Ansonia Police warn residents of power lines down after storms

ANSONIA - Due to the storms that passed through Ansonia earlier this evening there were widespread reports of trees down, debris in the roadway, and power lines down, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release. 

If you see a line down please do not approach the line, call the department so we can notify UI of the location. 

The following roads are closed as result of the storm: Jewett Street in the area of Vine Street with power lines down; Arbor Terrace with trees and power lines down; Glen Drive with trees and power lines down; and Caroline Street with trees and power lines down.

The roads have been blocked off - please do not travel on them, we are working with UI to get service restored.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Little Free Pantry on Skokorat in Seymour posts weekly wish list

Weekly Wishlist

Thank you EVERYONE who has been dropping off and shipping donations! The Pantry remains insanely busy. We have distributed well OVER 2,000 LBS of food so far this month which is a 33% INCREASE from our previous record. It has been incredibly challenging to keep food on our shelves which is why we REALLY mean it when we say every little bit matters.

Our most needed items are:

PROTEINS (tuna, chicken, salmon, nuts)

microwave meals (Hormel, chef Boyardee, instant Mac and cheese)

pasta & sauce

canned vegetables

snacks (popcorn, crackers, granola bars)

We will also gladly accept fresh produce, including from your gardens.

Hygiene products like tooth brushes, tooth paste, soap, pads/tampons, and shampoo are also always needed and deeply appreciated.

You can drop off items in person by either placing them directly into the Pantry or into the black donation bin by our garage door.

You can also order through our Amazon Wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31DQMG6QQ65HX.... OR you can have items shipped or delivered to 58 Skokorat St.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!

As always, thank you SO MUCH for all your support! We love and appreciate you!

Cool to learn how our ancestors kept cool, thanks to Shelton History Center

Shared from the Shelton History Center Facebook page:

"Prior to the invention of air conditioning, people would close the shutters on their homes to keep their houses cool on hot summer days.

"This photo from our collection shows the shutters closed at [the] Brownson House on a hot July day in 1906 to keep the heat out. 

"Setting not looking familiar? This photo is from when the house was on Shelton Avenue!"

Recuperation journey: A special day

I took this photo of the Connecticut River Thursday before my daughter's wedding reception!  

Ansonia Police ask public's help in locating child, mother in custody case

Mercy Rodriguez

Ashaire Gorham

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating Mercy Rodriguez, a 22-month-old female. 

Mercy is with her mother, Ashaire Gorham, in violation of a court order giving Mercy’s father custody. 

Mercy was last seen by her father on July 27, 2023. She has black hair and brown eyes. 

Ashaire Gorham is 5 foot 6 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes, and she should be driving Connecticut registration BK75207, a 2021 BMW X3 color black. 

Ashaire and Mercy were last known to be in Norwalk. 

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.