Fairfield County ticks laden with disease, study shows

Connecticut Post - Fri Nov 27

The percentage of black-legged ticks in the area infected with at least two disease-causing microbes -- the bacteria that cause Lyme disease and the parasite that causes babesiosis -- may be much higher than previously thought.

In surprise move, Columbus principal to leave after 30 years

Connecticut Post - Fri Nov 27

When Columbus School students return from Thanksgiving break they may find themselves assigned to write a letter to Principal Manuel Rocha, offering suggestions on how he should spend his time after he retires Dec.

Chiesi's connections stretched into Fairfield County

NewsTimesLive.com - Fri Nov 27

Danielle Chiesi spent a lot of time in hotel ballrooms and bars during the past decade.

Food bank caters to community in need

Fairfield Citizen-News - Thu Nov 26

Workers and volunteers at the Connecticut Food Bank moved at an assembly line-pace Tuesday afternoon loading food onto trucks that will serve those in need this holiday.

Fairfield police cruiser rammed at DUI checkpoint

Connecticut Post - Thu Nov 26

A DUI checkpoint on the Post Road turned chaotic early Thursday when a speeding car rammed a police cruiser and then the car's passenger, in a frenzied getaway attempt, caused the vehicle to careen down the street and strike another motorist head on.

Jury exonerates cop in accidental wounding of postal carrier

Connecticut Post - Thu Nov 26

Neither a city police officer nor the city are to blame for injuries suffered by a former postal carrier accidentally shot in the leg when the officer fired at a dog attacking him, according to a Superior Court jury.

Bridgeport land deal leaves bad taste

Connecticut Post - Thu Nov 26

IYC Reporter John Burgeson bravely stands in the street as cars drive over, according to one map, what should be the Cortes family s property.

Man critically hurt in fall from Monroe roof

Connecticut Post - Thu Nov 26

A Bristol man was hospitalized in intensive care Wednesday night after falling 20 feet from the roof of a local home where he was working earlier in the day.

AIG traders threaten walk-out

News Times - Wed Nov 25

American International Group Inc. 's Financial Products unit in Wilton is at the center of another storm over high bonus payments.

Firefighters go door-to-door for P.T. Barnum safety

Connecticut Post - Tue Nov 24

Bridgeport Fire Chief Brian Rooney and firefighters from Engine 7 and Ladder 11 were on hand at P.T. Barnum Apartments to give fire safety education to residents in Bridgeport, Conn.