Early Voting Instructions Listed
Early voting for the 2024 general election in Connecticut is now underway, and in case you still are unsure how it works, listen closely. Each town has at least one designated location for early voting, typically at town halls. Voting hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with extended hours on October 29 […]
Read MoreHouse Fire Under Investigation
The investigation into a fire that broke broke out at a home on Birchwood Road in Monroe late Friday night continues. The Monroe Volunteer Fire Department said a closed bedroom door helped stop the fire from spreading. Firefighters responded around 11 p.m., and within 90 minutes, the flames were under control. While the bedroom was […]
Read MoreEarly Voting Now Underway
Early voting for the 2024 general election in the area runs from today through November 3, with Election Day on November 5. Polling locations include Danbury City Hall and various town halls across the region. Voters can cast ballots daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended hours on October 29 and 31. To […]
Read MoreInvasive Species Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for its 2025 Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program. Proposals are due by December 6. Established in 2019, the program funds projects aimed at controlling invasive species like hydrilla and zebra mussels, which harm freshwater ecosystems and outdoor recreation. So far, $1.5 million has […]
Read MoreMajor Announcement From Walgreens
Walgreens is set to close up to 1,200 drugstores nationwide, following recent announcements from Rite Aid and CVS about store closures. This decision impacts two Walgreens locations in Bridgeport. Walgreens has not yet released a complete list of affected stores, and there has been no word yet on the fate of other local Walgreens, including […]
Read MoreEarly Voting Begins On Monday
Connecticut voters are reminded that a 14-day early voting period for the 2024 general election begins on Monday. This marks the first time early voting will be offered for a general election in Connecticut, allowing voters to cast their ballots in person at designated locations, including town halls, before Election Day. The new system is […]
Read MoreAugust Rainfall Did Not Break Records
We are now learning that Connecticut did not set a new rainfall record during the severe storm in August that resulted in three fatalities. The National Weather Service now says that while some parts of the state reported over 10 inches of rain, measurements in other areas now suggest record levels were deemed inaccurate due […]
Read MoreRepeat Sex Offender Taken Into Custody
Detectives in New Haven and Waterbury have arrested 45-year-old Michael Dewitt, a repeat sex offender, in connection with multiple charges of kidnapping and sexual assault against young girls. Dewitt was apprehended at a motel after a suspicious truck, a blue Chevy Silverado with Maine plates, was reported for attempting to lure children. The investigation revealed […]
Read MoreEarly Voting In Connecticut Begins Monday
Connecticut voters are reminded that a 14-day early voting period for the 2024 general election begins on Monday. This marks the first time early voting will be offered for a general election in Connecticut, allowing voters to cast their ballots in person at designated locations, including town halls, before Election Day. The new system is […]
Read MoreProstitution Investigation Nets Two Convicted Felons
A prostitution operation was uncovered at a spa in Bristol, leading to the arrests of two convicted felons. The investigation began after a Craigslist ad promoting “cuddle sessions” and “relaxation” drew the attention of police. Detectives found that Vincent Whiteley and David Henderson managed the operation, with Henderson running day-to-day activities while Whiteley was incarcerated. […]
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