Driver In Hit-And-Run ID'd: Report + Hospital Capacity Update

Chris Rhatigan
·2 min read

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Jan 20.

First, today's weather:

Colder; morning snow, 1-2". High: 36 Low: 12.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

  1. Driver In Fatal Bridgeport Hit-And-Run Identified: Report: Police have identified a driver and seized a vehicle in connection with a hit-and-run last week. (Bridgeport Patch)

  2. Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Bridgeport Area: Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Fairfield County and across CT. (Bridgeport Patch)

  3. Bridgeporter's candle business grows thanks to TikTok, pandemic: 'It was wild' (Danbury News Times)

  4. Police: Racing led to crash that killed former Bridgeport state senator (CTPost)

Today's Bridgeport Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013)

Today in Bridgeport:

  • Board Meeting (Events) - Park City Prep Charter School District (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Trumbull: "I got mines and it ends today so hurry on asap to get yours free in the mail. - Today only! 🚨4 FREE Covid Home Tests - LIVE NOW! Request yours here: https://m.community.com/cUXAQF...If you need backup tests, get more here: ..." (Nextdoor)

  • Sergeant Michael Stahl, Fairfield Police Department: "KAYAKERS RESCUED ON LONG ISLAND SOUND: - On January 18, 2022, at approximately 12:39 PM, the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call from a kayaker on the Long Island Sound requesting assistance after he and his fri..." (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Black Rock: "Looking for a multi-fam rehab call 203-913-9253 - Stacey Kane DiDio#YourNextdoorRealtor" (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Park Ave/ Capitol Ave: "Order now test kits for free they opened a day early - https://www.covidtests.gov/" (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Charcoal Pond: "Anyone else having upload speed issues with Altice/Optimum. - Mine started on the 17th" (Nextdoor)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

For sale:

Job listings:

Loving the Bridgeport Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.

This article originally appeared on the Bridgeport Patch