Darien Becomes Third Fairfield County Municipality To Test Positive For EEE Virus Darien Becomes Third Fairfield County Municipality To Test Positive For EEE Virus
Darien Becomes Third Fairfield County Municipality To Test Positive For EEE Virus A third Fairfield County municipality has reported mosquitoes collected have tested positive for the eastern equine encephalitis or EEE. Despite the cooler temperatures, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) reported that mosquitoes collected from Sept. 30 to Oct. 10, in Darien were positive for the deadly virus. EEE-infected mosquitoes had previously been found in Shelton and Stamford.  Other cities and towns were mosquitoes were found with EEE include Bethany, Chester, East Lyme, Hampton, Madison, and Ledyard, according to CAES. "Although mosquito numbers are o…
Laura Belle H. Raven, Formerly Of Valhalla, Dedicated Church Volunteer Laura Belle H. Raven, Formerly Of Valhalla, Dedicated Church Volunteer
Laura Belle H. Raven, Formerly Of Valhalla, Dedicated Church Volunteer Laura Belle (L.B.) Raven, 96, formerly of Valhalla, died on Aug. 4. She was the wife of the late Albert Raven. L.B. was born on Dec. 24, 1922 in White Plains, a daughter of Hazel and Harry Havery. She lived and worked in White Plains until her marriage to Albert Raven in 1946. They settled in Valhalla and raised two daughters, Susan and Patti. L.B. worked for the Valhalla United Methodist Church and the Byram Hills School District. The family were members of the Valhalla United Methodist Church and enjoyed the activities and friendships made there. L.B. especially enjoyed weekly trips to h…
Mosquito-Borne EEE Virus Found In Two Cities In Fairfield County Mosquito-Borne EEE Virus Found In Two Cities In Fairfield County
Mosquito-Borne EEE Virus Found In Two Cities In Fairfield County Two cities in Fairfield County are among the 26 locales in Connecticut to report cases of the mosquito-borne EEE virus that has been rapidly spreading. Shelton and Stamford were among 26 towns to report cases of eastern equine encephalitis. Other towns include:  Bethany; Chester; Colchester; Columbia; East Haddam; East Lyme; Groton; Haddam; Hampton; Killingworth; Ledyard; Lyme; Madison; Middlefield; Montville; North Stonington; Old Lyme; Plainfield; Salem; South Windsor; Sterling; Stonington; Voluntown; Waterford. Three people in Connecticut - one each from East Haddam, East Lyme and O…
First Case Confirmed In Connecticut Of Potentially Fatal Eastern Equine Encephalitis First Case Confirmed In Connecticut Of Potentially Fatal Eastern Equine Encephalitis
First Case Confirmed In Connecticut Of Potentially Fatal Eastern Equine Encephalitis The first case of human Eastern Equine Encephalitis of the season has been confirmed in Connecticut, the second ever to be reported in the state, according to the Department of Public Health. Officials said Monday, Sept. 16, that a resident of East Lyme tested positive for the disease and remains hospitalized. “EEE is a rare but serious and potentially fatal disease that can affect people of all ages,” cautioned DPH Commissioner Renée Coleman Mitchell. “Using insect repellent, covering bare skin and avoiding being outdoors from dusk to dawn are effective ways to help keep you from being bi…
Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut
Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut During the unofficial last weekend of summer, Connecticut State Troopers are reminding drivers to be smart, drive safe and be prepared for thousands of other vehicles on the roads. They're also announcing they will be out in force to check for drunk and drugged drivers, as well as aggressive drivers. To make sure all stay safe, they will begin extra patrols at midnight, Friday, Aug. 30 and continue through 11:59 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2. “The priority of all operators should be arrival at their destination in a safe manner," said Col. Stavros Mellekas, commanding officer of the Conn…
Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile In 14 CT Towns, Including Greenwich, Stamford Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile In 14 CT Towns, Including Greenwich, Stamford
Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile In 14 CT Towns, Including Greenwich, Stamford State officials announced that the West Nile virus has been detected in 14 towns throughout the state, including Greenwich and Stamford. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) said the infected mosquitoes were found across the region including Stamford, Chester, East Haven, Groton, Hartford, Manchester, New Haven, North Haven, North Stonington, South Windsor, Voluntown, West Haven, and Wethersfield.  In addition, eastern equine encephalitis virus-infected mosquitoes have been detected in two southeastern towns including Voluntown and Madison. “…
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How Your Beach Ranks In Clean Water Quality How Your Beach Ranks In Clean Water Quality
How Your Beach Ranks In Clean Water Quality Three beaches in Fairfield County rank among the cleanest beaches along Long Island Sound, according to a new study of water quality covering the past three years. Stamford's Quigley Beach and East (Cove Island) Beach as well as Pear Tree Point Beach -- which is open to Darien residents only -- averaged the highest grades during wet and dry weather conditions from 2016 through 2018, according to this report by Save the Sound. The report highlighted the “Top 20” beaches on Long Island Sound based on water quality, and, for the first time, presented comprehensive grades for 204 swimming beac…
Woman Drove Drunk With Two Children In Car In Westchester, Police Say Woman Drove Drunk With Two Children In Car In Westchester, Police Say
Woman Drove Drunk With Two Children In Car In Westchester, Police Say A 35-year-old woman has been charged after police say she drove drunk with two children in the vehicle. New York State Police say they observed a driver commit an infraction on I-95 and initiated a traffic stop on Sunday, Aug. 11 around 1:30 a.m. in Westchester. The driver, identified as Elizabeth Rich, 35, of Madison, Connecticut, was found to be intoxicated and traveling with a 5-year-old and an 8-year-old child after the stop in Mamaroneck, police say. Rich was arrested, and police say her BAC was tested at .15. She was subsequently charged with driving while intoxicated with a child in…
CT Man Has Leg Amputated After Contracting Flesh-Eating Bacteria CT Man Has Leg Amputated After Contracting Flesh-Eating Bacteria
CT Man Has Leg Amputated After Contracting Flesh-Eating Bacteria A 68-year-old man had to have his leg amputated after contracting flesh-eating bacteria while swimming at Hammonasset Beach State Park on the Long Island Sound in Madison, Connecticut, about 25 miles east of New Haven. Bruce Kagan of New Britain, Connecticut, went swimming at the park in late June and was admitted to the Hospital of Central Connecticut days later, according to NBC Connecticut. The cause of the infection is believed to be from a small cut in his leg. According to health officials at the Mayo Clinic, “flesh-eating disease occurs when bacteria enter the body through a bre…
'Game Of Thrones' Star Reportedly At Luxury Retreat For Alcohol, Anxiety Treatment In Area 'Game Of Thrones' Star Reportedly At Luxury Retreat For Alcohol, Anxiety Treatment In Area
'Game Of Thrones' Star Reportedly At Luxury Retreat For Alcohol, Anxiety Treatment In Area A week after the grand finale of the "Game of Thrones," one its main stars is reportedly receiving treatment at a luxury Connecticut retreat for alcohol, anxiety and other issues. Kit Harington, aka, Jon Snow, is taking time off from the stress following the ending of the show which has consumed his life for the past few years, reported the New York Post. The 32-year-old actor, married to his former co-star, Rose Leslie, began his month-long stay at the Privé-Swiss Wellness Retreat, on May 19, the Post reported. The facility, near Madison, costs more than $120,000 a month, and is known as…
'Game Of Thornes' Star Spotted At Area Bookstore Day Of Series Finale 'Game Of Thornes' Star Spotted At Area Bookstore Day Of Series Finale
'Game Of Thornes' Star Spotted At Area Bookstore Day Of Series Finale Visitors to a local bookstore might have thought they were stepping into the "Game of Thrones," if they happened to encounter King of the North, Jon Snow, browsing through books. Known in real life as Kit Harrington, the fan favorite, was seen shopping at R.J. Julia Booksellers in Madison, Connecticut, on Sunday, May 19, just hours before the series finale. Harrington reportedly told awe-struck staff members that he was on vacation.  Who knows, maybe other locals will be lucky enough to spot the hunk with the dark, long locks that is said to be the new "it" hairstyle for men.  T…
Wanted: Man Accused Of Fleeing Scene After Using Counterfeit Money At I-95 Rest Area Wanted: Man Accused Of Fleeing Scene After Using Counterfeit Money At I-95 Rest Area
Wanted: Man Accused Of Fleeing Scene After Using Counterfeit Money At I-95 Rest Area Do you know him? Connecticut State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a suspect who attempted to use counterfeit cash at an I-95 rest area. According to police, at approximately 1:20 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, troopers were dispatched to the Madison rest area, where there was a report of the middle-aged man using the phony money. The man was able to leave the area without further incident before investigators arrived. Police said the investigation into the counterfeit cash is ongoing. Anyone with information, or who recognizes the suspect…