Naugatuck Valley Health District donates COVID-19 tests to Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has a new supply of COVID-19 home self-tests graciously donated by the Naugatuck Valley Health District. Each box contains two test kits and expires on Jan. 26, 2023.
Please stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St. during regular hours to pick up a test. Individuals may take up to three tests. If you would like more than one test kit, please call ahead at 203-736-1482 to check supplies. 

For those who call ahead, kits will be held under your name at the main circulation desk. derbypubliclibrary.org

This is shared from Derby Public Library's Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library announces MLK day holiday closing

 

Waterbury man found in Colony Park in Ansonia with drugs, stolen handgun

Jeremiah Perkins

ANSONIA - Police investigated a suspicious activity complaint at about 3:45 p.m. Jan. 4 at Colony Park.

Officers located two males in the parking lot and one of them provided his proper date of birth but a false name. 

The male was later identified as Jeremiah Perkins, 24, of Waterbury, police said. 

He was found to be in possession of 350 folds of fentanyl, 2.5 grams of crack cocaine, a 9mm Beretta handgun reported stolen from a home in Ansonia and $3,640 in cash.

Perkins was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of fentanyl, possession of crack cocaine, criminal possession of a firearm, and stealing a firearm. 

He posted a $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear Jan. 18 at Derby Superior Court.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.  

Ansonia Police arrest juvenile in robbery at Cumberland Farms

ANSONIA - Police investigated a robbery complaint at 4 a.m. Dec. 27 at the Cumberland Farms, 5 Pershing Drive. 

The female victim reported that while she was pumping gas two black males approached her and robbed her. The victim reported one of the males was armed with a handgun which he used to strike her in the head before the suspects fled in a white sedan.
Police said today that on Jan. 4 one of the suspects, a 17 year-old male juvenile, was arrested by warrant. 

He was charged with robbery first degree and conspiracy to commit robbery first degree, he was then turned over to juvenile authorities.
Additional arrests are expected.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact police at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Seymour Oxford Food Bank posts January wish list

January Wish List:

Snack Bars/ Sugar (1-2 lb.)/ Flour (1-2 lb.)/ Dish Soap/ Laundry Soap/ Paper Towels
Thank you!

The food bank is located at 20 Pine St. in Seymour.

This is shared from the Seymour Oxford Food Bank Facebook page.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton offers new children's books

SHELTON - New books have arrived at Plumb

Memorial Library's Children’s Department.

See something your child or you would like to read?

3 Borrowing Options:

1) Place a hold on any of the books you see here by going to www.sheltonlibrarysystem.org, typing your barcode number and putting in your psssword.

2) Call 203-924-1580, have your library card number ready and we'd be happy to place it on hold for you.

3) Visit the Library to borrow book in person, we are open Tuesday from noon-7 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

This is shared from Miss Maura's Programs Facebook page.

'Turnback Tuesday' features delivery business in Derby

Turnback Tuesday says hello to Stephen L. Hedges.

In the 1870s, Hedges started out as a stage driver until opening up his own delivery business, Hedges Express, at 197 Main St., Derby/Birmingham, at the corner of Main and Minerva Streets. His business transported packages and ran errands from Derby to New Haven.

In 1890, Hedges decided to try his hand as a salesman for Derby Beef Co. and then in 1893 as manager of Peoples Market on Elizabeth Street. In 1895, he moved to New Haven.

This advertisement was listed in the 1888 City of Derby Directory.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia posts weekly sales

 

My Sister's Place Thrift Store is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia. 

All profits go to support BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Victims.

This is shared from the store's Facebook page. 

Ansonia Police ask public's assistance in locating elderly resident

UPDATE from APD: Missing woman has been located.

Adele Hansen

 

ANSONIA  - The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public's assistance in locating a missing elderly female. 

Adele Hansen, 80, was last known to be in the area of East Street at about 2:30 p.m. this afternoon, Jan. 9. 

Hansen is a white female, 5 foot 3 inches tall about 110 lbs., with blue eyes and gray hair. She may be wearing glasses. 

Hansen is believed to be operating a blue Chevy Malibu with CT registration 723LCG. Anyone who has seen Hansen or her vehicle is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.