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Monroe firefighters’ Awards Banquet recognizes outstanding service
MONROE, CT — One year after its 100th anniversary, the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department celebrated individual milestones for longevity, active service and the outstanding contributions of its firefighters during its Annual Awards Banquet and Anniversary Dinner at Vazzy’s Osteria on June 29. Monroe Fire Lt. George Roelofsen was...
Car show to return to Elks for second year
Lovers of classic cars soon will be able to see their fill, as a car show put on for the benefit of Agawam Mill Pond will return to the Wareham New-Bedford Elks lodge on Saturday, July 20. This is the second year that Cleanup Agawam Mill Pond, an organization which...
Council to be Asked to Give Approval for Project at a Cost of Nearly $300,000 to Improve City Intersection
A contract to redesign the intersection of Philadelphia Avenue and Worthington Drive will likely get started this month barring any issues brought up by Bridgeport City Council. At Monday’s meeting of the city’s governing body, they will be asked to approve the contract for what is being called the Worthington...
WVU Helps Spark Innovation, Entrepreneurship to Aid BHS Alum Michael Morehead in Successful Startup
Article Courtesy of Jake Stump/West Virginia University. When Michael Morehead entered West Virginia University’s master’s program in computer science in 2011, his main goal was “survival.” The Bridgeport native’s main motivation was obtaining health insurance to cover medical bills from chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. That’s all he wanted, he admits. But he wound up with much more.
July 3 fireworks light up West Haven shoreline, dazzling people of all ages
PHOTO — Rockets explode over West Haven’s Bradley Point in a shower of red, white and blue sparks at the Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular on Wednesday, July 3. The 20-minute pyrotechnic show, presented by the Savin Rock Fireworks Committee, was held on July 3 for the first time since 2019. (City Photo/Alycia Sandella)
Vernon couple looking for family of missing Navy sailor; want to return his journal to them
VERNON, CT (WFSB) - A Vernon couple is hoping to find the family of a Navy sailor, presumed to be missing in action during World War II. They have something that belongs to him and want to return it. “I looked each day for a letter from you. I’ll admit...
Westerners Walk Off Navs in Wild Independence Day Contest
DANBURY, Conn. 一 Late-inning fireworks helped the North Shore Navigators come back from 11-1 down after six innings, but the Danbury Westerners ultimately walked off for a 13-12 win in Thursday’s New England Collegiate Baseball League action at Rogers Park. North Shore climbed out of its double-digit deficit...
Defense keys victory as Connecticut wins second straight on the road
Winning on the road in the WNBA isn’t easy but the Connecticut Sun have picked up a pair of road victories this week with a victory on Monday night against Phoenix and a win on Thursday night against the Minnesota Lynx. The Sun, who had lost three of their...
Offshore wind farm could be boon to two Groton businesses
Jul. 4—One of the four offshore companies vying to be next in line to add offshore wind power to the state's electrical grid is promising more work for at least two eastern Connecticut companies. Vineyard Offshore said on Tuesday that it has a memorandum of understanding for work with Groton-based companies ThayerMahan and Survival Systems USA, contingent on the state choosing Vineyard ...
Wall catches fire in Milford home on Fourth of July night
MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — There was a fire in a wall at a house in Milford on Thursday night. According to the Milford Fire Department, at around 9:12 p.m., fire crews arrived to 79 Hillside Ave. to find an active fire in a wall. They quickly located the fire and extinguished it. To make sure […]
‘Mikey RTN’ of Bridgeport’s Original North End gang receives 9-year prison sentence
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A member of Bridgeport’s violent Original North End gang has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Michael “Mikey RTN” Lockhart, 25, of Bridgeport...
Madison’s 4th of July parade highlights history
MADISON, Conn. (WTNH) — Paradegoers started lining the Post Road early in the morning to get good seats for the town’s Independence Day parade. With around a thousand marchers, it’s a big parade with a small-town feel. Madison has been taking its patriotic flair to the streets every Fourth of July for more than 47 […]
CT DEEP emphasizes water safety alongside Stew Leonard, Jr., Greater Waterbury YMCA
WATERTOWN, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection held a press conference at Black Rock State Park on Wednesday to promote swimming safely ahead of the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, according to a release from DEEP. DEEP Deputy Commissioner Mason Trumble was joined by Stew...
Jonathan Meijer Commits To Post University
An '03 from Mölndal, Sweden, Meijer played 45 games in the 2023-24 season, recording 5 goals and 6 assists for a total of 11 points. "Jonathan was a player that did everything we asked of him," said Boston Jr. Terriers head coach Cody Gonyeau. "He came in and played a certain role that made us very competitive. I'm very proud of him for his commitment to play at Post University. He is very deserving of this opportunity, and I know he will bring a ton of value to their team!"
Graduate uses experience to advocate for inclusivity and self-expression
Film, television and media arts graduate Reinett Chefu ’24, MS '25, devoted her time at Quinnipiac to advocating for self-expression, fostering a welcoming environment for international students and serving as a leader in the Bobcat community. As Chefu completed her undergraduate education at Quinnipiac this past May, she left...
Fellow learns the importance of local government through planning and zoning work
After returning from a semester in Washington D.C., Michael Scott ‘25 knew he wanted to explore more forms of government this summer. As a Quinnipiac Presidential Public Service Fellow, Scott serves in Hamden's planning and zoning department. During his time in the town's planning and zoning department, Scott has...
Alumnus transforms skills learned in the classroom, media suite to help broadcast Paris Olympics
Peter O’Neill ’20 created content for NBC Sports during the 2022 Beijing Olympics and is now preparing coverage for the 2024 Paris Olympics as an associate producer. During his years at Quinnipiac, O’Neill honed his skills in broadcasting, photography and editing — both in and out of the classroom. Whether he was learning in the student media or writing stories for The Quinnipiac Chronicle, he was constantly strenthening the foundation for a career in in the news industry.
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