Connecticut’s First Vaping Death

#Hartford, CT— U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement regarding the first known vaping-related death in Connecticut: The vaping epidemic has now hit home - tragically. This epidemic now exploding in force has turned deadly here. Everyday teens are starting lifetimes of addiction and disease, thinking vaping is harmless. As I have warned repeatedly over years, e-cigarettes deliver powerfully addictive nicotine, dangerous chemicals, and unknown poisons. The FDA must act before there are more deaths and more lives put in peril. It should ban flavors immediately, and take other necessary long overdue steps. On Friday at 11 am, Blumenthal will conduct a roundtable conversation with students at A.I. Prince Technical High School in Hartford regarding the dangers of vaping.…

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Shelton News: Pedestrian Hit

2019-10-03@1:30pm--#Shelton CT-- Report of a pedestrian hit in front of TJ Max at 865 Bridgeport Avenue.  First responders on the way.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_71997" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption]

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Westport News: Not A Pink Cadillac But Pink Firetruck!

(Westport, CT) - The Westport Fire Department unveiled a “pink” fire engine in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The fire engine has been wrapped through private donations and Fleet Auto Supply of West Haven. The department would like to extend our sincerest thanks to Fleet Auto Supply and the community for their generosity.   The pink engine will be highly visible throughout the town for the month of October as it moves to each fire station to show support for the national campaign to raise breast cancer awareness. Westport Firefighters will be wearing “pink ribbon” t-shirts, which are available for sale at events and through ASF Online store . Money raised from this year’s fundraiser will support Young Survival…

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Silver Alert

A SilverAlert has been issued for Kimberly Rowe, a 52 year-old female who is 5’5” and 140 pounds. She was last seen on 09-30-19 at 9:30am wearing a green sweater and khaki shorts on Range Rd in Norwalk.  She suffers from mental health issues and is off her medications. Call 203-854-3114 or 911 if located.  

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