Congrats to Derby Public Library scholarship winner on achievement at UNH

 

**Derby Public Library Success Story**

DPL is proud to share the exciting news that our 2024 Annual Scholarship Award recipient, Dahiana Rodriguez-James, is currently thriving at the University of New Haven.

She just completed her first semester at UNH's nationally renowned Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice & Forensic Sciences, earning an impressive 3.78 GPA that qualified her to be on the Dean's List! Dahiana's long-term goal is to work for the F.B.I someday, and she's well on her way!

In her essay last year, Dahiana shared that “Libraries have played a very important role in my life, especially during my transition from Puerto Rico. Through books, I rose above language barriers, engaging myself in stories that expanded my understanding of the world and improved my vocabulary. Beyond better language skills, the Library also fostered a sense of community and belonging.”

She added, “It was within the walls of the Library that I found my voice through literature, gained the confidence to express myself, and cultivated a lifelong passion for reading and learning.”

Congrats to Dahiana on her latest achievement! And special thanks to her mom, Annette, for proudly relaying along her daughter's exciting news and photos.

Congratulations to Dahiana on her impressive achievement at the University of New Haven! Wishing her all the best in her future career.

Shelton Historical Society to hear presentation on Victorian gardens

SHELTON - Join us on Sunday, Jan. 26, from 1-4 p.m. at Huntington Congregational Church for our Shelton Historical Society Annual Meeting with Presentation by Marie Hayes, which will kick off 2025!

After a brief business meeting, our guest speaker, Marie Hayes, will share the secrets of Victorian gardens (more details to come).

Refreshments will be provided after the business meeting and presentation conclude.

This is shared from the historical society's Facebook page.

Update: Cordaryl Diaz has been located and is safe

*Ansonia Police thank everyone who shared the post.

Cordaryl Diaz

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating 18 year old Cordaryl Diaz. He was last seen on 01/09/2025 at approximately 1 p.m. in the area of Clifton Avenue. 

Diaz is 5 foot 9 inches tall, 106 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair (braids), and 2 earrings in each ear.

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

Shared from the APD Facebook page.     

Ansonia Police asking public's assistance in locating man, 18

Cordaryl Diaz

 

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating 18 year old Cordaryl Diaz. He was last seen on 01/09/2025 at approximately 1 p.m. in the area of Clifton Avenue. 

Diaz is 5 foot 9 inches tall, 106 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair (braids), and 2 earrings in each ear.

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

Shared from the APD Facebook page.     

Derby Public Library to present 2 movie matinees in January

 

Learn about winter in hike at Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center

 

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Derby Train Station

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features a picture postcard of the Derby-Shelton Railroad Station, located at 12 Main St. in Derby. 

The building was originally constructed in 1903 by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Companies. Currently, the station is still a stop along the Waterbury Branch of Metro North Railroad, with connecting service to the New Haven line at the Bridgeport station.
[First posted on this date in 2017.] 
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.