Bridgeport News: Rollover Accident
2024-05-21@5:36pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a rollover accident at William and Maple Street. No word on any injuries.
Westport News: First Selectwoman Announces Fire Chief Appointment
Deputy Chief Marsan Named Chief Westport, CT - First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker announced today that she has appointed Deputy Chief Nick Marsan as the Fire Chief for the Town of Westport Fire Department (WFD) effective July 1, 2024. Nick will assume this role as successor to Mark Amatrudo, who has served the Town as Interim Fire Chief since July 1, 2023. About Nick Marsan: Nick Marsan has been a member of the Westport Fire Department since 2007, currently serving as Deputy Chief, and as the Town’s Emergency Management Director. He has extensive experience in emergency operations, fire safety, and public administration. He began his career as a professional firefighter assigned to Platoon 3 after graduating from the Connecticut Fire Academy…
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF CONNECTICUT STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS AND FACILITIES
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is launching a new state program to address the healthcare workforce shortage in Connecticut’s health professional shortage areas. Known as the Connecticut Student Loan Repayment Program, the initiative will offer up to $50,000 in student loan repayments to eligible healthcare providers who commit to practicing full-time in underserved communities in the state for at least two years. Part-time options are also available for $12,500 per year over two years, totaling $25,000. The program is being overseen by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and administered by the Connecticut Area Health Education Center, a program that works throughout Connecticut to improve access to basic healthcare by linking local community groups…
I-95 Crash
2024-05-20@11:09pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- A one car accident on I-95 northbound near exit 39B. There are two injured, one with facial injuries and the other with lower extremity trauma.
Bridgeport News: Stroller Pushed In River At Beardsley Park
At 8:10 pm Bridgeport Emergency Communications received a call regarding a person allegedly pushing a stroller into the water at Beardsley Park. Police, fire and AMR were all dispatched to the scene. BFD conducted a search of the water as a precaution and worst-case. The search came back negative and a recall of resources took place.
I-95 Crash
2024-05-20@5:11pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash in the left and middle lane on I-95 northbound near exit 32. No word on any injuries.
Bridgeport News: Motorcycle Crash
Police UPDATE: The victim was treated and released with minor injuries. 2024-05-19@12:23pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A motorcyclist was injured and taken to hospital after colliding with a SUV on Madison Avenue near Madison Court.
Board Fund-Raiser Begins May 30 with “Preview”
The Stratford Library will return with its annual book sale Thursday, May 30 through Sunday. June 2, 2024. The sale, which is a major fund-raiser for the library, is being organized this year by the Board of Trustees under Chair Shelley Hall of Stratford. Browsers at this year’s sale will find thousands of books, CDs, LPs, DVDs, autographed books and much more in over 50 categories at bargain prices covering every conceivable subject from religion, business, music and art to philosophy, science fiction, biography, non-fiction and best-sellers. The sale will commence with a “Preview” on Thursday, May 30 from 5:30-8:30 pm. The evening is open to everyone with no entry fee and books are double the marked price. Visitors can…
Fairfield News: Manhunt
2024-05-19@12:18pm--#Fairfield CT-- There is currently a manhunt in the New England Avenue- Holland Hill Road area for a suspect who fled from state police.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2024-05-18@8:41pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a car on Fairfield Avenue near King Street. There were no updates.