Ansonia resident, 95, honored at Black History Month celebration

State Rep. Kara Rochelle Saturday presented an official citation from the General Assembly to Alphonso Smith, 95, during an event at Abundant Life Fellowship Ministries in Ansonia. 
Smith, a World War II Army veteran, was one of several Ansonia residents recognized at a Black History Month celebration for his decades of volunteer contributions to the community.

Please stay tuned for more photos and videos from the event in an upcoming Valley Voice newsletter.

Seymour police sergeant wins recognition

Seymour Police Sgt. Stephen M. Prajer, center, received a citation Monday from the state legislature congratulating him on his accomplishments at a recent 10-week training program in Nashville, Tenn. Presenting the citation to him are state Sen. Kevin Kelly, R-Stratford, left, and state Sen. Rob Kane, R-Watertown. A ceremony was held at Seymour Police headquarters.

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