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Stratford News: Air & Space Museum Opens

May 27, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-05-22--#Stratford CT—After many years of planning and restoring the Connecticut Air and Space Center held its ribbon cutting with Mayor Laura R. Hoydick. The museum will be open weekends 8am to 4pm and is located at 225B Main Street in Stratford (next door to the Windsock Restaurant). The museum features aircraft from the Corsair airplane from World War II which was made just down the street from the museum to helicopters from the Viet Nam War era. Models and memorabilia donated by veterans are also on display. https://youtu.be/PVFkjtxUeWY

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New Leadership For The Discovery Museum

Jun 1, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, CONN. (May 18, 2020) – Today, the Discovery Museum announced the hiring of Terry O’Connor as Interim Executive Director. “Terry brings to The Museum his leadership skills and expertise in the educational and non-profit worlds in Fairfield County”, said Tom Vos, Chairman of the Board of The Discovery Museum. “Terry has agreed to come out of retirement to add his experience to The Museum as it faces unprecedented challenges brought on by the coronavirus”, said Vos. Terry is well known throughout Fairfield County for his work with children in non-profit and educational organizations. Before his retirement in December 2018, Terry served for 26 years as Executive Director of The Cardinal Shehan Center, and before that he was head coach of…

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Bridgeport News: Crash!

May 4, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-05-04@4:59pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were required to extricate people from a crash with injuries at South near Little Street.

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Access The Digital Library

Apr 6, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- While the Bridgeport Public Library remains closed during the COVID-19 emergency, the library's digital services are still available for residents looking for information, study help, ebooks, audiobooks, children's ebooks, music and movie streaming and much more. Library staff is working behind the scenes to help you renew a card, apply online for a new library card, and answer any other questions you may have. Visit our website! This press release is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_82103" align="aligncenter" width="1548"] See details at:https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/ultimate-digital-experience/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR3CExP2ZvFZw7_dlWKDprZcP9Yd3eyRf5nBm_z2LnHYgCqQf_TcueTMdH0[/caption]

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Bridgeport Chef Competes On Food Network

Mar 12, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- Last week, Mayor Joe Ganim proclaimed March 5th as Chef Ro Sanders Day. A viewing party was held at Boca Oyster Bar at 10 East Main Street for Bridgeport native Chef Roshara Sanders, on Vegas Chef Prize Fight on the Food Network. The show highlighted eight chefs as they compete for their own restaurant on the Vegas strip. Chef Ro currently works as a chef for the popular Oceana Restaurant in New York City. Despite all the challenges she faced on the show, she continues on for another week avoiding elimination. Tune tonight to see how she makes out in week two!

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Jurassic World Visits Wakeman Boys and Girls Club

Last week, the children at Wakeman Boys and Girls Club were treated to an exhibition put on by Jurassic World and the Webster Bank Arena. The children were able to get a sneak peak in the behind the scene magic that goes to putting on a show like Jurassic World Live Tour and how they bring the animals to life. They also stressed the teamwork aspect of the show, like how they do stunts, motorcycle stunts or aspects of the video wall. This was one presentation that had no trouble getting the children involved, as John, the representative from Jurassic World Live Tour said Jurassic is such a beloved franchise, after all, “what kid doesn’t love dinosaurs”? Jurassic Park Live…

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Fairfield News: 3 Rummaging For Cans, 1 Arrested For Outstanding Warrants

Jan 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield Police were dispatched to King Street and Vila Avenue for the report of three individuals, one female wearing a tan coat and two males rummaging through trash cans. Police located the three subjects matching the above description. They explained that they were homeless and looking for cans for spare change. A check of the individuals revealed that Davonte Diaz had three active warrants, two out of New Haven, and one out of Hamden. Davonte Diaz was handcuffed and transported to FPD headquarters for processing on the warrants. The other two were warned and sent on their way. This press release was made possible by:

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‘CONNECTICUT IN CRISIS’

Oct 5, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

FAIRFIELD, Conn.—State legislators joined professors at Sacred Heart University recently for a discussion on policy, coinciding with the release of Prof. Gary Rose’s new book, “Connecticut in Crisis: Policy Challenges and the 2018 Contest for Governor.” The panel discussion, which took place in the Frank and Marisa Martire Center for the Liberal Arts forum, was moderated by Prof. Lesley DeNardis, SHU’s director of the Institute for Public Policy, who also wrote the foreword for Rose’s book. Panelists included Rose, chair of the department of government, and the University’s legislators in residence: state Sen. Tony Hwang (R-28th District), and state Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey (D 133rd District). The talk focused on Rose’s book, which was available for purchase at the event.…

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Habitat CFC’s 5K Run/Walk

Oct 5, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Our annual 5K Run for Home and Workboot Challenge on Saturday, October 12th is going to be lots of fun! The 5K run is the perfect opportunity for serious runners to set personal records and all abilities to enjoy the scenic course. The Workboot Challenge is a one-mile event prior to the 5K and offers participants the challenge of wearing workboots (or ANY boots) on the shorter course! JUST ANNOUNCED... Screamin Eagle Band will be playing our post-run celebration! Their modern southern rock sound with a twist will keep everyone entertained along with free food and drinks for participants. All participants will get a RAFFLE TICKET for a chance to receive great items including… Rio Bravo Tacos & Tequila $150 gift card; Birdman Juke Joint $50…

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Boy Scout Troop 82 Open House on October 10 th

Oct 1, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Boys between the ages of 11 and 18 who have any interest in camping, hiking, kayaking, and other outdoor activities are encouraged to attend. The event will take place during Troop 82’s normal weekly Thursday meeting hours, from 7:30 pm to 9, at Scout Hall in First Church Congregational in Fairfield across from Town Hall. The open house will include a tour of Scout Hall, meeting other Scouts and the adult leaders, a campfire cooking demonstration and tasting, rope making, and other activities and games. No prior experience in scouting is required. Troop 82 has been an active Boy Scout Troop since the 1920's at The First Church Congregational in Fairfield across from Town Hall, where it meets every Thursday…

Stratford News: Air & Space Museum Opens

New Leadership For The Discovery Museum

Bridgeport News: Crash!

Access The Digital Library

Bridgeport Chef Competes On Food Network

Jurassic World Visits Wakeman Boys and Girls Club

Fairfield News: 3 Rummaging For Cans, 1 Arrested For Outstanding Warrants

‘CONNECTICUT IN CRISIS’

Habitat CFC’s 5K Run/Walk

Boy Scout Troop 82 Open House on October 10 th

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