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The Wing Shop will host the Grand Opening Beat the Heat Hot Wing Challenge at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Six brave men and women will take on the hottest sauce The Wing Shop has ever created. Whichever competitor can finish all 6 wings first with no drinks will win bragging rights as the single person to beat the heat. If you think you have what it takes, sign-up at www.thewingshop.com.
#Westport CT--On 01/19/2016, David Dagley turned himself in to the Westport Police Department on an outstanding warrant for the charges listed above. On 11/04/15 at approximately 1:00am, the accused and his accomplice, previously arrested Jacob Dagley, broke into the Merritt Country Store on Main Street in Westport by throwing a rock though the front glass. Accused then stole cigarettes valued at $545.61. Later that night, the accused and Jacob Dagley were involved in a high speed chase with the Milford Police Department and were arrested. Westport Detectives were able to connect Dagley to the crime by store video as well as the accused being in possession of the stolen goods.
#Fairfeild CT-- Coloring is not for kids anymore! Did you know that Amazon’s six best-selling books are adult coloring books? The Fairfield Public Library has embraced this trend by offering several well-attended coloring programs. In addition, Burnt Sienna Sundays will be held as a drop in time for adults at the Fairfield Branch Library, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road, every Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Coloring allows adults to de-stress by focusing on a particular activity and not their worries. Coloring generates wellness, quietness, and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses and creativity. Allow yourself to unplug for a little white, embrace your inner kid and let your imaginative mind wander. Coloring pages and colored pencils will be provided. This is for adults only, please.…
Roy Tidmarsh, long time resident, firefighter and owner of Tidmarsh Bakery passes according to his Facebook page.
3:58pm--#Easton CT--Easton Firefighters kept a fire at 33 Burr Street from spreading and quickly had it quickly contained. Firefighters from Fairfield provided mutual aid.
3:00pm--#cttraffic--#Norwalk CT-- Watch for the woman walking in traffic at the split on Route 7!
On 01/15/16, Sidney Nelson turned himself in on an active warrant held by the Westport Police for the charges listed above. Nelson was employed by a construction company doing work in Westport in December, 2015. While working in town, Nelson’s vehicle was recorded from home surveillance in the driveway of a residence that packages were taken from. Westport Detectives were able to track down Nelson and interview him regarding the video. Nelson confessed to the theft of packages and further admitted to multiple other package thefts in Westport and Fairfield. Nelson was charged with Larceny 5th degree as the total of the items stolen in Westport was $810.00. Fairfield Police are continuing to investigate the matter. Nelson posted the $5,000.00 bond and has a court date in Norwalk…
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Dennis Murphy, who currently serves as Deputy Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL), will serve as Acting Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) until the Governor makes a selection for a permanent Commissioner of the agency. “Dennis is exceptionally smart, driven, and capable. He has the management abilities to lead the agency until we find the right person to fill this important role on a permanent basis. He has been an outstanding public servant, and I thank him for taking on this job,” Governor Malloy said. “I’m proud of my five years of service at the Department of Labor. We have led the nation in programs…
11:44pm--#Trumbull CT-- State Police on scene EMS and Trumbull Police on the way to an accident with injuries on White Plains Road at the Route 15 on ramp. Expect delays. This report is made possible by:
10:20pm---#Bridgeport CT--A robbery occurred at the intersection of Iranistan and Park Avenue by 3 males wearing ski masks. No weapon was used but force was reportedly used. The men fled in a gray Volkswagen Jetta or Passat. This report is made possible by: