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Meet ‘CERT,’ the New Canaan Community Emergency Response Team
This month, NewCanaanite.com is publishing Q&As with local service organizations—volunteer groups that give back to the community while offering connection, camaraderie and fun. Today we feature the New Canaan. Community Emergency Response Team, or ‘CERT.’. Here’s our exchange with the nonprofit organization’s public relations officer, Kevin McIntosh....
Former Marine to kayak across LI Sound for veteran suicide awareness
Mike Kilano, a United States Marine veteran, veteran advocate and crisis coordinator for Paws of War, will participate in the 22 PAC PTSD Awareness Challenge Aug. 30. This event aims to raise awareness for PTSD and veteran suicides, and to bring together over 20 veteran-related nonprofits. Kilano, a North Babylon...
Oxford and other communities rebuilding one week after catastrophic flooding
OXFORD, CT (WFSB) - It’s been exactly one week since historic flooding caused significant damage in multiple cities and towns in the western part of the state. Oxford was one of the towns most impacted by floods. Closed road signs and jersey barriers are common sights across town as...
What Happened to Alice Vrablic in Wappingers Falls, New York? Case Still Cold 54 Years Later
What happened to Alice Vrablic in Wappingers Falls, New York back in 1970? Investigators are still looking into this cold case after 54 years. Wappingers Falls, NY Cold Case Goes Unsolved for 54 Years. Alice Vrablic was 20 years old on August 22nd, 1970. She had just finished up her...
DUI Charge for Man, 46
Police last Thursday morning arrested a 46-year-old Wilton man and charged him with driving under the influence. At about 10:01 a.m. on Aug. 22, an SUV disobeyed a stop signal from an officer working an extra-duty assignment conducting traffic control in the area of Silvermine and Fable Farm Roads, according to a police report.
Noroton Yacht Club returns to the top step of Grandmasters podium
From the inception of the New York Yacht Club Grandmasters Regatta in 2010, Noroton Yacht Club, from Darien, Conn., was the undisputed champion of grandmasters team racing. But the club’s streak of six straight wins ended in 2016 and despite usually being in contention, Noroton had been unable to replicate its previous successes. Until today, that is. With a 4-1 record on the final day of the 2024 New York Yacht Club Grandmasters Regatta, Noroton put daylight between itself and Day 2 leader Texas Corinthian Yacht Club and clinched the win. Newport Harbor Yacht Club finished third and Southern Yacht Club took fourth.
UConn Mega-Booster Takes Stance on Huskies Possibly Joining the Big 12
With reports swirling that the UConn Huskies could be looking to join the Big 12 via expansion, an important UConn voice has spoken up. Marc D’Amelio, a Norwalk native and 1991 UConn graduate, has increasingly become a prominent figure in the UConn athletic world. As name, image and likeness (NIL) changes the college sports landscape, D’Amelio stepped forward for his alma mater and created the D’Amelio Huskies Collective.
1 Hospitalized and arrested after crash on the Merritt Parkway
WESTPORT, Conn. (WTNH) – One person was hospitalized and then arrested following a crash on the Merritt Parkway near Westport Sunday afternoon. Connecticut State Police were investigating an accident that happened near the Clinton Avenue overpass Saturday in which three individuals exited one of the cars and fled the scene. StatePolice confirmed that the vehicle […]
SOLD: New Owners at Dutchess Recreational Vehicles in Poughkeepsie
One of the Hudson Valley's biggest names in powersports has officially been sold. If you're the type of person who loves the outdoors and enjoys zipping around on anything with a motor you've probably spent some time browsing or shopping at one of the Hudson Valley's biggest names in powersports.
Men’s Soccer Blown Out as Marquette’s Offense Explodes
Marist men’s soccer lost in blowout fashion for the second consecutive match, falling 6-1 to Marquette on a sweltering Milwaukee afternoon. Coming off a season-opening 4-1 loss at the hands of Wisconsin and in search of their first win, Marist (0-2) reinserted junior midfielder Skyler Cunha into the starting lineup. Led by first-year coach David Korn, Marquette (2-0) dominated the first-ever meeting between these two teams, with junior midfielder Mitchell Dryden leading the way with a pair of goals.
Woman suffers critical injuries after getting hand stuck in lawn equipment in Bridgeport
A woman was taken to the hospital after getting her hand stuck in lawn equipment in Bridgeport on Sunday. Dispatchers received a call about someone in distress at Park Avenue and Atlantic Street around 3 p.m. Fire officials said a woman had her hand stuck in a piece of lawn...
Turkey’s Lara Kisakol to attend Fairfield University with conference leading times (2024)
Kisakol will be an immediate title threat when she arrives on campus, as her converted 100 fly time would have won at the 2024 MAAC Championships Current photo via Lara Kisakol. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For...
Rumson Police: Attempted Stabbing Over Wine Spill at Iconic Local Restaurant
Word spread quickly among Rumson-Fair Haven area people after a video showing a scuffle and attempted stabbing on Thursday at the upscale Red Horse Restaurant, the former Fromagerie, in Rumson. A 75-year-old out-of-state restaurant patron was charged with aggravated assault and related charges stemming from the incident. Rumson police, on...
Massive Change To Liquor Law In New York
Governor Hochul has signed a bill that makes a huge change to the liquor law in New York State. The new law will allow distillers in the state direct access to more consumers. Senate Bill S2852A and the Assembly version A3132,. "Authorizes the direct intrastate and interstate shipment of liquor,...
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