Bridgeport, CT- Mayor Joe Ganim, Senator Richard Blumenthal and Bridgeport Fire Chief Richard Thode announced today that the Fire Department has been awarded two separate Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants totaling $219, 091. The first award was in the amount of $152,176 to be used for an Operation and Safety training program for the cities firefighters. The second grant was in the amount of $66,915 to support the purchase of a Cascade System used for filling the firefighter’s air tanks, replacing the current, dated, 34 year old system currently used by the department. “Being awarded these two grants by FEMA is enormously beneficial to not only our Fire Department but to the citizens of Bridgeport,” said Mayor Ganim.…
Fairfield Public Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library will be having their Beach Read Book Sale Tuesday, June 13 through Monday, June 19. The sale will be held at the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road, during regular library hours. A wide selection of books, CDs and DVDs for adults and children will be specially priced, and the selection will be regularly updated throughout the sale. Only cash payments will be accepted for purchases made at this sale. The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library raise money to support Library programs such as One Book One Town, Soundwaves concerts, the Kershner Gallery, Author Luncheons, Mini Golf, and Children’s programs. The Book Sale always welcomes books, CDs and DVDs in good condition.…
Bridgeport News: Car Hits Porch And Flees
12:55am--#Bridgeport CT-- A car has hit a porch at a house at the intersection of Harral and Rosedale Street and fled the scene. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Car Hits Tree
11:11pm--#Fairfield CT -- A car has hit a tree in the 1400 block of Congress Street. This news report is made possible by :
Bridgeport News: Pursuit
10:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pursuit starting on Union Avenue to Connecticut Avenue and past the Bass Pro Shop. He is now in custody on William Street. Unknown what he is wanted for. If you appreciated the breaking news as it is breaking please support my efforts by subscribing at: https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal or a one time donation at: https://www.paypal.me/DoingItLocal
Bridgeport News: Firearm Recovered
5:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were able to stop a vehicle which refused to stop in front of Greene Homes on Highland Avenue. A firearm was recovered. A police officer was slightly injured. This news report is made possible by;
Bridgeport News: Bug Bomb Leads To Difficulty In Breathing
4:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The release of a bug bomb in a home in the 1000 block of Hancock Avenue lead to difficulty breathing by the mother and children. Firefighters and EMS evaluated them, only the infant child was taken to the hospital in an abundance of caution.
Bridgeport News: 2 Adults And Child Hit By Vehicle
5/31/2017--12:12pm--#Bridgeport CT--Yesterday, Bridgeport Police responded to a serious collision at 557 Harral Avenue where a 2003 blue Acura sedan veered into pedestrians walking in front of Junco's restaurant and continued pinning two children and an adult against the establishment's wall. There was no skid marks observed. Two children and a female adult were transported to Bridgeport Hospital via AMR medics. One child, 8 yrs, suffered compound fractures to the legs. He was listed in guarded yet stable condition. The second child, 8 or 9, and adult listed in stable condition. Allen Pearson, driver, was transported to Saint Vincent's Hospital for medical treatment . Allen J. Pearson of Sherman Street Bridgeport was arrested for Reckless Operation 14-222. No Insurance 14-213b,…
Trumbull News: Construction Worker Breaks Arm In Fall
1:33pm--#Trumbull CT-- A construction worker helping build the new training building behind the fire fire station at 100 Shelton Road fell from the roof according to radio reports and broke his arm. Trumbull EMS transported him to the hospital.
Norwalk News: Ammonia Causes Difficulty Breathing At Medical Center
2:26pm--#Norwalk CT-- Firefighters on scene of a person who has difficulty breathing after possible inhaling ammonia at Soundview Medical Associates at 761 Main Avenue. Latest reports say the person is alert and breathing. This news report is made possible by: