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Donna Christopher

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Vagabond Theatre Company's 'Last Days Of Judas' Coming To Trumbull TRUMBULL, Conn. -- The Vagabond Theatre Company of Greater Bridgeport has selected the cast for "The Last Days Of Judas Iscariot," a dark comedy by Stephen Adly Guirgis. Performances will be in March. The play is directed by Mat Young, of Norwalk and producers are John R. Smith Jr. and Tanya Feduik Smith, both of Trumbull. The story explores the "source and meaning of forgiveness," said a release. The cast includes: Lynnette Victoria, of Bridgeport; Juan Ayala and John R. Smith Jr., of Trumbull (also producer); Eric James Dino and Giovanna Olcese, of Norwalk; John T L…

by Donna Christopher

01/30/2017

Business

From Wall Street To Ice Cream: Stamford Brothers Scoop Success In Hometown STAMFORD, Conn. — A Stamford man who ditched Wall Street to open an ice cream shop is enjoying big business success with four locations — including its first franchise. That sums up why his 13-year-old company is a success, Jay Ragusa, who owns of Gofer Ice Cream in Stamford with his brother, told Daily Voice. "This allows fans of the store to own and operate their own Gofer. Last summer we awarded our first franchise in Darien and sold the existing store to a nice couple from Stamford," he said. "Things are continuing to go well in that town as we have had record years in…

by Donna Christopher

01/30/2017

News

ICYMI: Deadly Crash, Court Protest, Death Of MTM Top The News In Norwalk FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A police chase ended in a deadly crash in Norwalk, actress Mary Tyler Moore died in Greenwich, and protestors shouted down a Greenwich official as he walked into a Stamford courthouse to face charges of sexual assault as the Daily Voice look back at the top stories of the week. The driver was killed and the passenger seriously injured after they crashed into rocks and a tree before spinning into a creek during a police pursuit Thursday in a residential neighborhood in West Norwalk, police said. The officer who attempted to stop the car was responding to an unrelate…

by Donna Christopher

01/29/2017

Lifestyle

Bridgeport Hospital Offers Classes, From Childbirth To 'Healthy Traveler' BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Bridgeport Hospital offers childbirth preparation and breastfeeding basics classes, first aid training, and free billing assistance, even a "healthy traveler" service to the community. The financial help is free and covers an array of payment assistance, such as free or discounted care eligibility by appointment during hospital business hours. Call 203-384-3449. The following is offered: Blood pressure screenings: Fairfield Senior Center, 100 Mona Terrace, Monday, Feb. 6, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St., Monday, Feb. 27, noon to 2 p…

by Donna Christopher

01/29/2017

Schools

Light Shines On Fairfield Fire Department In Sacred Heart University Video FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield's bravest are stars in an online public service announcement created by students and others in the School of Communications & Media Arts at Sacred Heart University. The video highlights the Fairfield Fire Department's dedication to the town. The focus is important jobs firefighters tackle in the 32-square-mile town. Professors Richard Falco and Gregory Golda, graduate student Sean Elliott and SHU alumnus Manny Santiago produced the PSA. Falco said it will allow the fire department "to better inform the community, to help them in terms of media—since t…

by Donna Christopher

01/28/2017

Schools

SHU Students Team With 'Dan Patrick Show' for Super Bowl Ads FAIRFIELD, Conn. —Media students at Sacred Heart University worked recently with radio and sports personality Dan Patrick. Those in university's sports communication and media graduate program got to assist production crews from "The Dan Patrick Show" as they filmed promotional segments and an opener for an upcoming Super Bowl episode. The shows' executive producer Paul Pabst is a faculty member in the School of Communication and Media Art. He said the high-end green screen and studio at the university's Frank and Marisa Martire Business & Communications Center would be ideal …

by Donna Christopher

01/28/2017

News

The Center In Stamford Puts Spotlight On Sexual Abuse Through Photo Exhibit STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling launched a new awareness campaign this week — all designed to draw attention to domestic violence and sexual assault and abuse. Created in conjunction with photographer Valeska Martin and local artists, the "Reveal to Heal" photographic campaign will bring community awareness of the harm inflicted by sexual violence and raise the profile of The Center, which offers services for survivors of sexual assault and abuse in Lower Fairfield. A series of featuring modestly undressed models with messages written on their bo…

by Donna Christopher

01/28/2017

Politics

Rep Devlin Working To 'Retire' Connecticut Tax On Pensions, Social Security FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- State Rep. Laura Devlin (R-Fairfield, Trumbull) is working to make retiring in Connecticut more affordable by proposing legislation that would exempt Social Security benefits and pensions from the state income tax. Under current law, those receiving Social Security benefits who make more than $50,000 if single and $60,000 if married are taxed for 25 percent of their total receipts. The bill HB-6361, An Act Eliminating the Personal Income Tax on Pensions and Social Security Benefits has been referred to the Finance, Revenue and Bonding committee for review. Connecticut's…

by Donna Christopher

01/28/2017

Police & Fire

Blue Buffalo Donates Supplies To The Norwalk K9 Unit NORWALK, Conn. -- The K9 Unit at Norwalk Police Department officially joined the local food movement upon receiving a supply donation from Wilton pet food company Blue Buffalo.Poster Animal Hospital in Wilton facilitated the donation, Norwalk police said on Facebook.

by Donna Christopher

01/28/2017

Lifestyle

Stratford's Fright Haven Conjures Up Thrills For Valentine's Day STRATFORD, Conn. -- A 20,000-square-foot haunted house attraction promises to turn your Valentine's Day date into a fright night next month in Stratford. "Love is patient. Love is kind. Love will drive you out of your mind" is the motto of Fright Haven's Valentine's Day Massacre taking stage at Stratford Square Plaza for two chilling nights Friday, Feb. 10 and Saturday, Feb. 11. The indoor haunted house allows visitors to take a peek into the ultimate date night gone wrong, and learn where lovesick souls go when the heartbreak drives them mad. Features include a Tunnel of Love th…

by Donna Christopher

01/28/2017

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