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West Haven News: Bus Into Building

UPDATE: Fox61 has sent in this photo from the scene to us and said that the bus had students from  Princeton University that were on their way to the Yale football game in New Haven.  Four people including the bus driver were injured and transported to the hospital.  36 students were screened by EMS and said not to be injured and are being transported onto another bus.  This is exit 43 northbound.  Trucks and buses are prohibited from this exit due to the steep grade.     10:30am--#West Haven CT-- Reports of a coach bus into a building exiting I-95 at exit 43 northbound.  Reports of downed wires, extrication required and 31 injured.  A mass casualty has been declared.   This press…

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Fairfield News: AT&T Donates $10k

#Fairfield CT--State Sen. Tony Hwang (R-28) participated in a press conference Tuesday as AT&T makes a $10,000 donation to the Newtown Parent Connection. “I’m ecstatic that AT&T has decided to give this generous grant to such a worthy local nonprofit,” said Sen. Hwang. “Dorrie Carolan and the Newtown Parent Connection are really on the front lines fighting the opiate epidemic in our state. I can’t think of a better recipient for these valuable funds. All the money will go to efficient use right here in the community.” The Newtown Parent Connection is a local charity devoted to combating substance abuse through education. The organization was founded by Dorrie Carolan, a parent who lost her child to addiction. The organization works…

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St. Vincent’s Offering Free Counseling

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut – October 10, 2018 – St. Vincent’s Medical Center is offering free counseling to help people select the best Medicare plan to meet their needs for the coming year and help them save money.  Everyone who currently has Medicare or who will turn 65 by January 31, 2019 is urged to sign up for this free, unbiased counseling at St. Vincent’s during Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period, which runs from October 15 through December 7. This service can help individuals make an informed choice, find plans that best meet their needs and save money. The service can also help with claims, billing and other Medicare issues. With 13 years of experience, certified Medicare and government benefits counselor Betty Brandt…

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