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Wooster Hollow Cafe A Hot Spot For Breakfast, Lunch Near Ridgefield/Danbury Border Wooster Hollow Cafe A Hot Spot For Breakfast, Lunch Near Ridgefield/Danbury Border
Wooster Hollow Cafe A Hot Spot For Breakfast, Lunch Near Ridgefield/Danbury Border Looking to grab a quick bite or breakfast or lunch on Route 7's Ridgefield's Wooster Hollow Cafe’s large and affordable menu makes it easy — and certainly delicious. Serving up fresh sandwiches, salads, soups and other specialties, Wooster Hollow Cafe, located at 659 Danbury Road near the Danbury border, is your quaint and cozy home away from home. The eatery has earned 4.5/5 stars on Yelp with more than 50 reviews. Guests are quick to point out Wooster’s exemplary service and simple home cooking style. “Everything was delicious!! We had the breakfast bowl, Florentine omelet and a pancake……

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
16 Assault Weapons, Explosive Device Removed From Ridgefield Home 16 Assault Weapons, Explosive Device Removed From Ridgefield Home
16 Assault Weapons, Explosive Device Removed From Ridgefield Home A 49-year-old man was arrested after state police removed an explosive device from his Ridgefield home along with 16 assault weapons, 76 unregistered high-capacity magazines, and six silencers. Mark Albin was arrested on Thursday, March 28, after Ridgefield Police responded to a disturbance at 180 Tackora Trail at 12:30 a.m., said Ridgefield Police Capt. Shawn Platt. While taking Albin into custody for disorderly conduct, officers removed firearms from the residence for safekeeping, Platt said. While removing the weapons, officers discovered a large cache of illegal firearms…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Get Your Spoons, Tastebuds Ready: Sample Delicious Recipes At Ridgefield Chili Festival Get Your Spoons, Tastebuds Ready: Sample Delicious Recipes At Ridgefield Chili Festival
Get Your Spoons, Tastebuds Ready: Sample Delicious Recipes At Ridgefield Chili Festival Want to chill out with some chili this weekend? Grab your tickets for the 2019 Ridgefield Chili Festival, scheduled for Sunday, March 31 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ridgefield Recreation Center (195 Danbury Road). This event is a fundraiser for the Ridgefield Democratic Town Committee and allows guests of all ages to sample several varieties of chili crafted by both professional chefs and local amateurs. Joining the event will be US Senator Richard Blumenthal, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz and State Senator Will Haskell, who will listen to concerns, provide feedback and share insights on th…

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by Valerie Musson
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area Here are snowfall totals from the winter storm that swept through the area. Connecticut Fairfield County Bethel, 10 inches Danbury, 10 inches Darien, 9 inches Easton, 8 inches Fairfield, 6 inches Greenwich, 8 inches New Canaan, 10.5 inches Newtown, 11 inches Norwalk, 8 inches Ridgefield, 10 inches Shelton, 11 inches Stamford, 7 inches Stratford, 8.5 inches New York  Westchester County Armonk, 11 inches Croton Falls, 7 inches Jefferson Valley, 6.5 inches Katonah, 10 inches Mount Kisco, 8 inches North Salem, 10 inches Pound Ridge, 10 inches White Plains, 6 inc…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Hit-Run SUV Driver On Loose: Motorist With NY Plates Crashes Into Utility Pole In Ridgefield Hit-Run SUV Driver On Loose: Motorist With NY Plates Crashes Into Utility Pole In Ridgefield
Hit-Run SUV Driver On Loose: Motorist With NY Plates Crashes Into Utility Pole In Ridgefield Did you see anything? Police investigators in Ridgefield are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to gather information about a one-one-vehicle crash that destroyed a utility pole. According to police, at approximately 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21, a vehicle struck the pole on North Street, breaking it into several pieces. A white Chevy SUV with New York license plates was spotted in the area with front end damage traveling toward Route 116 (North Salem Road).  Anyone with information regarding the hit-and-run crash has been asked to contact investigators at the Ridgefi…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Free Tickets For Students: Ex-NHL Star Tells Of Recovery From Addiction At Ridgefield Playhouse Free Tickets For Students: Ex-NHL Star Tells Of Recovery From Addiction At Ridgefield Playhouse
Free Tickets For Students: Ex-nhl Star Tells Of Recovery From Addiction At Ridgefield Playhouse Need some inspiration? Come to Ridgefield Playhouse (80 East Ridge Road) to see former NHL star, Stanley Cup Winner and Olympic Gold Medalist Theo Fleury recount his one-of-a-kind story of overcoming addiction, abuse and trauma. "Theo Fleury: A Real Conversation," sponsored by Coltec with support from Ridgefield Prevention Council, is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. Special guests and New York Rangers Tom Laidlaw and Colton Orr are also scheduled to appear. The show will be hosted by CBS News Senior National Correspondent, Jim Axelrod, and will feature an audience Q&A and fan m…

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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
Lifestyle
Want Her? American Staffordshire Terrier In Ridgefield Looking For New Home Want Her? American Staffordshire Terrier In Ridgefield Looking For New Home
Want Her? American Staffordshire Terrier In Ridgefield Looking For New Home Need a new best friend? The Ridgefield Police Department has released an alert regarding Mia, a spayed 7-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who is up for adoption. Police said that the Ridgefield Animal Control is looking to re-home Mia to a family with no other pets in the home, noting “Mia is great with children and people in general.” Anyone with interest in making Mia a part of their family and giving the terrier a new home can contact the Ridgefield Animal Control by calling (203) 431-2711.

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by Zak Failla
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Ivan The Terrible Painting Stolen During World War II Discovered At Area Home Ivan The Terrible Painting Stolen During World War II Discovered At Area Home
Ivan The Terrible Painting Stolen During World War II Discovered At Area Home A 107-year-old painting of Russian Tsar Ivan the Terrible that was stolen from an art museum in Ukraine during World War II will be returned to its homeland after it was discovered at an area residence where it had been for decades. Mikhail Panin's painting, called Secret Departure Of Ivan The Terrible Before The Oprichnina, was part of the permanent collection of the museum in Dnipro, U.S. attorney's office prosecutors said, according to Radio Free Europe. An American couple inherited the painting when they bought a home in Ridgefield, Connecticut, in 1961 from a former memb…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tony Award Winner Ben Vereen Will Strut His Stuff At Ridgefield Playhouse Tony Award Winner Ben Vereen Will Strut His Stuff At Ridgefield Playhouse
Tony Award Winner Ben Vereen Will Strut His Stuff At Ridgefield Playhouse Multitalented entertainer and Tony Award-winner Ben Vereen, also known as the ‘Minister of Fun,’ will be making a highly anticipated appearance at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. La Quinta Inns and Suites Presents Ben Vereen: Steppin’ Out For The Holidays is just one part of Ridgefield Magazine Broadway and Cabaret Series. Transportation will be provided by Nutmeg Livery Service. The show will comprise a number of Vereen’s most famous hits, making for an unforgettable night of song and dance with the perfect mix of theatre. From ‘Magic to Do’ from Pippin to ‘Wait For It…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Putnam Sheriff's Narcotics Enforcement Unit Details Recent Arrests Putnam Sheriff's Narcotics Enforcement Unit Details Recent Arrests
Putnam Sheriff's Narcotics Enforcement Unit Details Recent Arrests Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley Jr. announced several arrests that have been made by the Department's Narcotics Enforcement Unit (NEU) in recent weeks.  Among the area residents who were busted for various infractions include:  On Sept. 28, members of the NEU stopped a vehicle for traffic violations, on Route 6, in Carmel. Subsequent to the deputies' traffic stop and interview, the operator of the vehicle, a 31-year-old male, from Hopewell Junction, was found to be in possession of alleged heroin. The subject was charged with one misdemeanor count of criminal possession…

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by Zak Failla
News
Police Seek New Yorkers' Help In Probe Of Baby Found Dead In Fairfield County Police Seek New Yorkers' Help In Probe Of Baby Found Dead In Fairfield County
Police Seek New Yorkers' Help In Probe Of Baby Found Dead In Fairfield County Police are asking New Yorkers' for help finding the person responsible for dumping a full-term newborn baby boy at a Stamford recycling center on Tuesday, Oct. 16.  The baby was discovered at the recycling center by an employee who was sorting materials, police said. Since the baby boy was discovered, Stamford investigators have worked hard to discover what area the recycling came from in order to focus their efforts in those towns.  At this point in the investigation, the child can only be described as a white or Hispanic male. No determination has been made as to whether the child was st…

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by Kathy Reakes