Crash at Wendy’s
https://youtube.com/shorts/PiaFqUVolEg Report of a car that struck the Wendy's on Main Street in Stratford.
Sterling Community Center Hosts Annual Down & Dirty 5K at Short Beach
Stratford, CT – September 6, 2025 – The Sterling Community Center is proud to present its annual Down & Dirty 5K Obstacle Race at Stratford’s scenic Short Beach. This family-friendly event has become a beloved community tradition, drawing hundreds of participants from across the region to tackle an obstacle-filled course while raising critical funds to support Sterling’s youth programs and services. Participants ages 8 and up will face 18 obstacles including mud pits, sand, climbing walls, and water challenges, with waves launching every 10 minutes from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Proceeds from the event benefit Sterling’s Youth Athletics, Financial Aid initiatives, and Resource Connection Food Pantry, including senior food delivery and the Food-4-Kids program. “Each year, the Down &…
Stratford Facility Fire
Report of a fire in an industrial facility on Garfield Ave in Stratford. Firefighters are on scene and confirmed a fire inside the facility and are in the process of putting it out at this time. Firefighters are on scene reporting it was a fire in a rubbish pile.
Merritt Rollover
A rollover accident reported near exit 54 southbound left lane on the Sikorsky Bridge. No word on injuries. 2025-08-23@10:47am #Milford CT #cttraffic
Sterling Down & Dirty 5K Returns This September!
Stratford, CT –August 20, 2025– Sterling Community Center is thrilled to announce the return ofits 12th annual Down & Dirty 5K Obstacle Run, happening September 6, 2025 at ShortBeach in Stratford.This unique, family-friendly fundraiser invites participants ages 8 and up of all fitness levels torun, walk, skip, or dance their way through an unforgettable 5K getting dirty and sandy, all insupport of Sterling Community Center programs and services.The event kicks off with the first wave at 8:30 AM, continuing through midday.With over 18 obstacles, like Muddy Puddles, the Wall, Super Swing, and Soccer Darts, theSterling Down & Dirty 5K is more than just a race, it’s a celebration of community and givingback. Whether you're in it to challenge yourself or…
House Fire Put Out By Gardening Hose
Report of a fire on the second floor of a house on the 100 block of Adams Street in Stratford. Firefighters arrived on scene to report that the home owner put out the majority of the fire with a garden hose.
Stratford Health Department Continues Back-to-School Physicals & Immunizations Clinics for 2025
As students prepare to return to school this fall, the Stratford Health Department is once again offering Back-to-School Physicals & Immunizations Clinics to ensure children are up to date with their required health screenings and vaccinations. The clinics will run on select dates in August and early September at the Stratford Health Department, located at 468 Birdseye Street, 3rd Floor, Stratford, CT 06615. Services are available by appointment only for students under the age of 19. Available immunizations include Tdap, Hepatitis A and B, Varicella (chickenpox), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Polio, and Meningococcal. Appointments are available during the following times: Tuesdays: August 12, 19, 26 & September 2 (2:00 PM – 6:30 PM) Thursdays: August 14, 21, 28 (8:30 AM – 4:30…
STRATFORD LIBRARY TEEN EVENTS IN AUGUST 2025
Thru 8/15: Teen Summer Reading: Let’s Level Up on Reading This Summer! 1) Create an online reading account at: https://stratfordlibrary.org/summer-reading-2025/ 2) Log your reading time. From 6/2 to 8/15 earn 1 virtual ticket for every 30 minutes of time spent reading (or listening!) to a book, comic, magazine, news article, etc. 8/12: 7:45-9:15 pm: Teen Tuesday: Black Light Bookpin Bowling-Glow Party/Bowling Mashup Yes, we are bowling in the library again with a new twist. After hours, black lights, music, & dress to ‘glow’. Great snacks & of course, top bowler prizes. No latecomers admitted; registration required as well as a parental permission slip, which must be handed in to stay & play. NOTE: This event ends after hours. Make arrangements ahead of time to be picked…
Water Rescue
Stratford First responder on the scene of a boat in distress with 3 on board in the Housatonic River. 2025-08-08@4:00pm-- #Stratford CT
