Local News in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford, Norwalk, and Beyond!
BRIDGEPORT, CT (November 8, 2013) – In observance of Veterans Day, City Hall and Margaret E. Morton Government Center will be closed on Monday, November 11, and will reopen on Tuesday, November 12. The City’s Transfer Station is open on Monday from 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (closed for lunch fromNoon - 12:45 p.m.). Trash and recycling pickups will continue as scheduled on Monday.
Tune in to WICC AM600 today and you'll have the opportunity to make a contribution in support of our upcoming Great ThanksGiving Project where we'll provide more than 15,000 coats and Thanksgiving Dinner Pantry Boxes to 4,000 local families. Simply call the station at 203-333-WICC (203-333-9422) or 1-800-922-6060 during the campaign to make your pledge. The Bridgeport Rescue Mission demonstrates the love of God to the hungry, homeless and addicted throughout coastal Fairfield County, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They serve men, women and children, fighting poverty from the inside out. http://bridgeportrescuemission.org/
5:02pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters had to use the jaws of life to rescue a driver from his car after a crash with a city bus at Broad and Allen Street.
A man was shot in the leg in a shooting outside the Ralphola Taylor Community Center at 790 Central Avenue. Initial radio reports said there was possibly a woman victim but no woman has shown up at any of the local hospitals. One man was seen being treated by EMS in the ambulance. Police were in the area and heard multiple shots from two different weapons. As police continue to investigate I'm certain info will continue to change. We will update you as the information becomes available.
6:49pm--#Milford CT--A pedestrian was hit by a car in the 200 block of New Haven Avenue.
6:04pm--#Fairfield CT--Two males and a female distracted employees at Zane's Bikes, formerly Trek Bicycles at 1215 Post Rd, Fairfield while a third accomplice swipes a new bicycle from the store. Police are investigating.
12:43pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on the way to 55 Dixon Street where there was a kitchen fire. They will be checking to see if the fire extended elsewhere.
With video--Servpro of Trumbull/Monroe & N. Bridgeport was very excited to have Mayor Finch celebrate our new facility in Bridgeport with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Joe Pelli, owner of the Servpro franchises, covering Trumbull/Monroe, N. Bridgeport, Westport/Fairfield, Norwalk/Wilton, Stamford and Greenwich has been in the Fire, Water and Mold-Cleanup & Restoration business for over 30 years. Joe along with Mayor Finch spoke to the crowd announcing the new location then gave a tour of the office and warehouse. The new Bridgeport facility, now accompanying Joe's original Stamford location, gives Servpro the opportunity to continue to grow in the communities and assist at an even quicker rate. Having two facilities will help customers feel "Like it never even happened (tm)".
8:54pm--#Bridgeport CT--A truck did not realize his truck was too tall for the railroad bridge at Railroad and Iranistan Avneue.
8:32--#Bridgeport CT--A landlord on Garfield Avenue attempted to lock a tenant out by duct taping the lock and handle......