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Danbury's Western Conn. State University Football Team Organizes Food Drive DANBURY, CONN. – The Western Connecticut State University football team will collect nonperishable food and personal care items for donation to the Women's Center of Greater Danbury at their Saturday, Oct. 1 home game against Bridgewater State.“We are so grateful to Colonials Coach Joe Loth and the football team for holding this food drive on behalf of our clients,” Women’s Center President and CEO Patricia Zachman said. “These items will be provided to the women and children who reside at Elizabeth House, our domestic and sexual violence emergency shelter. On behalf of them, and everyone her…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/28/2016

Events

Catch Steve Dorff Live At The Palace Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- Award-winning musician and composer Steve Dorff will perform at The Palace Danbury on Saturday. Dorff was named Nashville Songwriter of the year and is a three-time Grammy nominee and six-time Emmy nominee. He has written hit songs for Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Blake Shelton, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Anne Murray and many others. He will perform hits from his 25-plus year music catalog and share the stories behind the songs. The show will begin at 8 p.m. with reserved seating. Tickets cost $30. Click here to buy tickets for the show.

by Jason Bisnoff

09/28/2016

Schools

First County Opens Bank Branch At Stamford's Aite High School STAMFORD, Conn. -- First County Bank announced the official opening of a limited access bank branch in Stamford at The Academy of Information, Technology and Engineering High School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Sept. 19. AITE is a college preparatory, inter-district, magnet high school in Stamford. “First County Bank is proud to provide students with financial literacy education which is a critical life skill,” said Reyno A. Giallongo Jr. chairman and CEO of First County Bank. “We want to help students develop financial knowledge and transferable abilities that they can apply to future…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/28/2016

Police & Fire

Norwalk Police Sergeant Retires After Over Two Decades NORWALK, Conn. -- Sgt. Frank Reda retired Tuesday after 23 years of service to the Norwalk Police Department. During his career, Reda worked in the Community Police Unit, Special Services Unit and the Patrol Division. He also commanded the NPD K-9 Unit and has trained numerous police K-9's throughout the area.

by Jason Bisnoff

09/28/2016

Neighbors

Neighbors Link Stamford, NCC To Train Immigrants For Health-Care Jobs STAMFORD, Conn. -- Neighbors Link Stamford and Norwalk Community College (NCC) have signed an agreement to provide instruction aimed at preparing immigrants for employment in the field of home health care. Currently, there are not enough American-born workers entering the field to meet the needs of a growing population of elders that has made the home health-care industry the fastest-growing employment sector of the American economy. Projections estimate a need for nearly 60,000 health-care positions in Connecticut by 2022. “Partnering with Neighbors Link Stamford is an exciting opportunity…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/28/2016

Events

Registration Open For 20th Annual Community Career Fair In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Registration is open for those interested in attending the 20th Annual Community Career Fair in Bridgeport on Thursday, Oct. 6.Hosted by the American Job Center, the event will be held at Housatonic Community College, located at 900 Lafayette Blvd. in Bridgeport. V.I.P tickets will give access from 9 to 10 a.m. with general public to follow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees are advised to bring resumes and dress accordingly. For more information call Ina at (203) 953-3257. Click here for the online registration form.

by Jason Bisnoff

09/28/2016

Police & Fire

Owner Searching For Lost Dog In Brookfield BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- The owners are searching for a Brookfield dog who went missing after slipping out of her collar on Sunday morning, according to police. She ran into nearby woods off Powder Horn Hill in Brookfield, police said. If she is seen, the owners ask people not to attempt to catch her as she will likely run. If you see the dog, please call 203-770-1803.

by Jason Bisnoff

09/27/2016

Events

Stamford Historical Society Celebrates 375 Years Of Local History STAMFORD, Conn. -- Residents and visitors are invited to a new exhibit and film screening at The Stamford Historical society on Thursday in honor of the town's history. The event will feature a reception from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by the premiere screening of a new film "Stamford at 375 Years: A Nostalgic Look Back At Our Town," created by historical society volunteers Dan and Kathy Burke. The evening will have a suggested donation of $15 or $10 for members. "In telling the story of the city we decided that rather than a narrative of facts, events, and figures, it would be m…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/27/2016

Obituaries

Kenneth Downer, 83, Retired Greenwich Police Officer GREENWICH, Conn. -- Kenneth Joseph Downer, 83, a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend to many, died peacefully at Stamford Hospital on Friday, Sept. 23 with his family by his side. Downer was born Oct. 12, 1932 in White Plains and was one of five children born to the late Sherman and Katherine (Cuddy) Downer. He grew up in Mamaroneck and began working at a very young age with his father at Playland, a second home to him for 60 years. Downer served his country in Germany from 1954 to 1956 as a member of the United States Army. He later joined the Greenwich Police force making …

by Jason Bisnoff

09/27/2016

Events

Bridgeport-Based Jewish Organization Holding Lecture By Author, Activist BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A prizewinning poet and writer will be in Bridgeport on Tuesday for a lecture at the Jewish Senior Services Campus. "Stepping up to Repair the World" will be discussed at 7:45 p.m. by Harriet Levin Milan, author of the upcoming novel, "How Fast Can You Run," and co-founder of The Lost Boys of Sudan Reunion Project. Hosted by The Federation of Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County (FJP), Milan will talk about the book and her work reuniting the "Lost Boys" at FJP's inaugural event in their new home located at 4200 Park Ave. in Bridgep…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/27/2016

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