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Bridgeport Community Rallies For Family Of Hero Barber Killed In Shooting Bridgeport Community Rallies For Family Of Hero Barber Killed In Shooting
Bridgeport Community Rallies For Family Of Hero Barber Killed In Shooting BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- After a Bridgeport barber was shot and killed in his shop on Saturday while protecting his customers from an armed assailant who had run in, community members have set up a fund to help his family. Deon Rodney, 32, died after being shot at Just Right Cutz barbershop on Park Avenue Saturday evening, according to police. Two men had gotten into an altercation, and Rodney sprang into action to protect his customers, including a young boy whose hair he had just finished cutting. Related story: Man killed in Bridgeport barbershop shooting died trying to stop gunman Rodney l…

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CT Radio Host Takes Part In One Of The Craziest "Jeopardy!" Finales Ever CT Radio Host Takes Part In One Of The Craziest "Jeopardy!" Finales Ever
CT Radio Host Takes Part In One Of The Craziest "Jeopardy!" Finales Ever BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — She didn’t realize her dream of winning “Jeopardy!” Tuesday, but former WPKN radio host Fran Fried can say she was part of one of the wildest finishes in the show’s history. Tied for the lead with $12,300, Fried and competitor Carlos Nobleza Posas of Salt Lake City both wagered it all on incorrect responses to the “Asian Geography” final clue about the only country that borders both the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf. The returning champion, Manny Abell, a Naval officer from Lacey, Wash., also answered incorrectly, but he only wagered $999 of his $1,000, meaning he won…

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CT Radio Host Becomes Third Trans Contestant In 'Jeopardy!' History CT Radio Host Becomes Third Trans Contestant In 'Jeopardy!' History
CT Radio Host Becomes Third Trans Contestant In 'Jeopardy!' History BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The fourth time’s a charm for former WPKN-FM radio host Fran Fried, who had a quartet of auditions over 13 years before she finally snagged a spot as a contestant on TV’s “Jeopardy!” Fried, who is only the third transgender contestant ever to pick up a buzzer on the ABC game show, will appear on Tuesday night’s episode. “It’s all been like an out-of-body experience,” said the Prospect resident who spent 13 years as a host of WPKN’s “The Sleep Deprivation Experiment” and “Franorama.” Fried first tried out for the game show in 2004, shortly after moving to Fresno, Calif. …

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Stamford's Americares Honors George & Barbara Bush At Airlift, Raises $3M Stamford's Americares Honors George & Barbara Bush At Airlift, Raises $3M
Stamford's Americares Honors George & Barbara Bush At Airlift, Raises $3M STAMFORD, Conn. – Americares held its 30th Airlift Benefit on Oct. 14 and honored President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush with the inaugural Bob and Leila Macauley Humanitarian Spirit Award.  The award is named for the Americares founders, ordinary citizens who saw a profound need and risked everything to make a difference. It recognizes extraordinary courage and commitment to humanitarian endeavors. “We really want to thank you for this wonderful award,” Barbara Bush said in a videotaped acceptance speech shown at the benefit. “We really don’t deserve it —though other people do — but w…

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Danbury To Dedicate Heritage Plaza At City Hall On Tuesday Danbury To Dedicate Heritage Plaza At City Hall On Tuesday
Danbury To Dedicate Heritage Plaza At City Hall On Tuesday DANBURY, Conn. – The community and all cultural organizations are invited to celebrate the dedication of Danbury City Hall's Heritage Plaza at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. The ribbon cutting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. outside City Hall. “Heritage Plaza serves as a center point in Danbury where various cultural communities can celebrate their heritage. We use this space to continue honoring Danbury’s history and to recognize the many communities that have built, and continue to strengthen our multi-cultural city,” said Mayor Mark Boughton. The Heritage Walk and City…

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Saugatuck Sweets Goes Savory With Fairfield Chili Cook-Off For Al's Angels Saugatuck Sweets Goes Savory With Fairfield Chili Cook-Off For Al's Angels
Saugatuck Sweets Goes Savory With Fairfield Chili Cook-Off For Al's Angels NORWALK, Conn. -- The Knights of Columbus St. Matthew Council 14360 held their third annual Chili Cook Off fundraiser at Saugatuck Sweets in Fairfield on Sunday, Oct. 1.  Six Knights from the council and two guests cooked eight chili entries, ranging from super spicy to scrumptiously sweet. Defending Champion and Past Grand Knight George Ribellino did it once again much to the dismay of Grand Knight Scott Criscuolo.  "It is a dark day in the chili competition world. I really need to double my praying efforts to make sure this calamity never happens again,” said Criscuolo. “All joking a…

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Latin All Stars Band Together In Fairfield To Aid PR Hurricane Survivors Latin All Stars Band Together In Fairfield To Aid PR Hurricane Survivors
Latin All Stars Band Together In Fairfield To Aid PR Hurricane Survivors FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The Band Together Latin All Stars will take the stage at Fairfield Theatre Company on Oct. 24 for a benefit for children and families rocked by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Save the Children’s Fairfield Leadership Council is teaming up with the band and the venue to raise relief funds with the one-night-only concert. The band features top local musicians, including Rick Reyes, Jean Marie Rivera, Marcos Torres, Jr., Rob Volo, Brian Wallace, Eric Kalb, Jean Sandoval and co-founders Rob Fried and Jerry Vigorito. The 7:30 concert will include songs by well-known Puerto Ri…

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Danbury To Dedicate Memorial Park To Fallen Heroes This Sunday Danbury To Dedicate Memorial Park To Fallen Heroes This Sunday
Danbury To Dedicate Memorial Park To Fallen Heroes This Sunday DANBURY, Conn. – The city of Danbury will dedicate the newly built Police and Fire Memorial Park to pay tribute to heroes who gave their lives in the line of duty. Mayor Mark Boughton, along with the Danbury Police and Fire Departments, will dedicate the park located at 357 Main St.  on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. The event is open to the public. “We built Memorial Park as a place of remembrance and reflection,” said Boughton. “The park will provide the opportunity for folks to gather and remember the heroes in our community who made the ultimate sacrifice while in the line of duty.” This p…

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Danbury Vet To Receive Warrior Award At Walk Of Honor This Sunday Danbury Vet To Receive Warrior Award At Walk Of Honor This Sunday
Danbury Vet To Receive Warrior Award At Walk Of Honor This Sunday DANBURY, Conn. -- A veteran of Operation Desert Storm who lives in Danbury will receive the Warrior Award at the 2017 Walk of Honor in Danbury on Sunday. The Warrior Award will be presented to U.S. Army Specialist Daniel Hayes Jr., who served in Operation Desert Storm and was awarded the Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement on March 15, 1991.  While maneuvering behind enemy lines, Hayes’s unit faced friendly fire and at the same time learned that there were dismounted enemy infantry all around their position. His orders were to leave their vehicles and prepare foxholes. As his team bega…

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Author Revisits Bridgeport Poltergeist Case At The Danbury Library Author Revisits Bridgeport Poltergeist Case At The Danbury Library
Author Revisits Bridgeport Poltergeist Case At The Danbury Library DANBURY, Conn. -- Connecticut author William J. Hall will revisit the forgotten case of a Bridgeport family and a malevolent poltergeist during a talk at the Danbury Library on Saturday, Oct. 21. The case of the Goodin family gained international attention, along with that of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who were assisted by a priest and a young seminary student. The Warrens  called the event, "one of the most famous well-documented poltergeist cases in history.” In November 1974, police and fire authorities were called to a house on Lindley Street in Bridgeport, wh…

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Racers Readying For 11th Annual CancerCare 5K in Fairfield Racers Readying For 11th Annual CancerCare 5K in Fairfield
Racers Readying For 11th Annual CancerCare 5K in Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — It shouldn’t be hard to spot Stephanie Hall when she steps off in the 11th annual CancerCare Fairfield Walk/Run for Hope this Sunday at Jennings Beach. The Bridgeport woman, who sought out CancerCare counseling to help her support a friend with breast cancer, will sport a tutu made by her daughter Quantishay with colors representing friends and loved ones with different types of cancer. “CancerCare doesn’t just support people who have cancer and are struggling,” Hall said. “They also support families, children caregivers, loved ones — whoever asks for help.” Hundreds are…

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Kids In Costume Get Free Admission To Maritime Aquarium During AquaScarium Kids In Costume Get Free Admission To Maritime Aquarium During AquaScarium
Kids In Costume Get Free Admission To Maritime Aquarium During AquaScarium NORWALK, Conn. – Kids in Halloween costumes can get free admission to the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk on the final two weekends in October when the popular family attraction transforms into the AquaScarium. Children age 3 to 12 who come to the AquaScarium in costume on Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29 will get free admission (a $15.95 value) with each paying adult. Adult admission is $22.95. The offer requires one paying adult for each free costumed child. “Here’s the chance for free apparition, er, admission for your little ghouls and goblins,” said Dave Sigworth, the aquarium’s spooksperson. “It w…

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