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DI Women of Power 2024: Lauren Freer is Having Her Say in History
Last year, North Carolina racer Lauren Freer was busy making history at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk. Racing in Super Comp and Super Gas, Freer became the 30th driver in NHRA history to double at a national event. She was also the first female driver to accomplish the feat.
Man arrested for threatening drivers with paintball gun in Connecticut
(WJAR) — A Putnam man was arrested for threatening drivers with a paintball gun in Connecticut Friday night. State police received multiple calls just after 6 p.m. for a red sedan that was tailgating other vehicles and driving in an aggressive manner on I-395 southbound in Thompson and Putnam.
Driver Was On Drugs During Fatal Beacon Hills Crash That Killed Mother, 2 Kids: Police
New Haven County resident William Kundert, age 42, of Oxford, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies in the Feb. 4 crash in Beacon Falls, Connecticut State Police said. Riquelme Alves Brito, 3, Laura Alves Brito, 6, and their mother Andreas De Brito-Alves, age 26, of Bridgeport, were killed in...
Pastor reflects on wedding evacuated when sinkhole opened up in Monroe
MONROE, Conn. (WFSB) - During Sunday’s historic flooding, a massive sinkhole formed at The Waterview Event Venue in Monroe, forcing the business to evacuate. At the time, a wedding was underway. As Reverend Dawn Snell headed to the Waterview to officiate the wedding of Lucrecia and Thomas Wilson she...
No home for old robots? Robot fighting league asks City to let it stay on Water St.
Even robots need a home. The operators of Norwalk’s preeminent robot habitation, the National Havoc Robot League, are asking the city to let their robots keep the home they’ve already got. It’s the same home (AKA fighting arena) at 165 Water Street where robots have attacked, shot, electrocuted...
Monroe businesses grapple with costly flood damage, lost revenue
Monroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure, making it difficult to operate at all. Z-Topia business park, 1545 Monroe Turnpike, was among the hardest hit. A powerful stream of water...
$10K Mega Millions ticket won in Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. — Editor's note: Video above originally aired in October 2023. A Mega Millions ticket sold in Connecticut won $10,000 in Friday night's drawing. The numbers to match are 28-30-44-66-69 and the Mega Ball 2. One ticket sold in Connecticut matched four numbers and the Mega Ball to...
First Selectman’s Update, Aug. 23, 2024: Storm News and Review
The following is an update from First Selectman Toni Boucher. Hello Wilton. There is much to report in the aftermath of the Aug. 18 storm, but we would first like to inform residents of two key health and safety issues directly affecting our town. Scribner Hill Rd.: A section of...
Five City Employees Including Trio of Years of Service honorees to be Recognized by Council
A handful of city employees will be honored at Monday’s City Council meeting. Police Officers Austen Zorick and Clayton Bee will be recongized for their performance in the Derek Hotsinpiller Fallen Stars 5K in June where Bridgeport won the Top Cop Team Award. Also, a trio of Years of...
Women's Soccer Earns United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The University of Bridgeport's women's soccer team has earned the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for the 2023-24 school year, the organization announced earlier this month. In order to qualify, a team must have a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for...
School District Handbook for 2024-25 Includes New Conduct Guidelines Around Discipline
With students due to return to school on Monday, Aug. 26, the Wilton Public School district’s newly crafted Code of Conduct will now begin appearing in the student handbook of rights and responsibilities. Superintendent of Schools Kevin Smith said that, following “behavioral events of last year,” he had his...
Break Out the Boots and CowpokeHats
Tuesday August 27th at 7 p.m. The Gazebo awaits at the Paradise Green. Come join us for a weeknight summer jam. Break out your dancing shoes!!! Line Dancing Expected!. Shot Down, a modern country party experience since 2016. Shot Down performs cutting edge tunes as well as all the standard country favorites.
Cellphone Ban at Wilton Schools Moving Closer to Reality
While it won’t be in operation for the first day of school, the plan to ban cellphones at all four Wilton schools, for grades K-12, continues moving forward. “We’re not going to start Day One,” Wilton Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Smith told GOOD Morning Wilton on Aug. 13.
19th Annual Latin Music Festival
(Rain date-September 22nd) Steps of Town Hall, 2725 Main Street, September 16, 9 AM. Presented by The Town of Stratford and the Stratford Hispanic Heritage Committee. Sponsored by the Stratford Economic and Community Development Commission, this celebration of Latin culture will showcase performances by notable Latin bands and professional folkloric dance groups. This year the festival welcomes the Emmy nominated performing troupe, Danza Fiesta. The festival will feature over 45 vendors, including food trucks, arts and crafts booths and community organizations. This year’s theme is Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together, which recognizes Hispanics/Latinos who have been trailblazers and game-changers and paving the way for future generations. The event is co-chaired by Gladys Ramos and Olga Pena. The festival kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated from September 15th through October 15th.
Sterling House Community Center Fall Soccer – 2024
Practices begin the first week of September. Games begin Saturday September 28th. Sterling House Soccer is a recreational league for all children and abilities. Focused on teamwork and having fun, we do not keep records or standings for our games. Practices are once a week during weekdays. Games are 1-2...
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