Fairfield News: Child Hit By Car
1:00pm--#Fairfield CT-- A child was apparently hit by a car backing out of a parking spot in the Walgreen's parking lot at 414 Kings Highway. The injuries appear to have been minor.
Fairfield News: McKinley Students Pay Tribute To Workers in Mural
#Fairfield CT--For the 9th year in a row, McKinley has participated in paying tribute to American Workers, past, present, and future. Led by art teacher, Kathleen Reddy, and visiting artist, Ellen Griesedieck, this year’s class painted mini canvases, dividing the mural subject matter into small fragments. The 79 participants will put the reassembled pieces together with some mounted out in front to simulate the 3-D aspect and spirit of the larger mural. This is a very special year for AMP having just successfully matched the Governor’s Challenge. In May, the McKinley graduating class will visit the Winsted mill where the finished artwork will be installed. This will likely be the last class to visit before construction begins this summer, raising…
Fairfield News: Fire In The Den
12:09am--Fairfield CT-- Firefighters called to 1029 Galloping Hill Road for a fire in the den. The fire was out when firefighters arrived. One person suffered smoke inhalation and second EMS unit was dispatched.
I-95 Crash
9:45pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT-- A crash by a reportedly hit an run tractor trailer has traffic backed up on I-95 northbound near exit 21.
Fairfield News: Fire From Fireplace Extends Into Living Room
8:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters were called to 335 Edwards Street for a fire that was started in the fireplace with the flue closed, the fire then extended to the woodwork in the living room according to radio reports. This report was made possible by:
Southport News: Downed Tree
12:48pm--#Southport CT--#Fairfield CT-- A down tree in the 1200 block of Pequot Avenue has also damaged two utility poles. Street is blocked and power is out in the area. This report is now made possible by:
Fairfield News: Power Issues
12:25pm--#Fairfield CT-- A number of power issues just reported in Fairfield. A burning utility pole in front of 180 Sturges Road. Also, a blown transformer at Jennings and Lovers Lane. Power is reported out in both areas. A tree and Wires down at 223 Grandview Road. Fire sparks from a utility polie at Burr and Brookside Drive. Downed wires in the road arching at 1010 Catamont Road. This report is made possible by:
Small Business Development Center Opens In Fairfield
#Fairfield CT--The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) and The Town of Fairfield are hosting a grand opening reception to celebrate the newest CTSBDC office located at the Old Town Hall, 611 Post Road, Fairfield, Connecticut. Business Consultant Valeria Bisceglia said the service if free whether you are a start up, thinking of opening a business or need help with capital, marketing efforts or human resources. You can schedule an appointment by calling 1-855-4CT-SBDC.
K-9 Graduation
A graduation for K-9 was recently held at Fairfield Police Department for Fairfield, Trumbull, Derby and Seymour. Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara said K-9's make our department better. First Selectman Michael Tetreau agreed, citing K-9 Ruger's at his retirement ceremony a few months back. K-9 Ruger had to retire over health issues. Frank Reda from Superior K-9 said the benefit is teamwork, that each town will share the dogs and the same training allows police K-9 to "plug and play", that is each officer and K-9 knows what is expected. The graduates were Fairfield Officer Kevin Wells with K-9 Jager, Fairfield Officer Evan Kaesmann with Maverick, Trumbull Officer Richard Carlson with Cyrus, Trumbull Officer Gregory Lee with Storm, Seymour Officer…
Learn How to Win Your Oscar Pool from the Fairfield Public Library
#Fairfield, CT--Wondering which films will win at the Oscars? Join us in the Rotary Room of the Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road on Wednesday, February 24 at noon for a light-hearted hour of sparring about everything Find out which films should win and more importantly which films will probably win. Diverse topics including the return of the Star Wars franchise, women’s pay equity through nominated films and those films that were passed over for nomination will be topics of conversation. The presenters for this hour are Nicole Scherer, Teen Librarian and Philip Bahr, Reference Librarian. They both consume a lot of media and have strong opinions on the topic of film they love to share. Advanced registration is required due to the limited space. All…