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Longtime Firefighter, Baseball Coach Born In Greenwich Dies
A beloved firefighter, baseball coach, and Navy veteran from Northern Westchester is being remembered for his longstanding dedication to helping his community.
Banksville resident Preston Pratley died on Monday, May 27 at the age of 79, according to his obituary.
Born in 1944, Pratley was born in Greenwich and later moved to Banksville after marrying his wife, Geraldine Kerslake, in May 1968.
A graduate of St. Mary's High School in Greenwich, Pratley was a Navy veteran who also became a proud member of Local #38, Sheet Metal Workers.
He was also…
Religious Artifacts Saved During Fire At Church In Bridgeport
Firefighters were able to save religious artifacts for parishioners during a fire at a Fairfield County church.
The fire, at the Greater St. John Fire-Baptized Holiness Church, at 804 Fairfield Ave., in Bridgeport, was reported around 11:20 p.m., Thursday, said Scott Appleby, director of the city's Office of Emergency Management.
Arriving firefighters found a working fire, but were able to extinguish without any injuries, Appleby said.
During the fire, Appleby said firefighters were able to save religious artifacts found on the first floor.
The extent of damage to th…
Man Accused Of Starting Fires At Two CT Homes, Police Say
As firefighters responded to three house fires, police arrested a 36-year-old man for allegedly starting two of the blazes.
The call for the first fire was received around 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, in Litchfield County, at a two-story, cape style single-family home in Torrington, said Torrington Police Lt. Brett Johnson.
When the Torrington Fire Department arrived on the scene of the fire on Torrinford West Street, they found the residence fully engulfed in flames, as well as a Honda vehicle in the driveway, Torrington Fire Chief Peter Towey said.
Towey said a report a person inside …
