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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
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
Obituaries
Beloved Member Of Family-Run Jewelry Store In Area Dies Beloved Member Of Family-Run Jewelry Store In Area Dies
Beloved Member Of Family-Run Jewelry Store In Area 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
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
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