MDA holds 'lockup' at restaurant in downtown Ansonia

Dakota Fortier, 11, of Waterbury, went 'behind bars' Thursday at The Original Antonio's of Ansonia for an important cause.
Dakota served as the 2016 Ansonia Executive Lock-Up Goodwill Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. 

Please stay tuned for more photos and information from the fund-raising event. 

Talk at Derby Public Library to focus on black bears in state

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled a program, The Bear Facts: Black Bears in Connecticut, at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22.

Presenter Paul Colburn, certified Master Wildlife Conservationist, will focus on the natural history of black bears in Connecticut. He will give an overview of the black bear habitat, diet, behavior, and current research efforts.

Recommendations for optimum coexistence with the black bear population will be offered.

The increased sightings of black bears in our neighborhoods makes this a very timely presentation.  

Registration is requested.  
For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth 

St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.  


This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Ansonia Library to host health screenings

ANSONIA - High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer” because it often has no symptoms.  
When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? 

A representative from the Naugatuck Valley Health District will be at the Ansonia Library from 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 10 and March 9 conducting drop-in blood pressure screenings.  

For more information, call 203-734-6275.

The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St.


This is a press release from Mary Ann Capone, Director, Ansonia Library.

Ansonia mayor to appear on 'Face the State' Sunday

Sharing from the City of Ansonia Facebook page: 

Mayor David S. Cassetti will be a guest on WFSB's 'Face the State' with Dennis House at 11 a.m. Sunday. 

The show was recorded Thursday night.

Wesley Village in Shelton offers dementia support group

SHELTON - Do you know or care for someone recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia? Are you in need of support? You’re not alone! 

Caregivers are invited to Wesley Village Feb. 18. and every third Thursday of the month, from 2-3 p.m. for an Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group. 

The group will offer problem-solving techniques and helpful support for families and caregivers, and will be facilitated by Wesley Village staff. 
Your loved one is welcome to participate in activities in a secured environment while you attend the support group. 

For more information or to RSVP, call 203-225-5024 or visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org. 

The group will be held at Wesley Heights and Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Village, 580 Long Hill Ave.
In the event of inclement weather, please call to confirm.

Wesley Village is a campus of senior care communities including Crosby Commons Independent and Assisted Living Community, Wesley Heights Assisted and Independent Living Apartments and Cottages, Lifestyle Transitions Memory Care at Wesley Heights, and Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center. 
The campus is owned and operated by UMH, a local, mission-based, not-for-profit organization serving all members of the community at 580 Long Hill Ave. 
To learn more about the continuum of care offered at Wesley Village or the mission of UMH, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org or contact Lisa Bisson, 203-225-5024.

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.