Breaking Now

Multiple Injuries In Crash Pedestrian Struck Structure Fire Bridgeport Woman Fatally Stabbed at Park Avenue Rooming House; Homicide Investigation Underway Pedestrian Struck On Way To Cookout
Fairfield

J.B. Percival Co. Welcomes New Owners with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Fairfield

Jan 30, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/x7E0CPjhKn8 Fairfield, CT – J.B. Percival Co., a beloved craft cocktail bar in the heart of Fairfield, celebrated an exciting new chapter with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the transition to new ownership. The four new owners, including Clark, Sarah, and J.R., were all dedicated patrons of the bar before seizing the opportunity to take it over in November 2024. The event, attended by local business leaders and members of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, highlighted their commitment to maintaining J.B. Percival Co. as a staple in the community while adding their own creative touches. The bar, located at 63 Unquowa Road, pays tribute to Connecticut’s manufacturing history, incorporating salvaged industrial décor that reflects its original 1920s factory roots. During the…

Read More

Norwalk

3 Arrested in Norwalk Smoke Shop Burglary

Jan 30, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

At approximately 2:25 a.m. on January 30, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a report of a suspicious person near Van Tassell Court, not far from the store. Shortly after, an unidentified caller whispered into the phone before the call was lost. Although dispatchers could not hear the individual, they were able to trace the call's location to 213 Main Ave. Patrol officers quickly responded and discovered broken glass at the storefront. Inside, three male suspects were seen attempting to burglarize the business. As officers approached, the suspects fled on foot, prompting a police pursuit. Two men were eventually apprehended, while a female suspect was found hiding inside a parked car near the scene. The third male suspect managed to escape and…

Read More

State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT AND COMMISSIONER RUSSELL-TUCKER ANNOUNCE GUIDANCE DOCUMENT ISSUED TO K-12 SCHOOLS ON THE PROTECTION OF STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM PERTAINING TO IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES

Jan 29, 2025 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker today announced that the Connecticut State Department of Education has issued a guidance document to every K-12 public school district in Connecticut in response to questions regarding the impact that recent changes in policy guidance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security pertaining to immigration enforcement activities may have on school operations, student privacy, and the safeguarding of students while in school. Both Connecticut and federal law protect a student’s right to attend public school, regardless of their immigration status. This guidance is intended to provide school districts and their governing bodies with an overview of state and federal laws pertaining to student rights and the responsibilities of school districts, and…

Read More

Stratford

“BLACK HISTORY MONTH” EVENTS SCHEDULED AT LIBRARY

Jan 29, 2025 Alex

Film & Literature Programs Set in Stratford The Stratford Library, in conjunction with the nationwide celebration of “Black History Month,” will present special events relating to the Black experience, covering film, discussion, and literature. As part of its long-range plan, the Library will provide Stratford residents with materials and programs that foster understanding and appreciation for their heritage and the diversity of the community. Programs are free and open to the public. All events will be held in the Library’s Lovell Room. The special “Black History Month” events scheduled at the Library: Talk: Learn About RiSEThe purpose of the RiSE study is to learn whether the stress reduction program, called “Resilience, Stress, and Ethnicity,” improves the body’s response to stress…

Read More

Bridgeport

Bridgeport Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision

Jan 28, 2025 Alex

On January 25, 2025, Bridgeport Police observed a serious motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Barnum Avenue and Harriet Street while on routine patrol. A 53-year-old male, later identified as Andre Scarlett of Bridgeport, sustained serious injuries when his black 2000 Saturn SC2 was struck by a gray 2013 Hyundai Sonata with North Carolina plates (HCZ1398) as he attempted to pass through the intersection. The occupants of the Hyundai Sonata fled the scene on foot. Scarlett was transported to Bridgeport Hospital by American Medical Response but tragically succumbed to his injuries. The Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Investigation Team is leading the investigation and extends its condolences to Scarlett’s family and friends. Police urge anyone with information to contact Officer…

Read More

You missed

Bridgeport

Multiple Injuries In Crash

Jun 10, 2026 Stephen Krauchick
Bridgeport

Pedestrian Struck

Jun 9, 2026 Alex
Bridgeport

Structure Fire

Jun 9, 2026 Stephen Krauchick
Bridgeport

Bridgeport Woman Fatally Stabbed at Park Avenue Rooming House; Homicide Investigation Underway

Jun 9, 2026 Alex