Ridgefield Mourns Loss of Teen, Norwalk Shooting Injures Two People & A Dog

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Slocum Street Shooting: Police said the injuries were not life threatening. The condition of the dog was not released, although police said the dog may have also been shot additionally in his ear. The shooting happened on Solcum Street and were “with a group of people.”

Jacqueline Brice, 16, Of Ridgefield Will Be 'Sorely Missed": Jacqueline “JJ” Julia Garzarelli Brice, 16, daughter of John T. and Lorraine (Garzarelli) Brice, . She was a cheerleader, played lacrosse and participated in the Relay for Life. Friends and family have set up a memorial on Keeler Drive, where the accident took place.

The B-52s Land in Stamford's Columbus Park: The B52s stormed the stage and took attendees on a whirlwind sing and dance tour down memory lane. Flashing lights, vibrant colors and classic party tunes turned Columbus Park into the block party that no one wanted to end.

Fire Code Violations at Shelton High School: Volunteer firefighter and mayoral candidate  to ensure Shelton's high school is code-compliant. He says the lack of adequate fire stairs, exit doors and sprinklers "is way out of control."

Pomp at the Penfield Pavilion: The golden evening sun bathed Fairfield's Penfield Pavilion in a warm light as town and elected officials gathered to celebrate the building’s official opening.

Advocating for Glenbrook Post Office: Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Jim Himes “The Glenbrook branch is a high-revenue, profitable post office – one that will ultimately help provide a solution to the financial straits faced by the United States Postal Service – and it should not be subject to closure,” said Blumenthal. The United State Postal Service had recently proposed closing 3,700 branches, including 15 branches in Connecticut, due to a need for budget cuts.