I-95 Crash
2019-12-14@3:22pm--#Milford CT--#cttraffic-- A one car crash in the left median I-95 southbound near exit 40. Expect delays. No word on injuries.
Fairfield Police’s 2019 Toy Drive
On Friday, students from Ludlowe High School’s chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers donated toys to the Fairfield Police Department. Police Officer Mark Letsch has been collecting toys for the last twenty years to be distributed to the less fortunate children in Fairfield, Stratford and Bridgeport. He says it is a “really a joy to see the children run out of their house”. They load the toys and deliver them in the mobile command center and they are “blasting Christmas music” from the truck. If you would like to participate, drop off any UNWRAPPED toys or NEW stuffed animal and place it under the Christmas Tree at Fairfield Police headquarters located 100 Reef Road by Friday, December 20th and they…
Bridgeport News: Hit And Run Becomes Pursuit
2019-12-14@1:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A driver of a stolen Lexus hit a car on Main Street near TD Bank and fled the scene. Police witnessed the crash and pursued the vehicle on Main Street until it crashed in front of the Trumbull Mall. The driver fled and police have a manhunt going on at the mall. If he's caught, he will need our sponsor! [caption id="attachment_74833" align="aligncenter" width="420"] For more information visit: https://www.acesbailbondsct.com/[/caption]
CT Homes Sales Reach 5 Year High
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont said that an independent report released today showing that single-family home sale prices in Connecticut have reached their highest level in 12 years is a good indicator of a strengthening housing market and positive sign of projected overall increased economic activity. The median sale price of a single-family home in Connecticut during October 2019 was $255,000, up nearly four percent from $246,000 for the same month a year ago, according to the Warren Group, a company that collects and compiles data on real estate sales and ownership throughout New England. Single-family home transactions were up one percent in October, compared with a year earlier. The report notes that the last high for October was…
I-95 Crash
2019-12-13@9:19pm--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 northbound. It appears only the left lane of traffic is getting by. No word on any injuries.
Bridgeport News: 1 Arrested In Drug Bust
2019-12-13@&7:30PMish-- #Bridgeport CT-- A warrant was served on Cottage Street and the Bridgeport Police Tactical Narcotics Team arrested one person. This news report is made possible by:
Norwalk News: Pursuit Arrest
2019-12-13@11:58pm#Norwalk CT--#Westport CT--#Fairfield CT-- In a story I told you minutes after it happened Norwalk Police Department Combined Dispatch received a complaint of an attempted carjacking on Bouton Street. Suspects were believed to be traveling in a silver BMW. Several minutes later, on December 12, 2019 at 12:09 AM, a second 911 call was received reporting that two males armed with handguns stole a vehicle and personal items from a victim who had just arrived home in the area of Kettle Road. Soon after, Westport police officers spotted a silver BMW, traveling northbound on I-95 in the area of Westport. The vehicle was stopped in Fairfield with assistance from Westport PD, Fairfield PD, and Connecticut State Police. The vehicle was…
Protecting Online Data
#WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) who led a group of senators in reintroducing legislation to protect people’s personal data online. The Data Care Act would require websites, apps, and other online providers to take responsible steps to safeguard personal information and stop the misuse of users’ data. “I have heard countless times from constituents who fear their personal information can be easily accessed, or worse, stolen and used against them. This legislation would require tech companies to do a better job protecting the sensitive information we entrust them with every day, and I hope to see it pass soon.” said Murphy. “People have a basic expectation that the personal information that is collected by websites and apps is well-protected and…
Books Over Coffee
The Stratford Library “Books Over Coffee” program concludes its 2019 series with a discussion of New Milford author Terri-Lynne DeFino’s popular novel, The Bar Harbor Retirement Home for Famous Writers (And Their Muses), on Wednesday, December 18th at noon. The program, guest hosted this month by Kathleen Faggella and featuring the author, is free and open to the public. Terri-Lynne DeFino’s novel is a whimsical, moving story about a retirement home for literary legends who spar, conjure up new stories, and almost magically change the lives of the people around them. DeFino will be the special guest at the discussion enlightening readers about her process and answering questions. Autographed copies of her book will be available for purchase following the program. “Books Over Coffee” will be held in the…
Fairfield News: Postal Worker Doesn’t Go Postal
2019-12-12@5:40pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters help a postal worker who locked his keys in the postal truck. Firefighters now on the way to a crash on Post Road near Kings Lane. This news report is made possible by: