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Police & Fire
New Update: ID Released For CT Woman Killed After SUV Plunges Into River New Update: ID Released For CT Woman Killed After SUV Plunges Into River
New Update: ID Released For CT Woman Killed After SUV Plunges Into River Police have identified a 21-year-old Fairfield County woman as the victim of a fatal crash after the vehicle she was in plunged into the Five Mile River. 1 Dead, 1 Injured In Darien SUV Crash Into Five Mile River The crash occurred just after midnight, Friday, Feb. 9 in Darien. A late model Nissan Rogue traveling eastbound on Tokeneke Road (Route 136) crossed into the westbound lane, left the roadway near the village of Rowayton line, struck fencing, and then plummeted into the Five Mile River where it met the Long Island Sound, said the Darien Police. Numerous Darien officers quickly&n…

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by Kathy Reakes
Real Estate
Home Sales Down, Prices Up Along CT's Gold Coast Home Sales Down, Prices Up Along CT's Gold Coast
Home Sales Down, Prices Up Along CT's Gold Coast Home sales are down and prices are up along Fairfield County's Gold Coast due to a lack of inventory over the past few years. The areas most affected by the challenges included Darien, New Canaan, and Rowayton markets, according to Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate Brokerage. A report released on Tuesday, Jan. 9, said despite the sales decline, median sale prices increased in all three markets by nine percent on average, offering sellers favorable returns. “Amidst the inventory scarcity, we continue to benefit from the diverse offerings of recreation, cultural amenities, and vibrant …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
3-Alarm CT Christmas Morning House Fire Displaces 3-Alarm CT Christmas Morning House Fire Displaces
3-Alarm CT Christmas Morning House Fire Displaces Two people were displaced after a three-alarm Christmas morning house fire in Connecticut. The blaze broke out in Fairfield County just before 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 25 in Norwalk in a 2.5-story home on Pine Hill Avenue. Initial reports stated there was smoke in the basement. Upon arrival, Norwalk Fire Department Engine 3 encountered smoke coming from multiple windows, Norwalk Fire Department Deputy Chief Adam Markowitz said. The occupants of the home were outside stating that the building was evacuated but there were still two dogs inside.  A working fire…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Member Of Raveis Real Estate Company Family From CT Remembered For 'Loving Heart' Member Of Raveis Real Estate Company Family From CT Remembered For 'Loving Heart'
Member Of Raveis Real Estate Company Family From CT Remembered For 'Loving Heart' A well-known mother of three from the region who was a member of the William Raveis Real Estate Company family is being remembered for her kindness and impact on the community where she lived. Massachusetts native Meghan Raveis, age 45, died on Friday, June 23 after she was struck by a vehicle while walking near her Connecticut residence in the town of Fairfield in the 500 block of Redding Road. The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, Town of Fairfield Police said. Earlier report: 45-Year-Old Member Of Raveis Real Estate Com…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
CT Firefighters Battle Commercial Blaze In Freezing Temperatures CT Firefighters Battle Commercial Blaze In Freezing Temperatures
CT Firefighters Battle Commercial Blaze In Freezing Temperatures Firefighters in Fairfield County battled a heavy fire in a commercial building in below-freezing temperatures and icy conditions. The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire around 6 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19, at the Norwalk Linen building located at 7 Reynolds St.  When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found heavy smoke and fire pushing from the building, said Deputy Fire Chief Edward Prescott, of the Norwalk Fire Department. The fire scene.Norwalk Fire Department Firefighters entering the building encountered heavy fire and advanced multiple hose lines …

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by Kathy Reakes