Bridgeport News: Car accident
2:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Bishop Avenue and Barnum Avenue. Police, fire, and EMS are on the way. Expect traffic delays in the area.
GOVERNOR APPOINTS NEW SOUTHPORT HARBOR MASTER
First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that Governor Dannel P. Malloy has appointed Fairfield resident Louis Schueler to serve as Harbor Master for the harbors and navigable waterways of Southport. Pursuant to Sections 4-1 and 15-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Governor appointed Mr. Schueler to serve in this position starting March 6, 2014 with a term ending June 30, 2016 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified, whichever is longer, in succession to former Harbor Master Patrick Carroll. Louis Schueler has served on the Harbor Management Commission (HMC) for eight years. In addition, Mr. Schueler served as President of the Community Sailing of Fairfield (CSF) for nine years and is still currently a member. Upon graduation…
Connecticut’s Only Zoo Invites Public to “Spring Forward” for Amphibians with FrogWatch USA™
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. and SILVER SPRING, Md. - March 10, 2014 - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo invites Connecticut residents to take advantage of Daylight Savings Time, and "Spring Forward" for amphibians through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' (AZA) FrogWatch USA™citizen science program. The zoo, in collaboration with Yale University's Peabody Museum, will teach families, students, and others how to be citizen scientists through both classroom and experiential learning. Working with experts, volunteers will learn about local frog species, travel into wetlands throughout the region, and observe and record the frog and toad calls they hear. While at the zoo, volunteers also will have a chance to get up close and personal with amphibian education animals. "FrogWatch is a terrific way…
Himes to Host “How to Fund Your College Education” Financial Aid Event
Presentation will connect students with university representatives for help with the financial aid process WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will host an event on Sunday, March 16, at the Trumbull Public Library to connect students who need help paying for their higher education with financial aid professionals and information on navigating federal financial aid options. “How to Fund Your College Education” is a free information session that will feature representatives from the University of Bridgeport, Fairfield University, and Sacred Heart University explaining best practices for identifying grants and student loans and tips for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). They will also be available to answer any questions attendees may have. “We must ensure…
Bridgeport News: Ambulance involved in hit and run
2:12am--#Bridgeport CT--An AMR ambulance was involved in a hit and run accident at St. Vincent's Hospital. You are dealing with trained professionals here and they got the suspects plate number so you are now in bigger trouble now......
Bridgeport News: Nurse assaulted
2:00am--#Bridgeport CT--A nurse at Bridgeport Hospital was just assaulted by a patient in room 29. Police are investigating. BPD file number 018.
Bridgeport News: KFC door left open no fowl play
1:08pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police were called by a delivery person that the door at the Boston Avenue Kentucky Fried Chicken was open. Police respond and find no forced entry, no fowl play.
Fairfield News: Drunk on Reef Road Not Mashugana
12:20am--#Fairfield CT--They male in the parking lot on 391 Reef Road screaming and shaking a light pole is thought to be intoxicated not mashugana. Police on scene, EMS on the way.
Shelton News: Facial injury at the hockey rink
11:11pm--#Shelton CT--EMS on the way to the ice rinks at 784 River Road for a 30 year old man with facial injuries.
Bridgeport News: Street Robbery
10:33pm--#Bridgeport CT--A man was robbed outside his car at the corner of Main and Tom Thumb Street. 2 tall black males in hoodies robbed him of his GPS and other items. One of the suspects threatened with a stick.