Bridgeport News: Woman Shot
2019-10-01 @ 10:57pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Five shots rang out and two bullets found the leg of a woman in the 450ish block of Trumbull Avenue. Detectives are on scene investigating.
Bridgeport News: This Is Only A Drill
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim announces that this Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019 from 9:00am-1:00pm the City of Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center will be participating in a Full-Scale Exercise with Sikorsky Aircraft. This exercise is conjunction with the city and Sikorsky to assess emergency preparedness plans in the case of a transportation accident. The Full-Scale drill with EOC and Sikorsky will be conducted as realistically as possible to test the city’s notification processes, response process, well as emergency planning and support process. The Emergency Operations Center will be activating the Bridgeport EOC VEOCI program for this exercise. Mayor Ganim stated, “This test is a necessary operation that the city is participating in to ensure that all essential employees and departments are fully…
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2019-10-01#Derby CT-- Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Derby on the Route exit 16 on ramp, no direction give. Expect delays in both directions, the vehicle was fully engulfed according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Boy Scout Troop 82 Open House on October 10 th
Boys between the ages of 11 and 18 who have any interest in camping, hiking, kayaking, and other outdoor activities are encouraged to attend. The event will take place during Troop 82’s normal weekly Thursday meeting hours, from 7:30 pm to 9, at Scout Hall in First Church Congregational in Fairfield across from Town Hall. The open house will include a tour of Scout Hall, meeting other Scouts and the adult leaders, a campfire cooking demonstration and tasting, rope making, and other activities and games. No prior experience in scouting is required. Troop 82 has been an active Boy Scout Troop since the 1920's at The First Church Congregational in Fairfield across from Town Hall, where it meets every Thursday…
Blumenthal For Big Cat Protection
WASHINGTON, D.C] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced two pieces of legislation – the Big Cat Public Safety Act and the Captive Primate Safety Act – to protect public safety and improve animal welfare. The Big Cat Public Safety Act prohibits the ownership of big cats, like lions and tigers, and makes it illegal for exhibitors to allow public contact with cubs. The Captive Primate Safety Act prohibits the sale or transportation of nonhuman primates for the exotic pet trade. “These bills will help prevent the exploitation of big cats and primates—reducing risks to public safety by prohibiting the private ownership of animals that should really be allowed to live naturally in the wild. When wild animals—whether lions or chimpanzees—are…
Westport News: Senior Services
Westport, CT - The Westport Department of Human Services Commission for Senior Services can offer you a list of middle and high school students willing to help with outdoor chores. Seniors are asked to pay a suggested fee of $10.00 per hour for work done. Students interested in helping a senior in need and earning extra money, please contact the Department of Human Services at 203-341-1050 or via email @ humansrv@westportct.gov. Written permission from a parent or guardian is necessary. Seniors needing assistance, please contact the Westport Department of Human Services at 203-341-1050. This press release was made possible by: [caption id="attachment_74023" align="aligncenter" width="300"] For more info see: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/[/caption]
Milford News: House Fire
2019-10-01-@12:02pm--#Milford CT-- Firefighters are on scene of a house fire on Raycroft Street. Heavy smoke showing almost fully involved according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Homeowner Walks In On Burglars
2019-10-01@11:40am--#Bridgeport CT-- A Jane Street homeowner walked in on two burglars in the home. Fortunately they ran off, one was carrying a metal pipe. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Strong Armed Robbery
2019-10-01@12:33am--#Bridgeport CT-- A person was robbed and beaten after a robbery near the gas station at Fairfield and State Street. This news report is made possible by:
Westport News: Dog In A Heating Duct
2019-09-30@4:25pm--#Westport CT-- Firefighters dispatched to Heather Hill Road residence for a 14 year old dog possibly trapped in heating duct. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_74023" align="aligncenter" width="300"] For more info see: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/[/caption]