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Photo Gallery: Community unites for successful Stony Brook Mill Creek cleanup event
Second cleanup planned for August 28. On August 22, the Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) organized a creek cleanup event in response to the recent storm that caused significant damage to Harbor Road and the Mill Pond in Stony Brook. The event brought together over 70 dedicated volunteers from Stony Brook and surrounding areas to address the aftermath of the storm, including the removal of debris and dead fish from Mill Creek.
Meriden Police get new therapy dog
MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Meriden Police have a new partner on the force. John is the department’s first therapy dog. He’ll be going to schools to calm kids, crime scenes and also help with officers who may be suffering from trauma on the job. Officer Stephanie Masella is John’s handler, and John came to her in […]
Local farm in Bethlehem doing their part to help victims impacted by flooding
BETHLEHEM, CT (WFSB) - Communities are continuing to pitch in for those affected by Sunday’s historic floods. Local businesses and area residents joined together at March Farm in Bethlehem to do their part as well. The farm has held a concert series for four years with a local band...
Family makes renewed plea as Billy Smolinski missing person case marks 20 years
Saturday marks 20 years since Billy Smolinski went missing from his home on Holly Street in Waterbury. The date was Aug. 24, 2004. Decades later, some are still searching and they say areas of interest are some of the same areas impacted by recent flooding. It’s leading to a call...
L.I. family says town is at fault after backyard collapsed during storms
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, N.Y. – Sunday's storm forced one Long Island family out of their home after their backyard collapsed. They believe the town is at fault and the whole disaster could have been prevented.Port Jefferson Station resident Steven Abrams said his entire backyard collapsed after Sunday's rain storm, but the erosion started back on July 13."Literal specks of dirt dripping down that hill, watching my property erode. And now it's all gone," Abrams said.Port Jefferson Station homeowner says he was told his property was fine before collapseThe married father of two said it all started with a breach of...
Girl Scout Troop 1343 gives time and talent to Paws of War
“I really like the feeling of helping people and making their lives better, like when we did the food drive for Paws of War.”. This assessment by Cecilia Schultz, part of Junior Girl Scout Troop 1343, encompasses the members’ ongoing experience of sustaining social works. Comprised of nine and ten year olds from Stony Brook and Setauket in the Three Village School District, Troop 1343 recently partnered with Nesconset-based animal rescue Paws of War that works with soldiers, veterans, and first responders.
Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon must face NY criminal fraud trial, judge rules
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon must face trial in New York on criminal-fraud charges over a push to fund the former U.S. president's signature wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, a judge ruled on Friday.
CBRE and Marcus & Millichap facilitate $6.191m sale of Heritage Plaza - 26,403 s/f
New Fairfield, CT CBRE negotiated the $6.191 million sale of Heritage Plaza, a newly renovated, 26,403 s/f neighborhood shopping center located at 28 CT-39. Heritage Acquisitions LLC acquired the complex, which is fully leased with a strong tenant mix including a number of service-based tenants, from 28 Route 39, LLC.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: August 15 to 22
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Aug., 15 to 22, 2024:. 241 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk — $2,395,000 / $2,195,000. 21 Bryan Road, Norwalk — $4,489,500 / $4,189,500. Pending Sales. 14 Harriet Lane, Darien — $999,000. 15 Maple St., Darien...
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...
Cleanup on Housatonic River continues
MONROE, Conn. (WTNH) — Efforts to clean the debris from Sunday’s flash flooding out of the Housatonic River continues. Most of that debris was above the Stevenson Dam, as of Thursday morning. That is about to change, according to one company’s plan. Up above the dam, it was the fourth straight day of trying to […]
Aquarion: Limit Water Use To Essential Needs
OXFORD/SEYMOUR — The following information is from the Office of the First Selectwoman in Seymour:. Message: This is an important message from Aquarion Water Company. Work continues on water supply restoration at our Oxford wellfield. We expect to bring some wells back online early next week. Until full capacity is restored, please continue to limit your water use to essential needs. Avoid using irrigation systems, filling pools, and washing vehicles or buildings. We appreciate your patience as we work to restore full system capacity.”
BHS Cross Country Season Set to Begin with Wealth of Experienced Runners Back for Indians
When the high school cross country season begins on Saturday at the Knight Night Relays at Preston High School, there will be a lot of familiar faces wearing Bridgeport uniforms. Of the core group of runners for both the boys and girls teams, there was only one runner lost to...
Rock The Valley Is At Nolan Field In Ansonia Saturday, Aug. 24
The above flyer and following press release were sent to The Valley Indy by the City of Ansonia:. Mayor David Cassetti, customized electric guitar in hand, has announced the free, full-day music festival ROCK THE VALLEY will return to Ansonia’s Nolan Field on Saturday, August 24th with another hard-hitting line-up of rock and metal bands, starting at 12pm.
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...
Stratford beaches to reopen for swimming on Friday
STRATFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Stratford beaches will reopen for swimming on Friday after being closed due to bacteria, according to the Stratford Health Department. Testing earlier in the week revealed high levels of bacteria at all Stratford beaches. The health department believes the high levels to be due in part to the large amount of […]
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