UPDATE: Police find a mailbox "blown up" at 10 Magellan Lane according to radio reports. 11:34pm--#Easton CT-- A North Street resident called police hearing a shot fired near the Monroe line. So far no one or anything reported hit. This news report is made possible by:http://ctbattery.com
4:15am-- Person is in custody on Voit Avenue. 4:04am--#cttraffic-- A pursuit that began in Bridgeport on Boston Avenue went north on Route 8/25 to the Merritt Parkway southbound. Bridgeport Police broke the pursuit off in Fairfield. The driver ran a red light and a stop sign in front of the Bridgeport Officer. State Police continued the pursuit and the pursuit reversed northbound in Fairfield. The car has now got off exit 6 on Old Town Road and now on Trumbull Avenue.
3:00pm--#Milford CT-- A five car crash at the I-95 to Merritt Parkway interchange southbound. No word on injuries. This report is made possible by: http://www.ltddrivingschoolct.com/
A new Fisher House in West Haven is being built to assist those who have a family member in the VA hospital. Ground was broken on this 16 suite house on April 11, and will provide free housing for an estimated 500 families a year. The house will be located on the VA campus on Campbell Avenue. As told by the Fisher House Foundation President David Coker, “This house will serve as a tangible symbol of our support...we believe it's our duty to help provide an environment where families can focus solely on the healing process.” The mind behind Fisher House, Pauline Trost, pursued her interest of being able to give temporary housing for families that was affordable, and was…
BRIDGEPORT – Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport) and Senator Ed Gomes (D- Bridgeport) released the following statement regarding the current proposal for a casino in East Windsor: “I am in favor of the plan by Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes partners to build a casino in East Windsor. This will protect gaming revenue paid to our state and keep casino jobs here in Connecticut when the Springfield casino opens next year.” Senator Marilyn Moore said. “This plan will continue to benefit the state and our city in many ways. Revenues from the current casinos brought $6.2 million to Bridgeport in 2016 and are estimated to generate funds for our city for years to come.” “The plan to open a…
Connecticut’s House of Representatives passed a bill that aims to create a manufacturer permit for a farm brewery (H.B. 5928). The permit would cost each permittee $300, subsequently allowing the permitted to manufacture, store, bottle, distribute, and sell up to 50,000 gallons of beer that is brewed on a farm annually. Also, permittees can officially advertise their product as “Connecticut Craft Beer.” In response, Brett Broesder, co-founder and vice president of Campaign for Tomorrow’s Jobs made the following statement: “The craft brewery industry is growing in Connecticut and nationwide. Right here at home, craft breweries have a more than $500 million economic impact every year, and that number is growing as nearly 40 new job creating craft breweries are currently…
Milford, CT -- A bill that would expand investment eligibility under the state's angel investor tax credit program passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The measure passed 144-0 with 5 absent and not voting, according to the Connecticut General Assembly’s website In response, Brett Broesder, co-founder and vice president of Campaign for Tomorrow’s Jobs, said that angel investors bring much-needed capital to startups, as well as wisdom and experience, often playing a mentor role with companies in which they've chosen to invest. “Here's the bottom line: We need to grow Connecticut's economy, and by expanding eligibility under the angel investor tax credit program – a pro-growth, pro-job creation measure – we can show that our state means business when…
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10:00pm--An officer on patrol located the bike on Lindley Street with two people on it. They ditched the bike near Ezra Street. There is a manhunt for them with K-9 behind Read School. Police have returned the bike to the owner. 9:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A dirt bike was taken at gunpoint on Clark Street. Police are investigating. This news report is made possible by:
St. Mary-St. Michael Elementary/Middle School received a $1,000 grant from the Jamie A. Hulley Arts Foundation. The grant was awarded to enhance the schools after school Art Enrichment Program. Stephen DiRienzo , vice president of the Valley Arts Council and art teacher at St. Mary St. Michael, said the school is using the grant money to have community artists visit the school to teach students various art techniques. “We do these after school programs throughout the year; this particular session has visiting artists. Usually it’s myself working with the kids with various media and various techniques, but now we’ve invited three community artists because I wanted unique media & styles for them to be exposed to,” DiRienzo said. One of…
