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Tom Renner

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No one knows local sports quite like Tom Renner, The Daily Voice's Sports Editor. For 22 years, he covered the field for The Stamford Advocate. He's been in Fairfield County since 1987.

Tom was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Police & Fire
Bethel Police Officer Revives Apparent Overdose Victim Bethel Police Officer Revives Apparent Overdose Victim
Bethel Police Officer Revives Apparent Overdose Victim BETHEL, Conn. -- Bethel Police Officer Michael McKinney revived a male who appeared to be suffering from an opiate overdose Wednesday night, police said.McKinney responded to a report of a possible overdose and upon arrival, located an unconscious male who appeared to be suffering from an opiate overdose.  Recognizing the symptoms, the officer immediately administered Narcan intranasally. All Bethel Police vehicles are equipped with Narcan and all officers are trained in its use.  McKinney is the first Bethel officer to use Narcan since its agency-wide deployment. McKinney joined the depart…

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Police & Fire
Weston Chooses Matt Brodacki As Temporary Police Department Leader Weston Chooses Matt Brodacki As Temporary Police Department Leader
Weston Chooses Matt Brodacki As Temporary Police Department Leader WESTON, Conn. -- Sgt. Matthew Brodacki has been chosen to lead the Weston Police Department with the impending retirement of Chief John Troxell, according to a report in The Weston Forum. Brodacki will serve as the sergeant-in-charge as Troxell steps down at the end of the week, the story said. He is a 17-year veteran and a member of the Technical Investigation Unit for Southwest Connecticut. Troxell announced earlier this month he would retire, effective Feb. 25. His last day with the department was on Feb. 10 and he took unused vacation time for the final few weeks of his employment.  Tro…

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Weather
Bridgeport Will Enjoy Spring Fling With Temperature Surging Toward 60 Bridgeport Will Enjoy Spring Fling With Temperature Surging Toward 60
Bridgeport Will Enjoy Spring Fling With Temperature Surging Toward 60 FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Forget what the groundhog said. Spring weather has moved into Fairfield County, and it's going to stick around for a few more days. Temperatures are expected to reach the low 60s on Thursday, and high temperatures on Friday and Saturday are also expected to be near 60 degrees. The average high in Fairfield County during February is 40 degrees, while the average low is 28. Scattered showers are forecast to move into the region on Thursday night. Drizzle and scattered showers are also predicted for Friday, and a steadier rain is expected for Saturday. The temperatur…

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News
Dog Gone! Roosevelt Forest In Stratford May Soon Have A Site For Pups Dog Gone! Roosevelt Forest In Stratford May Soon Have A Site For Pups
Dog Gone! Roosevelt Forest In Stratford May Soon Have A Site For Pups STRATFORD, Conn. -- A dog park could soon be coming to Stratford's Roosevelt Forest, according to a report in the Stratford Star. The Roosevelt Forest Commission voted 9-1 on Wednesday to use 1.5 acres in the forest for the park, which be at the site of a former ranger station. The park will include the construction of a small parking lot. The Town Council is expected to vote on the Forest Commission's recommendation at a meeting on March 13. Approval is anticipated, according to the report. Click here for the Stratford Star story.

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Politics
Q Poll: Trump's Popularity 'Sinking Like A Rock;' Voters Trust Media More Q Poll: Trump's Popularity 'Sinking Like A Rock;' Voters Trust Media More
Q Poll: Trump's Popularity 'Sinking Like A Rock;' Voters Trust Media More President Donald Trump's approval ratings slipped dramatically on Wednesday, according to a poll by Quinnipiac University. American voters Wednesday gave the President a negative 38 percent to 55 percent job approval rating, his worst net score since he took office, down from a negative 42 percent to 51 percent approval rating in a Feb. 7 Quinnipiac University national poll. President Trump's negative scores are 36 percent to 59 percent among women and 41 - 50 percent among men, according to the poll. Republicans approve 83 percent to 10 percent, while negative approval ratings are 5-91 per…

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News
Look Up: Eversource Begins Helicopter Inspections Of Wires In Newtown Look Up: Eversource Begins Helicopter Inspections Of Wires In Newtown
Look Up: Eversource Begins Helicopter Inspections Of Wires In Newtown FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Eversource will be conducting aerial inspections of high-voltage electrical equipment on rights-of-way throughout Connecticut. The semiannual inspection is an important part of the company’s ongoing commitment to providing reliable electric service. The work involves the use of a helicopter equipped with heat-sensing, infrared scanning technology which can detect potential equipment issues before they occur. The aerial inspections started Wednesday and will continue through March 1. They will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., and will include Bethel, Brookfi…

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Sports
Redding Skater Soars To Career-Best Score In International Event Redding Skater Soars To Career-Best Score In International Event
Redding Skater Soars To Career-Best Score In International Event REDDING, Conn. -- Brooklee Han moved from Redding to Texas late last summer in a bold move to rejuvenate her elite figure skating career. After producing the best score of her career last weekend, it appears Han is gliding back toward the top of her game. Han finished 14th in last weekend’s Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Gangneung, South Korea. She posted a free-skate score of 103.61 points and a total score of 152.61, both of which are career highs. Skating with a joy and passion that seem to have her eluded in recent years, Han catapulted herself back into Olympic contenti…

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Police & Fire
Bridgeport Attorney Pleads Guilty To Scheme To Target Distressed Homeowner Bridgeport Attorney Pleads Guilty To Scheme To Target Distressed Homeowner
Bridgeport Attorney Pleads Guilty To Scheme To Target Distressed Homeowner BRIDGEPORT, Conn.-- An attorney who practices in Bridgeport pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring with a business associate in a long-running fraud scheme that targeted distressed homeowners throughout Connecticut. Bradford Barneys, 51, of Odenton, Md., pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to conspiring with Timothy W. Burke, formerly of Easton, in the scheme. He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison. According to court documents and statements made in court, from 2010 to November 2015, Burke engaged in a scheme to defraud individuals, mortgage lenders and th…

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Politics
Democrat Joe Paul Throws Hat In Ring For Stratford Mayor's Race Democrat Joe Paul Throws Hat In Ring For Stratford Mayor's Race
Democrat Joe Paul Throws Hat In Ring For Stratford Mayor's Race STRATFORD, Conn. — Democrat Joe Paul will make another run to become the Mayor of Stratford. Paul lost to current Mayor John Harkins in 2013 by a vote of 5,693 to 4,346. “When I ran four years ago, I said that it would take an outsider’s perspective to find solutions to the challenges facing Stratford,” Paul said Wednesday in declaring his candidacy. “Since then, it’s only become more clear that we need to stop electing the same politically motivated insiders to the Mayor’s office. Being from Stratford and raising my own family here, I know what makes this town great and the potential it ha…

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Police & Fire
Malloy: Cops Don't Have To Enforce Federal Immigration Laws Malloy: Cops Don't Have To Enforce Federal Immigration Laws
Malloy: Cops Don't Have To Enforce Federal Immigration Laws FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Governor Dannel P. Malloy and commissioners of other state departments are sending recommendations to school superintendents and police chief outlining suggested protocols on how to help these jurisdictions make decisions on enforcing President Trump's executive order on immigration. The recommendations by Malloy, the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, the Department of Correction, and the State Department of Education include: Local law enforcement should not take action that is solely to enforce federal immigration law. The federal governme…

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