Connecticut Man Charged With Killing Bear After Chicken Attack
A Connecticut man faces a charge after shooting a black bear that killed some of his chickens Friday. State environmental officials say the bear broke into an enclosure, and 39 year old Michael Gero reported seeing it eat a chicken in his yard before he shot it. Gero also told investigators he believed the bear […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Starts Fire Explorers Program for Teens
Danbury’s Fire Department has launched a Fire Explorers program for city teenagers ages 14 to 17. Participants will learn about firefighting and emergency medical services while working with firefighters. An open house is set for Saturday, October third, from 10 to two at the Fire Training Facility on Plumtrees Road.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBetter Business Bureau Warns of Storm Repair Scams
Connecticut’s Better Business Bureau is warning property owners to watch for questionable contractors after the nor’easter. It says homeowners should resist anyone demanding an immediate decision or offering a deal that expires on the spot. Check a contractor’s credentials and get details in writing before agreeing to repairs. The bureau also advises calling your insurer […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTwo Arrested in Danbury Drug Investigation
Danbury police say a monthlong drug investigation led to two arrests last Tuesday. Detectives say they saw 59 year old Patricia Saunders of Danbury make a drug sale in a South Street parking lot. Officers arrested Saunders and 49 year old Ronald Reiske Jr. of Brookfield without incident. A search of Saunders’ Fairfield Ridge home […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFree School Breakfast Now Available Across Connecticut
Every Connecticut public school student from kindergarten through 12th grade can now get breakfast at no cost before the school day starts. The statewide program began this school year, and families do not need to apply. State lawmakers approved 12 million dollars to help districts provide the meals. Breakfast times and pickup locations vary by […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut First Responders Receive Nearly $4 Million in Grants
FEMA says it awarded nearly three-point-eight million dollars to Connecticut fire departments and other first responders last week. The money comes from federal fiscal year 2025 fire grant programs, with the awards announced Friday. The Georgetown Volunteer Fire Company will receive nearly 71 thousand dollars for a vehicle exhaust removal system. Greenwich will get nearly […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRidgefield Warns of More Storm Outages
Ridgefield officials say high winds and rain soaked ground could bring down more trees and cause additional power outages. In a Sunday afternoon update, the town warned that fallen trees could also make roads dangerous. Residents should treat every downed wire as live and stay clear. Report outages to Eversource at 800-286-2000. The town’s emergency […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYEversource Restores Power to 146,000 After Storm Outages
Eversource says it restored power to more than 146,000 Connecticut customers by Sunday afternoon as a nor’easter brought strong winds and heavy rain. About 17,000 customers were still without power as of 3 p.m. Crews had cleared more than 350 blocked roads and were continuing repairs. The utility says new damage could cause more outages […]
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