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New Canaan Now & Then: The James House
‘New Canaan Now & Then’ is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens Realtors Joanne Santulli, Karen Ceraso, Bettina Hegel and Schuyler Morris. The “James House” on Frogtown Road was built in 1965 and designed by an unknown architect. The original house was one story with a basement structure...
Bridgeport City Councilwoman Eneida Martinez referred to prosecutors in election fraud case
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — Bridgeport City Councilwoman Eneida Martinez is the latest to come under fire in the city’s ongoing 2019 election fraud investigation. Allegations came in on Wednesday from a woman who lives in a senior facility, stating that a Latina woman with glasses arrived at her door in September asking her if she […]
Popular Hudson Valley Sports Personality Leaves Team After 28 Years
A familiar voice at games across the Hudson Valley for many years has announced he is no longer with a local team. If you have ever spent an evening at Dutchess Stadium, (now called Heritage Financial Park) the odds are you've heard his voice over the public address system announcing game information and leading stadium fans through many different contests throughout a baseball game.
Coventry to take a closer look into backyard gun ranges
COVENTRY, Conn. (WTNH) — The town council in Coventry has unanimously approved a move to look into backyard gun ranges. The town is forming a committee, which takes aim at researching the backyard sport, because some residents are worried that a stray bullet or missed target could hit too close to home. Coventry Police Department […]
Juvenile arrested after 15-year-old shot in Norwalk
NORWALK, Conn. (WTNH) — A 16-year-old juvenile was arrested in Norwalk on Saturday, July 13 after a 15-year-old was shot in the Roodner Court Public Housing Complex. According to a release, police received a call of shots fired at the complex shortly before 7 p.m. At the scene, officers receives information that a 15-year-old victim […]
CT food prices have risen over 25% in four years. DeLauro, Tong look for answers
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) met with state leaders in New Haven to push federal and state initiatives to address rising grocery prices. DeLauro said these initiatives are aimed at lowering food prices to make everyday necessities more affordable. She spoke outside of Nica’s Market about the burden high food prices have brought on families and small businesses. She said she plans to look into large corporations that dominate food and grocery markets.
Sandy Hook group navigates divisive politics to expand school gun violence prevention program
Cross the Housatonic River and head into Newtown, Connecticut, you’ll drive past a quaint cafe and boutique and come across a little white house, surrounded by showy, blue hydrangeas. Inside the house is a photograph of the cutest little boy. Wild hair, curious eyes, beautiful, beautiful smile. Tooth missing.
Choose Love Announces Spaulding Academy as Its First Certified School
Newtown, CT – Choose Love Movement, a non-profit providing free Character Social Emotional Development programs for educators, announced today Spaulding Academy & Family Services in New Hampshire has become its first ever Choose Love Certified School. Becoming a Choose Love Certified School shows a commitment to the safety, health...
New York Men Confess To ‘Senseless Murders’ Of Hudson Valley Kids
Two New York Gang Members men committed "senseless murders" of teens in the Hudson Valley. The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, announced a guilty plea following the death of a Dutchess County Teen. New York City Man Confesses To Killing Dutchess County, New...
Fireworks ‘Lit up the night’
Longtime Westie Lois Doerr and her 8-year-old helper, Logan McCauley, flipped a light switch to launch the Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular on July 3. The moment Doerr and McCauley flipped the switch, fireworks blasted off Bradley Point and exploded over Long Island Sound, dazzling thousands of patriotic revelers, many wearing red, white and blue, along West Haven’s 3 miles of public beaches with a display of brilliant lighting and booming sound effects.
Burlington-Canton Animal Shelter at full capacity
BURLINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Officials with the Burlington-Canton Animal Shelter announced Tuesday they are not taking in any more animals right now after reaching capacity. Animal Control said they are down to one emergency kennel. If you’re able to help foster or adopt a dog, they have two dogs- a senior pitty and a 6-month-old- […]
HVFC Responds to Motor Vehicle Accidents Hours Apart
(July 17, 2024) —- On July 13, 2024, the Haddam Volunteer Fire Company responded to back-to-back motor vehicle accidents on Saybrook Road (Route 154). At 4:35 p.m., HVFC was dispatched to Tylerville for a two-car accident. Two patients were evaluated on scene and refused additional medical treatment. Both lanes of Saybrook Road were closed for about an hour while crews removed the vehicles and cleaned debris from the road.
Allingtown volunteer heading to South Pole
Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association Lieutenant Sam Manuel has been hired by Amentum, an organization that supports the National Science Foundation and the Arctic Exploration and Research Program. Manuel will be a firefighter/emt with the Antarctica Fire Department at the McMurdo Station. “I chose to do this, because it’s an incredibly...
Bryan Pellegrini: Proud to Have Served His Hometown
For nearly three decades, Bryan Pellegrini has been a familiar face in the community as a member of the Clinton Police Department. Now, after 26 years in Clinton, Bryan is saying goodbye. Bryan grew up Clinton and then moved to Honolulu when he was in 9th grade. Even though he...
IRS: Conn. Fisherman dodged $1.4M in taxes
A Durham man pleaded guilty Wednesday to evading taxes on $1.4 million in income he earned as a commercial fisherman, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Have you listened to this article via the audio player?. If so, send us your feedback around what we can do to improve this...
Fabbri Adds Hopper To The Staff
HAMDEN, Conn. – Quinnipiac University women's basketball Head Coach Tricia Fabbri announced the addition of Ashley Hopper as the Director of Basketball Operations on Tuesday, July 16th. "I want to thank Coach Fabbri for the opportunity," said Hopper. "I am super grateful to be at Quinnipiac and it's been...
Camper Discovers Artifact In Milford
The Milford Marine Institute has announced the discovery of an ancient lithic gouge at their annual archaeology/native culture camp in July. The gouge, which was used in making dugout canoes, was found by camper Quinn May on Friday, July 12, along the “River of Lost Name,” the Marine Institute’s name for the Indian or East River in Milford. Also found the same week by the campers was an 18th century complete pewter button, translucent hide scraper, complete felsite knife and several projectiles. Photo courtesy of the Milford Marine Institute.
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