My Sister's Place Thrift Store and Donation Center in Ansonia posts weekly sales

 

Chill in the Air, Hot Deals Inside!

It may be freezing outside, but the savings are heating up at My Sister’s Place! From cozy winter clothes to home essentials, find amazing thrift treasures at unbeatable prices!

Shop with Purpose: Every purchase helps support survivors of domestic violence through BHcare’s Umbrella Center.

Visit Us: 380 Main Street, Ansonia, CT

Store Hours: Tuesday – Saturday | 10 AM – 4 PM

Donation Hours: Tuesday – Saturday | 10 AM – 3 PM

Prefer to shop from home? We’ve got you covered!

Poshmark: https://poshmark.com/closet/my_sistersplace

eBay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?item=196943822872&rt=nc...

Stop in, warm up, and save big!

Derby Historical Society in Ansonia to host Colonial cooking workshop

 

Salvation Army in Ansonia seeking hosts for food, hygiene drives

If you or your company are interested in hosting a drive for us – we’d love your help!

Non-Perishable Food Drive

Personal Hygiene Drive

Rice Drive (great for the Easter season)

Please contact: Cheryl.McCollum@use.salvationarmy.org

The Greater Valley Salvation Army is located at 26 Lester St., Ansonia.

Shared from the Salvation Army - Ansonia Facebook page.

Naugatuck Valley Health District to host Teddy Bear Clinic at Derby Neck Library

 

Buy reusable bag at Big Y in Derby, support Seymour Oxford Food Bank

Thank you Big Y in Derby for choosing Seymour Oxford Food Bank for this month's community bag program.

This is shared from the Seymour Oxford Food Bank Facebook page.

'Turnback Tuesday' highlights Housatonic River

Turnback Tuesday looks at the Housatonic River (or Ousatonic in its original spelling.) Named by the Paugussett Tribe as Potatuck which means “River with Falls” or “great river," the Housatonic starts near Pittsfield, Mass. and runs for 148 miles to the Long Island Sound.

In the early 1800s, factories were built along the river in Birmingham that harnessed the water to power their turbines and water wheels. 

A covered bridge was built in 1839 to connect Shelton to Derby, and the Ousatonic Dam was dedicated in 1870. Dikes were installed along parts of the river after the flood of 1955.

Not all use of the river was for commercial purposes. Recreational boating and fishing were very common. The Yale University boat crews used the river to practice and race. 

This postcard is a recent donation to the Library.

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

Ansonia Police seek information about Saturday robbery on E. Main Street

ANSONIA - Police investigated a robbery complaint at about 11:40 p.m. Saturday that occurred on the street in front of 370 East Main St., The Spot restaurant and lounge.

The initial information from our complainant was that he was involved in a motor vehicle accident and the driver of the other car began yelling at him before she took his wallet and phone, Lt. Patrick Lynch said today in a written release.

During the subsequent investigation the department was notified there was a video on social media of the incident. The complainant was not injured during the robbery, we are currently following up leads to identify all the people involved in the incident.

The following is a statement from Chief Williams. “The Ansonia Police Department is actively conducting an investigation into the street robbery that occurred in front of THE SPOT on East Main Street in Ansonia on the evening of March 1st. We have received numerous tips on this incident and are following up on them. Thank you to those that have sent in tips to our agency.

"We are also aware of the social media video of this incident that is circulating. We would encourage people to stop sharing this video which re-victimizes the victim in this case and sensationalizes the ridiculous actions of those involved. Instead of videotaping this robbery of a defenseless victim, responsible citizens should call 911.

"In this case, with all of the bar patrons standing outside, NOBODY called the police or helped the victim. We are better than this.”

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.