Month: October 2018

Bridgeport News: Woman With 2 Kids In Stroller Hit By SUV

2:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman crossing in the crosswalk with a tandem stroller in front of Roosevelt School at 680 Park Avenue was allegedly hit by an SUV. Witnesses said one of the children in the front of the stroller was thrown into the road from the impact. Multiple witnesses said the driver of the SUV allegedly attempted to flee but a woman threw herself in front of the SUV and many wrote the plate number down. First responders were quick on the scene as they were just down the street with a school bus accident at Park Avenue and Maplewood Avenue.   The woman and children were taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. Police are investigating.<

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Westport News: Career Coach Returns

#Westport, CT - Director of Human Services Elaine Daignault announces the return of the American Job Center Southwest’s (formerly known as CTWorks) Career Coach at Westport Town Hall.  On Thursday, November 8, 2018 the Coach will offer a beginner’s class in Microsoft Excel 2013 from 10 a.m. – noon, followed by an intermediate class in Excel 2013 from 1 – 3 p.m.  The Career Coach is a “training center” tour bus equipped with ten wireless computer labs offering free computer classes to residents in the greater Norwalk area.  The mobile unit operates on a monthly schedule of visits to various community locations and is accessible to people with disabilities. Area residents interested in registering should contact the Westport Department of Human…

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Fairfield News: Health Insurance Open Enrollment for 2019

FAIRFIELD, Connecticut (October__, 2018) – It’s that time of the year for the annual health insurance open enrollment for private insurances, Medicaid and Medicare. Medicare’s open enrollment runs from October 15, 2018 – December 7, 2018, while The CT Health Exchange/Marketplace General open enrollment for the for the 2019 year runs from November 1, 2018 – December 15, 2018. All residents, who do not have health insurance coverage, are encouraged to visit: www.accesshealthct.com to determine eligibility. Those interested in Medicare open enrollment can attend various forums occurring in Fairfield during October and November.   Representatives from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA) will conduct these forums with the objective of improving the understanding of Medicare, providing relevant updates for…

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Bridgeport News: 4 Detained In Stolen Car Wanted In Shooting–Firearm Recovered

12:00PMish-- #Bridgeport CT-- An alert Bridgeport Police Patrol Officer recognized a car wanted in a shooting at Trumbull Gardens earlier.  He was able to pull the car over on Old Town Road prior to the Route 8 entrance.  He held four masked men at gunpoint until backup arrived including mutual aid from Trumbull.  The car was confirmed stolen and a firearm was recovered.  The four were arrested without incident.  

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