by Press Release | May 25, 2018 6:32 am
DERBY — Prendergast School sixth grader Naomi Ortiz, of Ansonia, was top chef at the 5th Annual Valley Initiative to Advance Health and Learning in Schools (VITAHLS) Healthy Cooking Competition.
that included experts in cooking and youth health
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by PRESS RELEASE | May 24, 2018 12:20 pm
The Valley United Way makes a real difference in the lives of hard working people who can’t make ends meet, communities who are responding to crisis, senior citizens who need support, and young people who are being prepared for a bright future.
Continue reading ‘Valley United Way $60,000 Away From Fundraising Goal’
by Press Release | May 22, 2018 12:04 pm
Does your child have asthma? Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways of the lungs. Although asthma has no cure, it can be managed so a person can live a normal, healthy life.
According to the 2016 Valley Community Index, 13 percent of adults and 10 to 16 percent of children living in the Valley have asthma.
Continue reading ‘Free Asthma Education Program From NVHD And Griffin Hospital’
by STAFF | May 20, 2018 5:37 am
Oxford schools will not open Monday, First Selectman George Temple said in a “Code Red” robocall Saturday afternoon.
Temple said 40 crews from Eversource were making repairs in Oxford. There are three crews charged with replacing broken telephone poles.
Update: As of 5:30 a.m. Sunday, the restoration estimate for Oxford from Eversource changed from 11:59 p.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Monday.
by STAFF | May 19, 2018 7:18 am
As of 7 a.m. Saturday 41 percent of Eversource customers in Oxford were without power. More trucks are set to arrive today to clear trees and downed wires from Tuesday evening’s storm, Oxford First Selectman George Temple said in a “Code Red” robocall Friday.
Continue reading ‘Storm Update And The Most-Read Stories Of The Week’
by STAFF | May 18, 2018 1:37 pm
Power should return to storm-ravaged Oxford on Sunday, Oxford First Selectman George Temple said in a robocall to residents Friday.
“There is light at the end of the tunnel,” Temple said.
by Eugene Driscoll | May 17, 2018 7:07 am
The National Weather Service issued a statement late Wednesday saying that tornadoes touched down in Beacon Falls and Oxford Tuesday.
The Beacon Falls tornado had winds of 110 mph and moved along a 9.5 mile path between Beacon Falls and Hamden, according to the National Weather Service.
The Oxford twister had 100 mph winds and moved along a path of 4.5 miles. They didn’t give a precise location, but said it moved into Southbury. More detailed info could be released Thursday.
Meanwhile, storm wreckage and the loss of electricity forced officials in Oxford and Seymour to cancel schools Thursday.
Derby Public Schools will have a 2-hour delayed opening Thursday. Parents should closely monitor TV and radio Thursday morning to make sure the delay does not change.
Continue reading ‘Much Of Oxford And Seymour Still Without Power, Two Tornadoes Confirmed’
by Press Release | May 16, 2018 1:08 pm
In the wake of yesterday’s storms, which have left thousands of Connecticut residents without power, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) warns residents of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) and asks that they take steps to prevent deadly CO poisoning.
Continue reading ‘State Health Department: Carbon Monoxide Can Kill You’
by STAFF | May 14, 2018 6:22 am
State Republicans nominated Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton for governor during the GOP nominating convention Saturday.
Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti, a declared candidate for governor with a knack for raising money, has said is not giving up his candidacy and will attempt to qualify for a primary challenge in advance of the November general election.
Continue reading ‘Boughton, Miller Get GOP Nods, Lauretti Says He’ll Primary’
by STAFF | May 12, 2018 5:47 am
The Valley Indy returns Monday with a new slate of stories.
The conflict between a customer and a used car dealership dominated the news cycle. The following is a roundup of the stories you read the most.
But first, a word from our sponsor!
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