Bridgeport Daily: West Nile Case Reported + 3 Face Gun Charges

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Sept. 2.

First, today's weather: Heavy rain in the morning. High: 73 Low: 57.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. 1st Cases Of West Nile Virus Infection Discovered This Year In CT: A Bridgeport resident is one of two people who have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. They represent the first two cases of the mosquito-borne illness this season. (Patch)
2. St. Vincent's foundation leader slated to leave: The CEO and president of St. Vincent's Medical Center Foundation has left to take a position at Hartford HealthCare. (The Greater New Milford Spectrum)
3. Police: 3 men charged, 4 guns seized after shots fired in Bridgeport: Three people are facing charges after several reports of shots being fired Tuesday morning on Park Street. (CTPost)
4. Bridgeport Resident Wins $25K Lottery Prize (Bridgeport Patch)
5. Bridgeport Residents Graduate From State Police Training Academy (Bridgeport Patch)

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Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "Thank you Bishop Frank J. Caggiano for your inspiring and encouraging words today to our teachers as they embark on this new school year and continue their ministry as Catholic educators." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "It's the first day of preschool for these kiddos - check out those smiles! We can't wait to help them learn sight words, how to count to 100 and be caring, respectful, responsible and honest youth. Aren't we lucky to have them in our pro..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Hey #Bridgeport! Always remember to look out for symptoms of Lyme disease! Some symptoms include: A rash, often in a bulls-eye pattern Flu-like symptoms Joint pain and weakness Visit https://www.bridgeportct.gov/f... for more inf..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "DOG JOKE! Drop your answer in the comments- or click to open the post if you're stumped! V V V V V V V V V V V V A: Take the words right out of his mouth!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "September being Childhood Obesity Awareness Month is the perfect time for the whole family to learn healthy habits together. Visit our web site for a couple tips: https://buff.ly/3jwcI9D" (Facebook)

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