Sword Stolen From Lincoln’s Tomb
Thieves have nabbed a 3-foot-long copper sword atop Lincoln’s Tomb in what is believed to be the first theft at the site in more than a century. Read Full Story....
Bridgeport Fire Leaves Many Families Homeless
[caption id="attachment_5034" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The fire broke out just before 5pm on Friday"][/caption] A fast moving fire and a breezy night caused two three story apartments to go up in flames shortly after 5pm Friday night. The fire appeared to have started in a first floor bedroom at the 350/252 Hanover Street building and burning embers started the 354/356 building. A narrow alley way approximately eight feet separates the two buildings. All tennants quickly and safely evacuated the buildings. Assistant Fire Chief Christopher Martin estimates there can be eight to twelve families burned out of their homes between the two buildings. The Red Cross is helping find shelter for them. One firefighter stepped on a nail and was…
Bare Tapas & Vino Opens In Downtown Bridgeport
[caption id="attachment_5020" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Mayor Finch gets some help cutting the ribbon at Bare Tapas & Vino in Downtown Bridgeport"][/caption] Mayor Finch was on hand to cut the ribbon opening a new upscale, relaxed atmosphere restaurant at 269 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport. The name Bare originates to bringing the building to bare it's history, Tapas is a Mediterranean style appetizers and Vino, of course meaning wine or for Bare a wine lounge. This is a sneak peak along with the ribbon cutting. We will be giving you a in depth look at the restaurant and its menu in the next day or two.
Murder Suspect Caught In Westport After Manhunt
[caption id="attachment_5012" align="alignleft" width="268" caption="Manhunt ends at Westport’s Playhouse Square"][/caption] A Fairfield Police Officer on routing patrol heard a “ping” on his LoJack device which tracks stolen vehicles. He located the vehicle at the I-95 southbound rest area. Before back up arrived the pursuit was on, at times exceeding speeds of 100 mph. Traffic was light and the suspect got off exit 18, on the connector and on to the Post Road to Hillspoint Road where stop sticks were used and then along Compo Mill and then Compo Beach. As the car turned from Compo Road South and headed west on Post Road East it rear ended a Bentley driven by Westport attorney Roger Leifer. The car finally came to…
Kristen Cusato leaving WTNH Channel 8
[caption id="attachment_5003" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Cusato Leaving WTNH"][/caption] Kristen Cusato, the WTNH-TV morning anchor who returned to the station from San Diego to help care for her ailing mother, will leave television for a job with the Alzheimer's Association. Cusato announced this morning she will become the southwest Connecticut regional director of the Alzheimer's Association. Read the full story....
Happenings NOW 11-08 thru 11-14 2011
[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 10:52pm--#Fairfield--North Stratfield School has been evacuated due to an odor of gas. Faculty member pulled the alarm due to the smell. Fire department is on scene and the school has been evacuated. 5:18pm--#Fairfield--A blue compact car was reported to be following a woman's daughter and niece and turned left on Blue Ridge Road towards Melviille Ave. about 5 minutes ago. Police investigating. 4:24pm--#Fairfield--#Vote--Report of someone shining a green laser into the eyes of voters at North Stratfield School. Nothing located, I even went to the scene and couldn't find anything. 1:53am--#Norwalk-- An armed robbery just occurred at the Norwalk South Railroad Station in a gold sedan with a partial registration plate of 734. 1:49am--#Stratford--Possible carbon monoxide…
Firefighter Injured in Morning Fairfield Blaze
At 9:16am Sunday morning the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a call reporting “heavy black smoke” in a residence on Twin Lanes Road on the northern border of town. Assistant Chief George Gomola assumed command; Cars 1, 2 and 5 along with Fire Marshal Bill Kessler also responded. Fire crews extinguished the fire which had apparently started in the basement, burned through the first and second floor and extended into the attic. One firefighter was transported to the hospital by AMR, and a family pet had apparently succumbed to smoke inhalation when rescuers found it in their search of the residence. “We were fortunate that the town approved our request for additional hydrants in that area several years ago,” said…
Obama Administration Opposes FDR Prayer at WWII Memorial
The Obama administration announced its objection to adding President Franklin Roosevelt's D-Day prayer to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Roosevelt asked the nation to join him in prayer as U.S. and allied troops launched the invasion that led to the defeat of Nazi Germany. He asked God to give the allied troops courage and faith, saying, "With thy blessing we shall prevail over the unholy forces of our enemy." Read full story here.....
Happenings NOW 11-05 to 11-08-2011
[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] Coventry--Report of a house explosion on Old Oak Trail--Lifestar is airborne, 1 patient to Hartford Hospital, also now stating 1 dead. This may also be from re-energizing the home and some sort of fumes involved. 9:37pm--Bridgeport--Report of a pedestrian struck outside the movie theater on Canfield Road. 8:21pm--Stratford--The Subway on Barnum Avenue has just been robbed by a black male wearing a red sweater. May have either displayed a handgun or showed one in his waistband. West Haven--Report of a University of New Haven student falling out of a 4th story window at Sheffield Hall. Reports indicate the student may have an altered mental status. 12:53am--Ansonia-- Dryer fire reported in the basement of 177 Howard Avenue…
Smokin’ Joe Frazier Deathly Ill
Legendary boxer Smokin’Joe Frazieris in the final fight of his life. “He’s in serious shape, we’re looking for a miracle,’’ said a source close to the former heavyweight champ. “They’re only giving him a short time to live. We need to have as many people as possible praying for Joe right now.’’ Read full article.....