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LaBarca back on air in Bridgeport

Nov 22, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Written by Nancy Doniger Bridgeport News-- Video Steve Krauchick DoingItLocal.com A familiar voice that greeted a generation of Bridgeport area residents as they began each work day but suddenly went silent in 2007 is back on the airwaves. John LaBarca’s big personality was, for all intents and purposes, the morning voice of WICC AM for 20 years, and its absence left a void. (Video produced by DoingItLocal.com) John LaBarca Now LaBarca, 64, of Stratford, has returned to State Street in downtown Bridgeport as morning show host at AM 1530 WDJZ, interactive leased time radio. The 5,000-watt station reaches 65% of Connecticut and streams live at WDJZradio.com. LaBarca’s down-to-earth tone and exuberant style once again exudes a local presence and reassuring…

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Fire on Gregory Street in Bridgeport

Nov 21, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_5103" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Copper thieves are suspect in causing the blaze."][/caption] Shortly after 3pm Monday firefighters were called to a structure fire at 533 Gregory Street. Initial reports also said that pit bull puppies were on a second floor porch but the report turned up to be false. Fire officials suspect that copper thieves were trying to burn off the insulation off wires causing the blaze. The fire marshal was called to the scene to further investigate.

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Fire at Saugatuck Congregational Church Westport

Nov 21, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Shortly before 10pm Westport firefighters responded to a fire at the Saugatuck Congregational Church located at 245-265 Post Road East. Fire departments from Norwalk, Fairfield even came to assist in battling the blaze. The fire appears to have been confined to the rear of the church where the administrative offices and meeting rooms are located. Scanner transmissions indicate heavy water damage that were bowing ceilings. Reverend Howie Toback senior minister said there is no chance for the turkey dinner at the church this week, but Communications Liason Mary Ann West said the dinner that served over 350 last year will be held somewhere to be determined later. The church had thirty turkeys that were defrosting that were destroyed in the…

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Happenings NOW 11-19 thru 11-23 2011

Nov 19, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 7:35pm--Bridgeport--Car jacking occurred. Police are looking for a 1999 white Honda Accord CT plate # 114 YSU 5:01--Easton--5 injured in a head on collision at Route 59 and Maple Road head on collision. 3 from one car two from the other. 11:40am--New Haven-- 1 dead 3 injured as U-Haul truck strikes tailgaters at Lot D near 81 Central avenue at the Yale/Harvard Game. Police confirm a 30-year-old Massachusetts woman was killed in the accident. 9:20pm--Hamden---Merritt Parkway Southbound in the tunnel one party was ejected from the vehicle, being rushed to Yale, not sounding too good.

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Happenings NOW 11-15 thru 11-18 2011

Nov 15, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 6:31pm--#Fairfield--Sacred Heart University--Security trying to apprehend a black male and a black female as they were showing nude pictures to students and trying sell things and get credit card info from the students. The male is fleeing on Park Ave. on foot, police on the way. 5:40pm--#Bridgeport--Fire department on scene of Third Street and Connecticut Ave. with an outdoor odor of gas verified. 12:19pm--#Bridgeport #ctfire--Fire department on the way to 158 Frank Street for carbon monoxide poisoning. . Everyone is out of the house several residents already at the hospital being treated for CO poisoning.

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