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Arch In Bloom Awaits You with Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Garlands; Flurry Fest Set for Sat, Dec 6

Derek D’Andrea and his crew at Arch in Bloom have created a winter wonderland that includes Christmas trees in a variety of sizes and types, as well as wreaths and garlands. All are fresh cut from a variety of local sources. Also, the retail shop is brimming with gifts and ornaments for Christmas and Hanukkah. Arch in Bloom is also busy planning the upcoming annual Flurry Fest set for Saturday, Dec 6 from 12-6:00pm. Continue Reading →

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Harlem Wizards Entertain Crowds at Greenwich High School in Senior Class Fundraiser

During the incredible night of basketball tricks, hoops, and alley-oops, the Harlem Wizards faced off against Greenwich Public Schools teachers, school resource officer Chris Wallace and local elected officials including First Selectman Fred Camillo and BET member elect Joe Kelly. Continue Reading →

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Replacement GHS Pool Proposed on Current Tennis Courts

The idea of the preferred Option 5 is to build a new natatorium on the location of the existing GHS tennis courts so the existing pool can remain in use for swimming and water polo teams and then be repurposed afterward for other PE uses. This approach would make it possible to create a second egress to the high school, a long overdue project given the twice a day mind-numbing traffic jam on Hillside and Putnam Ave. Continue Reading →

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Courtney Alison Wetzel, 45

Following a courageous fourteen-month battle, Courtney Alison Wetzel, 45, passed away peacefully at her home in Stamford, CT on Sunday, Nov. 16. Courtney was born June 3, 1980, the daughter of Robert and Sara Jepson Wetzel. She loved growing up in Ashtabula, spending summers at Redbrook Cottages, acting in several Arts Center productions, and golfing with family at Ashtabula Country Club. She was fortunate to be surrounded by family and enjoyed countless gatherings and outings with them. Continue Reading →

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Better Business Bureau Warns CT Victims Are Paying More in Online Pet Scams

Red flags of a pet scam include: 
• Popular breeds are available for incredibly low prices. 
• The seller refuses to meet in person or take a video call. 
• Extra charges for cages, vaccinations and other shipping costs. 
• The word “teacup” is used in an advertisement. 
• High-pressure tactics are meant to make the buyer think the animal will be harmed.  Continue Reading →

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Stamford Man Indicted for Child Exploitation Offenses

As alleged in the indictment and other court documents, law enforcement began investigating Marro in August 2023 after a 16-year-old male victim reported that he had been sexually exploited by Marro.  The victim reported that he met Marro on a dating application, and they then began communicating on Snapchat in April 2023.  The victim indicated that they met in person at Marro’s house on multiple occasions, and two of the encounters were sexual in nature.  The victim reported that Marro gave him “poppers,” that Marro was “into” asphyxiation, and, on one occasion, Marro strangled him and he passed out “for a minute or two.”  Continue Reading →

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