New Milford Man Planning Alaskan Run For MS
- Ed Histed
- January 21, 2025
A resident of New Milford, Devon McLaughlin, is gearing up for an incredible challenge this coming summer, and it is sure to be one that will push both both his physical and mental limits to the extreme. This summer, he will head up to the top of Alaska with some friends, and then run from […]
Read MoreConnecticut Bracing For Deep Freeze
- Ed Histed
- January 21, 2025
As Connecticut residents continue bracing for an Arctic blast this week, with temperatures plunging and wind chills dropping below zero, local experts urge homeowners to take precautions against frozen pipes. You can do that by running faucets, keeping cabinet doors open, and maintaining consistent thermostat settings. Outside, you should clear gutters to avoid ice buildup […]
Read MoreAnother Infowars Auction Looms
- Ed Histed
- January 21, 2025
Allies and opponents of Alex Jones are preparing for a second attempt to buy his Infowars platform as part of a bankruptcy settlement with Sandy Hook families. The families are set to receive $16 million from Jones’ assets, while details of the new sale remain unclear. The auction follows a previous attempt in December that […]
Read MoreLawmakers Look At Lowering Legal Blood Alcohol Content In Response To Connecticut Fatalities
- Ed Histed
- January 21, 2025
Connecticut lawmakers are considering lowering the legal blood-alcohol content for drivers from .08 to .05 in an effort to reduce fatal crashes. The proposal follows a rise in traffic deaths, with 329 in 2024. State officials are also exploring stricter penalties for reckless driving and speeding.
Read MoreNewtown Business Makes Big Expansion Move
- Ed Histed
- January 21, 2025
A Newtown entrepreneur has opened a second Metal Supermarkets location in Bridgeport. Ed DeStefano, who opened his first store in Danbury in 2022, now offers a wide range of metals cut to customer specifications at the new 7,500-square-foot facility on Connecticut Avenue in Bridgeport.
Read MoreRidgefield Residents Resist Developments
- Ed Histed
- January 21, 2025
Ridgefield residents are voicing concerns over town development with two online petitions. One calls for a review of the town’s membership in the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, while another aims to stop a proposed 20-unit apartment complex at 43 Danbury Road. Residents argue the projects threaten the town’s character and historical charm.
Read MoreMercedes Stolen From Connecticut Gas Station (As Owner Was Pumping Gas!)
- Ed Histed
- January 21, 2025
Police are investigating a car theft at a Connecticut gas station that injured the owner of a black 2022 Mercedes Benz. It happened yesterday around 3:45pm, when the car was taken from an Exxon station in Westport while the owner was simply pumping gas. The thief somehow got into the car unnoticed, and when the […]
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