9:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called back to Scruples at 369 North Avenue for another alleged attempted arson. Last night someone set a potted plant in the front scorching the front of the façade. They returned tonight without success. The fire marshal, Bridgeport Police and state police are investigating.
Fairfield News: Crash Closes Road
2020-11-19@6:06pm--#Fairfield CT-- A crash with injuries on Unquowa Road at Barlow Road has the road temporarily shut-down. This news report is made possible by:
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2020-11-19@4:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire was on Vine Street. There was an engine compartment fire which firefighters quickly extinguished. This news report is made possible by:
Governor Enters Self-Isolation
HARTFORD, CT) – Paul Mounds, Chief of Staff for the Office of the Governor, today released the following statement: “A member of Governor Lamont’s security team has tested positive for COVID-19. The test was returned today. The member of the security detail has immediately entered self-isolation. Governor Lamont remains in self-quarantine at his private residence following exposure to a member of his senior staff last week. There are no other positive test results to report from the Governor’s Office.” This press release was made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Pot Fire At Scruples
2020-11-18@11:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called for a fire at Scruples at 369 North Avenue. Turned out to be a plastic flower pot on fire that extended to a bush. The fire marshal was called to "investigate". This news report is made possible by:
Ansonia News: Electrical Fire
2020-11-18@9:47pm--#Ansonia CT-- Firefighters are on the scene of an electrical fire in the 20 block of Roosevelt Drive. This news report is made possible by: Visit Interstate's website at: https://ctbattery.com/