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Arrest Made In Stamford Hit-Run That Killed Local Woman Arrest Made In Stamford Hit-Run That Killed Local Woman
Arrest Made In Stamford Hit-Run That Killed Local Woman A Fairfield County man has been charged in a hit-run crash last year that killed a 74-year-old woman. The crash occurred in Stamford around 6:15 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, on West Main St., near the junction with Alvord Lane. Stamford Police Sgt. Jeffrey Booth said at the time of the crash, Marie Jean-Charles, a 74-year-old Stamford resident, was crossing West Main Street from north to south.  She was struck in the eastbound travel lanes by a vehicle traveling at what is believed to be a high rate of speed, Booth said. Jean-Charles was pronounced dead at the scene. …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Jersey Mike's Subs Opening New Location In Shelton Jersey Mike's Subs Opening New Location In Shelton
Jersey Mike's Subs Opening New Location In Shelton Jersey Mike’s Subs is opening a new shop in Fairfield County this week. The shop, located in Shelton at 795 Bridgeport Ave., will hold its grand opening on Wednesday, March 13.  To help add some excitement to the event, the restaurant is also hosting a fundraiser to support Make-A-Wish Connecticut. Customers who receive a special fundraising coupon distributed through a grassroots effort before the opening can make a minimum $3 contribution to Make-A-Wish Connecticut in exchange for a regular sub through Sunday, March 17. Customers must have a coupon to be eligible. Jersey Mike’s fan…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Poll: Crime Numbers Down In Bridgeport, Do You Feel Safer? Poll: Crime Numbers Down In Bridgeport, Do You Feel Safer?
Poll: Crime Numbers Down In Bridgeport, Do You Feel Safer? The Bridgeport Police Department has reported that overall crime statistics throughout Connecticut's most-populated city have been on a decline in comparison to this time last year.  The most notable statistical decrease can be found in shooting incidents throughout Bridgeport, said Mayor Joe Ganim. According to city officials: The number of shooting incidents has dropped by almost 34 percent from this time last year Non-fatal shooting victims at a 40 percent decrease Fatal shooting victims at a 33 percent decrease.  Officials point to the "avid" efforts being put in to boost re…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Deer Rescued In Area After Snout Gets Stuck In Halloween Bucket For Days Deer Rescued In Area After Snout Gets Stuck In Halloween Bucket For Days
Deer Rescued In Area After Snout Gets Stuck In Halloween Bucket For Days A yearling deer with its snout stuck in a Halloween bucket for days was saved thanks to concerned residents and animal control officials. The deer was seen in Putnam Valley by a couple of residents who then called the Putnam County SPCS and state Encon officials who were able to grab the baby and gently work the pumpkin bucket off of its head. Reportedly, the bucket was stuck on the deer for four days, and once it was posted to social media people across the country became concerned about the poor little deer. The community, which sees the yearling and her mother around the area, have name…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Metro-North Railroad Holding Customer Forums In Area Metro-North Railroad Holding Customer Forums In Area
Metro-North Railroad Holding Customer Forums In Area Metro-North Railroad will host a series of open-house style forums to discuss upcoming railroad initiatives. The initiates are focused on improving train service as well as overall customer experience. During the “Connect With Us” forums, daily commuters, leisure travelers, community members and stakeholders are encouraged to engage in constructive dialogue with Metro-North leaders, who will listen to all feedback and answer questions. These forums have already taken place at 10 other stations: North White Plains, Beacon, Brewster, Croton Harmon, Nanuet, Harriman, Mount Vernon East, Bridg…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Middle School Boys Who Shattered Window At Ridgefield's Prospector Theater Get Teachable Moment Middle School Boys Who Shattered Window At Ridgefield's Prospector Theater Get Teachable Moment
Middle School Boys Who Shattered Window At Ridgefield's Prospector Theater Get Teachable Moment The proprietors of the Prospector Theater in Ridgefield are hoping that a recent vandalism incident can serve as a teachable moment for local middle school students who shattered a window in the building. The owners of the theater took to social media to announce that investigators from the Ridgefield Police Department have identified the middle school students from the area that broke a window, though they aren’t looking to throw the book at the two teens, and instead hope they can learn from the experience. On Friday, March 29, officers from the Ridgefield Police Department responded to t…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
HS Students In Fairfield County Plans Stand Up Against Hate Rally HS Students In Fairfield County Plans Stand Up Against Hate Rally
HS Students In Fairfield County Plans Stand Up Against Hate Rally For those looking for a place to stand up against recent incidents of hate and violence across the country, can join a group of high school students this weekend at a rally aimed at ending "hate."  The event, Sunday, June 10 in Ridgefield from 2 to 7 p.m., at Ballard Park, 485 Main St., will feature everyone from Glenda Armstrong, president of the Danbury chapter of the NAACP, to a rabbi, to a Jewish youth leader and educator of the group Stand With Us, to a teacher and student speaker from Ridgefield High School.  Orangzied by students from Ridgefield High School, the "Stand…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Record 13.5K Attend Maker Faire In Westport: Rundown Of Winners Record 13.5K Attend Maker Faire In Westport: Rundown Of Winners
Record 13.5K Attend Maker Faire In Westport: Rundown Of Winners The seventh annual Maker Faire Westport broke most its own records on Saturday including: more than tripling its footprint, nearly doubling its number of makers to 200 (up from just over 100 in 2017) and seeing attendance of 13,500, a 30 percent increase from last spring. “We continue to be impressed with the quality of the innovative and creative people in Connecticut and beyond. As they inspire our attendees to learn and grow, we see the impact in our communities. Schools, libraries and businesses all benefit from the energy that comes from seeing what others have done,” said Mark Mathias,…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
New Canaan Moms Lead Push For New Playground At Mead Park New Canaan Moms Lead Push For New Playground At Mead Park
New Canaan Moms Lead Push For New Playground At Mead Park When a park’s playground is rusting and sporting patched pieces of equipment or decking, it’s time to replace it. While the Town of New Canaan has put some funding in its budget to replace the aging play structure at Mead Memorial Park, it’s not enough. Long the site of tennis and baseball, Mead Park with its restaurant and playground also provides a place for families and kids of all ages to gather. These include Monica Chimera and Allyson Mahoney, New Canaan moms of young children. “We love Mead Park because of its location,” said Mahoney. “It is close to downtown and the train station.…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Police & Fire
Westport Residents Invited To Join Citizens' Police Academy Westport Residents Invited To Join Citizens' Police Academy
Westport Residents Invited To Join Citizens' Police Academy WESTPORT, Conn. — Ever wonder what it takes to be a Westport police officer? The Westport Police Department will be offering a Citizens’ Police Academy for Westport residents beginning March 7. The nine-week course will help up to 24 participants gain a better understanding of the role of the police department in the community. Participants will watch demonstrations by highly trained police officers and get hands-on experience with some of the equipment used every day. In addition to the classes, participants will have the opportunity to experience a ride-along with a patrol division of…

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by Meredith Guinness