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Bridgeport News: Man Shot

Sep 13, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: A woman and three males came to the Rainbow Road residence. The group came to confront and accuse the mother of stealing items from a home. The males were confrontational and threatened the homeowner Timothy Pompey, who, fearing they would attack him shot one of the males with a licensed 38 revolver. The suspects fled and the person who was shot was driven by private vehicle to 167 Barnum Avenue. The person shot was identified as Phillip Mitchel and he went into surgery for a gunshot wound to the stomach. He was listed in stable condition.   8:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police received a call from a homeowner on Rainbow Road that someone was allegedly trying to enter his home…

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Local News

11th Annual Teen Safe Driving Video Contest

Sep 13, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

WETHERSFIELD – The Department of Motor Vehicles and Travelers announced today their joint sponsorship of the 11th annual teen safe driving video contest for high school students around the state.  This year’s theme focuses on peer-to-peer collaboration to increase driving safety.  The teen-to-teen collaborative theme for this year’s video contest is: “Wait – what can WE do?” “This contest continues to engage high school students and empower them to use their creativity and talents to deliver an important peer safety message through the power of video,” DMV Commissioner Michael Bzdyra said.  “We look forward to seeing their videos come to life and spread the word to young drivers about road safety and their responsibility behind the wheel.” Young drivers account for a…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Moore Gets City $$

Sep 13, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, CT—Senate Democratic co-chair of the General Assembly's Bonding Subcommittee Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport) today announced the expected approval of $14.8 million in state bond funding for several projects in Bridgeport. “I am very excited to be able to bring back state funding to help Bridgeport move forward with critical projects like demolishing Pleasure Beach Bridge, restoring McClevy Hall, capping the Seaside Landfill, and making improvements to our local housing facilities,” Sen. Moore said. “This major funding from the state will also help to ease the burden on local taxpayers by underwriting the cost of these projects.” The State Bond Commission is slated to approve the items at its meeting on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. in Room…

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Westport

Fraudulent Firefighter Fundraiser

Sep 12, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT-- Recently the Westport Fire Department has received inquiries from several residents who were solicited by telephone for donations to the Westport Volunteer Fire Department. The caller identified themselves as representing the Fire Department Foundation. To our knowledge no such organization exists. The Westport Volunteer Fire Department & the Westport Uniformed Firefighters Charitable Foundation are two fundraising organizations within the Westport Fire Department. We are both registered with the IRS as nonprofit corporations and we do not contract with any third party to solicit donations by telephone. We only seek support from the members of the Westport community through an annual town-wide mailing, never through telephone solicitation. Any organization calling a resident or business in Westport claiming to represent…

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Connecticut National Guard To Assist Hurricane Victims

Sep 12, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that ten Connecticut National Guard soldiers are anticipated to arrive in Tennessee this afternoon aboard UH-60 Blackhawk and CH-47 Chinook helicopters to support those in need in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Florence, which is anticipated to hit the southeast United States later this week.  The crew and equipment will stage in the area to help cut down on the response time required to provide assistance. “In Connecticut, we know how firsthand what it’s like to experience extraordinary weather events, and we know how important the help of neighbors can be during recovery,” Governor Malloy said.  “The men and women of the Connecticut National Guard are among the most well-trained and well-prepared…

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Trees Hit Cars

Sep 12, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Fairfield CT--#Westport CT-- A tree has hit a car on Post Road West near Kings Highway and Post Road West will be closed as the tree is blocking the road.  Earlier today in Fairfield, a tree hit a car on Congress Street near Black Rock Turnpike.  There were no injuries in either incident.   This news report is made possible by:

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Westport

Westport News: Capture-A-Cop Middle School Capture-the-Flag

Sep 12, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT - The Westport Youth Commission and Westport Police Department will host a friendly game of Capture-the-Flag for Westport Middle School students on Sunday, September 16 at 3:30 pm on Jesup Green. Youth Services Program Director Kevin Godburn stated, “Modeled after the popular Dodge-A-Cop each November at the high school, this game brings our local middle school students together with some of Westport’s finest to get to know one another and build positive relationships outside of an enforcement setting. So grab a friend and head on down to the Green to see who’s got the most elusive flag capturing moves.” Students can register at: captureacopwestport.eventbrite.com. A suggested donation will go toward the ALS Therapy Development Institute.  Please contact Youth…

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Entertainment

Radio City Rockettes Coming To Darien!

Sep 12, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Thursday, September 13 at the Darien Library at1441 Post Rd, Darien  from 4:00pm – 5:00pm It’s never too early to light up the holidays! Before rehearsals begin for the 2018 Christmas Spectacular, the Radio City Rockettes will visit six local tri-state area libraries to engage with fans and families. Join the Rockettes from September 12-14 for holiday lights-themed crafting sessions where children and families from the local communities will be able to decorate jars filled with festive lights. The visits are free and open to the public. The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes will run from November 9, 2018- January 1, 2019 at Radio City Music Hall. The production continues to be enhanced with fresh and dynamic content while preserving…

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