Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Ansonia Police seek public's help with info on armed robbery/stolen dirt bike


ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is currently working an armed robbery/stolen dirt bike that occurred Tuesday night in the North End of Ansonia.
The dirt bike has been recovered and several suspects are being sought.
A related car stop on North Main Street resulted in several arrests. More to follow.
We encourage anyone with information or video in the area of Sunset Drive, Hotchkiss Terrace, or Kathy Lane that may show two suspects during the time of the bike being dumped on Sunset Drive at approximately 6:30-7 p.m. to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

Celebrate Shelton to present Food Trucks on the River in September


 

Derby to celebrate citywide reunion with block party on Elizabeth Street


 

'Turnback Tuesday' features 1921 map of Ansonia


Turnback Tuesday is sharing an image of a 1921 map of Ansonia. Remembering the Flood of 1955, this map gives a better idea of what downtown Ansonia looked like before the flood. It is an aerial view of Ansonia looking west. Many of the buildings shown no longer exist. Some street names have changed.
Derby Public Library is looking for a map of Derby produced in 1920 to add to our collection. The map of Ansonia is on loan to the library through the end of September.


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


Derby Public Library to show movie 'Last Voyage of the Demeter' today


Al Fenton Big Band to perform today on Derby Green


The South Windsor-based Al Fenton Big Band, a 15-piece jazz orchestra, will play from 7-9 p.m. today on the Derby Green.

Scavenger hunt at Quarry Walk in Oxford to benefit Bosomii



For information about the organization visit

https://www.bosomii.com/

Valley Goes Pink fundraisers slated in Shelton, Derby



The Valley Goes Pink Campaign invites the Lower Naugatuck Valley and surrounding communities to enjoy a variety of events throughout September and October for a good cause.

The Valley Goes Pink is a grassroots, community-wide effort to increase awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, support the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, and to celebrate the charitable spirit of the region’s businesses and organizations.

The following is a list of upcoming Valley Goes Pink fundraising events. 
For registration, tickets and more information, visit griffinhealth.org/pink.

Waiters Go Pink!, Sept. 29 – The wait staff at Wellington’s Restaurant, 51 Huntington St., Shelton, and local community members will be serving up smiles and delicious food for a good cause. All tips during the evening service will be donated to the Valley Goes Pink. Reservations are required at 203-929-0336.

Trivia Night, Oct. 7
– Porky’s Café, 50 Center St., Shelton, will host a fun-filled night of trivia and prizes starting at 6 p.m. A $30 donation includes Porky's famous wings and pizza. Cash bar and raffles are available.

Art Bras for the Valley, Oct. 9 – Little Barn, 901 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, will host a fashion show featuring unique art bras created by breast cancer survivors and their family and friends, and local businesses starting at 6 p.m. The event is $60 a ticket and includes of hors d'oeuvres (cash bar available), silent auction and raffles.

Pink Bingo, Oct. 14 – The Hops Company, 77 Sodom Lane, Derby, will host an evening of exciting bingo games, great company, and fantastic prizes starting at 6 p.m. A $30 donation includes 10 bingo sheets, dabber and two slices of Zuppardi's cheese pizza. Snacks and Zuppardi's Pizza (limited menu) will be available for purchase. There will be a cash bar and raffles.

For more information about “going pink” and joining the campaign visit griffinhealth.org/pink or contact the Griffin Hospital Development Fund at 203-732-7504
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This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.