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Balloon Release To Blame For Power Outage That Affected Over 5,000 In Bridgeport Balloon Release To Blame For Power Outage That Affected Over 5,000 In Bridgeport
Balloon Release To Blame For Power Outage That Affected Over 5,000 In Bridgeport More than 5,000 Connecticut residents lost power earlier this week after a woman released a mylar balloon that struck a series of electrical lines, authorities said. The outage occurred around noon Tuesday, Dec. 3, and affected 5,600 customers in the Bridgeport area, a spokesperson for United Illuminating said in an email. Crews restored power to by about 2 p.m., the company said. Blackham Elementary School, John Winthrop Elementary School, Madison Elementary School, and Skane Center Elementary School were released early because of the outage, according to Connecticut Insider. It was …

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by Josh Lanier
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Victim Killed In CT Shooting Mourned As 'Admirable Man With Aspirations' Victim Killed In CT Shooting Mourned As 'Admirable Man With Aspirations'
Victim Killed In CT Shooting Mourned As 'Admirable Man With Aspirations' Family and friends of a Connecticut man who was killed last week in a shooting have rallied to help pay for his funeral.  Dante Sprouse, 25, of East Hartford, was shot and killed following reports of a burglary on Kelsey Street and a crash on Thursday morning, Sept. 12, NBC Connecticut reports.  Calls to numbers linked to Sprouse's family were not immediately returned.  More than 130 people have given to a GoFundMe to pay for Sprouse's funeral created by Sprouse's father, Douglas Sprouse.  On September 12, 2024, Dante Sprouse also known as Dee to family and friends was killed by a sensele…

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by Josh Lanier
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9 Family Members Of Beloved Fairfield County School Custodian Killed In Florida Crash 9 Family Members Of Beloved Fairfield County School Custodian Killed In Florida Crash
9 Family Members Of Beloved Fairfield County School Custodian Killed In Florida Crash A beloved Fairfield County school custodian suffered "an unimaginable loss" when nine members of his family died in a car crash in central Florida. The incident occurred on Monday, Aug. 5, in the Palm Beach County city of Belle Glade. In a statement on Tuesday, Aug. 6, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carmela Levy-David did not name the employee but offered words of sympathy.  “It is with a heavy heart that I share the devastating news that one of our cherished custodial staff members has suffered an unimaginable loss," Levy-David said. "Nine members of the…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Employee Tests Positive At School In Fairfield County COVID-19: Employee Tests Positive At School In Fairfield County
Covid-19: Employee Tests Positive At School In Fairfield County Another staff member at a Fairfield County school has tested positive for COVID-19. The Weston School District announced on Friday, Oct. 16 that the person works at the Weston Middle School. It was unclear whether it was a teacher, administrator, or another staffer. The announcement comes two days after a staff member at Weston High School tested positive. Both campuses are expected to remain open. Earlier story - COVID-19: Positive Case Reported At Weston School District “The administration had been monitoring this situation, which occurred outside of school grounds,” school officials s…

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by Zak Failla