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Bar Bagel Opens on Black Rock Turnpike with Ribbon Cutting Celebration

May 2, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/cfidvehIbyE New Takeout Concept from the Founders of Village Bagels Aims to Grow Through Franchising Fairfield, CT — The Riina family officially opened their newest venture, Bar Bagel, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 1st on Black Rock Turnpike. The new bagel shop is a streamlined, takeout-focused offshoot of the well-established Village Bagels, originally founded in 1995 by John Riina. With 30 years of experience in the bagel business, Riina developed Bar Bagel as a quick-serve concept designed for convenience without sacrificing quality. Unlike Village Bagels, which includes a full delicatessen, Bar Bagel offers a simplified menu and experience, making it an ideal model for future franchising. The long-term vision is to expand Bar Bagel through franchising, offering everything…

Bridgeport

Vacant Building Fire

May 1, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport firefighters were called for a structure fire at Oak and George Street. Their quick response kept the fire from spreading to the rest of the structure. 2025-05-01@9:44pm--#Bridgeport CT -- #ctfire

Westport

Westport First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker Appoints

May 1, 2025 Alex

Deputy Police Chief David Farrell as Chief of Police Westport, CT — First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker has announced the appointment of Deputy Chief David Farrell as Chief of the Westport Police Department, effective May 23, 2025. Farrell will succeed Chief Foti Koskinas, who is stepping down after 29 years of distinguished service. “Dave Farrell is the clear and natural choice to lead our Police Department forward,” said First Selectwoman Tooker. “His integrity, experience, and deep understanding of this community make him an extraordinary leader. I have complete confidence in Dave, and I am genuinely excited about what’s ahead under his leadership. This is a promising time for our Police Department, and Dave is the right person to guide us into…

Stratford

Stratford Structure Fire

May 1, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Everyone made it out safely in a two-alarm fire in the 1600 block of Stratford Avenue across from the car wash. 2025-05-01@4:24pm--#Stratford CT -- ctfire

Fairfield

Austin Students Honored With Flower Bud Awards

May 1, 2025 Alex

Two second-degree nursing students were recognized for outstanding performance during clinical rotations at a partner medical center. FAIRFIELD, Conn. (April 28, 2025)— Tatum Nordin ’25 and Taylor Walker ’25, nursing students at Fairfield University’s Austin Campus, were honored with Flower Bud Awards by St. David’s North Austin Medical Center. The prestigious award recognizes exceptional students who embody the core qualities of compassion, empathy, and professionalism during their clinical rotations. Nordin and Walker are in their third semester of the Accelerated Second Degree Nursing program at the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies. They were assigned to St. David’s as part of their Medical-Surgical Nursing II course. “The qualities for which Tatum and Taylor received recognition are fundamental…

Fairfield

Animal Hospital Hit

May 1, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

The Engelberg-Kristy Animal Hospital at 181 Kings Highway was hit by a vehicle sometime overnight by a hit-and-run vehicle. 2025-05-01@12:45pm--#Fairfield CT

Stratford

STRATFORD LIBRARY TEEN EVENTS IN MAY 2025

Apr 30, 2025 Alex

5/1: 3:00–4:30 PM — Homeschoolers Meet-UpThis is a meet-up for tween and teen homeschoolers to connect. Enjoy an hour in the Teen Department to talk, play games or read some books. Grades 6–12. Registration is required. 5/5: 3:00–4:30 PM — Cinco de Mayo Drop-in CraftStop by the Teen Department to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! We'll make a craft, play music, and eat some snacks while learning about this Mexican celebration. Grades 6–12. No registration required. 5/8: 3:30–4:30 PM — Volunteer Open HouseThe 2025 Summer Volunteer Open House is coming soon! Mark your calendar if you’re interested in volunteering in the Children’s, Teen, and/or uCreate Department this summer. The meeting will cover applications, registrations, responsibilities, and schedules.Teen & uCreate applications: accepted…

Stratford

Stratford Police Arrest Man for Violating Protective Order, Illegal Gun Possession

Apr 30, 2025 Alex

Stratford, CT – On April 23, Stratford Police arrested 29-year-old Mark Febres after a domestic violence investigation led them to the Top Quality Vibes Bar in Orange. Febres, who is a convicted felon and the subject of a full no-contact protective order, was found with a Glock 43X firearm and taken into custody without incident. Febres was charged with Criminal Violation of a Protective Order, Harassment 1st Degree, and Stalking 2nd Degree. He is being held on a $200,000 bond with a court date set for April 25. The Orange Police Department took custody of the firearm and secured an additional arrest warrant, with further charges including Criminal Possession of a Firearm and Carrying a Pistol without a Permit. Febres…

Bridgeport

Stabbing

Apr 30, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

A man was stabbed on Hanover Street Wednesday morning, prompting a police investigation. Emergency responders transported the victim to the hospital for treatment. His condition has not yet been released. 2025-04-30@9:52am--#Bridgeport CT

Bridgeport

Religious Sacrifice Triggers Water Rescue

Apr 29, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

A water rescue was triggered at Glenwood Park in Bridgeport tonight. A religious group, according to witnesses, used a baby doll as a sacrifice that was allegedly thrown into the water. Firefighters performed a full-scale search to ensure it was the doll that triggered the call. I overheard the group was cited for the incident. 2025-04-29@6:40pm--#Bridgeport CT

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