Stratford News: Stuck Ferris Wheel
9:10pm--#Stratford Connecticut--Firefighters dispatched to assist getting people stuck on a the Ferris Wheel off that stopped running at the carnival at 411 Barnum Avenue Cutoff. This report is made possible by:
Showcase Your Skills In Front Of Bluefish Coaches And Scouts
#Bridgeport, Connecticut – The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced that a post-draft open tryout for the team will be held at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard on Monday, June 13th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, with a live on field scrimmage following the tryout. “This is a great opportunity for current free agents and players who were not selected in the Major League draft to come to the ballpark and show off their skills in hopes to play in the Atlantic League,” said Bluefish Senior Director of Baseball Operations & Public Relations, Paul Herrmann. “We’re looking forward to hopefully finding players from the tryout to invite to join our roster. Carlos Sosa, Yefry Castillo, and Joseph Kuzia were participants of…
Street Robbery
10:29am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A woman was robbed by force (no weapon shown) at the professional building near 4639 Main Street by a Hispanic female, about 5'8" wearing all black. She took the victim's purse and keys. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Fight/Riot At Bridgeport School
8:49am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police were dispatched to The University School at 160 Holland Avenue for what the radio said was a fight/riot on the second floor. Three police cars remained on sc ene after I left the scene around 9:20am. Parents were seen running into the school with great concern on their face. An officer returned to his patrol car and just said kids will be kids.
TEAM Westport Essay Contest
#Westport Connecticut-- Three students—one each from Choate Rosemary Hall, Staples High School, and Green Farms Academy—have won TEAM Westport’s Teen Diversity Essay Contest, which is co-sponsored with the Westport Library. The annual contest is open to high school students who reside in Westport or who attend school in Westport. In light of the many recent demonstrations in cities and on college campuses, this year’s contest asked students to consider the state of race relations in our country, “both the nature of the problem and the appropriate way to address divisions and inequities in our society.” First prize winner for the second year in a row is Jacob Klegar, now a senior at Choate Rosemary Hall. In his essay “The Black Lives Matter Movement: Past, Present,…
I Was On The Domino Effect Podcast!
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Fairfield News: Congress Street Closed
8:00am--#Fairfield Connecticut--Congress Street between Evergreen Hill Road and Audubon Lane is closed due to burning wires in the trees. UI on the way. This report is made possible by:
Trumbull Teen Parties
This time of year is marked by many happy occasions, prom and graduation celebrations, as well as impending summer break. Some parents will be faced with the decision of whether to host a teen party where alcohol may be involved. We want to remind parents of the potential pitfalls of these gatherings, as well as the resources and supports available. Times have changed and the risks of hosting a party are now greater for both youth and homeowners. With social media, parties can get out of control quickly, making it impossible to manage the number of guests. The drinks have changed, as have the way our kids drink. Parties with alcohol also often include marijuana, prescription medications, as well as other illicit drugs. Drinking can result in…