Stratford

Stratford News: Police Investigate Shooting

Video Report: Police UPDATE: Police UPDATE: Police UPDATE: On 7/28/2022 the Stratford Police investigated a disturbance at 57 Dover Street. The investigation led to one male subject being taken into custody. One loaded firearm was recovered at the scene.During the incident, the victim received non-life-threatening injuries including a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.At this time the investigation is ongoing. More information will Be made available tomorrow. 2022-07-28@4:30PMish-- Police and EMS were called to Dover Street for a report of someone being shot. EMS transported the victim to the hospital reporting a shooting in the left abdomen. Police believe it to be either a pellet, BB, or small caliber gun and are…

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Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria

Last week Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria held their ribbon cutting along with Mayor Laura Hoydick. After hard work inside and out the mayor exclaimed how Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria fits right in with décor of the little plaza located at 346 Stratford Road (next door to Lordship Corner Market). Mentored by the former owner of Momma Teresa’s I & II as well as Fairfield Pizza Center. Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria is another family-owned business operated by the Son/Mother Team of Nick Emanuel and Melissa Emanuel. They use the same quality ingredients and recipes. There are a couple of tables with umbrellas outside to enjoy the pizza they are primarily a take-out restaurant. Whether you…

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Stratford News: Shots Fired – Motorcycle Pursuit

CORRECTION: For some reason, I posted #Stratford instead of Bridgeport giving the impression Stratford was involved in the pursuit which there was not. I have no idea why I wrote Stratford when I know the streets were in Bridgeport. The only reason I can think of was it was my 14th straight hour of reporting. Apologizes to Stratford and Chief McNeil. See the full expanded report at: https://www.facebook.com/DoingItLocal/photos/a.273728507168/10159166200437169/ 2022-07-23@1:44am--#Bridgeport CT-- Report on county hotline of a motorcyclist shooting about 25 rounds on Center Street. Bridgeport Police pursued the motorcyclist on East Main to Huntington Turnpike now getting on Route 8/25 northbound now on Route 15. The driver got off exit 54 according to the latest report. This news report is…

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ANNUAL “BLUES ON THE BEACH” CELEBRATION SET FOR SAT. JULY 23rd

Stratford is set for the return of its annual “Blues on the Beach” summer music festival, which has become an increasingly popular summer ritual for the coastal town. The event will take place at Short Beach on Saturday, July 23rd, from 12:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.  Blues is part of the Stratford Celebrate Festivals and is run by volunteer Erin McLaughlin.  “Erin and her team always do a fantastic job of organizing the bands, stage, and vendors for this terrific event. I hope residents will come out and enjoy the sun and sand, amazing music, and some of the best views that Stratford has to offer,” said Mayor Laura R. Hoydick.   As with last year, Short Beach will close at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22nd, the evening before the festival, to accommodate stage set-up for Saturday’s events.  The Short Beach Golf Course…

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