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Experts recommend tips for safety while shooting Independence Day fireworks | News
NORWALK, CT – Safety experts suggest that you might want to think twice before spending a lot of money for Independence Day fireworks. Analyzing data from the American Pyrotechnics Association, researchers at firecashbuyer.com are braced for new reports of fireworks injuries in 2024, after seeing a record number of injuries last year.
Natasha Yvette Williams Comes to Music Theatre of Connecticut This Month
Music Theatre of Connecticut will continue its annual summer performance series, MTC’s Hot Summer Nights with An Evening with Broadway’s NaTasha Yvette Williams! As audiences await the start of the 38th MainStage Season in September, MTC is here to keep you entertained until then with award-winning local, NYC, and Broadway talent on select Saturday nights at 8pm from June through August. This third performance of the series takes place on July 13th at 8:00pm.
Halstead apartment owner files complaint over Norden Place approval
Following the Planning and Zoning Commission’s approval of the MTA’s plans to use a portion of 10 Norden Place for a “transportation maintenance terminal,” the site’s next-door neighbor filed a complaint against the commission, stating their property would be “adversely affected” by the approval of this project.
Norwalk Hospital’s psychiatric outreach program wins community service award
Norwalk Hospital’s Community Psychiatric Outreach Program has received the 2024 Connecticut Hospital Community Service Award from the Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) and the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) at the annual CHA meeting. Under the Outreach Program, third-year psychiatry residents venture out and engage at-risk citizens on the...
Photo: Norwalk girls 8U softball team wins Babe Ruth State Championship
The Norwalk Crush 8U softball team won the Babe Ruth State Championship on Sunday in Stamford. It is the first state championship for a Norwalk youth travel softball program in its history, according to Shannon O’Toole Giandurco, who submitted a photo of the championship team. The girls went 4-1...
Bob Tasca III Claims Second Wally of 2024 Season in Norwalk
Sometimes you have to go slow to go fast – very fast. At least, this was part of the strategy employed by the team behind the Tasca Funny Car that pushed them from a frustrating front half of the season to two consecutive final rounds and the winner’s circle Sunday afternoon in Norwalk.
Steve Torrence Races to Semifinals at Norwalk
After some recent struggles, Steve Torrence was back on his starting line game Sunday at Summit Motorsports Park, but his CAPCO Contractors Top Fuel Toyota was not quite up to the challenge posed by No. 1 qualifier Doug Kalitta and his MAC Tools dragster in the semifinal round of the 17th Summit Racing Equipment Nationals.
5 Things We Learned in Norwalk
Incredibly tight racing, another near-double, old rivalries restructured, dreams coming true, and finally getting the scoop: It was another unforgettable weekend at Summit Motorsports Park. Here are five takeaways from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. TOP FUEL IS BRUTAL. We knew from the first pair that Sunday at Summit...
Norwalk children’s summer meals program starts today
NORWALK – City and school officials hailed the start of Norwalk Public School’s summer meals program for children at a ceremony Friday outside the South Norwalk Neighborhood School on Concord Street. With 10.9 percent of children food insecure in southwestern Connecticut, the program provided 78,000 meals last summer,...
CT Association of Public Health Nurses selects Norwalk nurse in its first-ever Nurse of the Year award
Darleen Hoffler, Norwalk Health Department Clinical Services Supervisor, has been named Connecticut Public Health Nurse of the Year by the Connecticut Association of Public Health Nurses. She is the first recipient of what will become an annual award recognizing excellence in public health practice, innovative initiatives, leadership and advocacy, health equity, evidence-based practice, community engagement, and professional development.
Bridgeport ‘O.N.E.’ gang member sentenced to 9 years
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — A member of the “O.N.E.” gang in Bridgeport was sentenced to nine years in prison for drug and firearm possession. Michael “Mikey RTN” Lockhart, of Bridgeport, had been detained since 2021. After searching his Roberts Street residence, police found large bags of marijuana, items used to package narcotics such as fentanyl […]
Quack! Quack! Quack! Duck Race Greater Than Ever!
The Sunrise Rotary held one of Westport’s favorite events, The Great Duck Race and family festival at Jesup Green, and the crowd was one of the biggest ever. “Sales” of the ducks continued well past the 1:00 PM planned start time for the race making the event a tremendous fund raiser for the sunrise Rotary. The crowd filled the hill behind the race course all the way up to the entrance of the library, clearly showing the excellent turnout.
Photos showcased in exhibit at Westport Book Shop
WESTPORT — Photographs by Julie O’Connor will be on display through July at the Westport Book Shop. A reception for the exhibit is planned at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at the store, 23 Jesup Road. To attend, call 203-349-5141 or email bookshop@westportbooksaleventures.org. The exhibit, on display through...
New board members named by Westport Library
WESTPORT — Three new trustees have been named by the Westport Library. They are: Sheri Gordon, Kathleen Guion and Liza Van Gundy. The library board, which began its new fiscal year July 1, is led by Pat Wieser, who stepped in as president earlier this year after the departure of Barrie Rosen, with Bob Boroujerdi as senior vice president; Ben Chan, treasurer, and Melissa Banks, secretary.
Shore looks better: Kayak flotilla buoys waterfront cleanup
WESTPORT — A wave of volunteers, organized by the Longshore Sailing School, helped clean up the local shoreline last Saturday. The cleanup was buoyed by a flotilla of 30 kayaks provided by the school. Trash, big and small, ranging from golf balls to construction debris, was cleared from the...
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