Bus Accident Injures Many
5 ambulances were dispatched to an accident at Lafayette and State Street between an SUV and a city bus. 2025-08-23@1:50pm-- #Bridgeport CT
House Fire
Stratford firefighters’ quick response kept an exterior fire from spreading into the rest of a duplex on McPadden Drive. There were no reported injuries, and the fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the blaze.2025-08-22 @ 2:52 PM
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG ANNOUNCES INVESTIGATION INTO AT&T OVER UNAUTHORIZED CHARGES
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced an investigation into AT&T over unauthorized charges added to customer accounts. The civil investigation follows criminal charges filed against a former AT&T employee in Stafford, Connecticut alleged to have added unauthorized lines to customer accounts in a ploy to earn bonuses and commissions. “In multiple instances, AT&T employees are alleged to have opened fraudulent lines and added unauthorized charges to win bonuses. We need to understand whether these were isolated bad actors, or whether there is something about AT&T’s practices that is incentivizing or enabling more widespread fraud. If you have information relevant to this investigation, we want to hear from you. And, if you are a customer, please double check…
Stratford Hosts Kids Day 2025 at Paradise Green Farmers Market
The Stratford Health Department will host Kids Day 2025 at the Paradise Green Farmers Market on Monday, August 25, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 121 Huntington Road in Stratford. This family-friendly event will feature gardening activities, a Touch-a-Truck experience, arts and crafts, health information booths, free giveaways, and more, making it a fun and educational afternoon for children and their families. Organizers encourage community members to attend and spread the word by sharing the event details through newsletters, social media, and other channels. With activities designed to engage children and resources to promote healthy living, Kids Day 2025 aims to bring Stratford residents together for a memorable day at the Farmers Market. For more information, call 203-385-4090.
Home Invasion
Police are looking for a 2003 red Dodge Ram 1500 with black rims and chrome trim in connection with a home invasion in the Huntington area, according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2025-08-15 #Shelton CT
Neck Slashed in Kennedy Drive Assault
Bridgeport Police responded around 9:38 PM Saturday to reports of disorderly individuals fighting. While en route, officers received word that a victim was bleeding. On arrival, they found a person with a severe neck laceration and heavy bleeding. No arrests have been made at this time. 2025-08-09@9:38pm - #Bridgeport CT
Press Release – Children’s Programs at the Trumbull Library
Family Movie Night – CarsSaturday, August 9 | 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.Enjoy a family screening of Cars (PG). Bring something comfy to sit on. Registration suggested. Toddler Time (Walkers – Age 3)Monday, August 11 | 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Music, movement, singing, dancing, and reading together. Drop-in program, no registration required. Preschool Time (Ages 3–5)Monday, August 11 | 2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.Join Miss Kristine for circle time, stories, and a simple craft. No registration required. Toddler Time (Walkers – Age 3)Tuesday, August 12 | 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Music, movement, singing, dancing, and reading together. Drop-in program, no registration required. New Baby Meet-UpTuesday, August 12 | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.A casual meet-up for parents and infants. Connect,…
Press Release – Adult Programs at the Trumbull Library
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.…
Brush Fire Shuts Down Lanes on I-95 in Westport
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,…
Search Intensifies for Missing Child in Stratford Waters
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.