I-95 Crash
2020-05-21@3:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 northbound, guess where? 27A of course! No word if there are any injuries.
Bridgeport During the 1918 Pandemic
If you try to research newspaper articles on the pandemic of 1918 you would have difficulty as the news articles were mostly about World War I. I found an article from the Bridgeport Telegram dated October 31, 1968 on the 50th anniversary of the flu. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is uncertain where the H1N1 flu strain originated. Some say Central Asia or like in this article cites Fort Riley, Kansas with its first case on March 15, 1918, where the flu spread throughout Europe by soldiers and sailors. Again, the world's interest was World War I and the media at the time didn't want to spread additional fears of the flu among soldiers and sailors so the reporting…
Fairfield News: Teen Charged In Car Break-Ins
FAIRFIELD — Chief Christopher Lyddy reports that the Fairfield Police Department charged a 16-year-old boy after he allegedly provided officers with a false name while being questioned about car break-ins in a neighborhood early Thursday morning. A JUVENILE MALE, AGE 16, OF FAIRFIELD, was charged with Interfering With an Officer. At approximately 2:05 a.m., Fairfield Police responded to the area of Toilsome Hill Road and Prospect Avenue. Upon arrival, officers spoke to a resident who said he was awoken by his barking dog and looked outside to see two individuals rummaging through his neighbor’s car. The interior light was on in the vehicle and it looked as though the vehicle had been rifled through. The man who called police told…
Multiple Calls For The Fire Department
2020-05-21@11:19am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to a fire alarm at Sts Cyril & Methodius Church on Church Street. Candles caused the false alarm. Firefighters also discovered a car fire at Crescent and Hallett Street which they quickly extinguished. This news report is made possible by:
Southport News: Smoke Condition In The Train Station
2020-05-21@9:38am--#Southport CT--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic--#mta-- Firefighters were called to the Southport train station for an odor of smoke inside the building. Firefighters arrived and had trouble locating the source so additional personnel was called to the scene. After a short while it was found to be a light transformer as the source.
Senators Want Loan Forgiveness
WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led a group of ten Senators introducing the Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants During the COVID-19 Crisis Act, legislation that would provide student debt relief to public health workers, police officers, and others who dedicate their careers to public service. Many of these public servants have been playing a central role in helping communities across the country respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. “For all who are risking lives and making untold sacrifices, what better way of saying thanks than to relieve the crushing weight of student debt,” said Blumenthal. “This step, expanding opportunities to alleviate financially crippling burdens, is a win-win for them and our nation. These public servants have earned every dime of this…
Norwalk News: Food Drive
#Norwalk CT--Norwalk Police Officers, the Norwalk PBA, and the Norwalk Police union have sponsored a donation of a truck of food. On Friday, May 22, 2020 at 8:30 am St Philips church will be running a food drive, and officers will be there to unload the delivery. This is a food bank to support families that have been impacted by COVID 19. Food will be distributed at the church this Friday at 8:30. This program is run on donations, and Lieutenant Brian Cunningham has organized donations from members of the Norwalk Police Department, the Norwalk PBA, and the Norwalk Police Union to sponsor a truckload of food. If any members of our community are interested in participating in this cause…
Fairfield Police Charges Man with Breaking Into Local Businesses
FAIRFIELD -- Chief Christopher Lyddy reports that the Fairfield Police Department arrested and charged a man with breaking into several commercial businesses in Fairfield in recent months. DANIEL OLER, AGE 48, OF BRIDGEPORT, was charged with five counts of 3rd Degree Burglary. OLER was held on $25,000 bond and was transported to Bridgeport Superior Court. Beginning on Jan. 26, the Fairfield Police Department started receiving reports about a rash of overnight commercial burglaries, in which forced entry was gained by spinning the locking mechanism to the front doors of the businesses. Similar burglaries had been occurring throughout Connecticut and law enforcement investigators believed that the same suspect was allegedly responsible. In Fairfield, five burglaries were reported between Jan. 26 and March…
Ansonia News: Pedestrian Struck
2020-05-20@9:11pm--#Ansonia CT-- Report of a pedestrian struck at North Main Street and Sixth Street. This news report is made possible by:
Westport Update
Westport, CT – First Selectman Jim Marpe provided the following message and update today: This weekend’s reopening plan for the Compo Beach and Soundview Parking Lots, as well as reopening of play at Longshore Golf Course with restrictions, was successful. In general, everyone was respectful, aware, and accommodating to the social distancing and having masks available when not able to maintain six-foot distances. I appreciate the efforts everyone made, including residents and Town staff, that helped insure a positive outcome. There remains, however, some who are choosing not to adhere to the CDC recommendations. In order for us to be successful in our reopening efforts, we must self-monitor and request that everyone comply with the recommendations outlined for the general…