Griffin Health, Ansonia NAACP honor Black leaders in medicine

In honor of Black History Month, Griffin Health has partnered with the Ansonia NAACP in recognizing Black Americans who have made significant contributions to medicine.

Today, we spotlight Dr. Aletha Maybank.

Dr. Maybank, as the American Medical Association’s inaugural Chief Health Equity Officer, has led efforts to embed health equity into medical policies, research, and advocacy.

She has been a key voice in addressing systemic racism in healthcare, developing strategies to eliminate disparities, and ensuring equitable access to quality medical care.

This is shared from Griffin Hospital's Facebook page.

Ansonia High School Class of '26 to hold ice skate night at Sports Center of CT

 

Shelton Police Joint Task Force arrests home invasion suspect

Robert Lee

SHELTON - Shelton Police Joint Task Force officers Sunday arrested Robert Lee of Bridgeport in connection with a home invasion in Shelton.

An arrest warrant was issued by Officer Dominguez for Lee on multiple charges, including home invasion, assault 3rd degree, strangulation, threatening, reckless endangerment, and other offenses.

On Sunday, Feb.16 SPJTF officers conducted surveillance and apprehended Lee outside his residence without incident. During the arrest, SPJTF officers recovered a Sig Sauer P365 9mm handgun, ammunition, and magazines.

Lee was transported to Shelton Police headquarters for processing. He was held on a $500,000 court-set bond and is scheduled to appear at Derby Superior Court Tuesday, Feb. 18.

**The charges in the press release are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.**

This is a press release from the Shelton Police Department.

Thriller 'First Lie Wins' focus of Derby Public Library discussion

 

Food offered now outside Seymour Oxford Food Bank

Today's Specials!

Please watch your step there are icy spots.

The Seymour Oxford Food Bank is at 20 Pine St., Seymour. 

Shared from the organization's Facebook page.

Ansonia to host Fat Tuesday Paczki Eating Contest at Armory, contestants wanted

 

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby posts sale, seeks donations

How can you help us as we help increasing numbers of our shared Valley community? We've got a couple of ideas below.

Come, shop, donate, visit!

Shared from the nonprofit's Facebook page.

ARMS building in Ansonia available for daytime warming station

ANSONIA - Mayor Cassetti announces that due to this week’s upcoming weather forecast, indicating that Ansonia will experience temperatures in the 20s and breezy winds over the next several days, ARMS (at 22 West Main St.) will be available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. as a warming station for those in need.

Mayor Cassetti cautions everyone to be careful if you need to go out, check on your neighbors, especially those that are elderly and or homebound, and to make sure you are dressed warmly if going out. Please keep your pets warm and safe as well.

Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Derby City Hall closed today for President's Day

 

Derby Police post temporary closing of Roosevelt Drive

 

From Derby Police at 8:51 a.m.:

Roosevelt Drive (Route 34) is temporarily closed from Lakeview Terrace to Buckingham Rd due to wires and trees across the road. 

Construction crews anticipate it will be closed for the next 4 hours. Use alternative routes and drive with caution.