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Land O’ Lakes Drops Native American Image From Brand Ahead Of 100-Year Mark
Ahead of its 100th anniversary, renowned cheese and butter company Land O’ Lakes dropped its popular logo and replaced it with a picture of its farmers to emphasize the farmer-owned nature of the cooperative and promote the brand. It took a lot of getting used to as generations of...
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Director Gregg Dancho is retiring after nearly 45 years
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo director is retiring after dedicating nearly a half-century to the Bridgeport enterprise. The zoo announced the news in a press release on Monday while thanking Director Gregg Dancho for close to 45 years of service. Under his guidance, the zoo became a beloved part of the community and “a leader in conservation and education,” the release said.
2 suspects wanted for violent assault and car theft in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, CT(WFSB) - Bridgeport police are seeking the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in a violent assault and car theft on June 23rd. The incident occurred near 957 East Main Street, where the patrol division responded to a reported robbery around 10 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found the...
Rare Fungus That Kills Tens of thousand Of Trees Now In New York
A fungus that was first found in Wisconsin is now threatening trees in New York State. The New York State DEC wants New Yorkers to check on oak trees. "Be on the lookout for oak wilt throughout NYS! Have you checked your oak trees recently? Now is a great time to look for signs of oak wilt, a non-native fungus," the DEC stated on social media.
The Mesmerizing Northern Lights May Be Visible In NY Early Tomorrow Morning
The Northern Lights, aka Aurora Borealis, is a stunning natural phenomenon that creates an incredible display of color that seems to dance across the sky. Though, sadly, they’re typically only seen in countries closest to the Arctic and Antarctic circles that are often remote–but you may not have to hop on a flight to see them this week! Due to heightened solar activity the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a geomagnetic storm watch for July 24th, aka we may be seeing the northern lights in NY! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has found that a large Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) is expected to hit the earth’s atmosphere sometime in the early hours of Wednesday, July 24th. This means the potential to see the aurora borealis dancing across the night sky! Here’s everything you need to know about potentially seeing the dazzling Northern Lights display in NY:
New York reports highest listeria cases in deli meat outbreak. See map
A listeria outbreak linked to meats sliced at deli counters has killed two people and sickened 28 more in 12 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced July 19. Of 18 affected people interviewed, 16 reported eating meats sliced at a deli, most commonly deli-sliced turkey, liverwurst and ham. ...
New York, New Jersey & Delaware sued for failing to protect endangered Atlantic sturgeon
The Hudson Riverkeeper and Delaware Riverkeeper Network filed the lawsuit, alleging the states have not obtained the necessary permits, and have allowed the endangered fish to be caught in fishing nets.
Bridgeport students build plane in class
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — Recent Bridgeport high school graduates looked to the skies on Monday for their own creation — an airplane they spent three years building. The Bassick High School students made the plane in their shop class. Monday, they watched as it took off from Sikorsky Memorial Airport. “I’m dyslexic, so I didn’t […]
WICC-AM/FM, Bridgeport Has Talk Show Host and News Reporter Openings
Connoisseur Media Connecticut is looking for a talk show host for weekdays on WICC-AM/FM. This position will work a four-hour live talk program to air Monday through Saturday. The ideal candidate will be able to book guests, create compelling local content, field listener phone calls, and pivot subject matter as the local news cycle dictates. The station also has an opening for a morning news reporter for weekdays. This position will work weekdays during the Melissa in the Morning Show. The ideal candidate will be able to travel to Fairfield County locations and report live, collect and edit audio, post on social media, and deliver produced stories that can run throughout the day.
Fairfield Center Stage Presents HAIR This September
Fairfield Center Stage will present an immersive production of the American Tribal Love-Rock Musical HAIR on September 7 and 8 at Park City Music Hall (PCMH) in Black Rock. Tickets ($45 Reserved / $25 Standing Room / $55 Limited Table Seating) are on sale now. The show marks a return to PCMH following recent successful concert performances of The Beatles' Abbey Road and Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours". Tickets are available in advance and at the door (subject to availability--some performances may sell out in advance).
Another Huge Crowd Expected for City of Bridgeport's Annual National Night Out Event Set for The Bridge
It is a couple of weeks away, but one of the biggest annual events in the City of Bridgeport is on the schedule. On Tuesday, August 6, beginning at 6 p.m., The Bridge will be the site of the 2024 National Night Out event. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
ADU sought in Kings Highway North neighborhood
WESTPORT — A Kings Highway North homeowner is seeking permission to build a small accessory dwelling unit behind the main the home. Avengelia Tsiropoulos of 64 Kings Highway North has applied to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance. According to application materials, the new, two-story structure would...
Bridgeport Council denies apartment developer's tax break request, noting lack of affordable units
BRIDGEPORT — City Council members have, for now, denied a downtown apartment developer a tax break on a current market-rate project, insisting he must include affordable, low-income or workforce units in the project to get financial aid. Abraham Gottesman purchased 855 Main St. two years ago for $7.6 million...
Celebrate Shelton Holds 10th Annual Downtown Sounds Summer Concert
SHELTON — Celebrate Shelton is pleased to continue Downtown Sounds at the Veterans Memorial Park this summer. The 10th Annual Downtown Sounds Summer Concert presented by Celebrate Shelton and Liberty Bank will be held on Friday July 26th from 5:00pm — 10:00pm. Rain Date is Saturday, July 27th from 5pm-10pm.
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