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4 Teens Caught Following Ridgefield Crash After Allegedly Abducting Girl In Wilton 4 Teens Caught Following Ridgefield Crash After Allegedly Abducting Girl In Wilton
4 Teens Caught Following Ridgefield Crash After Allegedly Abducting Girl In Wilton Four teens were apprehended after police say they allegedly abducted a girl in a quiet Connecticut town near the New York border. Click here for a new, updated story: New Info Released After 2 Boys, 2 Girls Pursued From Wilton Caught After Crash In Ridgefield At about 5:15 p.m. Friday, May 24, police officers in Fairfield County from the Ridgefield and Wilton police departments responded to Route 33 after a report of a possible abducted female juvenile in Wilton. The girl was able to exit the vehicle in the area of Tanglewood Court off Route 33 in Ridgefield, at which time the vehic…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Business In Heart Of Ridgefield Closes Up Shop After 74-Year Run Business In Heart Of Ridgefield Closes Up Shop After 74-Year Run
Business In Heart Of Ridgefield Closes Up Shop After 74-Year Run After a 74-year run, a favorite Fairfield County fine jewelry store is permanently closing. Craig's Fine Jewelry, a Main Street staple in Ridgefield, is closing on Friday, March 29, as the owner Billy Craig retires, a sign in the window announced. The founder, Helen Craig, purchased the business in 1950 never imagining that her small family business would be what it is today, the company website says. Her son Norman Craig and his wife Elsie continued to grow the business, offering only the finest quality jewelry and personal service.  In 1983, they left the business to their three ch…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Corner Deli Closes After 14-Year Run In Ridgefield Corner Deli Closes After 14-Year Run In Ridgefield
Corner Deli Closes After 14-Year Run In Ridgefield After 14 years of serving plenty of hot egg sandwiches on a roll, subs, and homemade chicken soup, a popular Fairfield County deli has closed. The owners of Tony's Corner Deli at 622 Main St., in Ridgefield, announced on Facebook on Saturday, March 23, that they were walking away from the business. "We want to thank all of our customers for the last 14 years for your patronage," Rosely and Domenick said. "It’s been a pleasure serving this community and we have endured some beautiful friendships with our customers and will cherish them forever." The couple said COVID brought the busine…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
This Fairfield County Locale Has Best Downtown Shopping In CT, New Rankings Say This Fairfield County Locale Has Best Downtown Shopping In CT, New Rankings Say
This Fairfield County Locale Has Best Downtown Shopping In CT, New Rankings Say A new ranking says one Connecticut as the absolute best place for a shopping spree in the state. Online news site Cheapism.com dubbed Fairfield County’s own Ridgefield as the state's best place to shop its “Best 'Main Street' Shopping Districts in All 50 States” ranking. In an attempt to stray away from big box stores in favor of mom-and-pop shops, the list gathers the most quaint shopping districts from towns with fewer than 90,000 residents. Ridgefield’s Main Street and Danbury Road are named by Cheapism.com as the places to check out for not only the shops and boutiques they house bu…

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by Sophie Grieser
News
Gas Leak Caused By Construction: Main Street Reopens In Ridgefield Gas Leak Caused By Construction: Main Street Reopens In Ridgefield
Gas Leak Caused By Construction: Main Street Reopens In Ridgefield This story has been updated. A gas leak caused by construction resulted in part of a busy Fairfield County road being closed to traffic.  The gas leak began on Thursday, June 15 in Ridgefield in the CVS parking lot at 467 Main St., Ridgefield Emergency Management announced just before 4:40 p.m. The leak was caused by construction activity in the area, officials said.  Main Street between Bailey Avenue and Prospect Street was closed before being reopened late Thursday afternoon.

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Crash On Main Street: Duo Charged With Stealing SUV From Driveway In Ridgefield Crash On Main Street: Duo Charged With Stealing SUV From Driveway In Ridgefield
Crash On Main Street: Duo Charged With Stealing SUV From Driveway In Ridgefield Two teens were charged with larceny after allegedly stealing an SUV out of a Fairfield County driveway. The incident took place in Ridgefield around 10:40 p.m., on Monday, May 22 on Nutmeg Ridge located off Branchville Road (Route 102). Capt. Jeff Raines of the Ridgefield Police said the department received a call reporting that several individuals were attempting to steal their car. Officers responded to the area and spotted the Atlas take off at a high rate of speed, Raines said. Shortly after, officers located a crash involving the Volkswagen at the intersection of Main Street and Big …

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Beloved Member Of Family-Run Fairfield County Jewelry Store Dies Beloved Member Of Family-Run Fairfield County Jewelry Store Dies
Beloved Member Of Family-Run Fairfield County Jewelry Store Dies A beloved member of a decades-old, family-run jeweler in the area has died. Fairfield County staple Craig's Jewelers, located on Main Street in Ridgefield, announced that Elsie Craig has died at the age of 94. "At this time we must inform you of the tragic loss of our beloved Miss Elsie," the store said in a statement.  "We are heartbroken by this horrific loss, but hope to find comfort in knowing she is at peace and back with her husband Norman," the store said. Norman Craig died in January 2011 at the age of 83. A native of Bronxville in Westchester County, he attended Scarsdale sc…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Busy Fairfield County Roadway Closed After Woman Crashes Into Utility Pole, Police Say Busy Fairfield County Roadway Closed After Woman Crashes Into Utility Pole, Police Say
Busy Fairfield County Roadway Closed After Woman Crashes Into Utility Pole, Police Say A Fairfield County roadway remains closed after an area woman crashed into a utility pole in a single-vehicle crash. Isabella Gould, age 26, of Danbury, was injured following the crash at around 11 p.m., Thursday, April 1 on Main Street in Ridgefield, said Capt. Shawn Platt of the Ridgefield Police Department. Gould was traveling southbound when she crossed over the northbound lane striking a utility pole on the opposite side of the road causing it to break and fall into the roadway.  She was treated at the scene and transported to the Danbury Hospital for serious, but …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Suspect On Loose After Luring Incident Involving Man, Girl Walking On Street In Ridgefield Suspect On Loose After Luring Incident Involving Man, Girl Walking On Street In Ridgefield
Suspect On Loose After Luring Incident Involving Man, Girl Walking On Street In Ridgefield A suspicious man approached a girl walking on a quiet residential street in the area, asking her to enter his vehicle before taking off when she rebuffed him, police said. Officers from the Ridgefield Police Department responded to a reported suspicious incident at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 25, on Gilbert Street near the intersection of Main Street involving a minor and a man in a sedan. According to police, the girl was approached by the driver, who told her to get in his vehicle. After refusing and changing direction, the driver continued down Gilbert Street making a right tu…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Fork In The Road Dishes Waffles, Coffee, Tea In Quaint Ridgefield Cottage Fork In The Road Dishes Waffles, Coffee, Tea In Quaint Ridgefield Cottage
Fork In The Road Dishes Waffles, Coffee, Tea In Quaint Ridgefield Cottage Ridgefield has a brand new waffle bar and cafe. Fork in the Road Market is the new resident of the tiny house locals call adorable, a very quaint brick cottage with a gable roof at 3 Danbury Road close to Route 116. Here you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy a waffle, along with an array of coffees, espresso drinks, and teas. "We have sweet and savory options. There's salmon waffle with horseradish sauce, chicken and mushrooms with pesto sauce, apple pie with cinnamon raising drizzle and other choices," Laura Welber said. Local walkers and drivers-by,  and visitors from out of town are…

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by Donna Christopher
Lifestyle
Wilton's Hunan Noodle Bar's New Location In Neighboring Ridgefield Is A Quick Hit Wilton's Hunan Noodle Bar's New Location In Neighboring Ridgefield Is A Quick Hit
Wilton's Hunan Noodle Bar's New Location In Neighboring Ridgefield Is A Quick Hit Wilton’s Hunan Noodle Bar opened a second location in neighboring Ridgefield, and it’s no surprise that it’s off to a great start. Providing budget-friendly and mouthwateringly authentic takes on traditional Asian cuisine, Hunan Noodle Bar features a huge menu. Noodles, of course, are the restaurant’s signature type of dish, but the Asian locale also offers everything from traditional appetizers, soups, salads and veggies to chicken, shrimp, pork and beef entrees. Though the Ridgefield location has few ratings yet, it’s managed to maintain a perfect 5/5 star score on its Facebook page. “Wo…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Burgers Can Be Dressed Up Or Dressed Down At Ridgefield Prime Burger Burgers Can Be Dressed Up Or Dressed Down At Ridgefield Prime Burger
Burgers Can Be Dressed Up Or Dressed Down At Ridgefield Prime Burger Prime Burger, now in its fifth year, is serving up its staple mouthwatering burgers for lunch and dinner in Ridgefield and transforming one of America’s favorite foods into a high-quality treat with each and every patty. Located at 449 Main St., Prime Burger serves up several different types of burgers and hot sandwiches, offering an even wider variety of fresh toppings. But the most popular is, of course, the Prime Burger, made with brisket, chuck and prime sirloin and ground fresh daily. Prime Burger also offers salads, traditional sides and beverages. You can even indulge in an ice-cold …

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by Valerie Musson
News
Road Closures Scheduled In Ridgefield During Ex-Chief's Funeral Road Closures Scheduled In Ridgefield During Ex-Chief's Funeral
Road Closures Scheduled In Ridgefield During Ex-Chief's Funeral With services scheduled for Ridgefield Police Chief John Roche on Friday, there will be road closures and delays for the funeral procession as it travels through town. Less than a week into his retirement following nearly four decades servicing the community, the former chief died last week. No cause of death has been released. The Ridgefield Police Department issued an alert noting that the service for Roche will be held on Friday, Sept. 7 at St. Mary’s Church on Catoonah Street. Catoonah Street will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 11:30 a.m. between the Post Office and High Ridg…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police: Man Who Used Counterfeit Bills Is Suspect In New Canaan Incident Police: Man Who Used Counterfeit Bills Is Suspect In New Canaan Incident
Police: Man Who Used Counterfeit Bills Is Suspect In New Canaan Incident UPDATED: RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Ridgefield Police are investigating five separate incidents of someone using counterfeit $100 bills in town last week. Police said that the counterfeit bills were passed at businesses located on Main Street, Governor Street, Bailey Avenue and Catoonah Street. All the incidents took place on Friday, Jan. 5 between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. In all five incidents, the suspect bought an item valued at $30 or less, and paid using a counterfeit $100 bill, police said. New Canaan police said the suspect shown in the Ridgefield photo is also a suspect in an incident in …

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by Casey Donahue