Monday, July 13, 2026

Salvation Army in Ansonia slates summer of stories and snacks





📚☀️ A Summer of Stories & Snacks is Here! ☀️📚
Join The Salvation Army for a week of FREE books, stories, snacks, and summer reading support for children in Ansonia!
This year, we’re bringing the fun to a different ward of Ansonia each day, making it easier for families across the city to participate.
✨ Children are welcome to join us every day to:
📖 Enjoy a story
📚 Take home a FREE new book
🥪 Receive a FREE lunch (while supplies last)
Whether you come for one day or all week, we’d love to see you! Let’s keep kids reading, learning, and having fun all summer long.
Check out the schedule to find out when we’ll be in your neighborhood. We can’t wait to see you there!

Shared from The Salvation Army - Ansonia CT Facebook page.

Griffin School of Allied Health Careers in Naugatuck to hold open house


NAUGATUCK - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will host an open house for its rewarding Practical Nursing (PN) program on July 28 from 5-7 p.m. at the school’s Naugatuck campus, 1186 New Haven Road.

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 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 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.


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. 


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. 


From the photo archives: Looking at the sky


View from Ansonia hilltop in July 2018. 








Oxford Lions to collect donations for Seymour Oxford Food Bank


 

Elite basketball showcase on tap Aug. 11 at Shelton High School


Shared from the Shelton Police Department:

SHELTON - On Aug. 11, the Ta’Quan Zimmerman Elite 20 Invitational takes over Shelton High School, bringing some of the nation’s top high school basketball talent to our city.

Elite basketball. A powerful message. Be a Baller, Not a Bully!

Come pack the stands and show everyone what Shelton is all about!

 

Derby Neck Library to show film 'Soylent Green' today


DERBY - Join us Monday July 13 [today] at 3:30 p.m.as we watch SOYLENT GREEN (1973), Richard Fleischer’s dystopian sci-fi thriller starring Charlton Heston, Leigh Taylor-Young, and the great Edward G. Robinson in his final film role. 

This terrifyingly prescient film will have you on the edge of your seat right up till its unforgettable conclusion. Hot, fresh popcorn will be served!

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.

Watercolor painting class slated Wednesday at Ansonia Senior Center


ANSONIA - Looking for something to do to beat the heat? 
Try some watercolor painting, this Wednesday, July 15 at 1 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center. $5 donation for a fun time with friends and watercolors! 
Please call 203-736-5933 to register.

Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page. 

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton reports power interruption today


SHELTON - Due to electricity issues on Monday July 13, Plumb Memorial Library has no working elevator, no adult patron computers, no adult copier, no adult circulation or reference desk, no upstairs air conditioning, and limited lighting throughout the entire building.

The children's department has a working copier, working air conditioning, and a functioning circulation desk. 

Patrons can call Plumb Memorial Library at (203) 924-1580 or check this page for status updates.

Patrons can also visit the Huntington Branch, which opens at 10 am., as it is fully operational. We apologize for the inconvenience!


Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.