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2019-11-08@ 10:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was shot in the leg outside of Pleasant Moments Cafe. Shell casings were found at the corner of Harriet and Crescent Avenue. The man has non-life-threatening injuries. So much with the theory that the shootings will stop in the cold weather.
2019-11-08@7:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A third floor deck collapsed at 231 Clinton Avenue. There were no reported injuries.
2019-11-08@7:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters were called to extricate a driver in a crash on Kings Highway East just past Villa Avenue. The person was transported to the hospital as a trauma alert according to radio reports.
2019-11-08@5:10pm--#Bridgeport CT- One woman is in custody for a stolen car on Catherine Street. Police were alerted by Lo-Jack. Sounds like she's going to need our sponsor! [caption id="attachment_74834" align="aligncenter" width="960"] For more information visit: https://www.acesbailbondsct.com/[/caption]
STRATFORD – As part of a statewide effort from the Connecticut Tree Protective Association (CTPA), a white oak has been donated to the Town of Stratford, and planted on the green in front of Town Hall this week. The planting is in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the passage of the state’s Arborist Law. The law requires licensure for practicing arborists in the state, putting Connecticut ahead of other states when it comes to tree care. “I thank the CTPA for their gift to the Town of Stratford in commemoration of our state’s critical Arborist Law, and I am hopeful that this tree will grow strong and proud here out in front of our Town Hall building for residents…
2019-11-08@3:10pm--#Fairfield CT-- A worker fell about 10-12 feet from one roof onto another possibly breaking his ankle (radio reports said his ankle was deformed) in the 200 block of Elm Street. First responders got him on a stokes stretcher, transported him into the house through a bedroom window.
2019-11-08@1:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are looking for a black Ford Mustang operated by a middle aged white male checking out girls according to radio reports. Last seen at Bassick High School This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_76991" align="aligncenter" width="1386"] Mention DoingItLocal and get 10% off your bill![/caption]
2019-11-08@10:47am--#Monroe CT-- Report of a 3 alarm fire at the Mobil station at 172 Main Street. Radio reports say the building is fully engulfed in flames. This news report is made possible by:
2019-11-08@10:50am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to St. Vincent's Hospital at 2800 Main Street for an ex-employee who threatened security. I guess it's only okay when they do it. This news report is made possible by:
HARTFORD, CT] – On Friday, November 8, 2019 at 12:30 PM at Wall of Honor in Hartford, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) will present service medals to Specialist Third Class (SP-3) Calvin J. Manship of East Hartford in recognition of his service in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. SP-3 Manship served for over a year overseas, where his most significant duty assignment was serving with Headquarters Company, 11th Airborne Division. The medals being awarded to SP-3 Manship are the Good Conduct (Army) Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Korean Service Medal; United Nations Service Medal; Combat Infantry Badge; and Parachutist Badge. This press release was made possible by: