Find Your Daily Voice
Trumbull-Monroe
Easton Redding
Serving Trumbull, Monroe, Easton, and Redding
Tuesday, apr 16
59°
Follow
News
Schools
Business
Obituaries
Police & Fire
Weather
Lifestyle
Politics
Sports
Traffic
Real Estate
Tags
Jobs
Shop
Support Us
Trumbull-Monroe
Easton Redding
Follow
Find Your Daily Voice
News
Schools
Business
Obituaries
Police & Fire
Weather
Lifestyle
Politics
Sports
Traffic
Real Estate
Tags
Jobs
Shop
Support Us
Home
About us
All sites
Advertise with us
Contact us
Terms of use
Privacy policy
Code of ethics
Site Map
© 2024 Cantata Media
59°
Tuesday, apr 16
Neighbors
TV Dance Star From Weston Donates To Trumbull-Based Autism Project
WESTON, Conn. — Weston resident Tony Dovolani of “Dancing With the Stars” fame made the holidays brighter for children with special needs across the region by donating $60,000 to The Kennedy Center’s Autism Project. Dovolani hosted the second annual Tony Dovolani Golf for Special Needs Children Tournament, earmarking the proceeds for the Trumbull-based Kennedy Center. “I am honored to be a member of the PGA Player and Coaching Development Committee and look forward to contributing to the future of professional golf and helping such worthwhile charities such as The Kennedy Center,” he said.…
Neighbors
Bridgeport Rallies Around Quadriplegic Teacher With Benefits In Limbo
This is one of the most popular stories of 2017 in Fairfield County. Wade is still awaiting word on his benefits. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Friends are rallying around a beloved Central High School teacher who recently learned that state budget changes might make it impossible for him to work or to continue his normal lifestyle. Tom Wade sustained a spinal cord injury from a diving accident when he was 17. He is a quadriplegic with a personal care attendant to help him daily with showers, meals, exercise and other necessities. But late last month, the Milford resident received a letter from the …
Neighbors
Fairfield Celebrates 2017 Employee and Resident Of The Year
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The town’s economic development director and a pair of residents who tirelessly supported Fairfield were named the 2017 Fairfielder and Employee of the Year winners. In a first-time tie, Tom Quinn and the late Bob Frigo were named Fairfield of the Year. Mark Barnhart, director of community and economic development, won the employee award. “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the holiday season than to honor these three hardworking and compassionate individuals for their outstanding contributions to our town,” First Selectman Mike Tetreau said. Quinn is the former …
Neighbors
Westport Cancer Survivor Credits Recovery To Exercise, Love For Son
Our story about a Westport brain cancer survivor who credits his recovery to a newly-developed exercise regime -- as well as the love he has for his son -- caught your eye in (and possibly a tear) in 2017. The story ran in October and is being re-run below. WESTPORT, Conn. -- It's the words one hates to hear: "We found something." Westport native Peter Green talks about those words -- and the battle with brain cancer that followed -- in his new book, "Cancer Crossroad." Set for a late September release, the book features Green's unique adaptive exercise program designed…
Neighbors
Christmas Light Show Is Making Spirits Bright For The Holidays In Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The Christmas holidays are bright at the "Wonderland at Roseville," where the Halliwell family has been decorating their Fairfield home on a large scale for nearly two decades. This year, some lights are a little dimmer and the music is more muted. But there’s peace on Roseville Terrace after a petition threatened to end the popular 300,000-light Christmas extravaganza. “It’s resolved,” homeowner Gene Halliwell said of complaints from neighbor about the crowds and traffic that come with "Wonderland at Roseville." Each year for the last 18, Halliwell…
Neighbors
Friends Rally To Help Stamford Teen Who Lost Leg In Restaurant Car Crash
STAMFORD, Conn. — Friends and family of a Stamford High School senior who had a leg amputated after a freak car accident Wednesday, Dec. 27, have set up a GoFundMe page to help with his medical expenses. Erwin Hernandez was working at Table 104 on Long Ridge Road in Stamford when a car driven by a valet crashed through a wall and into the kitchen, according to News 12. He suffered serious injuries to his leg, which was later amputated, according to the GoFundMe page. “Erwin is an incredibly hard-working and motivated senior at Stamford High School,” a statement on the GoFundMe page says. “…
Neighbors
Stepping Stones Museum Provides Free Memberships To Families In Need
NORWALK, Conn. – The Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk is partnering with non-profit Person-to-Person this holiday season to provide free museum memberships to local families in need. For every Get One, Give One membership purchased or renewed by Sunday, Dec. 31, Stepping Stones will deliver a membership to a deserving family in lower Fairfield County. The families will be able to enjoy all of the benefits of membership, including free admission for a year and invitations to fun family events. "We've worked closely with Person-to-Person over the years on toy collections, c…
Neighbors
Greenwich Foundation Borne Of Tragedy Marks Decade Of Teaching Water Safety
GREENWICH, Conn. — The Greenwich-based ZAC Foundation, which was borne out of the tragic drowning death of a 6-year-old boy, is marking the 10-year anniversary of improving water safety for all people. The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act became federal law a decade ago this month — and there is no question that many lives have been saved, the foundation says. Enacted after the granddaughter of former Secretary of State James Baker tragically drowned after becoming trapped by a pool drain, the VGB law put into place federal requirements for public swimming pools aimed at preve…
Neighbors
Stamford Dance Studio Owner Thrilled To Reconnect With Janet Jackson
STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford business owner Jimmy Locust, the director of Locust Performing Arts Center who has a local dance teacher for the past 14 years, met up with an old friend and colleague this weekend — pop star Janet Jackson. He saw Jackson at the final performance of her "State of the World Tour" in Atlanta. Jackson surprised Locust with VIP access to front and center seats and an invitation backstage. Locust was a featured dancer in the film for Jackson's 1989 breakthrough album, "Rhythm Nation," which included the hit single "Miss You Much." The vi…
Neighbors
Westport's Davina Porter Inducted Into Audible Narrator Hall Of Fame
WESTPORT, Conn. -- Davina Porter of Westport, who has narrated nearly 600 audiobooks in the past 30 years, is one of the 20 inaugural inductees into Audible Books' Narrator Hall of Fame. Audible, whose mission is "to unleash the power of the spoken word," is celebrating its 20th anniversary by launching the Narrator Hall of Fame, honoring "the voices that transform stories." Porter is an award-winning actor and narrator of audiobooks. She was selected by a group of Audible employees based on several criteria, including a wide, varied and vibrant body of work, exceptional…
Neighbors
Ridgefield Teen Launches Photography Biz, Helps Yale Children's Hospital
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — Senior year is proving to be a busy one for Lindsay Toia of Ridgefield. The 17-year-old is finishing up high school, sending out college applications, competing in figure skating and launching her own photography business — and somehow finding the time to meet her idol Taylor Swift at a "secret session" for the pop singer's newest album. Lindsay, a senior at Ridgefield High, plans to major in marketing at college. Not only is it her favorite course, she is also getting hands-on experience as she markets her nature and landscape photographs as part of her busi…
Neighbors
Bridgeport Group Seeks Common Ground In Wake Of Fatal Shooting Of Teen
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Seven months after a police-involved shooting left a Bridgeport teen dead, city officials and community leaders announced Monday they hope to improve police/community relations through specialized training, body and dash cams, youth programs and conversation. The group, which has been meeting on a near-weekly basis since the May 9 shooting of 15-year-old Jayson Negron, includes Mayor Joe Ganim, religious leaders and those involved in youth programs to help keep kids on the straight and narrow. “We need to make kids know we’re here and we care for them,” said Carolyn Verm…
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Archive
59°
