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Rollover Accident Shuts Down Fairfield Ave in Bridgport

Aug 10, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_3411" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Four vehicles were involved in the crash."][/caption] A terrific rollover on Fairfield Avenue near Albion Street in Bridgeport just before 5pm [caption id="attachment_3412" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Witnesses say this pickup truck rolled over twice before coming to a rest."][/caption] today. Two people are in critical condition and five were rushed to area hospitals. The vehicle on its side was resting on it's roof when about twenty five witnesses rushed over to to bring it to its side. Witnesses told me the pickup truck rolled over twice. Five ambulance were called to the scene and about twenty firefighters assisted in the rescue. Police department have just begun their investigation. This intersection has been plagued with numerous crashes…

Walgreen plans to sell health insurance

Aug 9, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Walgreen Co., the nation's largest drugstore chain, is planning to start selling health insurance to customers this fall. The Deerfield-based company will sell health insurance products with different price ranges and coverage levels from coast-to-coast through a private health insurance exchange, according to people familiar with the matter. Read full story......

Economic Uncertainty Leading to Global Unrest

Aug 9, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Spain, Greece, Israel China, Great Britain and other parts of the world are experiencing unrest at a time of global economic uncertainty and stock market volatility. Here's a look at what's happening around the world and how economic downturns are bringing protestors into the streets. Read more....

Police: Woman Assaulted 12-Year-Old Girl For Eyeing Her Boyfriend

Aug 9, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

NORTH BRANFORD—A 24-year-old woman was charged Tuesday with assaulting a 12-year-old girl the woman accused of eyeing her boyfriend. Read full report here......

Happenings NOW 8-9 thru 8-13

Aug 9, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] Fairfield--A pediatric burn at Berwick Ave. caused by a plate of food falling on the child, and now a 6 year old Knapps Highway child has a TV fall on him, has a bloodied nose.. 12:43pm--Fairfield--Police, fire department and EMTs on scene at Penny's Diner on Black Rock Turnpike for an employee that had a fall. 11:11pm--In the you can't make this up department-- EMTs on the way to Bond Street Bridgeport for a teen with a penile hemorrhage. 8:17pm--#Bridgeport--Pedestrian struck at Madison Ave. and Federal Street. UPDATE: White male mid 30s with a head injury bleeding from the head. 11:15pm--#Bridgeport--Report of a teenager stuck under the bridge but NOT in the water the on the Yellow…

Gomes drops out of race for mayor in Bridgeport

Aug 8, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

In a statement just released from the Gomes Campaign: "After a year on the campaign trail, visiting hundreds of businesses, knocking on thousands of doors and collecting the necessary number of signatures to qualify for the ballot - I will no longer be a candidate for Mayor but am partnering with Mary Jane and asking my supporters to join me to help us create a new partnership for a new Bridgeport." "The political machine that props up Bill Finch is hurting our people and blocking progress. We are never going to fix our schools, rebuild the economy, lower taxes, or change the culture at city hall as long as Bill Finch and his machine are in control. My campaign has been about…

Happenings NOW 8-6 thru 8-8 2011

Aug 6, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 11:15pm--#Bridgeport--Report of a teenager stuck under the bridge but NOT in the water the on the Yellow Mill/Stratford Stratford Ave. A ladder is needed for rescue. 11:20 UPDATE--Fire department now requesting marine rescue unit to the scene at the foot of the bridge. 11:36pm--UPDATE--Teen rescued. 10:11--Bridgeport--AMR warning EMTs to use caution in the downtown area, that there is a high speed chase in progress. 10:43--#Westport--FIGHT! Customers fighting with the bouncers at Splash Restaurant 260 Compo Road South. Police on the way. 10:33pm--#Trumbull In front of 325 Daniels Farm Road a utility pole is on fire. 10:31pm--#Bridgeport--EMTs on their way to an attempted hanging at 300 Congress Street. We don't normally report on these but 300…

Bridgeport announces new Board of Ed

Aug 6, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

A banker, professor, hospital administrator and pastor walk into a board of education meeting.....that's not the start of a joke, it's the new board members for the Bridgeport Board of Education. Read the full details here.

U.S. Loses AAA Credit Rating as S&P Slams Debt

Aug 5, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Standard & Poor’s downgraded the U.S.’s AAA credit rating for the first time, slamming the nation’s political process and criticizing lawmakers for failing to cut spending or raise revenue enough to reduce record budget deficits. Read more.....

Do You Think The Stimulus Plan Is A Success Or Failure?

Aug 5, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Unemployment was 9% in May when I asked this question to Congressman Himes. Today the unemployment rate DROPPED to 9.1%. The congressman defended the stimulus plan (watch video). Do you feel the stimulus plan worked? You can comment using your Facebook login.

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Rollover Accident Shuts Down Fairfield Ave in Bridgport

Walgreen plans to sell health insurance

Economic Uncertainty Leading to Global Unrest

Police: Woman Assaulted 12-Year-Old Girl For Eyeing Her Boyfriend

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Gomes drops out of race for mayor in Bridgeport

Happenings NOW 8-6 thru 8-8 2011

Bridgeport announces new Board of Ed

U.S. Loses AAA Credit Rating as S&P Slams Debt

Do You Think The Stimulus Plan Is A Success Or Failure?

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