Vehicle fire closes Quality Street in Trumbull, officials say

Officials said a vehicle fire closed Quality Street between Main Street and the entrance to Town Hall on Wednesday morning. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Five displaced after Bridgeport house fire

No injuries were reported from the fire, a fire official said. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Veteran Connecticut prosecutor appointed new State’s Attorney in Litchfield

The state Criminal Justice Commission appointed David R. Shannon as senior prosecutor in an office with jurisdiction over criminal prosecutions in Torrington, Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, New Milford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Thomaston, Warren, Washington and Winchester. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News…

Connecticut eviction filings on track to reach highest number in years: ‘We’re about to see a lot of people in need’

The nonprofit previously would get about five or six calls per week from people facing eviction and seeking rent assistance. Now, they’re getting three to five per day, Carla Miklos said. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

How much will it cost to heat this apartment? Proposed bill would require rental properties to include an energy label

Gov. Ned Lamont is sponsoring a bill that would require all rental properties to come with an energy label so renters could gauge how much they would be spending on heat and electricity. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Prosecutor: Bridgeport tax preparer pleads guilty to filing false returns

A Bridgeport tax return preparer has agreed to pay more than $100,000 in restitution after pleading guilty Monday to a federal tax fraud offense, prosecutors said. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport crash closes one lane on I-95 North

The crash, which occurred between Exit 29 and Exit 30, was reported at 7:47 p.m., according to the Department of Transportation. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

After Diamantis’ departure, lawmakers consider new rules, and funding, for school construction

Included in the state’s $139 million list of school construction projects are Stamford’s Westhill High School and Hamden Middle School. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Hard boiled Connecticut criminal is a suspect in a sensational political murder-for-hire, authorities say

George Bratsenis faces what amounts to a life sentence as a career criminal for the two bank robberies. But in January he learned that he has another problem. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Connecticut’s Jehovah’s Witnesses heading back to Kingdom Halls — but not your front door

Connecticut congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses will join their counterparts around the world April 1 in returning to in-person worship for the first time in more than two years – but don’t expect door-to-door visits to resume any time soon. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Rabbit meat is difficult to sell or buy in Connecticut. Two bills seek to change that

Two bills making their way through the state General Assembly would set up a system to help small farmers to sell rabbits for consumption. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Suspect in custody in Milford shooting, police say

Police said a person had a gunshot wound in the back and are asking people to avoid the active crime scene on Housatonic Drive. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Athletic Brewing gets new mural with ties to MLB

The new mural is expected to be completed at the Stratford-based brewing company’s Milford facility early this week. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Milford kids rock the day away in rocking chairs for a cause

In the annual Rock-a-Thon the middle school aged children spend 24 hours in rocking chairs to raise money for nonprofits. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Anti-abortion activists target Connecticut as they gear up for a state-by-state battle, will hold march in Hartford

Anti-abortion activists are expected to converge on the Capitol in Hartford on Wednesday, part of the movement’s state-by-state battle plan to limit abortion access if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

For a Connecticut father, forgetfulness was the precursor to a rapid, tragic decline

Roughly one-third of people with mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s ultimately develop dementia within five years. Yet, according to the 2022 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, more than 80% of Americans know little about or are not familiar with MCI. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

A thriving Madison Lyric Stage announces new season and new home

Madison Lyric Stage offers musicals, operas and dramas for small audiences in a tent next to a historic house in Madison. The company’s tenth summer season has just been announced. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

New Ansonia shop aims to satisfy sweet cravings

Sweet Eats of Ansonia will offer ice cream and baked goods. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

O’Brien Tech freshmen get $14,000 surprise from local business

Forum Plastics, based in Waterbury, donated the tools to students on March 18. The program trains students for jobs in the manufacturing field which is short on workers as the current generation retires. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Ansonia looks to HUD program to aid recruitment of cops, teachers

The city hopes an ongoing HUD program that gives discounts to first responders and teachers will aid in its recruitment efforts. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Republican Leora Levy’s campaign for Connecticut U.S. Senate seat involves cozy compatriots

That is the reality of campaigning a dozen years after Citizens United, the Supreme Court decision that led to new paths around campaign contribution limits for mega donors. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

A Connecticut city paid a now-indicted contractor $85,400 to pick up leaf bags

The payments issued to KAT Environmental were not mentioned in the federal indictment against Trasacco, which was unsealed on Feb. 18. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

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