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I-95 Shut Down On Moses Wheeler Bridge

UPDATE: Sorry to report it sounds like a fatal accident. Expect the highway to be shut for an extended period of time for the investigation. 2019-03-03 @ 12:12am-- #Milford CT--#Stratford CT--#cttraffic-- A multiple car crash on I-95 northbound on the Moses Wheeler Bridge has the highway shut down.  One person is pinned and in traumatic arrest according to the radio.  Take an alternative route!   This news report is made possible by: I-95 Puente Moses Wheeler esta Cerrado ACTUALIZACIÓN: Lamento informar es un accidente fatal. ue la carretera se cierre por un largo período de tiempo para la investigación. 2019-03-03 @ 12:12AM – #Milford CT – #Stratford CT – #cttraffic – Un accidente de varios carros en la I-95 en la…

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Milford News: Structure Fire

12:29pm--#Milford CT-- Firefighters on the scene at 51 Broadway for a structure fire.  Everyone made it out safely and firefighters have it under control.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Milford: Fuego 12:29pm – #Milford CT – Bomberos están en la escena en la 51 Calle de Broadway para un fuego. Todos salieron bien y los bomberos lo tienen bajo control.

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Crashes

10:40pm--#Ansonia CT--#cttraffic--A three-car crash on Route 8 northbound just north of the Westfield Avenue on ramp.   10:10pm--#Easton CT-- A rollover crash  on Black Rock Turnpike just north of North Avenue.   This news report is made possible by: Accidentes 10:40pm – #Ansonia CT – #cttraffic – Un accidente de tres carros en la ruta 8 hacia el norte, justo al rampa de la Avenida Westfield. 10:10pm – #Easton CT – Un accidente que causo un carro a voltearse en Black Rock Turnpike justo al norte de la avenida North.

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Governor’s Open Letter To Citizens

My fellow residents, friends and neighbors,   First, thanks for allowing me the opportunity to govern this great state. It doesn’t matter to me for whom you voted in November. From the day I was elected, I began focusing on governing the best way I know how – transparently, openly, and in a way that encourages debate, dialogue and discussion on all sides of an issue. That’s why it’s important that you hear from me directly about my vision for Connecticut’s future and how it shapes the budget that I will be submitting to the legislature in just over a week.   I believe our state is poised for success, with new jobs on the rise, unemployment rates at historic…

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Westport News: High CO Levels

10:53pm--#Westport CT-- Firefighters are on scene at Morningside Drive South residence for high carbon monoxide levels.  It is believed to be from a heater.  The occupants have been evacuated.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Westport: Niveles altos de monóxido de carbon. 10:53pm--#Westport CT--Los bomberos están en la escena de la residencia en Morningside Drive South para niveles altos de monóxido de carbón. Se cree que es de un calentador. Los ocupantes han sido evacuados.

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Animal Hero Passes

It is with great sadness to report the passing of Jon Nowinski who was a big advocate for animals in our area.  Jon was founding director of EARS which stands for Emerg ency Animal Response Service.  As the name implies respond to emergencies for animals as paramedics respond for humans.  Jon's first big trial was in 2011 during Hurricane Irene, six months before the formation of EARS, helping emergency services with animals.   In 2014 EARS purchased a used ambulance and converted it for animal use.  Jon referred to it as an Uber for animals.  The also assisted firefighters at house fires involving pets.   Jon's sister Lisa Price wrote on Jon's Facebook page: "It is with a heavy heart that I as…

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Milford News: Diesel Spill

1:30pm--#Milford CT-- Report of a large diesel spill at the rest area on I-95 near exit 41. They don't know the amount of diesel fuel spilled but it has made its way into the catch basins according to radio reports. This is breaking news gathered from radio reports from first responders. This report has not been verified by authorities. Circumstances and locations may vary. Noticias de Milford: Un derame de diesel. 1:30pm--#Milford CT--Un grande derrame diésel en la I-95 cerca de la salida 41. No saben la cantidad de combustible diésel derramado. Esto es noticias de última hora recogidas de los informes de radio de los primeros respondedores. Este informe no ha sido verificado por las autoridades. Las circunstancias y…

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired Puts Schools In Lock In/Out

1:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Reports of shots fired at Harral and Lexington put schools in the Hollow on lock in/out. So far nothing found and no one or anything reported hit. This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Tiros que causaron las escuelas en el Hallow que se cierran. 1:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-Tiros Por el Harral y Lexington que causaron las escuelas en el Hallow que se cerraban por adentro/hacia fuera. Hasta ahora no encontraron nada ni nadie.

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Milford News: Armed Robbery At Post Mall

UPDATE: Two in custody on Bassette Street near Goodyear Street!  Sounds like a crash with one officer with a shoulder injury.   7:55pm--#Milford CT-- The Milford Police announced on the hotline about an armed robbery at the Westfield Connecticut Post Mall. Police are looking for a burgundy Mercury Mountaineer.   State police is reporting that West Haven Police is behind that car now and in pursuit on Whalley Avenue, now at Sheppard and Bassette as I post this.   This news report is made possible by:

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