Month: February 2014

February Programs at The Barnum Museum

Offer an educational look at the struggles world explorers had with cold and ice blocking issues in the late 1800s During February, The Barnum Museum is offering a few fascinating events. Please be advised to check the museum’s website barnum-museum.org or Facebook should weather concerns arise. During February, The Barnum Museum is offering a few fascinating events. Please be advised to check the museum’s website barnum-museum.org or Facebook should weather concerns arise. Snow dates for each program have been set and are listed below. Programs will run at the same times as originally scheduled. Wednesday, February 12 at 12:15 p.m. – Sneak Peek Arctic Artifact: Exploring a Re-discovered Treasure in The Barnum Museum Collection presented by Adrienne Saint Pierre, Curator.…

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Bridgeport News: Robbers clothing tips off cops

#Bridgeport, CT – (Feb. 10, 2014 delayed posting) – A city man was arrested Saturday in connection with two commercial robberies. His clothing helped give him away. Detectives Martin Heanue, James Borrico and Jorge Cintron were investigating the robberies when they spotted a vehicle Saturday on East Main Street that was seen on camera a day earlier near the scene of an armed commercial robbery at 978 E. Main St. Detectives followed the vehicle until marked patrol cars arrived and conducted a motor vehicle stop. As detectives approached the car, the passenger, Vergillio Rosario, 42, of Bridgeport, attempted to put what appeared to be a black and silver handgun under the seat. He was removed from the vehicle. During the…

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Gov. Malloy declares State of Emergency- Salt shortage

Non-Essential State Employees Should Report to Work on a One-Hour Delay Friday, Feb. 14 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today declared a State of Emergency in an attempt for the state to pursue a request to the federal government to help some municipalities in Connecticut that are experiencing road salt shortages for the remainder of this winter season.  Today's winter weather event is the twelfth of the season. "I have asked our state emergency management personnel to reach out to our cities and towns tonight and get more information on what their salt supplies look like right now, indicating to us how much they currently have on hand and how much they use in a typical storm," Governor…

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Bridgeport News: Police Attempt to Identify Larceny Suspect

#Bridgeport, CT – Feb. 12, 2014 – Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual wanted for questioning in connection with a larceny investigation. The incident happened at the Black Rock Animal Hospital on Jan. 6, 2014. The unidentified male is seen walking into a rear hallway, climbing onto a railing and stealing one of the business’s security cameras. Before it is disabled, it clearly shows his face. Anyone with information about the man’s identity is asked to contact Detective Dave DeFeo at 203-581-5185.

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