Local News

D-Day Squadron

8:00PMish-- Facebook lit up with pictures of a squadron of 4 airplanes flying over their neighborhood.   Thinking of the movie Red Dawn I shouted Wolverines!  But it turned out to be a D-Day Squadron heading up to Oxford Airport for an airshow on May 18th.   Aviones de DDay 8:00PMish – ¡Facebook iluminado con imágenes de 4 aviones volando sobre su vecindario. ¡Pensando en la película Red Dawn, grité a Wolverines! Pero resultó ser unos aviones de D Day en dirección al aeropuerto de Oxford para un espectáculo aéreo el 18 de mayo.

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Officer Injured After Pursuit

Here is the results from that pursuit I was the first to tell you about last night: #Norwalk CT--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic--Norwalk Police Press Release: On May 5, 2019, at 12:38am an officer was stopped for a red light in the right lane on Main Street at the intersection of Wall Street. The officer observed a motorist pull around his vehicle into to the left turn only lane of Main Street and drive through the redlight while making a right turn. The officer stopped the motorist on Wall Street and identified the operator as TERRANCE PARKER. The vehicle’s registration was suspended and Parker’s license was suspended. Parker also smelled of alcohol and became belligerent when the officer told Parker his vehicle was…

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Cumulus Sells WICC-WEBE 108

#Bridgeport CT-- (Cumulus Sells WICC-WEBE 108) - #Bridgeport CT– I was able to confirm theAllAccess.com report that Cumulus Media has sold WEBE108/WICC to Connoisseur Media. Cumulus Media President and CEO Mary G. Berner said, “These transactions are part of the continued execution of our portfolio optimization strategy. Connoisseur Media President Jeffrey Warshaw said “As a resident of WESTPORT, the home to WEBE 108, I am thrilled to add these legendary stations to our CONECTICUT operations.”   To read the full article on the deal please go to: https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/185667/cumulus-sells-klos-los-angeles-to-meruelo-media-sw This news report is made possible by:     Noticias de Bridgeport: Cumulus vende WICC-WEBE 108 #Bridgeport CT – (Cumulus vende WICC-WEBE 108) – #Bridgeport CT – Fui capaz de confirmar theAllAccess.com que…

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Dress for success Mid-Fairfield County honors congresswoman Rosa Delauro

Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County is marking 21 years of service to over 11,000 women in Southwest Connecticut who are advancing themselves and their families through Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County’s employment retention and suiting programs. As part of the annual celebration, Toast to Success!,Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County will recognize Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro with the Denise “Denny” Taft Davidoff Empowerment Award at the annual springtime benefit. Throughout her time in Congress, Rosa DeLauro has been an advocate for addressing the unique pressures women face, such as the wage gap and higher health care costs. Rosa has fought for an economic agenda that addresses the challenges facing women and families today. Rosa has been recognized as a champion for healthcare legislation that…

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Stop and Shop Goes On Strike

Many of our viewers are reporting that Stop and Shop has gone on strike.  United Food and Commercial Workers Local 371 which represents most of the workers have gone on strike across New England.   Muchos de nuestros televidentes informan que Stop and Shop se ha declarado en huelga. El Local 371 de United Food and Commercial Workers, que representa a la mayoría de los trabajadores, se han declarado en huelga en Nueva Inglaterra.

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Monroe News: Industrial Fire

9:40pm--#Monroe CT-- Firefighters activated the hazmat crews for an industrial fire at 1480 Monroe Turnpike which is  Anodic Inc.  The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and Eversource has been called to the scene.  The town has been receiving mutual aid from surrounding towns for fire and EMS assistance and town coverage. According to Anodic's website "Anodic, Inc. has been supplying anodic coatings on aluminum for aerospace applications since 1955. Aluminum finishing (Anodizing, Hardcoating & Chem-Filming) of all aluminum alloys was pioneered by Anodic, Inc.   Our sponsor can make this Like It Never Even Happened!   Noticias de Monroe: Fuego 9:40 pm–#Monroe CT– Los bomberos activaron las cuadrillas de materiales peligrosos para un incendio industrial en 1480 Monroe Turnpike, que…

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3 Suicides In 3 Days

#Trumbull CT--The body of a Trumbull resident was discovered in a wooded area of the Pequonnock River Trail on Wednesday afternoon suffering from apparent self-inflicted injuries. The resident, a fifty-six-year-old male resident of the Old Town Rd. area of Trumbull was discovered laying on the ground, off of the path, with apparent fatal injuries. The Trumbull Police were sent to the Park St. entrance of the Pequonnock River Trail around 2:30 PM for the report of the male’s discovery. Trumbull EMS also arrived and assisted with rendering medical aid to the male before transporting him to Bridgeport Hospital where he later died from his injuries. Current police investigation shows this to be an isolated incident with no threat to the…

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Public Input Wanted On Long Island Sound Draft Of Blue Plan

#Fairfield  – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency (DEEP) and bipartisan state legislators, Sen. Tony Hwang (R-28th) and Rep. Joe Gresko (D-121st), held a press conference at Fairfield’s Penfield Pavilion overlooking the Long Island Sound on Monday, March 25, 2019  to announce the release of the completed draft of the Long Island Sound “Blue Plan” (www.ct.gov/deep/lisblueplan) and the commencement of a 90-day public comment period.   The Blue Plan, legislation created through Public Act 15-66, enables a process by which Connecticut can develop a marine spatial bathymetry plan to protect Long Island Sound’s natural resources and traditional human uses while allowing for compatible future use and development. The Blue Plan aims to achieve this goal by creating…

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Stratford News: Crash After High Speed Pursuit

2019-03-17 @ 11:00pm-- A car traveling over 100mph over the Moses Wheeler Bridge southbound turned off his lights to avoid the state police who were pursuing him.  The car got off exit 32 and crashed into a tree in front of the Cumberland Farms 1290 W Broad Street.  The driver of the pursued vehicle was injured and transported to the hospital by Stratford EMS.   Noticias de Stratford: Accidente despues de una persecución de alta velocidad. 2019-03-17 @ 11:00PM-Un carro que estaba viajando más de 100 mph sobre el puente de Moses Wheeler hacia el sur apagó sus luces para evitar la policía estatal que lo estaban persiguiendo. El carro salió de la salida 32 y se estrelló contra un árbol…

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Milford News: Firefighters Called For Water Rescue

2019-03-10 @ 12:36am--#Milford CT--Firefighters have been called to Charles Island for a water rescue.  There are approximately 5 people on the sandbar with either a bonfire or a flare.   This press release is made possible by: Noticias de Milford: bomberos llamaron para un rescate de agua 2019-03-10 @ 12:36am – #Milford CT – Los bomberos han sido llamados a la isla Charles para un rescate de agua. Hay aproximadamente 5 personas en la barra de arena con una fogata o arma de emergencia.

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