Milford Transfer Station Fire
Milford Firefighters are at a fire at the transfer station on Oronoque Road. 2025-08-27@10:39pm-- #Milford CT #ctfire
New Bassick High School Opens on UB Campus
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8P0YRvnp-4k The new Bassick High School has officially opened on the University of Bridgeport campus, marking one of the city’s largest recent investments in education and the community. The $129 million, four-story building replaces the nearly century-old West End facility and will serve 1,250 students. The 205,000-square-foot school features state-of-the-art classrooms, a gymnasium, weight room, art studio, cafeteria, and specialized spaces for programs such as aeronautics, automotive, engineering, and manufacturing. Students now also have access to an on-site athletic field and locker rooms, eliminating the need to travel to Went Field for practices and games. Grades are divided by floor, with juniors and seniors on the third and freshmen and sophomores on the fourth. Bridgeport Military Academy seniors will share…
Sterling Community Center Hosts Annual Down & Dirty 5K at Short Beach
Stratford, CT – September 6, 2025 – The Sterling Community Center is proud to present its annual Down & Dirty 5K Obstacle Race at Stratford’s scenic Short Beach. This family-friendly event has become a beloved community tradition, drawing hundreds of participants from across the region to tackle an obstacle-filled course while raising critical funds to support Sterling’s youth programs and services. Participants ages 8 and up will face 18 obstacles including mud pits, sand, climbing walls, and water challenges, with waves launching every 10 minutes from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Proceeds from the event benefit Sterling’s Youth Athletics, Financial Aid initiatives, and Resource Connection Food Pantry, including senior food delivery and the Food-4-Kids program. “Each year, the Down &…
WESTPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT’S 2025 BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY CAMPAIGN
(Westport, CT) – Today, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, marks the return to school for Westport students.The Westport Police Department has already begun and will continue to target traffic violators inschool zones with its annual “Back to School” enforcement and education campaign. Our officers willbe observing traffic for drivers who are using cell phones and speeding in school zones as well asmonitoring bus stops and routes, citing those that disregard school bus signals.The Westport Police Department is committed to protecting children from motorists who disregard thetraffic safety laws, especially around school zones and bus stops where students congregate. We urgecommuters to allow for extra time, as they will be sharing the roads with school buses making frequentstops, as well as children…
Christine Vitale Selected as Fairfield First Selectman
Fairfield, Conn., August 25, 2025 — Tonight, Fairfield elective town officers, as designated by Section 9-222 of the Connecticut state statutes, convened at a public meeting to fill the vacancy of First Selectman for the Town of Fairfield. Acting First Selectman Christine Vitale was unanimously appointed to serve as First Selectman for the Town of Fairfield for the remainder of the late First Selectman William A. Gerber’s term which is November of 2027. The seat became vacant on July 15, 2025 after the tragic passing of First Selectman Gerber who died from surgical complications due to a brain tumor. First Selectman Christine Vitale said, “I am honored and humbled to continue serving our community as First Selectman. There has been…
Fuel Spill on I-95
A report of a truck on I-95 near exit 36 southbound with a fuel leak. 2025-08-26@11:49am-- #Milford CT #cttraffic
Fairfield Little League Metro Returns Home to a Hero’s Welcome
https://youtu.be/Cj6GBV0BlNM Fairfield, CT – The Fairfield Metro Little League team returned home today after an unforgettable run on the national stage. The boys represented Fairfield and Connecticut with pride, battling against some of the best teams in the country and earning the admiration of fans near and far. Families, friends, and supporters lined the streets to cheer on the players who brought excitement and unity to the community all summer long. In a special tribute, Acting First Selectman Christine Vitale, joined by the Governor and several state representatives, presented the team with a ceremonial key to the town, honoring their hard work and the pride they brought back home. Though the tournament journey has come to a close, their determination,…
Stratford Facility Fire
Report of a fire in an industrial facility on Garfield Ave in Stratford. Firefighters are on scene and confirmed a fire inside the facility and are in the process of putting it out at this time. Firefighters are on scene reporting it was a fire in a rubbish pile.
Rollover Crash!
Report of a rollover crash around the 1000 block of Nobel Ave in Bridgeport. We’re 100% independent, free to access, and driven by community—not corporations. Help us keep it that way by subscribing on Facebook, Patreon or give us a tip at ko-fi! patreon.com/doingitlocal ko-fi.com/doingitlocal https://youtube.com/shorts/ea0py_-2epQ?feature=share
Former High School Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault
On 08-22-25, Shelton Police arrested 38-year-old Jason Kymer of Beacon Falls and charged him with Sexual Assault 2nd Degree, Risk of Injury to a Child, and Tampering with a Witness. Kymer was released on a $50,000 court set bond and given a court of 8-25-25 at Derby Superior Court. The arrest stems from information received by police in June 2025. Police were made aware that Kymer, who was a teacher and coach at Shelton High School, was previously involved in a sexual relationship with a female who was a high student at the time. Shelton Detectives were able to locate the female. The victim said that the sexual relationship with Kymer started when she was a 17-year-old student at Shelton…