Staples HS 1979 Class Reunion

Staples High School Class of 1979 would like to announce its 40th Class Reunion. The Reunion will be held on the weekend of June 21-23, 2019. The Main event is the Party Like It's 1979 Reunion Party which will take place on Saturday, June 22 from 6:30-10:30 at the Westport Woman’s Club. The party will include an open bar, music and heavy hors d’ oeuvres. Tickets are available online and will cost $110. The weekend will also include a Welcome Party on Friday night at the Black Duck with the band the 5 O’Clocks, featuring our own John Lamb and Paula Gallo. On Saturday, our events include a Tour of Staples High School led by Dan Woog, and Bike Ride through Westport. Sunday, we are all meeting…

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Bridgeport News: Police officer injured.

2019-04-08 @ 9:30PMish-- #Bridgeport CT-- A Bridgeport Police Officer was injured while trying to subdue an alleged out of control person inside the Maple Deli Mini Mart at 717 Kossuth Street.  The person was reportedly throwing items inside the store.  The officer received an injury to the hand and was transported to the hospital.  He was able to apprehend the person prior to backup's arrival.   This news report is made possible by: 2019-04-08 @ 9:30PMish – #Bridgeport CT – Un oficial de policía de Bridgeport resultó herido mientras intentaba a controlar a una persona fuera de control dentro del Maple Deli Mini Mart en 717 calle Kossuth. La persona supuestamente tiraba cosas dentro de la tienda. El oficial recibió…

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Look Who’s Doing It Local AGAIN!

Look who's Doing It Local again!  Welcome back Benny Perez from Perez Tire located at 72 Knowlton Street in Bridgeport.  He promises to Slash The Competition, call him at 203-612-1784 to compare prices even from the big box shops.  He also has a four-tire alignment machine being installed so you don't have to go elsewhere to get this done.  He also promises every day low prices for everyone, that will be a video that we will be telling you about in the next couple of days!  Thank you, Benny, for sponsoring DoingItLocal.com and keeping it a free service to the community!   ¡Miren quién regreso a DoingItLocal de nuevo! Bienvenido de nuevo Benny Perez de Perez Tire ubicado en la…

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Stratford News: 3rd Teen Charged In Shakespeare Theater Fire

Connecticut Post is reporting that the three suspects are: Vincent Michael Keller, 18, of Stratford; Christopher Sakowicz, 18, of Stratford; and Logan Caraballo, 17, of Shelton.  They also reported Judge Frank Iannotti, had their cases were formally transferred to adult court and their identities were made public.   After a lengthy investigation, the Stratford Police Department arrested two juveniles in connection with recent arson and burglary incidents within the town including the arson at Shakespeare Theater. The suspects were charged with: Juvenile #1: Arson in the 1 st Degree Burglary in the 1 st Degree Criminal Trespass in the 2 nd Degree Reckless Endangerment in the 1 st Degree Conspiracy to Commit Arson in the 3 rd Degree Criminal Trespass in the…

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Norwalk News: Press Release

#Norwalk CT-- On Friday, April 5 , 2019, at approximately 8:30 AM, a 9-1-1 call was received from a Norwalk resident, stating that a man had entered the home, and pointed a gun at the caller. Officers responded to the scene and discovered that Collins had fled in a vehicle after attempting to shoot one of the occupants of the home. According to the victims, Collins pointed a gun at one occupant and pulled the trigger, however, the gun did not fire. Collins then pistol-whipped the second victim and began assaulting the second victim on the floor while the first victim ran to the bathroom to call 911. The second victim was transported to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.…

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Norwalk News: 9 Year Old Choking On An Eraser

2019-04-08 @ 1:49pm--#Norwalk CT-- First responders dispatched to Jefferson Science Magnet School at 75 Van Buren Avenue for a 9-year-old student choking on an eraser.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Norwalk: Una niña de asfixiava con un goma de borrar. 2019-04-08 @ 1:49 pm–#Norwalk CT– Primeros auxilios enviados a Jefferson Science Magnet School en la 75 Avenida Van Buren para un estudiante de 9 años que se estaba asfixiando con una goma de borrar.

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Bridgeport News: Crash!

2019-04-08 @ 12:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash with injuries reported at Golden Hill and Water Street.   This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_71997" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption] Noticias de Bridgeport: Accidente 2019-04-08 @ 12:40 pm–#Bridgeport CT– Un choque con lesiones reportadas en Golden Hill y la Calle Water.

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Bridgeport News: Today’s Vehicle FireS

2019-04-07 @ 10:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Two vehicle fires to report.  The first one was at Barnum and Central Avenue.  Ten minutes later a call came in for another car fully engulfed in flames at Bruce and Stratford Avenue.   This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_74169" align="aligncenter" width="640"] For more info visit: http://www.nicksautomotive.com/[/caption] Noticias de Bridgeport: Fuego 2019-04-07 @ 10:10 pm–#Bridgeport CT– Dos incendios de vehículos. El primero fue en Barnum y Central Avenue. Diez minutos más tarde, llegó una llamada de otro auto completamente envuelto en llamas en Bruce y Avenida Stratford.

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Bridgeport News: Fight

2019-04-07 @ 9:49pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police were called to Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill at 2070 Post Road for according to police radio reports a fight between two large groups.  EMS was called for injuries.  Police was dispersing the crowd when I was there and there were no reports of any arrests.  I actually felt safer going to a fight than going to St. V's!   Noticias de Bridgeport: Pelea 2019-04-07 @ 9:49 pm - # Fairfield CT-- La policía fue llamada a Geronimo Tequila Bar y Southwest Grill en 2070 Post Road porque, según el radio de la policía, informa de una pelea entre dos grandes grupos. EMS fue llamado por lesiones. La policía estaba dispersando a la multitud cuando estuve…

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Shots Fired On The Highway

2019-04-07 @ 5:28pm --#Bridgeport CT-- Earlier I reported that a gunshot victim arrived at St. Vincent's Hospital.  It turned out that his car was shot at on I-95.  Early reports on the police radio said the hospital was reporting he was a gunshot victim.  I later learned that he had glass sprayed onto his face when his windshield and passenger side window was shot out.  A viewer messaged me that they saw a police investigation on I-95 near exit 27a.  I was unable to investigate this as I was assaulted by the security guard at St. Vincent Hospital while on a public sidewalk.  I want to thank the Bridgeport Police Officers who came to my aid as he twisted my…

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