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Unilever-Makers of Vaseline sticks it to almost 200 employees

Jul 14, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_2674" align="alignleft" width="291" caption="Unilever to close Clinton plant"][/caption] Unilever is closing its manufacturing plant in Clinton next year, laying off 184 workers who make Vaseline Petroleum Jelly and other body-care products at the facility. The work will be transfrerred to Unilever's other facilities throughout 2012. Layoffs will include 49 salaried and 135 hourly employees. The plant is expected to be closed by Dec. 31, 2012. Read more.......

57 State Troopers Receive Layoff Notices

Jul 14, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_2666" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="57 State Trooper to be laid off."][/caption] "Union Had Voted Solidly Against Malloy Concession Package; Such Layoffs Would Have Been Unthinkable In The Past For Troopers".........."For more than 15 years under Governors John G. Rowland and M. Jodi Rell, prison guards and troopers were seen as the two categories of workers who would be exempt from layoffs because of concerns about public safety. But Malloy said on Tuesday that no agencies would be exempt"........Read more here....

Happenings NOW 7-13 thru 7-15 2011

Jul 13, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] RT@ RONBUTZJR--Trumbull PD has a chase in progress now into Bridgeport. Boston ave area. We also heard a call from EMTs to treat an officer for arm laceration on Boston and Hale Terrace 1:40am--#Southport--Mother and son on John Street have a physical fight and police respond. Son stole mother's car but found near the train station in Southport. Son takes off towards the train track in the area; police are searching the area and had MTA stop the on coming trains. Police are still searching for him on the tracks. UPDATE--The son is 26 years old from West Haven. He has criminal history in Connecticut and California and Florida. 1:55am UPDATE-- Police catch him back at…

Local restauranteer Pasquale Santangeli passes

Jul 13, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Pasquale Santangeli proprietor/owner of Cinzano's Restaurant for over twenty years and was also instrumental in opening both the Bear & Grill Restaurants in Fairfield and Orange passed on July 11, 2011. He also owned Santangeli Real Estate. Read his full obituary here.

Jennings Beach Rescue

Jul 13, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

A report was received at 7:49 this morning regarding the possible drowning at Jennings Beach 1000 S. Benson Road Fairfield, CT. Citizen’s saw an elderly female swimming off shore go under water and appeared to be in distress. The citizen’s alerted DPW workers who were in the area and they pulled the woman ashore. A registered nurse and wife of a retired LT of the Fairfield Police Department was on scene. She immediately started CPR until the arrival of Officer Demotses, who is also a member of the Fairfield Police Dive Team, along with Officer John Moran. They continued life saving efforts and reported the details back to assisting officers, Fire and AMR personnel. The patient is a 77 year…

OBAMA THREATENS TO HOLD UP SOCIAL SECURITY CHECKS

Jul 13, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

President Obama on Tuesday said he cannot guarantee that retirees will receive their Social Security checks August 3 if Democrats and Republicans in Washington do not reach an agreement on reducing the deficit in the coming weeks. Read more....

Pipe Burst at Chips in Fairfield

Jul 12, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Shortly after 5:30 Tuesday a pipe connection lets loose and flooded Chip's Family Restaurant which is still under construction on Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield. This does not appear to affected the opening scheduled for the end of August because the ceiling and floor have not been installed yet.

RESCUE FROM SACRED HEART ROOF

Jul 12, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

FAIRFIELD, CT, July 12, 2011: At 8:11am this morning the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a report of a 20-year-old male construction worker on the roof suffering a reaction from a bee sting; Fire Department Engines 2 and 3, Ladder 2 and Car 3 were dispatched along with Police and American Medical Response. Engine 3 arrived and was met by Sacred Heart University security personnel who directed them to a mechanical room on the roof where the worker was located. Company 3 and AMR personnel initiated medical care to the patient, while Company 2 began setting up a ladder operation to pick the patient off the rood using a stokes basket and strap system. The patient was packaged into the…

2011 Bridgeport Arts Fest

Jul 11, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_2611" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Arts Fest 2011 Saturday at noon McLeavy Green."][/caption] The City of Bridgeport is pleased to announce the second annual Bridgeport Arts Fest! Taking place on Saturday July 16 from Noon to 6pm, the Arts Fest is a gathering of over 60 local artists, crafters and performers on historic McLevy Green in downtown Bridgeport. The Arts Fest features gallery quality fine art and a vast array of crafts, handmade accessories, clothing, jewelry, books and other household and wearable items. You will only find original things made by original people! There is also live music, dance and stage performances, children's activities and interactive experiences. Here is a sampling of what is taking place at McLeavy Green for Bridgeport's…

Happenings NOW 7-11 to 7-12 2011

Jul 11, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 5:56pm--#Bridgeport #ctfires-- Report of a chimney fire at 288 Frenchtown Road, there is an elderly lady inside the home that refuses to leave the house. Check DoingItLocal.com for updates as we get them. UPDATE--Fire department reports delay ignition, no fire, recall of alarm of fire. 2:23pm--#Bridgeport--A one year old Madison Avenue child is being treated after accidentally drinking bleach. 1:14am--Shots fired in Bridgeport –Fairfield near Orland Street Hispanic Female short medium build in her 30s wearing a white shirt. She should be in a red Ford pickup possibly Maryland plates. She is with a four year old boy Last seen in the area of BJ’s on Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield. UPDATE--1:25am--#Bridgeport--Bridgepo rt Police confirm…

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Unilever-Makers of Vaseline sticks it to almost 200 employees

57 State Troopers Receive Layoff Notices

Happenings NOW 7-13 thru 7-15 2011

Local restauranteer Pasquale Santangeli passes

Jennings Beach Rescue

OBAMA THREATENS TO HOLD UP SOCIAL SECURITY CHECKS

Pipe Burst at Chips in Fairfield

RESCUE FROM SACRED HEART ROOF

2011 Bridgeport Arts Fest

Happenings NOW 7-11 to 7-12 2011

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