Left to right: Travis Hunter, Christopher Kulas, Kylie Johannessen
Three students from Ansonia’s Emmett O’Brien Technical High School recently performed a service project to replace a planter for the Wesley Heights assisted living facility in Shelton.
The students — sophomores Travis Hunter, Kylie Johannessen, and Christopher Kulas — are taking part in the SkillsUSA competition and completed the project as part of the program.
Kulas answered some questions about the project via an email Q&A with the Valley Indy.
Katy Perry and Gabriella on stage at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Last Thursday (Sept. 21) Shelton resident Chris Jones’ 9‑year-old daughter, Gabriella, was called on stage during a Katy Perry concert at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville.
The 8th Annual Sunset Run For The Warriors is Sunday (Aug. 20) in Shelton.
The event “strives to unify each community together in honoring and embracing the local service members and their families.” Click here for more information on the event, and click here for a traffic advisory from Shelton police.
Below is an e-mail Q&A with one of the race’s organizers, Rebecca Herron, and a participant, U.S. Army Veteran Josh Hubbard.
The Valley United Way will be kicking off its 49th annual community fundraising campaign Tuesday (Sept. 27) at Emmett O’Brien Technical High School from 5 to 7 p.m.
In advance of Tuesday’s kick-off, this year’s Community Campaign Chair, Shelton’s Jimmy Tickey, answered a few questions about the campaign and a recent canvassing effort via e‑mail.
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A spokesperson for Terry Bradshaw said Wednesday the legendary retired NFL quarterback is not connected to a company producing a nearly $20,000, taxpayer-funded infomercial for the City of Derby.
In fact, Bradshaw’s contract with the company ended May 31 — and the former Pittsburgh Steeler has sent a cease and desist letter ordering his image and name be removed from the company’s website and social media accounts.
“We want people to know that Terry is not connected to that company in any way. I hate to think that communities could be being duped like the City of Derby, thinking that Terry Bradshaw is involved,” said Connie Mason, Bradshaw’s executive assistant.
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Dave Choate left college with a degree in finance, but before long found himself drawn to fine arts.
A Shelton resident, Choate is a self-taught artist who has gained notoriety — and even a blurb in the pages of “Playboy” — for his unique portraits of athletes and celebrities.
Valley native Jim Branigan has been an automotive mechanic for more than two decades, dating back to his teenage years when he would do work on vehicles at a trucking business his father owned.
Then another passion entered his life about 15 years ago.
“I stumbled across my voice,” he said.
Bitten by the music bug, Branigan traveled the country singing with various bands and producers before founding Progmatic in 2004, and has been splitting his time between alternators and amplifiers ever since.
Center Street Social, a new bar and grill on, you guessed it, Shelton’s Center Street, opened last month.
Business has been good, co-owner Derrick Lee said during an interview inside the the restaurant, which formerly housed Caliente, Monday (Sept. 23) morning.
The Valley Indy’s Q&A with Lee is below. Click here to view the business’ Facebook page.
A new restaurant now occupies one of the most prominent pieces of property in downtown Ansonia.
The Valley United Way will be kicking off its 49th annual community fundraising campaign Tuesday (Sept. 27) at Emmett O’Brien Technical High School from 5 to 7 p.m.
The late Richard Nichols didn’t know how to read or write, but he knew how to put food on the table for his family.
A spokesperson for Terry Bradshaw said Wednesday the legendary retired 
Dave Choate left college with a degree in finance, but before long found himself drawn to fine arts.
Valley native Jim Branigan has been an automotive mechanic for more than two decades, dating back to his teenage years when he would do work on vehicles at a trucking business his father owned.
Center Street Social, a new bar and grill on, you guessed it, Shelton’s Center Street, opened last month.