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Month: October 2021

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New Jobs In The State

Oct 21, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NYSE: PACK), a global leader of environmentally sustainable, paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, is creating an 80,000 square foot innovation and automation center in Shelton, Connecticut. The company expects to initially employ 35 workers at the facility and increase that amount to around 80 to 100 workers by 2024. “Ranpak wanted a skilled workforce and a location that fuels innovation and next generation thinking. They found everything they needed right here in Connecticut,” Governor Lamont said. “Connecticut is one of America’s great manufacturing states and we are glad to welcome Ranpak to our advanced manufacturing community.” Ranpak’s innovation center will serve many purposes. Housed within…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Suspicious Person Has Warrants

Oct 21, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-10-19@6:29pm--#Fairifield CT--Olajuwon Johnson age 37 was taken into custody after he followed the female complainant into the secured Alto Apartment Complex. Complainant called to report the subject was standing by the mailboxes. When Patrol Officers arrived on scene they located Johnson dressed in all black clothing with a black mask standing in a secured area of the apartment complex. Johnson first claimed to be waiting for a ride then stated he was waiting for a train. Warrant checks revealed Johnson was wanted for 2 separate warrants for failure to appear 1st Degree on 53a-113 Arson 3rd Degree $50,000.00 bond and failure to appear 2nd on 53a-109 Criminal Trespass 1st Degree and 53a-167a Interfering with an Officer with a $10,000.00 bond.

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Westport Police to Participate in DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Oct 21, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

(Westport, CT) – On Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, the Westport PoliceDepartment will again partner with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration for thetwenty-first National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event will be held at the Westport Center for Senior Activities located at 21 Imperial Avenue. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public healthissue. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.7 million people misusedprescription pain relievers, 4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants, and 5.9 millionpeople misused prescription tranquilizers or sedatives. The study shows that a majority of abusedprescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.The DEA’s Take Back Day…

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Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick Appointed to Connecticut Green Bank Board of Directors

Oct 21, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Mayor Hoydick brings extensive background in economic development, property management, and local and state leadership to the Board Hartford, CT – (Oct. 18, 2021) – The Connecticut Green Bank proudly announces the appointment of Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick to its Board of Directors. Hoydick has served as the first woman Mayor of Stratford since 2017, after serving in the State House of Representatives for the 120th District starting in 2010. In addition to being a Ranking Member of the Energy and Technology Committee while in the House, Mayor Hoydick held critical roles on the Banks, Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committees. Under Mayor Hoydick’s leadership in Stratford, the town has added five solar arrays to public buildings, brought in textile recycling and solar…

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Stratford Library Sunday Afternoon Talks Series

Oct 20, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

The Stratford Library concludes its 2021 season of “Sunday Afternoon Talks” series of informative and entertaining talks featuring prominent local guest speakers “The Secret of Becoming a Great Communicator” with Jim Cameron on Sunday, November 7. The talk, presented on the Zoom format, is also a hybrid event that allows visitors to attend and watch in the Library’s Lovell Room.  It is free and open to the public.  Long-time commuter advocate and newspaper commentator Jim Cameron will offer a lively presentation and Q&A about the art of communication.  Cameron will share some funny and insightful tales about his 40 years as a news reporter, media trainer and public relations consultant. He will also reveal the inside scoop on how to "Master the Interview" with his…

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Norwalk News: Home Invader Arrested

Oct 20, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

During the early morning hours of Saturday, October 9, 2021, the Norwalk Police Departmentreceived a 911 call from a Norwalk resident who reported that an intruder had entered theirhome, assaulted a juvenile inside the home, and then fled. The caller stated that they had beenawoken by the victim child screaming, that they observed the intruder running through the house,and that they then saw the person flee out the front door. Police responded and found the childshaken, terrified, and injured. The child was transported to Norwalk Hospital for treatment.Detective Patrick English and Detective Kristina Lapak of the Special Victims Unit responded tothe scene that morning, along with Lieutenant Art Weisgerber from the Crime Scene Unit. As thelead investigator, Detective English tirelessly…

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Bridgeport News: Assaults

Oct 20, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-10-19@4:51pm-- #Bridgeport CT-- Police are reporting an assault at Omega with no further details. 5:35pm-- Three juveniles were on Wheeler Avenue trying to steal items when the owner approached the juveniles and was assaulted. The suspects fled the scene before police arrived. This news report is made possible by:

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