From the photo archives: Halloween nor'easter in 2011

'Twas an October snowstorm to remember.

'Turnback Tuesday' memorializes Derby native Edward J. Cotter, Jr.

Turnback Tuesday remembers Edward J. Cotter Jr. of Derby.

Ed was a WWII veteran in the US Navy as a firefighter.

This Navy training and experience benefitted the City of Derby for years to come. He modernized the fire department with new equipment as well as trained the new firefighters. And because of all of his years of service to the community, he received many awards and praise from his fellow firefighters.

Ed’s day job was working for the Evening Sentinel in Ansonia as a photographer and journalist, starting his career in 1939 as a sports reporter at age 18.

This monument - located on O’Sullivan’s Island by the Greenway under the Commodore Hull Bridge - was placed there in Ed’s memory. He was one of the founders of the former Valley Fire Chief’s Training School that was once located on this site.

Thank you to the Derby Hall of Fame for their helpful information about Ed.

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

From the photo archives: Looking at the sky

I captured this spectacular sunrise on this date in 2014.

Thanks, Facebook memories.

My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia selling Christmas attire

 

Why spend a lot when you can get your Christmas attire here!!

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

All purchases support BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

This is shared from the store's Facebook page.

FUMC Church, Troop 25 to hold Stuff-a-Tent Food Drive Saturday in Shelton

Help us feed our neighbors! 

First UMC of Shelton and BSA Troop 25 are working together to "Stuff a Tent" with non-perishable, unexpired food donations. 

These donations will be used to keep the FUMC Blessing Box food pantry stocked for people facing food insecurity. 

Please help as we work to make a positive impact in Shelton. (And don't forget your BSA bottles and cans!)

This is shared from the church's Facebook page.

My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia posts this week's sale

Fall into Savings: Fresh Finds Every Week!

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

All purchases support BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

This is shared from the store's Facebook page.

Kids invited to paint their pet at Ansonia Library workshop