Seymour posts monthly services at Community Center

Seymour Historical Society talk to highlight history of communication

Logan, Petit, Drazen join Men Against Violence initiative in Hartford

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Pictured from left: state Rep. Dr. William A. Petit Jr., journalist Brad Drazen, state Sen. George S. Logan and many other Men Against Violence joined together Wednesday at the Legislative Office Building to spread the message that domestic violence and abuse is never acceptable.  

The group was founded by Interval House in 2009 in an effort to end domestic violence. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. For information visit www.IntervalHouseCT.org.

Recuperation journey: Sunset from 2 views

Taken with phone in downtown Ansonia.

Taken with camera in backyard about 14 minutes later. 

Safe Kids Coalition to mark 5th anniversary at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Podiatrist to speak about foot care at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Griffin Hospital to host a free talk on foot health March 1./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a talk on foot health and the benefits of seeing a podiatrist at 6 p.m. March 1 at the hospital.

Podiatrist John D. Schwerdt of Yale Podiatry Group in Shelton and Ansonia, will present “The Community Podiatrist: The Extraordinary Benefits of our Ordinary Services.” 

The talk will cover who podiatrists are and their training, routine foot care, diabetes and foot health, age-related foot problems, and other common foot issues such as plantar fasciitis, plantar warts, and neuromas.

This talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U program, a series of free wellness talks featuring Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics. 

Light refreshments will be served.

To reserve a spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit the calendar at griffinhealth.org.

The hospital is at 130 Division St. 

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Youths invited to sample, judge pizza at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton

SHELTON - Hey tweens and teens: get your 
taste buds ready for the ultimate showdown! You be the judge!  

A pizza tasting contest will be held from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 26 at Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St.
Participants will sample cheese pizzas from a variety of local restaurants.  

Judging will be on best sauce, best crust, best cheese, and more to determine Best in Show!  

This event is for ages 10-19; register here or call 203-924-9461.


*Information shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page and website.

Ansonia mayor surprises senior center members with Valentine's Day roses

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti hands out roses to members of the Joseph A. Doyle Senior Center Wednesday for Valentine's Day.

*Photos shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

O'Brien Tech PFO slates bingo fundraiser at Boys & Girls Club in Ansonia

Derby Public Library hosts YA Wednesdays

DERBY - During March the Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to join the fun of YA Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. 

Sony Play Station Four (PS4), Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. 

Light refreshments will be provided. 

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 Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Neck Library.

Center Stage in Shelton slates Spring Fling Bingo