Friday, March 14, 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Huntington Branch Library to hold Taylor Swift cross stitch workshop
Calling all adult Swifties! Adult patrons can join us at the Huntington Branch Library on April 5 from noon-1 p.m. for a Taylor Swift cross stitch workshop!
Presenter Kate Noonan will provide patrons with the materials and instruction to create their own Taylor Swift-inspired cross stitch craft.
Derby High School senior places 3rd in American Legion State Oratorical Contest
Congratulations to Vincent Trinh for placing third in the recent American Legion State Oratorical Contest.
He is pictured with Derby High School Principal Jennifer Olson.
Read the story in the Valley Independent Sentinel:
Inner Groove to perform at Seymour Congregational Church coffee house
Shared from a Facebook event page.
Seymour Public Library to show 'Leap Year' movie Friday
SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library will show a Free Friday Matinee movie, 'Leap Year,' at 10 a.m. Friday.
The Library is at 46 Church St.
This is shared from a Facebook event page.
Ansonia Police seek public's assistance in locating runaway teen
The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public's assistance in looking for 15-year-old runaway, Je'Riyah Smith.
She is described as a black female, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 170 pounds with black hair and brown eyes, last seen wearing a black coat, black pants and brown boots.
If you have seen Je'Riyah or know where she is please contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885.
Tips can also be left anonymously at Tip411
https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553
This was posted Tuesday evening on the Ansonia Police Department Facebook page.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Homes for the Brave to host comedy night fundraiser in Stratford
Get Ready to Laugh for a Cause!
Comedy Night is back and bigger than ever! Join us for an unforgettable evening of laughter, all in support of Homes for the Brave and the Veterans we proudly serve.
Don’t wait—grab your tickets now: https://bit.ly/HFTBComedy2025
Let’s come together for a night of fun and make a difference!
Vendors sought for annual baby fair at Griffin Childbirth Center in Derby
DERBY - The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital is inviting vendors to take part in its annual Baby Fair April 26 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Hundreds of expectant parents, new parents, and their families attend this free fair each year to learn about the Childbirth Center and area maternity and childcare resources.
Vendor registration is $50 for a table and a raffle prize donation. For more information, email egossman@griffinhealth.org.
The hospital is at 130 Division St.
About the Childbirth Center
The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital offers family-centered maternity care in an environment that best meets individual and family needs. The Center follows a patient-centered Planetree philosophy, and is committed to providing a warm, caring atmosphere for patients, care partners and visitors.
The Childbirth Center’s attentive and highly skilled caregivers are devoted to every patient’s needs, and take the time to genuinely get to know patients and their families, ensuring a childbirth experience that is supported with compassion and understanding.
For more information about The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, call 203-732-7252 or visit griffinhealth.org/cbc.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Seymour Pink offers scholarship opportunities; applications due by April 21
The Board of Directors of Seymour Pink is pleased to announce our 2025 Scholarship opportunities.
This year, there are four scholarships available, with seven awards total.
Learn more on our blog about the following scholarships:
-The Theodosia McEnerney Memorial Scholarship (four $2500 awards)
-The Colleen Fries Memorial Scholarship (one $2500 award)
-The Colleen Garofalo Memorial Scholarship (one $2500 award)
All applications are on our website Forms page and all submissions are due by Monday, April 21, 2025.
This is shared from Seymour Pink's Facebook page.
'Turnback Tuesday' features downtown Derby business
Turnback Tuesday looks at the local business of Elias B Nager, (Naggar), (Najjar).
Elias started out as a peddler in Derby in 1901. By 1910, he had a storefront for Dry Goods located at 10 Water St. He then moved his location in 1911 to 60 Water/Factory St. He remained at this location until his death in 1939.
We would like to remind those of you doing research about your family that it does take time and patience. One reason we say this is just look at the (3) different spellings of Elias’s last name: the name "Nager" was stated in the Derby City Directories.
The name "Naggar" was listed above the awning of the store. And the name "Najjar" is how it is spelled on his grave marker.
Also a friendly reminder that Derby Public Library has a great collection of resources to help with your research.
We have City Directories going back to 1872, a collection of all the Derby High School "Lookout" yearbooks plus local newspapers on microfilm dating back to 1855.
And our staff can help you find just what or who you are looking for.
Thanks as always goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
Seymour Public Library to show 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'
Seymour Public Library presents Free Matinee Movie Wednesday.
The Library is at 46 Church St., Seymour.
Derby Historical Society newsletter features history of Oxford
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David Humphreys House in Ansonia, home of the Derby Historical Society. |
Click HERE to view and download the Society's
March/April newsletter.
Monday, March 10, 2025
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Boys & Girls Club's 2025 Youth of the Year wins congratulations
We are so proud to announce that Alleyanna has been named our 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿!
Both of our candidates, Alley and Ava, are truly outstanding and inspiring young leaders, making this decision incredibly difficult for our judges.
A huge thank you to our panel of judges for their time, thoughtful deliberation, and dedication to this special event. We are also beyond grateful to the family of Jimmy Olayos Jr. for their generous contribution to the Youth of the Year scholarship in his honor, as well as to our Board of Director Brian Marcucio, who was blown away by our candidates and contributed to their scholarships.
Alleyanna will now move on to the state-level competition this spring, and we can't wait to see her continue to shine!
Shared from the Boys & Girls Club Facebook page.
Shelton High School Drama Club to present 'Mamma Mia!'
Show dates:
April 3 at 7 p.m.
April 4 at 7 p.m.
April 5 at 7 p.m.
April 4 at 7 p.m.
April 5 at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $20
Student/staff/senior citizen: $15
Student/staff/senior citizen: $15
Tickets available online or at the door!
Shared from a Facebook event page.
Ansonia Police charge man with possession of firearms, ammunition
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| Ryan Ortiz |
ANSONIA - Police received multiple reports of shots fired at about 10:30 p.m. Friday from in or around 84 Franklin St.
A witness reported seeing a gun pointed out a window at the location and fired towards the rear of the house into the woods. Officers made contact with the owner/resident, another occupant of the home, and shell casings were located outside the home.
Police obtained a search warrant for the home and located during the search were two handguns, a shotgun, three BB guns, and ammunition for the handguns and shotgun.
Ryan Ortiz, 39, owner of the home, is a convicted felon for Illegal sale of firearm in New York, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.
Ryan Ortiz, 39, owner of the home, is a convicted felon for Illegal sale of firearm in New York, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.
Ortiz was arrested for five counts criminal possession of firearms and ammunition and two counts of criminal possession of a pistol.
He was held on a $250,000 bond and was to be arraigned today in Derby Superior Court.
Lynch said the investigation is ongoing to determine who fired the gun and additional charges are anticipated.
All arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Lynch said the investigation is ongoing to determine who fired the gun and additional charges are anticipated.
All arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.
Ansonia Senior Center posts temporary program spaces
Griffin Health in Oxford to host cancer-fighting soup cooking demo
OXFORD - Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen will host a free health education program on cancer-fighting foods.
Cancer-Fighting Benefits of Soup will be held at 5 p.m. March 20 at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road.
In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Month, former executive director of Massaro Farm and sustainable nutrition expert Caty Poole will demonstrate the basics of making vegetable, chicken and bone stock at home while discussing research that discovered how the principle components of chicken soup promote white blood cells that consume bacteria and viruses capable of infectious diseases.
Space is limited for this event, so registration is required.
Visit www.griffinhealth.org/events-calendar/benefits-of-soup or call The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up.
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen is part of Griffin’s commitment to the Planetree patient-centered care model, which promotes greater well-being in communities through access to health information and assistance in helping individuals address the social determinants of health such as access to fresh nutritious foods and how to prepare them.
This is a press release from Griffin Health.
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Charity basketball game Tuesday to pit Shelton PD against Shelton teachers
Join us for a night of fun and friendly competition as the Shelton Police Department takes on Shelton School Teachers in a charity basketball game! 
Doors open at 6 p.m. | Game starts at 6:30 p.m. 
Tuesday, March 11 
Shelton High School 
FREE entry! Donations encouraged at the door. A 50/50 raffle and concessions available!
All proceeds will support the Shelton Police Association Scholarship Fund, helping students in need from the Shelton School System.
Bring your family and friends for an exciting night for a great cause! See you there!
This is shared from a Facebook event page.
Derby Neck Library posts 2024 Year in Review
Our Value from 2024 is now available! Take a look at the great work we did and how much we saved our patrons over a single calendar year.
Can't wait to do even more in 2025!
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
Cassetti congratulates Ansonia Chargers on NVL weightlifting win
ANSONIA - Mayor Cassetti would like to congratulate our football team for winning first place in the NVL Weightlifting.
Great job, young men! Go Chargers!
Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.
From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Bassett residence on Bank Street
This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo is of the Robert N. Bassett residence at 40 Bank St. in Derby in 1889.
In 1952, the address was designated as 64 Bank St. and was occupied by eight families. The house to the left, 50 Bank St., was the Henry Sawyer residence which was later razed to make way for Franklin School.
[First posted March 8, 2016.]
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky
View from my front door at 7:35 a.m. Happy Daylight Savings Time.
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky
The waxing gibbous moon at 1 a.m. today. Surprised that my phone captured blue sky around the moon!
Great Hill UMC in Seymour to host Chili Cook-Off fundraiser
SEYMOUR - Great Hill United Methodist Church will host a Chili Cookoff Dinner Saturday, March 15 from 5:30-7 p.m. (or while supplies last).
For $12.50, enjoy either a bowl of chili with toppings and cornbread or a hot dog with toppings. Both dinners come with sides of coleslaw, mac & cheese, and bag of chips, as well as a beverage and dessert in the church’s fellowship hall. Diners will have a chance to taste from a selection of specialty chilis and vote on their favorite.
This is shared from a Facebook event page.
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