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Fire displaces 4 Adults And 3 Children In Bridgeport

Apr 9, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Just before 12:00pm Monday afternoon firefighters responded to a fire at 97 Lincoln Avenue. Initial reports indicated there may have been people trapped in the basement but when fire fighters arrived all occupants were out of the building. Primary and secondary searches confirmed this. Assistant Fire Chief Christopher Martin told us that there is a lot of damage throughout the house and that the occupants will need to be relocated. There were no injuries to tenants or firefighters. The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate.

Shoprite Forgets To Lock Up For Easter

Apr 8, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Brian Francis has to work tomorrow and his usual routine is to stop in at ShopRite on the Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield for a salad and icies. This time however, ShopRite was closed for Easter Sunday, but someone forgot to lock the doors. Brian walked up and down the aisles, saw carts in the aisles and just figured it was Easter and everyone was taking their time. It was when he got to the checkout when he realized something was wrong. He was concerned that maybe there was a robbery or something. He exited the store, propped the door open with a trash can and called police. Police checked the building and everything check out ok. A key holder…

Mike Wallace, ’60 Minutes’ Star, Dies

Apr 8, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Wallace, whose pitiless, prosecutorial style transformed television journalism and made "60 Minutes" compulsively watchable, died Saturday night at a care facility in New Canaan, Conn., where he had lived in recent years, CBS spokesman Kevin Tedesco said. He was 93. Read full story........

Happenings NOW 4-8 thru 4-9 2012

Apr 8, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ 2:45am--#Easton--Structure fire quickly extinguished by firefighters at 305 Sport Hill Road. When we arrived the fire was knocked down and firefighters were removing siding from the front of the house looking for extension. 1:14am--#Monroe--#ctfireReport of a fire on Robin Lane. Heavy fire showing. Shelton called for rapid intervention. UPDATE--1:26am- White Hills providing a full assignment and Shelton providing mutual aid to fire on Robin Lane in Monroe. UPDATE-- 2:45--Bulk of the fire was knocked down by 2:45am--3:05am they said they were overhauling the fire and will be releasing units shortly 10:58pm--#Bridgeport--Police are investigating a strong armed robbery on Truman Street. Two black males in hoodies with a gun held up a woman, she offered here…

Bishop Lori’s Goodbye To Parishioners

Apr 8, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Last week Archbishop William Lori, the former Bishop of Bridgeport was at the Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard to pay final tribute to his driver who passed earlier this year. I asked him his biggest challenges and biggest accomplishments in the eleven years he served. I also asked him if he foresees women clergy. Some of his answers will surprise you! He also gives a goodbye message to parishioners.

Milksop Impromptu at Acoustic Cafe

Apr 8, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

This is the fun part of the city! An impromptu outside of the Acoustic Cafe in the Black Rock Section of Bridgeport tonight. I'm not sure if it was just entertainment for the smokers but certainly was fun and gave a fun atmosphere!! Acoustic Cafe features some of the best local entertainment in the area!

Restaurant Struck And Damaged In Fairfield

Apr 6, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Around 4pm the fire department was called to 1542 Kings Highway Cutoff (near the circle) where a mini van ran into Bangalore Restaurant. Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola told us that a main support column was struck and the integrity of the structure was compromised. The firefighters shored up the break temporarily to prevent a collapse. No one was injured including the driver who is believed to be an employee of the restaurant.

2 Pedestrians Struck In Bridgeport

Apr 3, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Two girls walking in the crosswalk in front of the fire department on Wood Avenue in Bridgeport were struck by a Jeep Laredo just before 5pm Tuesday. It appears that both girls received leg injuries, the extent of their injuries are not known. Both were taken to nearby hospitals. Police are investigating.

Finch seeks tax hike for Bridgeport

Apr 3, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT -- After keeping the city's property tax rate stable for four years, Mayor Bill Finch is proposing an increase of 2.7 mills and a budget increase of $24 million for the coming fiscal year, including money for school improvements and pension obligations. Read full story....a must read for Bridgeport taxpayers.....

Happenings NOW 4-3 thru 4-7 2012

Apr 3, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ 12:49am--#Bridgeport--An armed robbery just occured at the Mobil Station at 1705 Park Avenue (intersection of North Ave.). Police are looking for a black male in a red shirt with lines, peach pants and sunglasses who fled on foot towards Iranistan Avenue. If you see this man call the police AND the fashion police immediately. 3:44pm--#Fairfield--Minor school bus accident with a car at Congress Street and Hillside Ave. 9 students on the bus none are injured. 2:45pm--#Bridgeport--Food burning on the stove gives a scare of a dorm fire at University of Bridgeport at170 University Ave. North Hall was evacuated, now no hazard. 1:05am--#Bridgeport--A gunshot victim was admitted to Bridgeport Hospital. Police investigating, no details or location…

Fire displaces 4 Adults And 3 Children In Bridgeport

Shoprite Forgets To Lock Up For Easter

Mike Wallace, ’60 Minutes’ Star, Dies

Happenings NOW 4-8 thru 4-9 2012

Bishop Lori’s Goodbye To Parishioners

Milksop Impromptu at Acoustic Cafe

Restaurant Struck And Damaged In Fairfield

2 Pedestrians Struck In Bridgeport

Finch seeks tax hike for Bridgeport

Happenings NOW 4-3 thru 4-7 2012

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