Saturday, January 31, 2026
Drums & Strings and Shaky Things on tap at Derby Neck Library
DERBY - Come get your groove on at Derby Neck Library with Brendan from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every other Monday during a music and movement program! Next session is this Monday, Feb. 2.
The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.
This program is targeted to ages Birth – 5, but everyone is welcome!
No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancellations by clicking here.
Explore vernal pools March 28 at Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center
ANSONIA - Discover local amphibians during a guided hike at 2 p.m. March 28 at Ansonia Nature Center to our vernal pools. Help our staff lift rocks and logs to uncover these slippery creatures.
Come learn about our local amphibians during a guided hike to our vernal pools. Help Ranger Evelyn lift rocks and logs to find these slippery creatures beneath. Make sure to wear clothes that can get MUDDY.
The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.
Friday, January 30, 2026
Ansonia Police seek public's assistance in locating missing teen
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| Elijah Longwa |
The Ansonia Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing male who left his home on the 26th.
Elijah Longwa is a 16-year-old Black male, approximately 5’7” tall, weighing 120 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a black coat, as shown in the photo. Elijah is known to frequent the Bridgeport area.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885.
Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Tip411 using the link below:
Winter weather and technology don't mix well, it seems
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Please don't laugh. But I have a theory.
I'm not technologically savvy, probably because I was born about three decades too soon.
But with this incessant cold weather I'm beginning to think my desktop is just not having it. Suddenly it is taking forever to perform the simplest tasks, i.e. "save image as," posting an image, or previewing a blog post before publishing it.
Fingers crossed the computer will get used to this bitter cold and start cooperating.
OK rant over. Time for lunch!
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Exchange Club of Shelton to hold mini-golf fundraiser Saturday in Ansonia
ANSONIA - The Exchange Club of Shelton will host its 12th annual mini-golf fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Boys and Girls Club, 26 Howard Ave.
It includes 18 holes of indoor mini golf, dinner, and bar. Event is for adults only. Theme is the Big Game (football).
Derby Police charge man after snow removal dispute
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| Nekee Dickson |
DERBY - Police officers were dispatched to the area of Olivia Street Tuesday for a reported fight involving a firearm stemming from a dispute between neighbors over snow removal.
Witnesses reported that Nekee Dickson, 46, of Derby, produced a firearm and pointed it at the victim during a verbal argument. Video evidence obtained during the investigation confirmed the witness statements.
Although Dickson possessed a valid pistol permit, the investigation determined he was the aggressor in the incident. As a result, Dickson was taken into custody and charged with the following:
CGS 53a-181 – Breach of Peace
CGS 53a-63 – Reckless Endangerment in the 1st Degree
The firearm involved in the incident was seized by police.
The Derby Police Department reminds all residents to remain patient and respectful with one another, particularly as we collectively navigate snow removal challenges and limited on-street parking during winter weather.
All arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Shared from the Derby PD Facebook page.
Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to show movie 'Joy' Friday
SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library will present the movie "Joy" at 1 p.m. Friday as part of its bimonthly “Friday Films” series.
The film will be viewed in the downstairs Meeting Room. The Library is at 65 Wooster St.
No registration is required and light refreshments will be served.
No registration is required and light refreshments will be served.
Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.
Seymour Public Library to show 'Roofman' on Free Movie Friday
The Library is at 46 Church St., Seymour.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Seymour Public Library to offer drop-in Valentine's Day craft table
Stop in anytime while we’re open from Feb.10-14 and make a Valentine’s Day craft!
The Library is at 46 Church St., Seymour.
Shared from a Facebook event page.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Shelton Police arrest woman after armed threats; seize drugs, weapons
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| Eunice Berrios |
SHELTON - Officers responded to a reported breach of peace at about 8:30 p.m. Sunday at a multifamily residence on Howe Avenue involving threats with a firearm, police said Tuesday in a release.
Upon arrival, Officer Napoleone and Sgt. Nembhard learned that a female resident had allegedly pointed a firearm at neighboring occupants and made verbal threats. Moments later officers were able to make entry into the suspect’s apartment.
During a protective sweep, officers located a Masterpiece Arms firearm, a large-capacity magazine, and a small quantity of a white rock-like substance in plain view. The substance later field-tested positive for cocaine and fentanyl.
The suspect, Eunice Berrios, 60, was located inside the apartment and showed signs of intoxication. While being taken into custody, she made additional threatening statements toward the neighboring residents.
A firearm records check revealed no registration associated with the weapon.
Berrios was arrested and charged with the following:
•Breach of Peace 2nd Degree
•Threatening 1st Degree
•Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree
•Illegal Possession of an Assault Weapon
•Illegal Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine
•Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit
•Use of a Machine Gun (Aggressive Purpose) •Carrying a Dangerous Weapon
•Possession of a Controlled Substance
•Illegal Carrying of a Firearm While Under the Influence
Berrios was held on a $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear at Derby Superior Court.
**The charges in this news release are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.**
Shared from the Shelton Police Department Facebook page.
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Derby Neck Library offers Storycraft fun today for children of all ages
The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby.
Griffin Health in Naugatuck to host open houses for LPN program
NAUGATUCK - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will host a series of open houses this winter for its rewarding Practical Nursing (PN) program.
The open houses will be Feb. 12 and March 5 from 5-7 p.m. at the school’s Naugatuck campus at 1186 New Haven Rd.
The school’s 14-month PN Program offers an exceptional teaching experience at the only hospital-based program in the state of Connecticut.
With knowledgeable and experienced teachers who are nationally certified or master’s prepared nurses and real-world clinical rotations at Griffin Hospital, Stamford Hospital, Masonicare, and Gaylord Hospital, the PN program prepares new nurses to thrive in a multitude of complex clinical practice settings.
The 6,000-square foot Naugatuck Campus is designed to provide the school’s PN students with an experiential learning environment featuring state-of-the-art simulation technology that is incorporated in realistic laboratories for nursing students to practice as if they are in actual clinical situations.
The 6,000-square foot Naugatuck Campus is designed to provide the school’s PN students with an experiential learning environment featuring state-of-the-art simulation technology that is incorporated in realistic laboratories for nursing students to practice as if they are in actual clinical situations.
The experience enables a smooth transition from classroom to the practice setting, and from student to proficient caregiver.
The PN program is approved by the State of CT Board of Examiners for Nursing and has a 100% licensure test pass rate, leading many graduates to immediate job placement.
The PN program is approved by the State of CT Board of Examiners for Nursing and has a 100% licensure test pass rate, leading many graduates to immediate job placement.
The school can also connect students with several academic funding opportunities upon request.
Reservations are required by calling 203-732-1276 or emailing PNprogram@griffinhealth.org.
Reservations are required by calling 203-732-1276 or emailing PNprogram@griffinhealth.org.
About the School of Allied Health Careers
Approved by the Connecticut Office of Higher of Education and the State of Connecticut Department of Health, the Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers offers advanced hands-on training and personalized teaching in its Practical Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Medical Assistant, and Phlebotomy programs.
The school has helped graduates achieve a high rate of success on national certification exams and has a strong job placement rate with most graduates quickly finding positions at area hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and medical practices.
Anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early application is encouraged for all courses, as space is limited.
Anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early application is encouraged for all courses, as space is limited.
For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578 or visit griffinhealth.org/school.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Monday, January 26, 2026
CT Foodshare to visit St. Mary's Church parking lot Tuesday in Derby
DERBY - The CT Foodshare truck will return to St. Mary’s Church parking lot from 2:15-3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Tickets will be distributed to everyone PHYSICALLY IN LINE at 2 p.m. No place-holding with bags and carts. No income limits, no questions asked, just bring a bag to receive some food. Next visit after that will be Feb 10.
The church is at 212 Elizabeth St.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Griffin Hospital posts storm closures, delays for Monday
***Please check back on this post for updates***
Griffin Hospital remains open for Emergency Department and inpatient services.
Due to the inclement weather, the following Griffin Health outpatient services are closed tomorrow, January 26:
* Blood Draw
* Diagnostic Imaging
* All Griffin Faculty Physicians Primary Care and Specialty Care Offices.
Due to the inclement weather, the following Griffin Health outpatient services will have delayed openings tomorrow, January 26:
* Cardiopulmonary Rehab will open at 10 a.m.
* Derby & Oxford Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy at 10 a.m.
* Occupational Medicine & Shelton Rehab
will open at 12 p.m.
Shared from Griffin Hospital's Facebook page.
Ansonia Police ask residents to limit driving during storm
The City of Ansonia is being impacted by a winter blizzard which will continue into Monday. Weather services are forecasting that we will receive well over a foot of snow. Additionally, the forecast shows the possibility of ice and freezing rain tonight.
Road crews have begun clearing roadways and this will continue throughout the storm. Residents are encouraged to limit their driving on city roads during the storm to allow for emergency vehicles and road crews to perform their functions.
All emergencies should be reported to the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885. Any stranded motorists should immediately contact the police department.
There is a current parking ban on all city streets until 11 p.m. on Monday. Residents are reminded that no vehicle may be parked on a city street during this time. All public and school parking lots are open for parking.
All Ansonia schools are closed on Monday. All non-essential City of Ansonia buildings are closed on Monday. As a reminder, if the use of a generator is needed, please be sure to have it properly ventilated outside of your residence. All exterior vents for furnaces and dryers should be cleared of snow to prevent carbon monoxide build-up. Residents are asked to check on their elderly neighbors who may have difficulty at their residences.
Again, please stay off the roads as driving conditions have deteriorated.
Shared from the Ansonia Police Department Facebook page.
Ansonia Library closed Monday, suggests Hoopla Digital use
Breaking news: The snow is rude.
The [Ansonia] Library is closed on Monday, but Hoopla Digital is still showing up for you with instant digital access to books, movies, and more.
Consider this your official excuse to binge guilt-free!
Haven't added Hoopla Digital to your phone, tablet or TV yet? Get started here:
https://www.hoopladigital.com/register...
Shared from the Ansonia Library Facebook page.
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