Thursday, October 10, 2024

From the photo archives: Looking back at fall foliage


 Taken on this date in 2016. 

Ansonia Police release video of motor vehicle accident; arrest expected


ANSONIA - As part of the investigation into a motor vehicle accident this past Monday, Oct. 7 at the intersection of East Main Street and Kingston Drive, video was recovered showing the accident. 

From the video, speed is a factor in the crash and based on the initial investigation alcohol may have been a contributing factor, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release. 
The investigation is ongoing and an arrest is expected.
Video link below:

This accident serves as a reminder that speed and driving under the influence can have devastating consequences. 
The Ansonia Police Department would like to remind all drivers to drive safely, obey the speed limit and not drive under the influence.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia Police charge city man in overdose death investigation

Michael Dupre

ANSONIA - Ansonia Police today arrested Michael Dupre, 50, of Ansonia after an overdose death investigation. 
During the investigation by Det.Jon Troesser, he was able to link Dupre to the sale of narcotics to the 24 year old female victim who overdosed in October of 2023. 
Dupre was charged with misrepresentation of a controlled substance and sale of narcotics. He is being held on a $150,000 bond and was arraigned today, Oct. 10, at Derby Superior Court.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Quilt drawing to benefit Friends of Derby Public Library


 

Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center to host Babes in Arms sensory hike



Salvation Army Greater Valley to host 2nd annual Kettle Kick-Off Breakfast


 

Griffin Health in Derby to offer high blood sugar management program


DERBY - The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will offer a session of its innovative high blood sugar management program this month.

Healthy for Life with Elevated Blood Sugar is a free, six-week program designed for individuals diagnosed with either pre-diabetes or diabetes to help them control their elevated blood sugar.


There will be a session held on Mondays Oct. 21 and 28, and Nov. 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 5-7 p.m. at The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.


Participants will be empowered to manage their elevated blood sugar though education on healthy eating, weight management, physical activity, medication and glucose management technology, health related risks, coping skills, and healthy lifestyle goal setting. 

Based on the National Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes and The American Heart Association Healthy for Life, this program engages participants in learning and discussing clinical and lifestyle self-management behaviors to support optimizing their health, blood sugars, quality of life, and psychosocial factors.

Register at griffinhealth.org/healthy-for-life or contact The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up or for more information.



This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.


Derby Public Library to close Monday for Columbus Day


 

Ansonia Library to host spooky presentation on paranormal, ghost stories

  

ADULTS & TEENS!!!!!

Join us at Ansonia Library for a spooky good time!

Have you ever had an experience that you simply cannot explain? 
In honor of the Halloween season, the Ain't it Scary? with Sean & Carrie podcast will be hosting a presentation from 6-7 p.m. Oct. 15 covering a short history of paranormal and ghost stories in New England - from the cases of the Conjuring series-inspiring Warrens to hauntings relating to major historical events to some of the spookiest and strangest stories based in the Northeastern U.S. 
Feel free to bring your curiosity, questions, and an open mind!

Register here https://forms.gle/xNixNqwkKG8YECLr9
or scan the QR code on the flyer.


This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Cottages in Derby


This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features a photo of Rufus W. Blake's cottages. 

R.W. Blake was born on May 3d, 1841 in Massachusetts. He had a myriad of jobs until he took over as manager of the Sterling Piano Company in 1873. 

After Charles Sterling's death in 1887, Blake then became president of the company. Between 1873 and 1887, Blake had three cottages built on Cottage Street right beside Sterling's home in Derby (as shown.) The buildings still stand, having been converted to apartments in the 1900s.


[This was first published on this date in 2017.]


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


Vendors sought for Ansonia's Holiday Marketplace