Car Goes Up In Flames In Brookfield
Brookfield firefighters quickly extinguished a car fire on Sandy Lane Wednesday evening. The fire, reported just before 5:20pm yesterday, fully engulfed the vehicle, but both occupants were safely out before firefighters arrived. Crews contained a fuel leak with help from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. There were no reports of injuries.
Read MoreDanbury Churches Merge
Danbury’s Sacred Heart of Jesus Church has officially merged with St. Peter Church, forming the new Saint Peter Parish. The merger, which became effective January 1st, was announced in December. The move aims to enhance pastoral care and improve resource management. Both churches will remain open, with a revised Mass schedule.
Read MoreBelt Tightening At Eversource
Eversource Energy plans to cut an additional $82.9 million from its 2025 capital spending, blaming Connecticut’s utility regulator for recent financial challenges. The company says the reductions will impact grid upgrades, aging infrastructure replacements, and outage-response technology. Critics on the other hand, including some state officials, argue Eversource is shifting blame and ignoring other regulatory […]
Read MoreFord Announces Massive Hybrid Recall
Ford is recalling over 20,000 hybrid SUVs, including the 2020 to 2024 Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair, due to a potential battery failure. A manufacturing defect in the high-voltage battery cells could lead to an internal short circuit. The safety issue could affect performance, so Ford dealerships will offer free repairs, including a software update […]
Read MorePolice Warn Of New Theft Potential
Police in New York and here in Connecticut are warning Honda CR-V owners about an increase in vehicle thefts targeting the 2024 and 2025 models. Thieves have discovered a way to break into the SUVs without triggering alarms, using a reprogramming tool to create new key fobs. The thefts occur primarily in commuter lots during […]
Read MoreConnecticut Minimum Wage Increase Now Effective
Connecticut’s minimum wage increased to $16.35 per hour as of yesterday, up from $15.69. The change comes under a 2019 law that adjusts wages annually based on federal employment cost data. Some business owners are reacting to the hike, saying rising wages reflect the growing cost of living but they say it won’t heavily impact […]
Read MoreAuthorities Say No Known Threats in Connecticut After New Orleans Terrorist Attack
Connecticut State Police today, continue to maintain that there is no known active threat here in our state following that deadly vehicle attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, and the explosion of a cyber truck at the Trump Plaza hotel in Las Vegas. The suspect in the New Orleans incident has been identified, and […]
Read MoreRidgefield Historical Society Offers Matching Donation Challenge
The Ridgefield Historical Society’s Annual Appeal is underway, offering a chance to double your impact. Board President Steven Meyers has pledged to match every donation dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000. Funds raised support historic preservation, education, and programming in Ridgefield. The Historical Society is an independent nonprofit, relying solely on donations, not government funding. Contributions are […]
Read MoreStolen Car Pulled Over In Newtown
Police in Newtown pulled over a car, and discovered that it had been stolen from Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. The car was being driven by 41 year old Oscar Rosado of Bridgeport. Rosado was charged with first-degree larceny and driving without a license. He remains in custody on a $5,000 bond and pleaded not guilty at […]
Read MoreTea From Your Tree??
How about his as an eco-friendly way to repurpose your Christmas trees? Turning the needles into tea! Pine needle tea, popular in Asia, is rich in antioxidants, vitamins A and C, and anti-inflammatory compounds that may boost metabolism and immunity. Those who want to try it are advised to clean the needles first before steeping […]
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