Fairfield News: Crash
2023--05-10@11:30am--#Fairfield CT-- A crash was reported in the 2000 block of Black Rock Turnpike in front of Trader Joe's. This news report is made possible by:
Sen. Hwang Tours Sacred Heart University’s School of Nursing; Discusses Ways to Address Nursing Shortage
Sen. Tony Hwang on Apr. 21 had the opportunity to see compassion in action during a visit to Sacred Heart University’s Dr. Susan L. Davis, RN, & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing (DHCON) in Bridgeport/Fairfield. “What I witnessed during a tour led by DHCON Dean Karen Daley and other dedicated clinical nursing faculty members has given me an even deeper appreciation for nursing educators and their selfless commitment to training and teaching our future workforce,” Sen. Hwang said. “My experience at DHCON also gave me hope for an industry which has endured - and met - so many challenges in the recent pandemic years. Sacred Heart University is now using a $2.5 million grant to help grow and diversify…
Fairfield News: Crash To Close Black Rock Turnpike
2023-05-04@9:15pm-- A single-car crash into a utility on Black Rock Turnpike at Old Black Rock Turnpike. Police radio reports say that when UI comes on the scene to change the pole this area of Black Rock Turnpike will need to be closed. May the 4th Be With You... This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: ASSASSIN GAME INVOLVING STUDENTS
#Fairfield CT--Chief Robert Kalamaras and the Fairfield Police Department would like to notify residents that Fairfield high school students will be participating in their "AP Assassins" game this week. The "AP Assassins" game is an annual event each year that is not sponsored by the schools but includes many high school students "hunting" each other down with water or Nerf-like guns in an assassin-like way. The goal of the game is to locate your target with your water or Nerf-style gun, inheriting the targets of those they successfully squirt and advancing to the next level. The last person left wins the game. While playing this game, students are typically dressed in dark clothing and sneak around people’s homes late at…
Fairfield News: Stove Fire
2023-05-02@6:40pm--#Fairfield CT--Firefighters on the scene of a stove fire in the 1500 block of Melville Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Goose Rescue
2023-05-01@6:42pm--#Fairfield CT-- It took the patience of a firefighter waiting for a contract to capture a goose without a net, that was trapped in the water outlet at Gould Manor today. It took over 20 minutes so I sped the video up. The goose did join its buddies that were waiting for its rescue. The firefighters returned to the firehouse for dinner and maybe a game of duck, duck, goose. No fowl play was suspected. https://youtu.be/pySHU0AHQfo
Fairfield News: Uninhabitable Home
During the week of April 17th, Fairfield Police were made aware by a concerned citizen about a dog that was found roaming in the Steep Hill Road area of Fairfield. The dog appeared to have been covered in feces and urine, having a generally poor appearance. Animal Control Officers began to investigate and determined that the dog came from a home on Steep Hill Road. After further investigation, it was determined that 25 dogs and 22 cats were living in poor conditions inside the home and needed to be removed. Animal Control Officers along with Fairfield Police, assisted with removing all of the animals from the home. Three animals are being treated at a local animal hospital for various conditions…
Fairfield News: Larceny From A Vehicle
2023-04-30@12:48pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police are investigating a larceny from a vehicle in the 800 block of High Street. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Power Outage
2023-04-29@3:50pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police are reporting the traffic lights on Black Rock Turnpike in the Samp Mortar, Brookside Avenue is out. It's unknown if it is just the traffic lights or the entire area. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Crash!
2023-04-28@5:56pm--#Fairfield CT-- A two-car crash snarled traffic on Brooklawn Avenue at Villa Avenue.