Bridgeport News: 2nd Stabbing Of The Day
2020-08-20-@11:15pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police and EMS at Court A building 23 for a stabbing. There was a stabbing earlier on Sherwood Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Crash Into Utility Pole
2020-08-20@9:28pm--#Fairfield CT- Report of a car into a utility pole in the 1000 block of Fairfield Beach Road. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_83768" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Visit Fairfield AFC Urgent Care at:https://www.afcurgentcarefairfield.com/[/caption]
Fairfield News: Officer Injured In Crash
Police UPDATE: On Thursday 08/20/2020 at approximately 5:15pm, a Fairfield Police Traffic Enforcement Officer was conducting speed enforcement in the area of the Post Rd near River St when he conducted a motor vehicle stop of a vehicle speeding on the Post Rd. As the officer was standing outside of his vehicle speaking to the operator, his cruiser was struck from behind by a 2010 Ford Edge traveling east on the Post Rd. The force of this collision redirected the striking vehicle across both travel lanes where it came to rest in the westbound lane of travel. The operator of the striking vehicle, identified as Sharon Elizabeth Lipp (DOB 04/23/1962) of 9 Milford Hunt Lane, Milford was transported to…
Bridgeport News: Truck-Motorcycle Collide
2020-08-20@7:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a crash between a truck and a two-wheeled motorized vehicle at Broadbridge and Silver Lane. The radio reports say a motorcycle and say the trucker and motorcyclist are fighting. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_83971" align="aligncenter" width="1440"] Vist BDK Law Group at:http://www.bdklawgroup.com/[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Stabbing
2020-08-20@4:32pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a stabbing in the 300 block of Sherwood Avenue. No info on the extent of injuries.
Bridgeport News: Rollover Accident
2020-08-20@9:51am--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a rollover accident at Succes Avenue and Post Street. No word on any injuries.
$404K For Norwalk Community College
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that Norwalk Community College received a $404,073 Student Support Services grant from the Department of Education, which will provide students from disadvantaged backgrounds with one-on-one tutoring, free courses, assistance in course selection, cultural events, as well as personal counseling, career, and transfer counseling. “In our global economy, one of our highest priorities should be to ensure that America’s students receive the education needed to compete for the jobs of today and tomorrow,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “Obtaining some form of higher education is quickly becoming a prerequisite for our 21st-century workforce. This grant will increase the retention and success for Norwalk Community College students.” “The Trio/Student Support Service at Norwalk Community College is thrilled to be awarded funding to support students with comprehensive support services that help students…
Insurance Commissioner Mais leads national discussions on race, diversity and inclusion
As the nation grapples with issues of race and inclusion, Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) Commissioner Andrew N. Mais has led discussions in several National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) forums on race, diversity, and inclusion within the insurance industry and in insurance practices. “Inclusion means having everyone having a voice, and for as vital industry like insurance, it means helping all members of our Connecticut family get access to the products that are relevant to them,” Mais said. Commissioner Mais has also participated in efforts led by Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz to address social inequities in Connecticut, including the Council on Women and Girls and cultural competency initiatives. Mais is also a member of the NAIC’s recently…
My Car Is 19 Years And Still Going Strong!
Last month I took the old DoingItLocalMobile into Penfield Service Center 691 Post Road in Fairfield. I'm happy to say Robert Trez, the owner put the same great care into servicing the car like Nick Gramina from Fairfield Auto Care did before he retired. Finding a good mechanic who doesn't take advantage of people could be hard. My daughter now drives my 2001 Subaru Forester. She and the car are the same age (19)! If it weren't reliable I would have her behind that wheel. If you have a child getting ready to off to college I highly recommend you have Bob look it over for your peace of mind1 I personally recommend Penfield Service Center, call them…
Bridgeport News: Truck Seized With Arrest
#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police said Tiago Silva, 38 of Trumbull was issued a Misdemeanor Summons 22a-250(d) Illegal Dumping/Bulk/HazMat/Waste-Imminent Danger. For allegedly illegal dumping at Carroll and Wilmot Court on Tuesday. His 1992 Ford dump truck seized. His court date is September 1, 2020.