Bridgeport News: Head Strike After Viewing Sun
2024-04-08@2:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A resident at 3030 Park was looking up at the sun when the fell back and hit their head. EMS on the way.
Ansonia News: Woman Fights Rescue
2024-04-08@1:30pm--#Ansonia CT-- Police rescue a woman attempting to take her life by drowning in Coe Pond off Hemlock Drive. Firefighters are trying to bring her up the hillside with ropes but she is being hostile to them according to radio reports.
Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport Announce the Return of Household Bulk Pickup
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport announced the return of the Household Bulk Trash Pickup Program for 2024. This program gives residents the opportunity to discard large items, such as furniture and appliances, that may be difficult to transport to the Transfer Station and are not part of regular weekly trash collection. The program will have different guidelines for removal this year, where residents will be able to discard trash on scheduled date periods specified by the Department of Public Facilities, depending on the district. This will further give residents the flexibility to have their pickup completed at a time that is most convenient for them. Public Facilities has established a dedicated phone number for residents…
8/25 Southbound Shutdown
2024-04-07@2:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A three car crash on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 2 has the highway shutdown in the southbound lane.
Stratford Library Holds Annual Gala April 27
The Stratford Library Board of Trustees will present its annual fundraiser for the library on Saturday, April 27 beginning at 6:30 pm. The nineteenth annual gala event entitled “Hooray for Hollywood” will offer “Avenue Groove”, a six piece R&B/Funk band as this year’s entertainment. “Hooray for Hollywood” is an evening of music, dancing, appetizers, dinner and fine beverages. Guests are encouraged to “dress Hollywood” for an entry to win a prize. A silent online and in-person auction and a 50/50 raffle will also be included in the festivities. Those unable to attend the benefit may support the Library by going online to make their auction bids. This year’s event will be held at Blackhawk County Club, 385 Oronoque Lane in…
8/25 Crash
2024-04-06@10:52pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 5.
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
2024-04-06@5:21pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters were called to a bedroom fire in the 200 block of Vine Street. Witnesses said that everyone made it out safely. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. Eight people were displaced and the Red Cross is attending to their immediate needs.
Stratford News: Heavy Construction on Tuesday
Heavy construction is happening at the Platt Street Pump Station construction site. Expect heavy traffic from 6 AM to 6 PM (though may continue later into the evening) on Tuesday April 9th.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2024-04-06@3:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire was a city utility bucket truck in the maintenance area of River Street near animal control. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.
Oxford News: Emergency Landing
2024-04-06@4:20pm--#Oxford CT-- An airplane that declared an emergency safely landed at Oxford Airport at 300 Christian Street.