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Month: November 2014

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Nov 14, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Meet Lisa from Philbin's Nursery at 3369 Fairfield Avenue in the Black Rock section of  Bridgeport.  Lisa has all the information for your lawn and garden needs.  Lots of neat tips too! If you haven't noticed Philbin's is a new sponsor of DoingItLocal.com keeping the site FREE for you! Philbin's now has 50% off all trees, shrubs and perennials.  This is also the time to plant bulbs for a colorful spring.  Even if you don't have a green thumb, bulbs are the easiest and fastest way to have a colorful garden! Philbin's phone is 203-923-2648 or friend them on Facebook here-https://www.facebook.com/JpPhilbinsNursery?fref=nf

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Bridgeport News: Suspect Arrested After Trying to Enter School

Nov 14, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – Nov. 14, 2014 – A city man faces charges after attempting to get into a charter school in the city. This morning at 7:02 a.m., police received a call about a person, who appeared to be under the influence of drugs, attempting to gain entry into Achievement First Charter School on Stillman Street. “We emphasize training and preparedness every day to ensure our kids are safe, not just our city schools but also in our charter and private schools,” said Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett Jr. “This morning was an example of why that is so important. Everyone followed their training and did exactly what they were supposed to do.” Paul Hernandez, a Board of Education security officer, was dropping…

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Bridgeport News: Business Robbed

Nov 14, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

(Bridgeport, CT – Nov. 13, 2014) – Detectives are investigating an armed robbery that happened on Stratford Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Four males entered the City Side Grocery, at 1611 Stratford Ave., at about 3:30 p.m. Three brandished what appeared to be handguns.  The employee turned over cash and the suspects fled on foot. A witness, another employee at the store, arrived and chased the suspects. One of the suspects dropped cash and a handgun and stopped to retrieve them before escaping on foot. Detectives are following strong leads. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Martin Heanue at at203-581-5242   Los detectives están investigando un robo a mano armada que ocurrió el martes por la tarde la avenida de Stratford. Cuatro hombres entraron en…

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Bridgeport News: Business Break In

Nov 14, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

3:44am--#Bridgeport CT--Sams Nail Salon was broken in to at 1055 Huntington Turnpike.  Burglars broke in through the wall of an adjoining business. This report made possible by our sponsor: Sams Nail Salon se rompió en que en 1055 Huntington Turnpike. Los ladrones entraron a través de la pared de un negocio contiguo. Sams prego do salão de beleza foi quebrado em que em 1055 Huntington Turnpike. Os assaltantes quebraram em através da parede de um negócio adjacente.

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Bridgeport News: Man Stabbed In The Eye

Nov 14, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

12:40am--#Bridgeport CT--A man is reporting to police that a man with a gun stabbed him in the eye while on Johnson Street and Park Avenue. No mention if he was stabbed with the gun or other item.... This report sponsored by: Un hombre está informando a la policía que un hombre con un arma lo apuñaló en el ojo, mientras que en Johnson Street y Park Avenue. No se menciona si él fue apuñalado con el arma u otro artículo .... Um homem está relatando à polícia que um homem com uma arma esfaqueou-o nos olhos enquanto Johnson Street e Park Avenue. Nenhuma menção se ele foi esfaqueado com a arma ou outro item ....

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Bridgeport News: Odor of Gas Indoors

Nov 13, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

11:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--Don't go to sleep yet Bridgeport!  Odor of gas indoors at 77 Rose Street (off Noble Avenue).  Here come a bunch of firetrucks to wake you!  Firefighters arriving find people standing outside. You don't have to worry about that with safe reliable oil heat!  Call Joe's Fuel at 203-374-1804 for the lowest prices! No vaya a dormir todavía Bridgeport! Olor de gas en el interior a 77 Rose Street (off Noble Avenue). Aquí viene un montón de camiones de bomberos para despertarle! Los bomberos que llegan las personas a encontrar de pie fuera. Não vá dormir ainda Bridgeport! Odor de gás dentro de casa em 77 Rose Street (off Noble Avenue). Aqui vem um monte de caminhões de bombeiros…

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Bridgeport News: Child With Stuck Finger

Nov 13, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

5:49pm--#Bridgeport CT--First responders on the way to Red Oak Lane for a child with their finger stuck in a car seat.   That would have been me as a child! Los primeros en responder en el camino a Red Oak Lane para un niño con su dedo atrapado en un asiento de seguridad. Eso me han sido como un niño! Socorristas no caminho para Red Oak Lane para uma criança com o dedo preso em um assento de carro. Isso teria sido eu como uma criança!

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Stratford News: Police on Oranoque Lane

Nov 13, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

5:33pm--#Stratford CT---Report of an car hitting a utility pole  on Oranoque Lane.  A second report said there was an elderly man laying on the side of the road.  Uncertain if they are the same call. Police, EMS and Fire on Oranoque Lane looking in additional to other side roads but the find nothing.   But now you know why they were there..... If you want to know where to get the lowest oil prices then call our sponsor at Joe's Fuel- Informe de un coche que golpea un poste de electricidad en Oronoque Lane. Un segundo informe dijo que había un hombre mayor que pone en el lado de la carretera. Incierto si son la misma llamada. Policía, EMS y Fuego…

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Shelton News: Fire in SHS Gym

Nov 13, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

3:09pm--#ctfire--#Shelton CT--3:14pm--UPDATE: Firefighters on scene reporting the fire has been knocked down by now there is a smoke condition in the gym which they will ventilate.  No mention of what was burning at this time.  Firefighters on the way to Shelton High School for "some kind of fire in the gym" according to radio reports.  While on the way firefighters were informed the fire is out but they must continue in to investigate. This report sponsored by: Bomberos en la escena de presentación de informes el fuego ha sido derribado por ahora hay una condición humo en el gimnasio, que van a ventilar. No se hace mención de lo que se quema en este momento. Los bomberos en el camino…

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