Hunting Seasons Underway
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has announced fall hunting season dates. Firearms turkey season kicked off on Saturday, October 5 and runs through October 31, while pheasant and small game hunting begins October 19. Peak hunting activity typically occurs in the early mornings and late afternoons through mid-December. Hunters must wear at […]
Read MoreMall Threat Chalked Up To Another “Swatting”
Danbury police responded to a reported threat at the Danbury Fair mall Sunday afternoon, but quickly determined it was not credible. Officers arrived at 4:30 p.m. and found no danger to the public, allowing the mall to resume normal operations shortly after. Officials are investigating the incident as a swatting call, marking the third false […]
Read MoreNuvance Health Says Planned Affiliation With Northwell Health Critical To Survival
Nuvance Health, the parent company of Danbury Hospital, has warned that it may face bankruptcy if Connecticut does not approve its planned affiliation with Northwell Health, a New York-based hospital system. Nuvance, which has reported losses exceeding $220 million over the last two fiscal years, is seeking regulatory approval to form a $20 billion network […]
Read MoreNew Life Possible For Old Hospital
The Fairfield Hills campus in Newtown, once home to Connecticut’s last psychiatric hospital, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. This designation opens the door for redevelopment, including plans for 169 apartments in two vacant hospital buildings. While some Newtown leaders see potential for transforming more of the 155-acre site, which includes […]
Read MorePA Man Jailed In NY For Attempted Armed Robbery In CT
A Pennsylvania man is behind bars in New York State, awaiting extradition to Connecticut on felony charges related to an attempted armed robbery in New Milford. 28-year-old Dalin Gonzalez-Marte was arrested Friday by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department after an undercover unit identified his vehicle on Interstate 84. Authorities say Gonzalez-Marte attempted to steal a […]
Read MoreTeen Pulled Over For Doing 113MPH On I-84 – – Claims He Was Coming From Brazil
A Naugatuck teen was arrested after being caught driving 113 mph while intoxicated in Southington. State Police pulled over a Toyota Corolla driven by Avila Carvalho near Exit 32 on Interstate 84. When asked where he was coming from, he bizarrely claimed to be driving from Brazil. The legal speed limit where he was stopped […]
Read MoreWell And Septic Damage May Be Covered By FEMA
Residents in Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven counties who lost access to water through private wells or had septic system damage may be eligible for FEMA aid through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. This can cover repair or replacement costs, as well as estimates from licensed technicians. If you applied for FEMA aid and haven’t […]
Read MoreLast Call To Sign Up For Ridgefield CERT Training
Ridgefield’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is offering a four-part training course for new volunteers starting (Tomorrow/Tuesday) at Yanity Gym’s Emergency Operations Center. Classes will run tomorrow, then on October 10, 15, and 17 from 7 to 9 p.m., with a hands-on “Super Saturday” session on October 26 at 8 a.m. The course is capped […]
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