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Happenings NOW 10-16 thru 10-18 2011

Oct 16, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 2:20pm--#Bridgeport--Wow, Police transferred a call to EMTs--someone who can't sleep at the Cambridge Apartments on Main Street. I'd be calling every night! 2:53am--#Fairfield--Report of a large fight inside the Andro's Diner on Villa Ave. Police on the way. 2:57 Police on scene, requesting ambulance right away. 2:09am--Bridgeport--Gun Shot Victim at 1995 Boston Avenue was shot to the head, still breathing. 1:59am--#Bridgeport--Motor vehicle accident with entrapment, at 58 North Bishop Avenue. Now reporting one car on fire. Fire department arrives no entrapment but gun shot victim...related to 1995 Boston Avenue? 1:59am--#Bridgeport--Police investigating a shooting at 1995 Boston Avenue, 2 ambulances sent 1:19am--#cttraffic #Bridgeport--I-95 Northbound near exit 26 12:27am--#Bridgeport #ctfire Multiple dumpster fires set at Marina Village on…

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Gopher Ice Cream Fairfield Closes

Oct 15, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_4582" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Gopher Ice Cream of Fairfield Closes For Good"][/caption] In an online post President  Jay Ragusa said: "I am sad to announce Gofer Fairfield has sold its last cone. Unfortunately we had to shut down the location. It was a risky move opening in a town so far from our existing customers in Greenwich, Stamford and Darien, but a chance we were willing to take.....While Gofer Fairfield was off to a great start, soon afterwards four other yogurt shops decided to open in town".   Ragusa continued  "I would like to thank our many crew members and the Kleban Family for believing in us and allowing Gofer the opportunity to open in town."

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Smoking and Coffee Swigging Toddler

Oct 15, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

The father of a two-year-old girl has accused his ex-wife of teaching their daughter how to smoke cigarettes after shocking images of the tot emerged on the internet. Gabriel Burulea is now demanding permanent custody of his daughter after claiming that his ex posted a video on YouTube of their child smoking at home in Bughea de Sus, Arges, Romania.  It is also alleged that she taught the youngster to like coffee.    Read full article with video.....

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Obamacare Suffers Another Defeat

Oct 15, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration's signature health overhaul law has suffered its first major casualty - a long-term care insurance plan....After months insisting that could be fixed, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius finally acknowledged Friday she doesn't see how.    Read full story.....

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2 Dorm Fires at Sacred Heart University

Oct 14, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_4570" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="2 dorm fires at Sacred Heart University tonight"][/caption] Approximately at 5:45pm Friday evening a power surge caused two dorm fires at Sacred Heart University.   Firefighters were called to the J-Lot area of the Scholars Common to the smell of smoke from and electrical box.   A recall to the fire was called within fifteen minutes but when Assistant Fire Chief George Gamola took command of the scene it was determined that the surges and fires affected another dorm building and the fire apparatus was quickly called back to the scene    Firefighters remained on scene past 8pm.  It is uncertain if weather conditions played a role in the power surges.  Shortly after 8:30pm  Bridgeport Firefighters responded to false…

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Audi Fairfield benefits CT Fallen Heroes

Oct 14, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

The Connecticut Fallen Heroes Foundation is dedicated to “Always Remembering” the brave Military Service Members from Connecticut as well as our country that made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty for our freedom. Audi Fairfield proudly supports the Fallen Heroes Foundation with a donation for every vehicle purchased during the months of September &October, 2011.

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