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Happenings NOW 4-8 thru 4-9 2012

Apr 8, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ 2:45am--#Easton--Structure fire quickly extinguished by firefighters at 305 Sport Hill Road. When we arrived the fire was knocked down and firefighters were removing siding from the front of the house looking for extension. 1:14am--#Monroe--#ctfireReport of a fire on Robin Lane. Heavy fire showing. Shelton called for rapid intervention. UPDATE--1:26am- White Hills providing a full assignment and Shelton providing mutual aid to fire on Robin Lane in Monroe. UPDATE-- 2:45--Bulk of the fire was knocked down by 2:45am--3:05am they said they were overhauling the fire and will be releasing units shortly 10:58pm--#Bridgeport--Police are investigating a strong armed robbery on Truman Street. Two black males in hoodies with a gun held up a woman, she offered here…

Bishop Lori’s Goodbye To Parishioners

Apr 8, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Last week Archbishop William Lori, the former Bishop of Bridgeport was at the Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard to pay final tribute to his driver who passed earlier this year. I asked him his biggest challenges and biggest accomplishments in the eleven years he served. I also asked him if he foresees women clergy. Some of his answers will surprise you! He also gives a goodbye message to parishioners.

Milksop Impromptu at Acoustic Cafe

Apr 8, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

This is the fun part of the city! An impromptu outside of the Acoustic Cafe in the Black Rock Section of Bridgeport tonight. I'm not sure if it was just entertainment for the smokers but certainly was fun and gave a fun atmosphere!! Acoustic Cafe features some of the best local entertainment in the area!

Restaurant Struck And Damaged In Fairfield

Apr 6, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Around 4pm the fire department was called to 1542 Kings Highway Cutoff (near the circle) where a mini van ran into Bangalore Restaurant. Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola told us that a main support column was struck and the integrity of the structure was compromised. The firefighters shored up the break temporarily to prevent a collapse. No one was injured including the driver who is believed to be an employee of the restaurant.

2 Pedestrians Struck In Bridgeport

Apr 3, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Two girls walking in the crosswalk in front of the fire department on Wood Avenue in Bridgeport were struck by a Jeep Laredo just before 5pm Tuesday. It appears that both girls received leg injuries, the extent of their injuries are not known. Both were taken to nearby hospitals. Police are investigating.

Finch seeks tax hike for Bridgeport

Apr 3, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT -- After keeping the city's property tax rate stable for four years, Mayor Bill Finch is proposing an increase of 2.7 mills and a budget increase of $24 million for the coming fiscal year, including money for school improvements and pension obligations. Read full story....a must read for Bridgeport taxpayers.....

Happenings NOW 4-3 thru 4-7 2012

Apr 3, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ 12:49am--#Bridgeport--An armed robbery just occured at the Mobil Station at 1705 Park Avenue (intersection of North Ave.). Police are looking for a black male in a red shirt with lines, peach pants and sunglasses who fled on foot towards Iranistan Avenue. If you see this man call the police AND the fashion police immediately. 3:44pm--#Fairfield--Minor school bus accident with a car at Congress Street and Hillside Ave. 9 students on the bus none are injured. 2:45pm--#Bridgeport--Food burning on the stove gives a scare of a dorm fire at University of Bridgeport at170 University Ave. North Hall was evacuated, now no hazard. 1:05am--#Bridgeport--A gunshot victim was admitted to Bridgeport Hospital. Police investigating, no details or location…

Could Facebook reveal which of your friends has an STD?

Apr 3, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Imagine being able to download a Facebook app that would alert you to your sexually transmitted infection risk based on your friend’s status updates. This may sound far-fetched, and it still is, but as some researchers shift their focus to risk among friend groups, as opposed to just sexual partners, social networks are rapidly becoming a tool to prevent the spread of STIs. Read full story.......

Carjacking In Fairfield…By A Dog

Apr 2, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Just before 3pm Monday afternoon a woman parked on Oakwood Drive called police that a dog had jumped in her car, wouldn't get out and was trying to bite her. She got out of her car and waited for Fairfield's Animal Control Officer to remove the dog. If you notice the cars are similar in style and color so the dog Maggie might have thought it was her owner's car the animal control officer told me. The dog's owner who lives on Oakwood Drive said he was trying to leash the dog when she ran off to chase a squirrel. The owner has a bad hip so chasing the dog was pretty much out of the question. When warned by…

Ann Nyberg Opens Boutique in Westbrook

Apr 2, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Ann Nyberg, one of Connecticut's favorite anchors and storyteller has opened her little retail corner of the world named Annie Mame. Yes, it is named after Ann's favorite movie which starred Waterbury's own Rosalind Russell. The boutique is located in Westbrook, Connecticut at Venetucci Home at 433 Boston Post Road. Venetucci Home is a unique arrangements of shops in a indoor bazaar style and is defiantly worth the fifty minute ride from the Bridgeport area. You can easily spend the afternoon visiting all the unique shops, it is also minutes from the Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets. Ann's boutique has "a ton of yesteryear, new and old, very Auntie Mame. You will find things from the 1920′s all the way up…

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Happenings NOW 4-8 thru 4-9 2012

Bishop Lori’s Goodbye To Parishioners

Milksop Impromptu at Acoustic Cafe

Restaurant Struck And Damaged In Fairfield

2 Pedestrians Struck In Bridgeport

Finch seeks tax hike for Bridgeport

Happenings NOW 4-3 thru 4-7 2012

Could Facebook reveal which of your friends has an STD?

Carjacking In Fairfield…By A Dog

Ann Nyberg Opens Boutique in Westbrook

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