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Meredith Guinness

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Meredith Guinness was formerly a Daily Voice reporter covering breaking news and community features in Fairfield County.

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Lifestyle

Hot Dog Hounds Rejoice: Cricket Car Hop Opens In Stratford This is one of the most popular stories of 2017 in Fairfield County. Update: Check out the ribbon-cutting by clicking here on the Daily Voice. STRATFORD, Conn. — Let there be long dogs! The wait is finally over in Stratford: the Cricket Car Hop — 2.0, if you will — officially opens for business on Saturday. The doors will open at 11 a.m. for the grand opening at the new site, 900 Access Road. In case you’re new to Stratford, the original Cricket opened in the 1950s and became one of the town’s most iconic spots, serving up hot dogs, fries and tasty fare for decades until it closed in 20…

by Meredith Guinness

12/31/2017

Police & Fire

Westport Police Officer Stops Wrong-Way Driver Entering Merritt Parkway WESTPORT, Conn. — A police officer who cut off a drunken driver heading the wrong way on a Merritt Parkway exit ramp Friday night may have prevented a tragedy, according to Westport police. At around 9:15 p.m., Officer David Scinto saw a vehicle attempting to enter the Exit 41 northbound off ramp, according to Lt. Jillian Cabana. Scinto put on his emergency lights and quickly drove up in front of the car, blocking it from the highway and stopping exiting vehicles from hitting the suspect’s vehicle head on. Scinto directed the car to a nearby commuter lot, where he spoke to driver Gina Heck…

by Meredith Guinness

12/31/2017

Neighbors

Love Is All Around: Fairfield County Bid Goodbye To Mary Tyler Moore In '17 FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The entire nation mourned when actress Mary Tyler Moore died on Jan. 25 at age 80. And her local fans were able to pay their last respects when Moore, a longtime Greenwich resident, was buried in Fairfield. A steady stream of fans made a pilgrimage to Oak Lawn Cemetery on Jan. 30 to pay their respects to the iconic actress and producer who was laid to rest there the day before. “I grew up watching Mary Tyler Moore,” said Liz Zarrilli of Fairfield. “She’s my idol. I loved her effervesce, her vitality, the path that she led for women in this world.” Moore died in Greenwic…

by Meredith Guinness

12/31/2017

Police & Fire

Monroe Firefighters Called To Condo Complex Twice In 24 Hours MONROE, Conn. -- Stepney and Monroe fire departments responded to Northbrook Condos for an indoor odor of smoke early Saturday, according to the Stepney department's Facebook page. Both departments were in the same complex last evening for a separate fireplace issue.

by Daily Voice

12/31/2017

News

100 Relocated From Success Village In Bridgeport After Pipe Bursts BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A ruptured pipe caused the relocation of about 100 city residents late Friday, according to police spokesman Av Harris. Residents of the Success Village apartment complex off Success Avenue were being moved by the city’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security after the 10:45 p.m. incident, Harris said. City workers set up cots for those who might need shelter, but as of 3 a.m. Saturday, no one had sought refuge, Harris said.

by Meredith Guinness

12/31/2017

Police & Fire

Pedestrian, 66, Dies After Bridgeport Hit And Run Crash BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Bridgeport man struck in a hit and run Friday night has died as the result of his injuries. Nathaniel Dubose, 66, was walking on the 600 block of Sylvan Avenue around 8:10 p.m. when he was hit by a grey or silver car traveling south on the roadway, according to police spokesman Av Harris. The driver fled the scene. Dubose sustained severe head trauma and was transported to St. Vincent’s Medical Center, where he died, Harris said. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information is asked to call 203-576-TIPS (8477) or the Traffic Div…

by Meredith Guinness

12/30/2017

Police & Fire

CT State Police Log Hundreds Of Arrests In First Night Of Holiday Weekend FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — State Police are out in force this holiday weekend, focusing on reducing DUIs and crashes by strictly enforcing all motor vehicle laws. Increased patrols began at 12:01 a.m. Friday and will continue through 11:59 p.m. Monday. According to stats compiled from 12:01 a.m. Friday through 7:30 a.m. Saturday, troopers had already issued 268 speeding violations and eight seatbelt violations. Twelve people were arrested for driving while under the influence. State police have investigated 108 accidents, 12 with injuries and one involving a fatality. Troopers have assiste…

by Meredith Guinness

12/30/2017

Weather

Light Snow Spells Crashes, Slippery Tie-Ups Across Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — It doesn’t look like much, but today’s light snow has left roadways slippery enough to cause several accidents along Fairfield County’s major highways. Connecticut State Police are reporting dozens of accidents along I-95, I-84 and the Merritt Parkway. Delays were reported on both sides of I-95 due to an accident in Westport and a multi-car crash in Norwalk near Exit 16. Traffic is crawling along the southwest corridor and the state Department of Transportation has reported some lane closures to clear up accidents. The National Weather Service predicted one to th…

by Meredith Guinness

12/30/2017

Police & Fire

State Police: Ansonia Man Killed In Crash With Box Truck On Route 8 TRUMBULL, Conn. — An Ansonia man was killed Friday when he drove his pickup truck into the back of a box truck on Route 8, state police said. William Pollock, 55, of Lester Street, was initially conscious and alert after the 5:30 p.m. crash, but he quickly became unresponsive and was pronounced dead at Bridgeport Hospital, police said. The crash occurred just north of Exit 8 in the southbound lanes. A box truck was traveling in the right lane when Pollock’s 1996 Ford Ranger struck it from behind, getting entangled with the first truck, police said. The driver pulled off to the shoulder, d…

by Meredith Guinness

12/30/2017

Lifestyle

Sacred Heart Of Fairfield Unveils Only Campus Diner In New England This is one of the most popular stories of 2017 in Fairfield County. FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Got a hankerin’ for a milkshake or a patty melt? Head on over to Sacred Heart University, which will host a ribbon-cutting for the first on-campus diner in New England on Monday. JP’s Diner — named for SHU President John J. Petillo — will soon be serving up ‘50s and ‘60s favorites for the student body and anyone else who’d like to stop by for a burger, a club sandwich or a creamy slice of cheesecake. “Having a diner on campus is just another unique aspect of our university,” Petillo said. “This retro e…

by Meredith Guinness

12/30/2017

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