Bridgeport School Threat

Many concerned parents reached out to us about a possible threat posted online. I immediately reached out and to the city and received this report: The Bridgeport Police Department is aware of and actively investigating the recent threats to our schools. We are committed to ensuring that all our students and staff are safe in our schools and will provide all of the necessary resources to protect our schools. Unofficial Facebook pages report a two hour delay with the schools tomorrow. Additionally, we are actively and aggressively pursuing all individuals responsible for making these threats. We strongly encourage, anyone who might have information regarding this threat to please contact the Bridgeport Police Department Detective Bureau. Also, if anyone would like…

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Shelton News: Woman in Cow Costume Sells Milk on Ojibwa Rd

A Resident of Ojibwa Trail/Road in Shelton had quite the moo-ving experience just now when police were called to investigate a a woman, dressed as a cow, was spotted selling milk door-to-door. The unusual vendor caught the eye of concerned neighbors, who dialed authorities after hearing the udderly strange sales pitch. While no laws were broken, authorities gave her a stern warning. No charges were filed, but it's safe to say this cow-tastrophe was a bum-steer according to unconfirmed radio reports. Stew Leonard was NOT available for comment.

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The Trumbull Health Department will offer flu shots starting Monday, September 23, 2024

The Trumbull Health Department will be offering flu shots on various dates starting Monday, September 23, 2024, at 335 White Plains Rd. Walk-in clinics will be held on the following dates and times: September 23: 10 AM - 12 PM & 2 PM - 5 PM September 25: 10 AM - 12 PM & 2 PM - 5 PM September 30: 10 AM - 12 PM & 2 PM - 5 PM October 2: 5 PM - 7 PM October 7: 5 PM - 7 PM October 8: 10 AM - 12 PM & 2 PM - 5 PM October 10: 10 AM - 12 PM & 2 PM - 5 PM October 18: 3 PM - 6 PM October…

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William Street Now Slick Willy Street

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkYesoPcFgQ Firefighters were called to William at East Washington Avenue for a Greater Bridgeport Transportation bus that was leaking diesel fuel on the roadway. I haven't heard anything about any spinouts as a result. A special call was put in for the spill truck to respond to the scene. 2024-09-18@3:30pm--#Bridgeport CT

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Fairfield Restaurant Week will return from October 21 through November 3, 2024

Fairfield Restaurant Week will return from October 21 through November 3, 2024. The Town of Fairfield’s Office of Community & Economic Development is pleased to announce that the popular event, now in its thirteenth year, will make its return on Monday, October 21st and run through Sunday, November 3rd. More than two dozen restaurants are expected to participate in this year’s event with special prix fixe lunch and dinner menus showcasing their finest culinary offerings. “We hope that residents and visitors alike will be able to enjoy and support the many great restaurants that Fairfield has to offer,” stated Mark Barnhart, Fairfield’s Director of Community & Economic Development. This year’s event will again run two full weeks, giving patrons more…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT NOMINATES KATHLEEN UNGER HOLT AS HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is nominating Kathleen Unger Holt of Mansfield to serve as Connecticut’s healthcare advocate. Holt was most recently the associate director for the Center for Medicare Advocacy, a Connecticut-focused, national, nonprofit law organization that works to advance access to comprehensive Medicare coverage, health equity, and quality healthcare for older people and people with disabilities. In this role, which she held since 2014, she helped to lead the organization’s Connecticut and nationwide advocacy and outreach efforts, worked with lawmakers on the development of Medicare-related healthcare bills both on state and federal levels, and spoke as an advocate to raise public awareness about healthcare issues. She was recommended to Governor Lamont by the…

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

Today's vehicle fire was hosted by Bridgeport at Wordin and Fairfield Avenue. A thick black column of smoke was visible for miles. Firefighters quickly knocked the fire down. Expect delays in the area, enough to take a different route until they tow the vehicle. If anyone has better images please post below. 2024-09-18@12:10pm--#Bridgeport CT

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Stratford Library Sets 2024 Book Talks

Fall/Winter Series Set Thru December 2024 The Stratford Library has announced that its “Books Over Coffee” program will continue with live, in-person meetings in the Lovell Room through December 2024. The monthly book discussion program, hosted by Stratford Library staffer Linda LiDestri, has been a popular staple at the library for over 40 years. It is free and open to the public. The library will feature the latest in current titles and topics, beginning on Wednesday, September 25, with Niall Williams’ enchanting new novel, This Is Happiness, which will kick off the fall/winter series. The story is set in Faha, a small Irish parish that hasn’t changed in a thousand years. One notable shift is the weather—rain, a constant condition…

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Milford News: Middlefield Man Arrested Following September 2023 Fatal Accident on I-95 in Milford

On September 12, 2024, at approximately 5:40 PM, an active arrest warrant for Angel Caraballo of Middlefield was served in connection with a fatal accident on I-95 in Milford that occurred in September 2023. Caraballo was processed at Troop G in Bridgeport and charged with manslaughter in the second degree with a motor vehicle, reckless endangerment in the second degree, and reckless driving. The charges stem from the deadly incident last year, where Caraballo's actions on the highway led to the fatal accident. After arrest processing, Caraballo was released on a $25,000 cash/surety bond and is scheduled for arraignment at Milford Superior Court on September 16, 2024.

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