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Press Release – Adult Programs at the Trumbull Library

Aug 9, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Financial Tools With Your Library CardSaturday, August 9 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Your library card is a powerful tool for managing your money or building your business. Explore free online resources available through the Trumbull Library that can help you research stocks, mutual funds, and companies, as well as find books and articles on starting or growing a small business. Our tools can help you make informed decisions—without paying for expensive subscriptions. Registration below. Earwax Sessions: Vinyl & CoffeeSunday, August 10 | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.Earwax Sessions is a monthly listening club where we gather and share our favorite music with each other. You can bring a song and say something about it, or just relax and listen.…

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Brush Fire Shuts Down Lanes on I-95 in Westport

Aug 8, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Westport firefighters were dispatched at 12:21 PM Friday to a report of a brush fire on I-95 southbound between Exits 19 and 18. The initial assignment included Engine 5, Engine 2, and Car 3. Upon arrival, Engine 5 found an active brush fire alongside the highway. Car 3 reported that the fire was rapidly spreading due to terrain and wind conditions, prompting a request for additional resources. Engine 4 was called to access the fire from Sasco Creek Road, while Fairfield Fire Department responded with one engine and Rescue 1 to I-95, as well as an engine and Car 3 to assist Engine 4 on Sasco Creek Road. On the highway side, Engine 2 and Engine 5 deployed two handlines,…

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Search Intensifies for Missing Child in Stratford Waters

Aug 6, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

First responders from surrounding areas are searching for a missing 5- to 6-year-old child in the waters off Birdseye Boat Ramp. The child was reported in the water since 1:30 PM, according to unconfirmed radio reports. Dive teams, drones, and an incoming Coast Guard helicopter are part of the ongoing search.

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Road Rage Ends In Shots Fired

Aug 5, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/oxtoDkWfeEo Report of a person shot at on Madison Ave around Ruth Street in Bridgeport. This reportedly stemmed from a road rage incident, and the perpetrator fled the scene. The victim was treated for wounds caused by the shattered glass

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Westport Appoints Alberto Vargas Jr. as Director of Information Technology

Aug 2, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT — First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker announced today the appointment of Alberto Vargas Jr. as the Town of Westport’s Director of Information Technology, effective August 4, 2025. Mr. Vargas has more than 20 years of experience leading digital transformation, modernizing enterprise systems, and strengthening cybersecurity in both public and private sectors. Most recently, he served as Director of IT and Business Relationship Manager for ATG Entertainment, where he oversaw enterprise-wide technology strategy, multi-site cloud migrations, cybersecurity enhancements, and digital service modernization across 19 venues in North America. Previously, Mr. Vargas spent over 8 years with the New York City Department of Finance, where he played a key role in the development and successful creation of NYC’s first citywide mobile…

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2021 Cold Case Arrest

Jul 29, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/v8UF5_uv5Kg The Bridgeport Police Department announced today the arrest of 38 year-old Victor “Chapo” Colon, DOB: 07/22/87, of Bridgeport, for the murder of Joselito Calderon inside of the Copa Bar and Restaurant at 181 Lexington Ave. on July 11th, 2021. Colon was one of several armed suspects who entered the Copa shortly before 1:00 a.m. in a failed robbery attempt. Mr. Calderon was the security guard at the bar/restaurant. He was shot and killed while stopping the robbery. Victor Colon is a convicted felon. He was charged with Felon Murder, Accessory to Murder, Criminal Possession of a Firearm and Criminal Attempt Robbery in the First Degree. His bond is $2,000,000.00. Colon was incarcerated at Robinson Correctional in Enfield at the…

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Hazmat Teams Investigate Discharge in Ansonia Reservoir

Jul 26, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

First responders are investigating a discharge into the Ansonia Reservoir behind Ansonia High School. Hazmat teams are inspecting storm drains and working to contain an unknown substance that has been detected in the waterway. 2025-07-26 @ 12:22pm-- #Ansonia CT

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Bridgeport Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze on Anniversary of Fallen Heroes

Jul 24, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/G1UZaXMcdP4 On the anniversary of the 2010 loss of Lt. Steven J. Velasquez and Firefighter Michel Baik, Bridgeport firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire in the 600 block of William Street. Initial reports were of heavy fire, with an extension to the structure, and the building was quickly fully involved, with a risk of the deck collapsing. The incident serves as a powerful reminder of the risks first responders face daily, especially on a day marked by remembrance.

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Heffer Celebrates Grand Opening in Stratford with Ribbon Cutting

Jul 23, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/AgEaj8fMUeI Stratford, CT — The town of Stratford welcomed a flavorful new addition this week with the official ribbon cutting of Heffer, a farm-fresh restaurant now open at 2377 Main Street. The restaurant is the latest venture from co-owners Steve Barone and Dave Morton, who bring a passion for quality food made with local ingredients and scratch-made care. Specializing in hand-ground burgers, southern fried chicken, and fresh, made-to-order sides and sauces, Heffer offers a menu rooted in freshness and comfort with a bold, modern twist. What sets Heffer apart is not just its commitment to flavor, but the experience. From sourcing farm-fresh ingredients to grinding burgers daily in-house, Barone and Morton are on a mission to deliver quality without the…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT BREAKS GROUND ON NEW TRAIN STATION IN NAUGATUCK AS PART OF MAJOR UPGRADES TO WATERBURY BRANCH LINE

Jul 20, 2025 Alex

(NAUGATUCK, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has begun construction on a new train station in Naugatuck, advancing the Lamont administration’s plan to modernize the entire Waterbury Branch Line and spur downtown redevelopment. The new station is being relocated approximately 0.3 miles south of the existing station, placing it closer to Naugatuck’s downtown and aligning with the borough’s vision for a vibrant, transit-oriented development near Rubber Avenue and Old Firehouse Road. This project is one of several parts of a larger CTDOT initiative to upgrade all six stations on Metro-North’s Waterbury Branch Line. “We’re not just building a train station, we’re building more momentum for Naugatuck’s…

Press Release – Adult Programs at the Trumbull Library

Brush Fire Shuts Down Lanes on I-95 in Westport

Search Intensifies for Missing Child in Stratford Waters

Road Rage Ends In Shots Fired

Westport Appoints Alberto Vargas Jr. as Director of Information Technology

2021 Cold Case Arrest

Hazmat Teams Investigate Discharge in Ansonia Reservoir

Bridgeport Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze on Anniversary of Fallen Heroes

Heffer Celebrates Grand Opening in Stratford with Ribbon Cutting

GOVERNOR LAMONT BREAKS GROUND ON NEW TRAIN STATION IN NAUGATUCK AS PART OF MAJOR UPGRADES TO WATERBURY BRANCH LINE

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