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Oysters Are Being Recalled In 9 States Due To Possible Bacteria Contamination, FDA Warns
Oysters have shipped to restaurants and retailers in nine different states have been recalled after it was discovered they may be contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni, a bacteria that can cause diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramps at best, and life...
Tracking strong storms and flooding threats
As we continue moving through this Monday afternoon, stay weather alert. We’re tracking scattered rain and thunderstorms for Greater Boston today. Some of the rain could be heavy at times, leading to some localized flooding in eastern Massachusetts. Central Massachusetts and parts of Connecticut will likely have a higher threat for flash flooding as a cold front pushes through New England.
Homeowner details damage, neighbors recount daring rescue in Oxford
The damage was widespread in the town of Oxford following Sunday night’s storm. The bridge on Park Road was destroyed by the water currents coming from the broken dam wall. The river currents not only destroyed the bridge, but also the home of Vicky Tkacz. She has lived in her home for 13 years and said she never witnessed a storm like Sunday’s.
Dutchess County Dog Saved From Awful Hoarding Situation Finds New Home
An awful hoarding situation in Dutchess County has a heartwarming ending for one rescue pup. Over 20 Dogs Saved from Hoarding Situation in Milan, NY. Several local animal rescues were on the scene earlier this year to assist in what some volunteers called the "worst hoarding situation" they have ever encountered.
Save a Fortune at Dutchess County’s Epic Surplus Vehicle Auction
Hudson Valley residents searching for a vehicle on a budget may have just hit the jackpot. The Dutchess County government is looking to offload vehicles that are either no longer in service or vehicles that are working but no longer needed... and prices couldn't be lower. From ambulances and bulldozers to passenger cars and boats, here are some of the best bargains:
Naugatuck businesses hit hard by Sunday night’s storm
NAUGATUCK, CT (WFSB) – The storm that struck on Sunday night has left a significant impact on Naugatuck and neighboring towns, causing extensive damage to homes, roads, and businesses. The intersection of Water and Maple Streets, home to several small businesses, has been particularly affected. Many of these establishments...
Newtown community rallies together following devastating storm
Uncle Matt’s Bakery and Cafe is normally closed on Monday’s but today, the doors were open. "Just being in Sandy Hook, being in Newtown, we have a different sense of community,” coffee vendor Amanda Eng said. Eng spent her morning serving free coffee for people reeling from...
Watertown farmer loses crops worth thousands due to flooding
Some Connecticut farmers are dealing with the effects of Sunday’s storm. “A lot of us go hit,” said Joann DeSantis, who runs DeSantis Farm in Watertown alongside her husband. “We’ve never had rain down here like this. We’ve never had this much rain.”. DeSantis said...
Cleanup underway from severe flooding in Seymour
SEYMOUR, CT (WFSB) - Cleanup from the flooding on Sunday continued Monday in the Town of Seymour. Route 67 had multiple closures that spanned from Seymour to Oxford. Local and state roads were a complete mess. Seth Den Road in Oxford was blocked off by barriers because the road was...
Storm Story: Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Us This Was Coming?
THE VALLEY – The rain and subsequent floods Sunday (Aug. 18) that killed two people and caused untold damage in Oxford and Seymour was statistically extreme* event, according to a meteorologist interviewed Monday by The Valley Indy. The amount of rain that fell (anywhere from nine to 12 inches...
Man rescues motorist and dog stranded in flash flood
In the midst of unceasing rain and streets that turned into streams, a good Samaritan rescued an amputee motorist and his dog on Sunday in Southbury, Connecticut. In the midst of unceasing rain and streets that turned into streams, a good samaritan rescued an amputee motorist and his dog on Sunday in Southbury, Connecticut. The quiet New England town received over 10 inches of rain in a 24-hour period after intense storms moved in over the weekend. Tania Carver captured footage of the harrowing rescue, and shared with Storyful that the heroic man came to the aid of the driver and his pup after their vehicle became stuck in floodwaters at the junction of Main Street South and Highway 6.
Valley United Way Supports Relief Efforts Regarding Weekend Flooding
Valley United Way recognizes the devastation cast upon those impacted by the flooding that occurred in Oxford and the surrounding Lower Naugatuck Valley communities as a result of the heavy rains experienced over this past weekend. Mike Pacowta, President & CPO of Valley United Way commended the American Red Cross...
Oxford neighbors unable to get home in floodwaters
OXFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Three neighbors had a hard time getting home Sunday night when floods swept through Oxford. “We were driving around for three to four hours trying to get as close as we possibly could,” Jim Wandishion said. He was at the movies with his neighbors, Kraig and Sawyer Eades, when the storms […]
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